Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-18
FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE SACRAMENTO BUSINE' S
COLLEGE.
Address of Ex-Governor George c.
Perkins-Presentati OF Diplo-
mas-List of Gradm sxes.

Professor z. c, Atkinson, Principal of
the Sacramento Business College. sent out
q number of invitations dp-ing the week
10 citizens to attend the anniversary exer-
cises at his school last evening. The
spacious room in the Hale block was filed
with chairs and all occupied by eight
O'Clock. The exercises, however, did not
commence until nearly nine, owing TO the
delay IN the arrival o. the San Francisco
train, which brought some who were to
participate. The hal was tastefuiiy decor
ated with evergreens and flowers, and the
stage handsomely Trimmed with flowers.
Professor Atkinson in calling to order
stated that this was the fifteenth anniver-
sary of the Sacramento Business College
it was at the zenith of its prosperity, and
as they had cause for qualification be
called upon Rev. W. c. Merrill to invoke
Divine blessing
After the PRAYER. Professor Atkinson in
trodUc5d hon. y. Greene Curtis, whom he
said had kindly consented TO take charge OF
the exercises during the evening.
JUDGE CURTIS.
Mr. Curtis came forward and made one
of his pleasant speeches full of sentiment,
wit and humor. He said he came expect
ing 10 address few young ladies and gen
tlemen graduates of the college and imar-
lined ne would feel no trepidation in APP
pearing before them. but when he saw such
an array OF beauty before him be began to
feel unequal TO the OCCASION He feared
timidity grew upon him with age. 1t was
hard to embarrass lawyer, bu. he at
tribUted mis- present embarrassment to the
fact that he had been practicing but little
during the past few years and was losing
the brass" of the profession. He had
accepted with pleasure the position OF
master of ceremonies on this occasion and
was glad to be present at the fifteenth an
niversary Of such an institution of lealn-
ing. He had been Intimately acquainted
with the principal in all these Years as
well as many of the pupils who had
graduated from it. This institution is a
credit to our city, credit to lis
principal and an important fact,
In advancing civilization and improving
society. Young men and young ladies are
here prepared to enter upon the rougher
duties of life, armed with the necessary ed
ucatIon to surmouut the difficulties that
which will enable them at all times and in
any community 10 battle with the stern
realities of life and earn an honorable live
Ghood. There are young people all over
this State to-day who are thanking YOU.
Professor, for putting them on the path
that enables them to conquer in whatever
they undertake. The Business College in
terferes with no other educational institu-
ton, but acts as a handmaiden TO all of
them. Here the graduates of other insti-
tutions are taken up, their literary attain
ments polished, and those business princi.
pies SO necessary at every step in life incul-
Gated. [Applause.l
= he next thing on the programme was
song by male quartet-Messrs. Graham,
Auerbach, Carroll and Cohn. Their sing
ing was greeted with rounds of applause.
Ex-Governor George c. Perkins was next
introduced, Mr.. Curtis paying a high
tribute to Mr.. Perkins business qualiii-
cations, referring to him as a gentleman
who had become man of wealth by dint
OF hard work and thorough knowledge
and appreciation of business principles.
He had not only succeeded in mercantile
pursuits, but he stood at the head of society.
and his talent and worth, so highly appre-
ciated by all who know him, had placed
him in the highest position within the gift
of the people Of this commonwealth.
EX-GOVERNOR PERKINS.
Mr.. Perkins said: Ladies and gentle
men: You all know Judge Curtis, and
presume it is hardly necessary for me to
apologize for him. He is good and kind.
and when speaking of a friend he over
looks all his faults and shortcomings, and
if he finds any good qualities he enlarges
upon them 80 much that the result is a
distortion. He means well, it is q failing of
his, and | honestly believe he cannot help
it. | esteem myself fortunate to meet here
tonight with so many of the citizens of
Sacramento at this, the celebration of the
fifteenth anniversary of the Sacramento
Business College. 1t has been sending out
its graduates annually, and they are to De
found in all portions of the State
Men and women throughout this
State to-day are rejoicing over
the fact that they were afforded
the opportunity of acquiring business
education i'll this institution. | love to
meet the young men and women who are
starting out in life full of hope and ambi-
ton. They graduate here, aud start out
with that education that makes them in
dependent; they have no fears for the
future; they are buoyant, full of hope, and
are just embarking on the voyage of life.
You must be your own pilot; YOU must
guide your own bark; you will encounter
stormy weather; shoals and rocks will
intercept your course; but you will
surely win the battle if you persevere
What you learn of business methods
and principles in such institutions of learn
ing as this better fits you for this voyage,
no matter in what direction You may 90,
whether in the machine shop or in the
counting room. You can keep your ac-
counts correctly, you will always know
how you stand with the world end can the
better judge for yourself, and will be the
better fitted to grasp the opportunities as
they present themselves of lettering your
condition. You will have your dark and
stormy days, but never despond. 1t
is those who are beset with trials
that better appreciate the prize when
won. The sun rises somewhere
every hour in the day this is the
sunrise of your life, be of good cheer.
Not all those best fitted for positions of
public Office get them. In many instances
the positions are filled by accident. Our
motto should be, Wherever, whatever we
are, let US try to do our whole duty In
the colonial days while the Vermont Leg
lslature was in session there came along
one of those dark days when the sun
was obscured. The members of the Legis-
lature were frightened. One member arose
and said he believed the day of Judgment
was at hand and made motion to adjourn.
An old man arose and addressing his
fellow members said "If the day of
judgment is at hand l want to be found at
my post. Bring in light, and let us pro-
eeed with our business"
Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And. departing. leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time
Footprints. that perhaps another
Sailing DER lifes solemn main.
forlorn and shipwrecAed brother
Seeing, shall take heart again.
am reminded of these words of Amer
ica's immortal poet by the death and burial
in your city few days since of an es-
Unable citizen. His was quiet and I'M
ebstrusive life, devoting all his energies,