The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-02

about us, and We feel that they are not
dead, but sleeping, for their works follow
after them.
This has been most prosperous and
successful year OF activities in school work
here. the only interruption being caused
by fire, which seemed for n time 20
threaten our very existence, but God has
brought us out OF all, and we are alive and
here to thank Him for all. most heartily
congratulate you who have 10 recently flu
ished your course OF study, and welcome
you 10 our Alma Mater aud Alumni. MAY
your presence with us give rs new inspira.
ton aud encouragement for the future.
We doubt not each worker worthy work
henccioTlh will do.
MISS n. ". GRAY
followed with an eloquent address Of well
come. She said:
Dear Sisters and Brothers Of the Alumni
We meet again In our tenth annual re-
union 10 welcome 10 our ranks another
small army Of the faithful. We are glad
10 congratulate the class Of 1889. II seems
but yesterday that was among you. Ny
years experience ~ n teacher has made
me humble. | long for the privilege Of
studying, for every true teacher IL a stu
dent would be glad 10 say cheering.
hopeful words 10 you. / would bid yon
remember that YOU are not through; YOU
are only ready 10 begin. You are fitted
now TO 20 out In this wide, wide world aud
labor. There are fields ready for laborers.
"The fields are white aud the laborcrs arc
iew." Your education is like a sot OF tools
and II rests with you whether you use
them well or not. Some one SAYS
"No education Is worth having un-
less Il enlargos the conscience unless
you leave IL Moyne bctict child, bot
ter citizen, better Christian. knowledge
Ia pleasure, II beauties the face and the
sun shines brighter, the sky is blucr, aud
the world iaircr. Your friends cease TO
be mcrc men and women, aud you think
OF them ~ human souls Lilo is real,
life Is earnest" aud beg you 10 be real
workers. not droncs. DO the duty before
you, whatever IL Is do IL well. Let day
improve on day, and year on year. Find
your happiness In that. Make sunshine
In your home for the kind parent who has
given you the chance. help sister or brother
who has yet 10 learn, and give all praise 20
the faithful teachers who have guided and
taught you here Now, We all hope that
YOU may be successful In your future life,
and that your life may be ono OF happi-
ness and pleasure; that you may bo a
devoted member Of the Alumni and you
may be useful and do your part well.
Above all, believe that tho good Father
above has a reward, a crown oi life for the
faithful worker here.
Msi MAY HALi,
on behalf Of the class, responded as fol
lows
ladies and Graduates Of the LoAfoyn,
Insiituto-lt Is with extreme pleasure thai
/ stand before you with the honor Of ad
dressing you on behalf Of tho class o
1859. Words are inadequate 10 express
the Joy and honor wo feel at becoming
graduates Of the LoMoync Institute anS
also members Of tho Alumni Association
Alter many long years Of hard study ",
have at las, reached that hight which ",
have 20 earnestly and faithfully worke,
for, and wo will Try 20 uso that which w
have gained by doing all tho good that W,
can 20 those around us. Many OF yot
who have left this school before us hay,
made yourselves renowned by the nobl,
work and deeds that you have dom
and are doing now. Some OF you hay
become teachers, lawyers, doctors, princi
! pals OF other schools, like those iron
which you yourselves have graduated, an,
Others have filed various other position
OF no less importance. And we, lookin
on longing ior our time 10 coinc. hav
been inspired by your actions and goo,
influences 10 try and initiate you In all 70
specls, that arc gooJ, and that will eau5