The Portland daily press., 1883-06-29

Response by Rev. g. A. Hayden.
Our Higher Institutions OF Learning: Efficient
helpers In the work demanded in this progressive
age
Rev. II. G. Munson.
MEETING OF THE TRUSTEES
The meeting OF the trustees followed, and so
much Of the proceedings as were given for
publication we report below
The following officers were elected:
President-SidDey Pelham, Portland.
Vice Presideut-David Torrey, Deering.
Treasurer-Chsrles S. Fobes Portland.
Secretary Granville NJ. Stevens, Deering.
Corresponding Secretary-W. X. French,
Tarner.
New Trustees-N X. Sawyer, Deering;
Rev. Henry Blanchard, Portland; Edwin II.
CHM, Boston.
The following resolution was adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased the All-wise Dis
poser OF events to remove from us our former
associate, Hon. Israel Washburn, Jr., there
fore
Resolged, That In the death of Mr. Wash
burn the Board of Trustees of Westbrook Sem
mary and Female College loses an honored
and efficient member and the institution one
OF its best and most devoted friends.
ResotCed, That we tender 70 the bereaved
family our coincidence and heartfelt sympathy.
ResolUed, That these resolutions be spread
upon the records of this board and a copy be
coub W tue laully VI tu6 u6ccd5tu
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.
The alumni association then held their an
niversary exercises in the church. The oration
was delivered by Rev. Henry blanchard, A.
NJ, and was an eloquent and finished produc
ton. The subject OF the Grafton was "The
results to be demanded of education"
The first is that students shall be made to
hnn0r nal nfaI md
Dhilanthropic. great criticism ON many
educated men is that they do not know how
to use their hauds Any education which
makes men despise manual labor is to be con-
demned. The Institute OF Technology in
Boston and the Industrial School in st. Louis
are working out the problem of fitting men for
practical work. Mental toll is to be continuous.
1t is absurd to talk q inishing ones education
because one has q 'uste1 from the high
school, academy or coffege Education in
these is only TO train the powers = mind, to
put one in possession of himself Life, eternity
are to be used for continuous study. Pbilan-
thropic work should be engaged in by the
educated. The world needs wisdom as well as
goodness. 1t has SO much ignorance, suffer
ing sin, that it needs the leadership and the
devotion of the cultivated classes. The speaker
paid a tribute 70 the cultured people who en-
| gage in the work of the associated charities Of
the great cities: He pleaded for hearty in
terest in philanthIopc work as eminently tit
| ting for the graduates of academies and col
| leges.
The second result to be demanded of edu-
cation is a passionate love OF truth. The age
| is one OF great discussion. Old opinions are
| passing away. knowledge widens. Men
must love, must paSsionately love the truth.
Any education which does not make men
| eager to discover and proclaim the true is to
be condemned. One OF the great questions of
the day is the origin OF the scriptures. 1t is
debated in all the denominations. Professor
RnhaFfQan NTH profaS Euual1
Kuenen and others are teaching men how TO
read the scriptures. They are the literature
OF great people; they are the records of rev.
elation, but not the "Word of God" In their
historical books, their poetry, writings OF
prophets and apostles and their word of the
Christ, we have matchless series of writings
containing Gods words, through inspired men,
to man. Education should show us what the
| scriptures are. The truth about the Bible
| will bring deeper reverence for its various
writings; will secure a more thorough reading;
Will make its great teachings power to in
| spire to noble living. The speaker did not
accept so-cslled evolution" so far as it taught
that man is developed from a lower animal.
| But educated men are to fear no fact-are to
be ready TO receive any wise influence from
| The data given by science. 1t is the truth
| which shall make us free. The third result
| to be demanded of education is the love Of
education for its own sake-not the pursuit
| oil IL for its rewards A youBg and brilliant
| scholar, striving to solve difficult problem
! Was asked by nAlembert what was the motive
of his effort. THAT / may win seat in the
academy" "Sir," said D'Alembert, with
| such disposition you will never earn one"
| Science must be loved for her own sake, and
| not for the advantages to be derived. One can
easily see that many persons value education
| chiefly for its material prizes. But education
! is AN end ia itself. 1t enlsrges the whole ma
| ture and 1t gives eternal joy. The fourth re-
suit to be demanded is that culture shall cul-
inmate in religion. Mr.. Blanchard recon-
mended very strongly to all young students
! Prof. Sharpe's little book, Couture and Re
| ligton." he wished TO give deffition Of re-
| ligion-verifiabla by every mans experience.
He would, therefore, venture to define religion
| as the feeling which is the result of mans per
ception OF the mystery of the universe-of the
consciousness OF his dependence upon its Crea-
| tor-ot his passionate desire to stand in right
relations with Him and of his deep longing to
hold communion with Him. He spoke at
length Of the influence of science, literature,
history upon the mind, making one feel this
awful mystery, this dependence, this desire 10
stard right before God, this longing to COM
mune with the Infinite. The deeper the edu-
| cation the higher the religion. The oration
closed with eulogy of TUFTS College, with
| praise of Westbrook Seminary. and with ap-
F, peal for endowment of the latter.
At the business meeting of the association at
4.so p m. the following officers were elected:
President-Edwiu M. Fuller
| First Vice Presdent-C. b. Varney.
| Second Vice Presdent-Miss Thirzs W.
| Andrews,
Secretary and Treasurer-A, @. Cobb.
Executive eCommittee-Frank w. Woodman,
Ella q. Abbott, Mary b. Meserve.
| CLASS RECEPTION.
| The social reunion at Hersey Hall in the
evening was very recherche affair. A large
number were present. The dresses OF many OF
the ladies We're very elegant. The gentlemen
| appeared in dress suits, and until long after
the midnight hour the merry throng danced to
the enhancing music of Chandler, parting
with the best wishes for Westbrook Seminary