The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-12-05

We must teach them by example. We
must have no eQuivocation here Our
children must know that we are on the
right side and mean to stand there. A
father who is not willing to come out
boldly on the side of temperance needs
to tremble for the boys who love
him, and who watch with eager eyes
to see just where father thinks it safe
to stand Besides example and precept,
there remains yet one thing, We must pre-
occupy the territory
Vice is the child of the idleness, and it
is for this reason | have so much en-
phasized the thought that we can do much
for our children by being interested in
their pursuits. lust as long as the mind is
filled with something innocent or useful
there is no room in. il for wrong doing.
Here comes in the advantage of innocent
amusements. Here comes in one Of the
great advantages of the love Of study. A
boy TO whom good book is welcome
companion, does not need to suffer from
loneliness, or to seek the society of evil
comrades. When library ticket, which
will furnish him reading tor whole year,
can be purchased for dollar.
Love of work, love OF innocent re-
creation love OF study! II we
can plant these safeguards on the soil of
an atfectionate and truthful character, may
we not hope that when our boy goes out to
buffit with life's manifold temptations, and
vice comes knocking at the door Of his
heart, that he will be able to reply, mo
room tor your ladyship"
Young men and boys-those of you who
are exchanging the fostering care of home
for the responsibilities of your individual
life, can not let this occasion pass with
out saying a word directly to you. Many of
you have, no doubt been reared
amid all the genial influences which
| have been suggesting. All that the
wisdom of conscientious parents could do
for your welfare has been done, and !
trust the good seed has not fallen on barren
soil. You are, confidently believe,
looking forward to temperate, indnstri-
Gus, conscientious manhood--a life sure to
be crowned with honor and blessing.
From such manhood comes all the glory of
nation, all the prosperity and happiness
of its people.
To you | have nothing to offer tonight
but loving benedicton, and a prayerfuI
hope that the bright promise of your youth
may never be quenched amid the floods of
unexpected temptation.
But if there is a youth here who says no.
body was careful that should be guided
arght-in the formative period OF childhood
| was neglected, and | stood on the verge
Of man hood with no we'll defined good
| habits, with no clear notions of duty. I
have had no opportunities; there seem to
be none offered to me! To him | would
say Take courage; you have still the most
glorious opportunity-that of youth. All
the prizes the world has to offer may yet be
yours, if you will win them. Are you ig-
norant, nothing can hinder you
from learning if you are resolved
to do 1t. Are you poorl Ify you are honest
and industrious you can hardly help thriv-
ing. Have you inherited passion for IN
toxicating drinks, which makes you look
forward to the probability that your life
will be swallowed up in the disgrace of
drunkard's lotl Let me question further.
Have you already travelled so far IN this
darkening path, that "habit- bound your
feet refuse to turnln II this be so your
bondage is indeed heavy. 1t is bitter
thing to have so forfeited your birth-right
in the morning of your days. Yet, OH,
believe me, it is not yet too late To the
resolved and pernitent soul, all things are
possible.
Every chain which spirits wear
Crumbles in the breath ofprayer;
And the penitent's desire
Opens every gate of fire.
Strong your prison house Of will,
Yet without He waiteth STILL"
Waits to streng then and uphold the re-
turning prodigal; waits to bestow every
blessing which loving Father holds in
store for his obedent children. Heaven
will give you the victory if you determine
to retrace your steps and walk along the
clean highways of duty, "Those shining
table lands to which our God himself is
moon and SUM- But the lower you have
fallen the more arduous will be the task of
Of regaining your lost manhood, the
longer will be the struggle. You
have youth on your side. Do not
add years Of sin and sorrow to your record,
in the vain hope Of some mighty deliver
ance without the most solemn effort Of