Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-06-30

III he ~ llHhb, society IS tlgh', hiiu aS SOCl
ETY. IT,, 50 is the nntion. The same provis
ion is made for mans perfect development
in his mental aud moral being as there i
in his physical organization, and il Il,
fails TO improve in his superior and crown
ing faculties, the responsibility is alon,
with him.
The fullcHt development possible cnn moi
te attained in this life, but there can he
continual approach. AS man was the las
in the order of creation, lie was the crown
ing glory of Gods grand work The
browning glory Of mans work is TO show II
just appreciation Of his godlke powers
and Infinite resources, by following the
teachings ~i Nature IN the grcnt work oI
perfectly developing his three fold cllarac.
| ter.
Miss Hendrix received many floral trib
utes, aud well did ale deserve them for
her admirable paper so admirably read.
The Misses Edith Wcstcott and Ida Re
pass gave charming duet,
STAINLESS FREEDoM(')
This was the title Of Mr.. Fred Hollen-
beck's otalion. Taxing for the spirit OF his
production that Americas freedom il
Americas glory, he traced the birth and
progress of our national life, ms though il
NNlt " NOHttnNuNS NfVNlUR VdHUINIlt, Dt-
fore the eve of an interesting beholder--
first the ship crossing the trackless ocean
with the hardy pioneers, the establishing
oi their settlements, these grow into colo
nes, the colonies increase In strength and
population, they are oppressed Ivy the
mighlicst nation of the globe. The picture
moves on. Petitions for redress are spurned
by Great Britain, the Declaration of Inde-
pendencc follows, the war OF the Rev olu-
tion, Valley Forge and other battle elds,
in n seven.yenrs' conflict, the triumph Of
Yorktown, the progress OF the nation III the
arts of peace, the tabli,hment of more
perfect form of government. The panura
moves on through II half century or more.
The increase and strength and influence of
the slave power eliminated in the great
war of the Rebellion, mighty battles were
waged, and after u four years. conflict, in
which blood and treasure flowed like wat
er, the black clouds OF war scattered and
the sun oi liberty shonc once more upon u
happy people. After eighty-nine years of
slavery America was indeed free. The lat
scene III the panorama was the yellow cloud
that has arisen On the Western coast. Our
doors are closed to none OF earth'S oppress.
ed except the Chinese. Our luSlre in dim
ncd by that Western cloud. Heroes have
fought, lled and died to preserve the sun
light of freedom and that we might enjoy
the fruit of their sutlcrings.
Many floral tributes followed the oration
of Me. llollenbeck
An Instrumental piece, "Approach of
Spring Waltzes." follnwed-Miss Mary Il.
Dodge, piano; Will Champney, cornel !;
Fred Dodge aud L. L. Blue, violin. II was
u most happy effort Have we used our
opportunities properly?
LABOR IPsE voLUPTAs.
This was the title OF a well-digesed pa
per, abounding IN much seed.thought,
from the pen uf Miss Maggie Zaemger, and
was read in clear, ,unexcep,ional amer,
calling forth the unbounded admiration uf
all who heard it. II is worthy of repro
duction entire, but it is Impossible to give
il in our crowded columns. The theme
was handled with rare ability by the fair
es-ayest, who attributed TO labor the value
and beauty of all that surrounds us, and
from which spring all the blessings and
luxuries we enjoy. Toll is the most essen.
tial development Of true manhood, wheth.
er of brain, heart or hand. Labor has no
tendency to debase without it men sink
to the level of the beast. 1t is the Ia lisman
that has raised man from the condition of
the savage. The national advancement of
the American people was contrasted with
that OF nations of the orient, and that adj.
vancememt shown to be the result of intel
| ligent labor. AS far as America has sub.
stiluied intellectual for manuel labor, in
that degree she has arisen superior 10 other
nations. All productions OF merit are the
result OF toll. Excellence is not matured
IN day. Various samples of intellectual
labor from well known authors were given,
| Illustrative OF the toll of brain labor.
| Oar labor should be incessant, like the growth
| of the seed, or the work of the coral insect
| The seed never ceases growing until it yields
| the perfect fruit. Generation after general ion
| contributes to the construction of vast coral
4 reefs md islands. There is mo eminence with.
out labor. The lives OF Abraham Lincoln, Gen.
cral GTaut and the lamened Garfield were Civ
EN- as striking examples of the achievements OF
| close application in labor. The Pilgrim Faith
ers did not find a Paradise here, and it equret
years and decades to develop the country int
the grand cnmmOnwe ealth which now spread.
before HI. BY labor crime is lessened, and tht
world is happier. 1t brightens life, reno We.
vice and protects society. As grief makes ou
JOY mure sweet, so labor makes our Joy NOR,
| pleasant. Triumph and toll 60 hand in hand
suppression and martyrdom to day bring victu
ry on the morrow. Our labors may increas,
until that glorious time when we shall la,
| down the cross aud take up the crown ; but th,
heavier the cross, the brighter the crown.
The audience manifested its appreciation il
deafening applause aud the stream Of beauti
iul floral tributes flowed from every part Of tn
house.
THE vALRDICToRY
was pronounced by Miss Carrie Pierce, il
which, she addressed tie members of the Boar
Of Education, the teachers and friends OF th
aat.f. "A
in the name Of the Glass, biduing kind iare
we'll.
A trio 90, Restless Sea-" was sweetly reu
dered by Miss Edith Westcott aud Messrs
George Hrth and ID. A. Iiaylu
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS.
The Glass gathered on the pla torn and tn
diplomas were presented by Superintendent
Iiaylor, preiacing the presentation with
brief and appropriate address to the graquate
, in which he referred To the happy ass ocatior
of the past year. The memory of your wnr
will cheer us as teachers. The rad may hay
been difficult aud pc picking, but those d fiicu
. ties and perpl, kites will only make your fl
e ture the better. You have doubtless iearne
/. that il is Not luck, but labor" that wins a
| goal. But short time since you were at ii
foot of the mountain. How faithfully you has
worked. ycu know better than any one. Yu,
faces will be missed in the years to come. b,
tue thoughts you leave behind will be an exam
pie to those in the scboolropm, aud All encnu
}, agenlent to your teacher. 1t is my duty
b present You with these diplomas. In theniselv
they are of but little value but they are n tc
tmony of your faithful work. As yet ynu a
advanced only partially. There is still wi,
Y expanse before you. Press on to the muuntn
+ Summit And let me earnestly advise you
A take for your counsel that Friend who sticke
V closer than u brother. Bidding you God spec
: ! extend to you kind adieu IN behalf of yu
II teachers.
= THE WAY SCHOLARSHIP.
e hr. George Weddell, member Of the Boar
p, then read from the will of Mr.. Willard Way
that pertaned to the scholarship beq queathed
= him. and explained its provisions. by the "
If $4,000 is Invested In good public securities, I
: interest from which is 10 be paid semi annual
-. oa college scholarship from the Perrysbu