The Monitor., 1886-02-19
Trenton Letter.

students were a limited number of invited
guests for this special occasion. In open
| ing his address Mr. IIew lit asked for sym
| pathy, as he confessed a little embarrass-
ment on an occasion OF this kind, notwith-
standing his public life of quarter OF a
century. His whole address was based
upon the hopes and aspirations of young
mans efforts for success in life, whether it
be moral or commercial.
The speaker illustrated this by relating
"reminiscences of his early career as stu
dent, reviewing with tender feelings the
moral influence of his old teachers.
together with the familiar scenes of the
schoolroom and his daily associates.
From this period the speaker glanced in
to the generation that was before him. lie
made the impression that the chief. duty OF
life was to make the world better; that the
present opportunities of life for the young
man were favorable toward the develop
mcnt of present culture, and that if said
efforts were properly directed, life then,
indeed would become a success.
Mr.. Hewitt then dwelt Oh decision as
effecting character. He Disseminated very
nicely the difference in meaning between
the word decision and the word obstinacy,
pointing out the merits of one and the de-
merits of the other a quotation from
Oliver Wendell Holmes came in here.
Rothschild was also quoted in reference to
decision from a mercantile standpoint.
The dangers of tardiness as affecting a
purpose, were also pointed out. A well
applied illustration was inserted at this
point of the address, to-wit: 4 young
man of commercial qualifications went out
West in search of a fortune. After arriv-
ing at his destined point, he WAS not sue
cessful in obtaining a situation suitable to
his calling. Rather than to be idle, he
submitted to manual labor of light order
Surveying his surroundings while at this
occupation, an opportunity presented it
self in the shape OF real estate invest
ment. Being young man of an enter
prising turn of mind and confident of his
own strength, he Immediately abandoned
his occupation of toll, and by the aid of
friends and good credit. he purchased a
plot of ground through which a railroad
was soon to pass Ultimately the land
became valuable, and he sold his real
estate in the shape of lots, which finally
rendered him wealthy man and a useful
member of the community in which he
lived
The speaker then gave historical in
stances of success. Napoleon was recon-
mended as an example of decision and
promptness. Alexander was also cited as
a model of firmness. Decision vas also
demonstrated in the nature of woman,
namely ''If she will, she will. If she
won't, she won't
The students were advised to stick to a
purpose and to advance when sure of
right. This was illustrated by the straight
course of vessel while at sea. The ex-
plorations of John c. Fremont were men,
toned, particularly when he unfurled the
flag at the top of the Rocky Mountains.
The defects of nature were then pointed
out. For instance, dstrust of SELF
meaning a want of confidence in self An
fought against is clearly seen in the first
adventure of young sailor at sea. He
was ordered to so aloft, and knowing that
others before him him did it, he knew that
he could do the same, so he undertook it
with that spirit Of courage which enabled
him to ascend, to the surprise of older
sailors standing by.
The clements of opposition we're then
commented upon. The speaker reminded
MS of the old adige ''that there were no
difficulties that could not morally be over
Gomez" that there was very little accom-
plished without opposition. He truth
fully stated that many seeming difficulties
are like sladows-they disappear as we
approach them. Again, he who doubts
and dcliberates, misses while others win.
The standard holds good that God is al
ways on the side of right.
Remarks were then uttered on the cul-
ture of self respect. John Foster was
quoted on the strength of saying mo" in
the hour of temptation. A gallery of sue
eessful men were pictured before our
minds among which were specially men
toned the cvcntful career of Luther and
kossouth. Closing remarks were of a
practical character applicable to the sub
.iect of the hour
Mr.. Hewitt is a pleasant speaker not
very emotional, but solid and thoughtful.
He is void of those personalities found
among tco many public speakers. There
is not much of the sensational about him
but more of the common sense. 1t has
been thought that he was best suited to
the select and refined, but it has since been
discovered that he is a companion to the
poor and afflicted as we'll However, this
clergyman is very popular in our city, and
is very much beloved by every member OF
his large and influential parish Stewart
& Hammond Business College, of this
city, in the interest of which the lecture
was given, is one of the best commercial
institutes in the State of New Jersey
Prof Stewart and his associates are edu
Gators Of superior qualifications. They
are also gentlemen of the highest integrity