Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-06-23

We'll, EISo N ' an DuZe6.
Chas. d. BigeIow, Jr., followed with an
Grafton on
JEWS IN ENGLAND.
Iwenty-eight years ago a triumph for
civil and religious liberty was gained in
England. 1t was Ia victory which
throughout the world thrilled the hearts of
all true lovers of freedom. After strug-
Cling bravely for centuries and enduring
every kind of insult and persecution ad-
mlttance to parlimeut was at last granted
the Jews. An act was passed whereby the
clause of the oath which had hitherto kept
conscientious Jews from sitting in either
house, could be modified when the oath
was administered to one of their faith.
As far back as the eighth or ninth centur-
les these wanderers are found in England.
But as they began to grow rich and show
an independent spirit their troubles begin
and do not cease until the high civilization
of our own age has almost eradicated
the deep rooted prejudices so
long cherished against them, and they are
now. met with broader views and kindlier
feelings. The first real act of violence
against them occurred on the coronation
day of Richard the Lion-hearted. This
spectacle was forbidden them, but by some
way entrance was obtained by one of their
number. His presence Infatuated the
people. Houses were pillaged and burned,
and the Jews themselves terribly NAL
treated.
The sense of injustice and the feeling
| that they had no lot or part with the rest
of mankind, must have been far harder to
bear than their physical tortures. Yet for
| all this they kept on increasing in numbers
and wealth. Finally they requested per-
mission to leave the country, which was
granted in 1890. In 1866 they were allowed
to return. From this time on their condi-
| ton steadily improved, though barred from
all governmental offices. These restric-
| tions were at last removed in 1858, and the
| triumph signaled by the adnittance of
| Baron Rothschild to parliament.
Miss Bessie A. Farr next delivered All
essay on Victims of Progress" in which
she portrayed the gradual progress of the
world. Advancement has never been made
in anything for the benefit of mankind ex-
cept at sacrifice of human life-whether
In civilization, science, or religion, it is
| still the same. The records OF the past
| furnish many such examples, and to day
| victims of progress are in no wise lessened
| in numbers. Socrates soughtby his method
| of teaching 10 lead the people to a better
| and purer life, and when condemned drank
| the cup of hemlock. In our own country
| the lamented Lincoln was noble martyr
to the cause of progress.
'Class History" by Miss Allie M. Hart,
was an interesting paper, which wildly
| portrayed the trials and struggles OF the
class during its four years course. 1t con-
tanned many excellent ''hits," which were
greeted with applause.
''Class Phrophecy" by Miss Fanny H.
| Chandler was not the least of the excel
lent productions with which the audience
was favored. She prophesied the future
of each member of the class, and the voca-
| tons to which she assigned them were in
some cases so ludicrous, yet apparently
appropos that applause followed in each
l recital.
A double quartet, of male members of
the class then sang "Onward March,"
Tae valedictory by Louis j. Lattrevesen
was given in the following words:
| vALEDIoToRY.
| You have heard the past of our class.
| How we entered great IN point of num-
bers and freshman confidence; how we
have dwindled away as our honors and
| dignities have increased; how we van
| quished the seniors and awed the fourth
class.
| But we have done more. Has not our
| Cassandra withdrawn the veil and revealed
to US the future? Vain prophecies! Idle
mortals will not hearken to her warnings.
1t remains now briefly to touch upon the
| lessons we have drawn from our school
course. We thank you, Gentlemen of the
| Board, and Mr.. Superintendent, for the
new high school building, and though we
| shall not, as class, enjoy the advantages
| 1t offers, we rejoice with all good citizens
| in an event that marks an era in progress of
| our municipal school system. The impor-
lance of liberal education and its value to
the state cannot be over estimated. Our
| nation has passed its infancy. 1t now re-
quires the strongest and best train
ed minds to guide Alright the
vast powers its young manhood is
| developing. We have been accustomed to
| look upon our free schools as mere cir
cumstance-an inevitable evil that must
| be borne as necessary part of our
| modern complex civilization. 1t is des-
tined to fill far higher position. The
| initiative faculty is strongest in the young,
All popularity that comes unbidden and
unsought strengthens ones influence for
good or evil. A teacher who enjoys the
confidence and respect of his pupils has
| an unlimited power over them. Indeed it
is not too much to say that it is teachers
duty to be popular. Glass mates, though
we finish our course tonight, we must ever
keep in mind that this is but preparation.
Our diplomas are parchment. If they are
but certificates of the work we have per-
formed, our high school course has been
failure. If we have not made study a
means for drilling our minds and bring
| ing their faculties into subsection, we have
failed to comprehend the true aim of
school work. And if we follow
the teachings of our motto
| we shall not err greatly.
| If we have proven that labor will conquer
| all things, we have gained key that will
unlock for US the most secret storehouse of
nature. 1t is the motto of Young America,
full of vigor and energy. 1t is content to
| fight its way. 1t asks no favor or indul-
| gence. We have chosen this as our banner
and who shall say we have not chosen we'll?
The class of 'S3 must now cease to exist.
1t is probable that we shall never again be
all assembled together. But the memories
of orr struggles, our triumphs and defeats
/ fha hot hoe Iaa