Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-24

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others have, by their practical help, spoken
volumes In praise Of this theory.
AS a direct result, it is noticeable
that higher degree and increased thor
oughness are arrived at in our schools and
colleges, thus preparing the mind by ju-
dicious use of literature to proper assimi-
lation of ideas. And, as idea and thought
are the immediate projenitors of well d.
rected action, so we may justly conclude
that they, and they alone, rule and govern
the affairs of men.
Hastily and imperfectly have shown you
that litersture-that is to say, acquaintance
with books-is the proper, indispensable
should do, from its higher and better stand
point.
Now there is another side Of the picture,
which let us briefly scan.
We live In a free country, under a gov
eminent instituted by the people for the
people. The humblest member of society
enjoys the protection Of law, and is alike
with the richest and most favored protected
in the enjoyment OF his inalienable rights.
Enjoying the great boon of self government,
it behooves Us as freemen to judiciously
select our lawmakers as well as the agents
and executors Of our laws. IT'S but too
true that Eternal vigilance is the price
of liberty" And this vigilance,
indispensable as the compass to the mari
ner, can be obtained only by intelligence.
We cannot act intelligently without a thor
ough acquaintance of the fundamental
maxims and principles upon which our gov
eminent is founded, and the means 1t en-
ploys to attain the aims and ends of its
very being. Hence 1t follows that
we must educate ourselves In
political sense, become acquainted with
the history of our country, in order that
we may profit by the experience Of the past,
r. at 10 nf ho md
thus be enabled to form a proximate esti-
mate of the near future. Thus and thus
only are to be avoided the shadows and
whirlpools of corruption and degeneration
causes which ultimately lead either to revo-
luton or political slavery. Judicious
reading in that direction will ae-
complish wonders. Popularity writ
Read and reflect. From your own ideas
become thinkers, and then act intelligently.
Become worthy participants, not idle spec
tators, in the great play of life. Let your
parts be well learned, and let nothing deter
you from lsudable resolve once taken.
With an expansion of knowledge and the
diffusion of intelligence comes better ap-
probation of our relative positions as mem
bers of the great human family.
Society is peculiarly instituted 1t has
its defects and its advantages. While mere
caste is to be deplored, it seems to be wise
and proper that merit is universally reeog-
nized. The aristocracy of the mind is far
preferable to the plutocracy of the purse.
Money can never make the gentleman.
Breeding and education may form him.
Especially is this true of our own country,
where rank and title are unknown. Educa-
ton adds more to the general makeup of
the gentleman than aught else. 1t lies
within the power of every one, as l have
| already shown you, to acquire such educa-
ton. That, in its train, brings promi-
nently forth many lesser virtues, which
continually increase, until, at last,
is developed the noblest type of the age
"A gentleman. In this connection lit
erature in business provides the ready
means-it lies with you to attain the end.
| Eogrossed by business cares and troubles,
you may find relief In your leisure moments
in the perussl of good book.
The diamond, when first found, can hard
lv be distinguished from the common peb-
BILE. The art of the cutter transforms
it into the precious stone. So it is
with mans nature. In his youth
the rugged surface must be smoothed down
and polished. The rough diamond abounds
in profusion-even in human form. But
the bright and scintillating gem Is hid
within-culture is the magic wand that bids
it shine for the good of ali.
| can tell YOU no more. The words |
have spoken, crude though they were, are
well meant aud true. They were especially
intended to show in some slight degree the
uses that spare time may be put to. If
they only afford stimulant for thought and
reflection, my humble effort is amply re-
paid. If no more these words contain at
least lesson. Seek it, impress it on your
minds, store the lesson In the chamber of
memory, have 1t ever ready for use aud reap
therefrom the advantage that often hint
supplies.
Above all things, be ever true to your
better aims and motives, and you will not
fail to see that it is the appointed mission
of man to develop his faculties.
While literature, In or out Of business, Is
not all you may require, rememh that
knowledge can never, to say the least of it,
work YOU any harm.
Be active in your avocation, considerste
to your fellows, studious in your habits,
cultivate good books and good society, and
ever "act that each tomorrow finds you
further than to-day"
The bone solo by Master Joseph Nat hans,
accompanied by Mr.. Isadore Berg on the
piano, was exquisite, and was complimented
by three encores.
Altogether the entertainment was a per-
feet success, and considered most credit
able effort on the part of the society.
After 1.-The exercises Mr.. Sam Quicken
heimer addressed the audience in reference
to these entertainments inaugurated by the
society for the amusement of the public du-
ring the summer months, and urged the
necessity of their cooperation to make them
a success, and also soliciting aid to increase
the membership.
The next entertainment will be given the
second Thursday in July, when a very at
tractive programme will be presented.
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