The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1888-06-21

Iuo prOSTamme Ior Luo eFoh1oo w"
under the auspices of the Calophomian
and Polyhymnian Literary Societies Of
the Institute. Cadet NJ. "A. Dean, of the
Polyhylnnian Society, presided through
out the evening and introduced thespeak
ers.
The exercises were opened with prayer
by Rev. Dr. Frierson, after which Presi'
dent Dean delivered short, address Of
welcome, and introduced the declaimers
Cadets w. G. Pearman, of ASderson, and
T. G. Talbert, of Edgefield, = of whom
acquitted themselves admirabsy.
Next on the programme came the orlgl'
nal speeches by the following Cadets on
the subjects quoted
"Integlity''-W.C. Broyles, of Broyles,
&C.
"Young Men"-F. L. Brown, OF An
derson County.
"Rolling Stone Gathers no Moss
T. W. Gary, of Newberry.
"something''-Percy Sharpe, of Ander-
son County.
These speeches were well delivered, anu
we're very good productions.
The debate followed next, on the sub
iect: Resolved, That the masses are gov.
erned more by Fashion than Reason" "
The affirmative side was represented by
Cadets W. H. Geer, w. F. Anderson and
M. O. Ligon; the negative by Cadets
W. T. Duncan, ]. B. Townsend and G. A.
Miller.
The subject was ably handled by both
sides, two or three of the speeches, espe-
cially, being exceptionally good. The
debates showed thorough training Of
the mind, considerable powers of analy-
sys and clearly defined ideas. The even
ing's exercises were highly enjoyed by
the large audience, who showed their
appreciation by frequent applause. The
speakers were the recipients of many
beautiful floral tributes.
Tuesday morning the commencement
exercises were opened with prayer by Rev.
A. P, Nicholson, after which the following
| declamations were he'd:
T. G. Talhert, of Edgeield his subject
was "Do 1t yourself"
I'D. Brown, of Anderson-subject, SIN
temperance
J. NJ. FAINT, of this County-subject,
"Sorrowing for the dead"
Next came the farsical debate. Ques-
ton: "Whether at public elections the
votes of factions should predominant by
internal suggestions, or the bias of juris-
prudence" The debaters were R. E. Lee,
B. W. Drummond and w. A. Meyer, all
Of Barnwell, and G. A. Tribble of Ander-
son. This was well enacted and highly
enjoyed by all present.
Next were declamations by WIS. Brown,
Jr., Anderson, on Eternal Justice
B. E. Miller, Barnwell-subject, "Fam-
inc in Ireland"
R. E. Burriss, Anderson, on the "sailor
Boys Dream"
A dialogue came next. 1t was David
and Goliath" in which W. P. Nicholson
represented David and P. l.. Brown the
Giant.
Probably the most amusing part of Tues
days programme was 1.-THE Rival Speak
ers," in which D. M. Johnson, of Barn.
well, and Ben. s. Patrick, of Anderson,
appeared. This was certainly well done,
and exceedingly amusing.
Fred. ". Nardin deserves special men-
tion for the beautiful manner in which he
recited the "Maniac' The same might be
said Of 8. B. Hair, whose subject was,
"Asleep at the Switch"
The following orations were delivered
I'D. Lowrance, of Columbia, on cam
tion."
J, II. Earle, of Anderson, on "The
claims of the age on the young men OF
America"
G. A. Milford, of Anderson, on effects
of immoral Literature on the minds of the
Young"
A. q. Tribble, of Anderson, on "Gran-
dery of self.Sacriice."
All these orations were well prepared,
and showed careful study and good minds.
at this stage the Rev. Ellison Capers,
of Columbia, was introduced as the speak
er of the occasion. Ills subject was 'The
Guarantee which True Manhood 'offera
to the Boys" He said:
There is ever in the human heart q
ready response to that which is true and
good and noble. Your callings are the
high callings of your God. Generations
seldom appreciate their influence on the
generations to follow. The real aim OF
life should be the attainment Of true
manhood. This is not given simply by
the asking-you cannot take it from 9TH
ers. The heart of each separate man must
work out his own manhood. The first
step in the formation of that manhood is
the selection of the success you expect to
attain. Remember the house that was
built on the sand and the one built on the
rock. That house is character, and that
rock is Christ. How bitter the satire Of
the modern infdel when he tells that he
considers himself as one of q myriad Of
horses to help draw on the wheels of time.
Such will be the end of every one who has
no hope beyond this life. One very sweet
thought concerning this race is that none
who ever enter the true race of life shall
fail. The glory of true manhood is a
common possession in which all are inter
ested. The ships destiny will be in your
keeping, young men, when those who now
have charge of it pass from the stage oi
action. The future shall not shake your
unalterable purpose to be true and noble
men, and if you live to true and noble
purpose, with the best aim. no temptation
shall overtake you, except such as is com.
mon to man, and you shall not be tempted
above that you are able to bear. -umble.
minded, pure hearted, courteous and true
boys do us the best service. We wantmen
whose unalterable purpose is to do right (;
men VIII o cannot be bought, and who can.
not be seduced from the paths of right and
rectitude By any illusion. The govern
ment is neither better nor worse than the
people who make it. You cannot sepa'
rate mans character from the work he
is doing. Our lives are SO many statues
that show our character. Remember that
it is rule that those who are not faith.
in the commonplace things of life VII.