Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-06-15

by course of careful cultivation that the,
can be made to blossom and bear the fruit
which their early vigor promised. This de
yelopment depends mostly on sclf-effort
The mind must assert itself-siezng every
advantage and overcoming every difficulty
In this growth of mind rests the formation
of character, while character reacts upor
the mind and is in itself the handspring oi
mental and moral advancement. Charac
ter in its beginnings is like some tender
plant in the forest, swayed by the slightest
breath of air, and liable to be twisted and
gnarled, but growing stronger and stronger
as it resists each succeeding blast. Abuse
and neglect of that innate, God given
power of firmncss and decision is fatal
while proper care Of it will perfect the
man mentally and morally and enable him
to fulfil the purposes of the divine author
of his being. Those who have become
gree: in the spheres of art and literature.
science and politics, are they who, born
in the lower walks Of life, have by indomi.
table perseverance, gradually worked them
selves up to positions of rank and power.
Napoleon, the man of fOrtune-was fortu-
nate because he applied to everything he
undertook, however small and insignifi-
cant it might in itself seem, all the powers
of his superior intellect. all the might of
his dazzling genius The success which
crowned the efforts of the patriots and ac-
compl:shed the American Revolution was
due simply TO the stern resolution to con-
quer or to die, which had taken possession
of the very souls of the people. And, as
all general principles must also apply to
each individual, SO the power which gives
success to nations is the only true guide
for the minds of men. Wcaklings may be
born kings and princes, but in all such
cases, some man of talent and ability
grasps tho reins of government, and be-
comes the real if not the nominal sovcr-
cign. Ii it be true that virtue is tic bright
est garland for manly brOws, then the
power of sclf-cOntrol, which lies ut the
root OF all the virtues, must be a necessity
TO proper living. Then as we stand on the
threshold of life, havin. passed through the
home where the foundations of character
are laid and through the school where rules
of action are taught us whereby We may
mould our lives, let us remember that this
is the stage, where, by weaving into our
natures principles of truth and hOn0r-of
firmncss and decision, We arc 10 show TO
the world that We are men!
Oiation-'' Intellectual Frictioi,," q. Il.
Snyder, belmont. Pa. Association and
opposition are two Important clements eli
tci iI,g into tho advancement oi the race
lnscparablc factors. they cngcndcr an hon
est ambition and generous rivalry,
which, though often perverted, does no!
fail to brin. forth golden fruit. Isolation
may for 4 time stim n.atc invention and
quicken tho workings of the brain, but all
desires arc soon satisfied, and the human
Dr1Iual llv EapnnrS lt,.,,f l'-,.
Man. TO be man, must grow wiser. His
mind st:lrves on the systems and tcacl.
ings Of older times. 1t sees idols |!
III their gods and uncertainty in
their teachings. Many things are there
to bc improved and opposed. by thi:
friction We advance. That foico which, |
in tho material world, retapls progress. |
rOuscs the intellectual world to increased |
is continually widening the |
sphere of these associations. Intellectual |
and moral forms are being cOnCrasted. There |
is conflict with, a triumph over, y grad
nal improvement OF the weaker ideas.
The clashinS of principles and the survival
Of the most beneficial bring out ideas
which are carefully preserved and arc pro-
ccte,l in we'll studied formulas. .....
The knowledge of leaders 1T every point
where The intellect plays part, and the
,xtent to which this knowledge is Iiiluscd
ire the standards by which all progress
$ measured. The constant friction Of i'll
elects not only lays deep foundations
'or, but renders indestructiblo principles
which at times seemed ready to die. 49,.
The preponderance Of virtues over tho
vices of mankind is continually receiving
new proofs, and 10y these VIC arc led to
AXE i more favorable view OF human az
ions. IL is but few centuries since men
we're allowed to present these proofs.
Then doubts and inquiries Sprang up, and
progress began. knowledge camo rs a
result Of these. ........... In shcrt,
here must be = certain kind Of skcpt:cism
which will lead to research. Intellectual
friction, the result Of this, Las caused
changes to be wrought. Sci
,ncc, religion, government, have alike
'clt its power. ............ Literature
II every country is continually bcirg
,estcd with more honOrcd associations
Thus sncicty is elevated, and now stands
'rmed, with i prouler prestige than ever
,eforc. crowned with lOfticr honor
han WAS ever dreamed of, by those who
Jared Ia attempt q revival of literature,
md to divcrge from tho beaten paths OF
heir ancestors.
Music-March, "Dic R@mischen Spiele"
CARR.
This Mornings Speeches.
The or:stions of tho morning, numerous
IS they were, werc listened to with ua-
tagging interest and received with hearty
applause. Mr.. Johnson's pleasing address,
Mr.. Bauman's forensic ability, Mr.. Cobb's
research and analysis of clarac.
er, Mr.. lIarbaugh's close reasoning, Mr.
Jrcmer scxccllent delivery, Mr.. Coblcn,@s
marked oratOrical powers, Mr.. Ferner's
choice dictiOn, Mr.. Hoy's limpid measures.
Mr.. Geisel's graces of composition ami
Mr.. HOifheins' careful prcpa-
'atiOn. Mr.. Miller's philosophic treatment
If his theme, the case and vigor of Mr..
sciter, tho logic of Mr.. IIottenstein. the
deserved applause which followed tho
IIessrs Smith, Mr.. Sheibley's glowing
,ulogy of patriotism and tho pure aud un-
Effected style of Mr.. Snyder, individually
I'D collectively attested tho ripe culture
md intellectual accomplishments Of the
present class.
This brought the exercises Of tho morn
ng to a close and tho afternoon session
opened at 2:3O p. IN. Six speeches were
made this afternoon including the Frank
in Grafton lin Germany, the Marshall ora.
ion (in Latin) and tho valedictOry. The
legrees were conferred and it was late in
he afternoon when the audience poured
,ut into the campus to enjoy its beauties.
full report of the afternoon exercises
,Ogethcr with Rev. DIR. Russcl's alumni
,ratiOn will appear in to morrow 5 INTEL
IGENCER.
This evening there will be promenade