The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1880-06-11

Bciscy Pennington, Matte Hays owslcy
and Ruth Grow.
French Miss Georgia Proctor
German Misses Anna Roberts and Bet
tie Parsons.
Latin Misses Bette Parsons, neiacy
Pennington and Matte Hays Owslcy.
FULL DIPLOMAS WIN DrgnEE on ~ .. T..
Mis- Georgia T. Proctor, having COM
pleicd the course Of study in the Schools
Of History, Natural Sciences, English Lit
erature, Mental and Moral Philosophy aud
French, received Diploma with the De-
gree Of NJ. T.. l., the Principal stating that
Miss Georgia surpassed expectation this
year. having worked faithfully and pcrsc-
vcringly.
Miss Anna l.. Roberts. having completed
the Schools Of History, Natural Sciences,
English Literature, Mental anil Moral
Philosophy and German, received a Diplo-
ma and the Degree NJ. =. l.. Miss Rob
erts has done we'll.
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The degree Of "Maid Of Arts" the highest
honor Of the College, was conferred with
the Diploma upon Miss Bette Z. Parsons,
who. having completed the full course Of
History, English Literature, Mental and
Moral Philosophy, NatuJal Sciences, Latin,
German and Mathematics, richly deserves
the honors Miss Parsons has been
diligent pupil-a successful student
Misses Matte Hays Owslcy and Beisey
V. Pennington received Diplomas and the
Degree Of "a. b. These young ladies have
completed the Schools Of History, English
Literature, Natural Sciences, Mental aud
Moral Philosophy, latin, German and
Mathematics, and well merit the honor
conferred. IL was almost impossible TO
decide which was superior, so nearly equal
have they stood in their examination dur
ing the past eight years No young ladies
have ever left the College more beloved by
their teachers than these two.
Miss Ruth Crow received a Full Diplo-
ma and the Degree Of A. b., having COM
pleted the Schools Of History, Mental and
Moral Philosophy, Natural Sciences, Eng
list Literature, Mathematics, German and
Latin. The honor conferred was worihily
bestowed Miss Grow will enter upon life
with the best wishes Of many loving hearts.
The audience was next treated to Kol-
ling's Chase Igfonuic, and then Miss Ruth
Crow, Of Garrard, was introduced. Miss
Ruth was becomingly attired in a lovely
Paris muslin dress. trimmed with lace
and satin, and distinctly and clearly
read the following
vALKDIcroEY.
There seems an incongruity, singular blending
Of terms 10 call the close Of school the beginning,
10 regard the parting hour as the Commencement
To us, As pupils this hour terminates much delight
ul intercourse, much Of social JOY. We would we
rould pause here-pause where "past aud present
,eem to meet in stronger contrast than they do
elsewhere but the moments will not stop their
onward course; they march toward eternity I'M
reasinely. As the traveller, passing swiftly over
the iron hAthH NNNuN1 NIi9h NNaAAAANA sAA'aNeiNf
he fain would examine more closely and enjoy
awhile, is hurried onward, 10 we hasten away, not
stopping to lngcr that we may recall our joys or
recount or sorrows. We are hurried on-on the
end, where life ceases and eternity begins. How
vast, how ilimitable, the whole future stretching
beyond vision, beyond iuagination II all could
realize that the passing moments stamp veal or
woe upon the years 10 come, many idle hours
would be turned into useful employments, and
many devices for "killing time would be cast
away. There is happiness in work. There is sue
cess In doing whatsoever the hands find to do. No
picture Is more pleasing to fancy than that 80 beau
tifully delineated in sacred story, Of golden
field, white with rich harvest, full Of cleaners,
happy as they merrily sing over their work, in the
cheerful sunshine The lord Of the field, grave
and diguihed, secs in the distance maiden, timid
and delicate, following slowly. He does not spurn
her with harsh words, because she cannot bear the
burden OF the day, but commands that grain shall
be eft Tor her, and with kindly words charges her
to keep fast by his cleaners. This maiden did
y that she could. She did not excuse herself from
work because she had no field to CLEAN, because she
knew not the cleaners. She went forward hoping
that all would be we'll. Let each member Of this
school resolve 10 make the future Cared
for by loving instru etors, encouraged by friends Of
education difficulties will vanish, aud success will
crown each effort Il is unnecessary to tell the
citizens Of stanford about school. Its rise and
progress from It's foundation stone TO its eap-sone,
from its inciPiency to the present condition have
been narrowly watched. some have followed 1t with
intense interest, lending, when necessary, help
ing hand Others have held aloof. waiting perhaps
~
any worth has ever been projected and consumuia-
ted without encountering indifference, secret OPP
position, OF open enmityf To some nothing is
worthy Of notice or patronage that Is not a success
to others success eNcies ill-will and jealousy,
simply because there Is In the mechanism Of
some souls that which sets them against the
smooth working Of any enterprise. They are good
enough in their way. Aye In their Gay, that Is
Just the thing, II is all right il ey plan and ex-
ccuiei all rfoag Il some one else does. There
has been, however, little opposition here. While
tho Institution has encountered the usual friction,
II has had the hearty, grateful help Of willing
hands and liberal hearts. Projected In 1862 II
has spread is influence over and beyond tho
State Of Kentucky, and is nov known and felt as a
power for good IN distant communities. without
osteniation, without display, II stands forth a
monument Of the energy ofmen Of liberal views
aud generous hearts. Their wisdom has been vim
Dictated already In the good accomplished. Who
can estimate iti May the day come speedily when
this College shall be dear to the heart Of euoy cit
izen Of the place, when its interests shall be pro-
NOTED by friends OF education. As pupils, We
will never cease TO love Il welto honor It highly.
Every spot about It shall live la memory forever.
The past year seems fuller Of sweet recolleciions
than all which have gone before. faithiul teach
ers have aided ard inspired US. To these much Of
gratitude is due. They merit respect for their in
teligenoe, admiration for their devotion 10 duty.
IA parting with you, dear teachers, we feel We are
parting with those who have loved us we'll and
done US good. Classmates We begin life tonight.
Our parchments do not indicate that we have
reached the heights Of learning. They do not tell
US that lie work s complete. Our life work d
before as. Let us DO Il we'll There Is beauty IN
the thought that every good act causes nower 10
spring up, and a poisonous weed arises TO mark
wasted moments, unkind words, wicked deeds.
May flowers crowd our way May no noxious
plants grow about u.s. Let not these years Of
sweet intercourse be lost let us profit by them
Our youth will then 10 blessed, our homes happy
We are very SURE Of this Il We accept the onei