The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1878-04-03

or 10 him who is truly an educated man
But would remark here, that though ou
lots NAV be humble ones, and limited
means and opportunities may debar M
from an extensive education, vet w
should not despair. We may by clos'
observation and the reading Of goo
books and newspapers, continue to ado
10 our stock Of information, until We
have accumulated a fund of know se
such a. will he n consolation and prof
to us az We pass through the world. We
have histories from which we may learn
OF other ages and people; in short, thu
whole worlds history may he brought
before our minds. We have biographies
from which we may learn lessons o.
wisdom from the men and women whom
the world has called great We have
newspapers of every class and character
from which we may get glance of the
worlds doings, and make ourselves con
versant VITA the passing events OF the
day, and the onward progress of civili'
cation and refinement. We have scien>
tifcsl literature, from which We may
CLEAN from the wonders and beauties oil
nature and be enabled TO read more
clearly natures grand hook. spread out,
as il were. IN the works OF nature. Last,
Int not least, We have the Bible, the
great Book of Books" in which we
learn our origin and destiny. and in
which alone the grand problem OF life is
solved. Within its pages arc found
prophecy. history, biography and poetry;
as well az the unioldin: Of the great
plan OF salvation Then ! would urge
upon my pupils the Importance and the
necessity of assiduous industry in the
great search for knowledge. Procure
good books and p,pers and read with IN
terest and industry
Ia the last place would remark that
true culture consists in the proper train
ing of the moral nature, and in the prop
er observations of the courtesies due
from one to another in the various rela-
tons OF life We should assiduouzly
cultivate those graces, which tend t"
make the true lady or gentleman. We
should strive in all our acts to let the
will lie governed by that faithful little
onscience-raIhcr than by the
pa-sions or self. interest Too often we
allow the warning voice OF conscience to
appeal in vain, and even seek to drown
its persistent voice in the clamOr of eX-
citement, that we may follow the die
tate4 OF seltishness or revenge This
should not be. DO unto others as you
would that they do unto you il the
golden rule aud should govern the ac-
tons OF one to another Then ! urge
that we set up II STANDARD OF right, and
with the eye fixed firmly upon it. press
our way through the rahble, heed esa OF
the hissinys aud Lootings OF the same.
By such course we will have confidence
in ourselves. which will strengthen us
and enable us to stem successfully our
course down liie's rugged voyase. Again
| urge that We never compromise prin-
ciple OF right under any circumstances.
That man who is willing to compromise
his own dignity aud seli-re-pect, IN order
to gain the good will of certain man or
class OF men, will surely degrade him
sell in the eyes Of the world, and tail to
secure the respect and appreciation Of
the very party he ,eeks to concilla,e,
Study the right and dare to do it. Truth
right, justice, honor and nobility Of
character must he sought, ami assidn-
ously cultivated.
And now ms speak of the courtesies
of lite, allow me 10 address myself Iii
rectly 10 thy pupils. Your checks no"
glow with the colors OF youthful smbl
ton. Your eyes now fash with TIL
fires of honorable aspirations. You
hearts now pa plate with the mos
buoyant hopes of the future, and thu
iuture is spread out before you as ont
great field of pleasure and success Re
member that that ambition, those hon
orabie aspirations and those buoyan
hopes will fail to lead you into ihos
fields of beauty and success. unless yoU
by proper culture. iortify yourselves 10
the struggle, and then with eternal Wig
/ lance you must carve your own way
And now, rs have spoken to you of til
importance Of culture. as it pertains l.
the acquisition OF education and genera
knowledge. and also as it relates to th
great cardinal principles OF character,
beg to impress upon your minds the i'm
portancs of cultivating the sracrs whlc
tend To enIiven liie's sombre hues. Yo
must feel it to be your duty to make your
selves agreeable to all with whom 70
associate, and to make your lives a sourc
of happiness to the home Of which 20
are All inmate.
This eau lie done BY cultivaiin
n genial. sunshiny disposition. and by
faithful ohserva' ion of the courtesies du
to father. mother. brother. sister an
friend. Obedience to parents, love an
kindness to brothers and sisters. all thrs
make The home happy, and lay foun
dalton for character that will comma"
the admiration and respect of the worlt
Little boys and gIrls, allow no unkin
words 20 mar the happiness OF the home
Let not your father and mother fee
pangs of grief on account OF rude an
unfliai conduct on tie part OF son c
daughter, but oh. strive to console al
sooth them in their declining days. r,
membering that they have had enoug