The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-06-14

hey nothing more TO accomplish?
IN truth, they have only fairly
their work, aud so it is with
BUR nation. though grand things she has
already accomplished for her noble sons
and daughters.
Bringing his discourse to bear more
upon our own prosperous
and progressive commonwealth, the
speaker said the cause of education now,
so literally provided for in this state, is
to exert an untold influence
for good upon the whole state, which in
turn would g0oCt TO the balance OF the
nation, making it stronger and better.
He was glad 10 note that this, one Of the |
youngest of the sisterhood of
states, was SO advanced in edu-
cationAl facilities, and possessed such ex-
allied ideas of intellectual development.
The speaker directed few we'll chosen
words to President Taylor, commencing
him for the good work he was doing
and speaking words Of encouragement
for the future. Turning to the graduates,
who sat Immediately in front Of him, he
addressed them at considerable length
upon the great responsibilities which
thencetorWard would devolve upon them
as citizens Of the state and nation, and
admonished them TO be true men and
women under whatever circumstances
they might be thrown, especially eau
tIoning the young men 70 beware Of the
folly into which the idea of natural
genius Is almost certain TO lead one. He
would have them know that there were
grand possibilities awaiting ali but the
prize, great or small, must be won by
downright hard work; know that what
man has done, man can do again; you
may go slower than some others, but do
not be discouraged, hold out faithfully
to the end, and success, lasting, crafty
| ing success Will crown your efforts.
Young ladies, continued the speaker,
addressing the female portion of the
class, you have duty to perform far
above. perhaps, what you have hitherto
imagined In the race of life that is be-
fore you; II will be your high and holy
duty TO assist and encourage your broth.
ers or fathers, or. 1t may be, deareE
companion still than either of these, in
moments of peril, and aside from
them, as you tread The mazes
OF the pathway which stretches
out before you, you will have
work to do which will require the strong
est courage and the boldest resolution &C
accomplish; the Christian woman has
been appointed to high and holy duty
In TIE world by her Creator, as daughter
sister, wife and mother. 1 would have
you be chary about giving heed to every
thing that may be said about woman's
rights; ponder well the responsibility
which God has already imposed upon
you.
In conclusion he said: Young ladies
and young gentlemen, you will pass ou
INTO the world now to assume great re-
sponsibilities; after awhile you viii
grow old and you must take upon yol
the Arduous duties which now rest upol
the shoulders of your fathers and you
mothers; in bearing the great burden
Of life your hair will become silVered
the sight of your eyes will become dim
med and your steps will falter
and then it will be that you will appre
ciate the necessity of bearing one an
others burdens, as have admonishe'
you here, and when the end shall hav
come, it is my hope and prayer that W
may every one be prepared to unite ant
enter into that blessed country fror
which there will be no parting, for whic
let US ascribe to our Father in heaye
glory, majesty and praise.
That beautiful hymn, "Rock of Ages,
concluded the exercises, which were il
, teresting and impressive from the frs
20 the last, the influence of which vii
doubtless be felt In the lives of man
whithersoever their star may guild
them, until they shall haYe planted thei
weary feet upon the golden sands of tn
great beyond.