The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1889-07-05

over thrones, and they totter Yet time is
not entirely dreary in its flight; it bights
the rose, but it fringes the forests with gold;
it crumbles thrones, but 1t gives life to re-
publics; 1t robs of earth, but it gives us
heaven. Without the ills of life, we should
be lily prepared to appreciate its blessings,
Miss Wells won much praise for her essay
and the manner OF presenting it.
| There was orchestra music, and Mr.. W.
p. Parl1er,was called upon to tell ''How to
| Spend Money" He proceeded to his task
in such a terse and business way, as to COM
mand attention at once. He amused and
convinced the audience by his spicy argu-
ments and ingenious illustrations 1--WE do
not" he said, commend the miser for
boarding his stores, and we must censure
the spendthrift for his villianious and Grim
inal use OF money" The speaker contend
ed, 1.-The world needs educating,--the citi-
zen that" he may understand the methods
OF his country's administration; and men
that they may be prepared for business Iifen
A person ''about to enter college, or in some
other manner obtain an education, needs
money for books, apparatus, tuition, every
thlng:-in fact he must have money before
he can make a beginning" ''If he has to
earn it, lie will be obliged to go slowly, his
education will be limited, and the benefits
which he might otherwise have derived
and through which the world might have
been made wiser and better, are lost He
saw no better way in which to spend money
than by trying to educate the rising gene
ration, and by founding colleges and pro-
fessorships, so as to furnish knowledge to
all classes and at the lowest possible rates.
In more serious and delicate vein, Miss
Libbie j. Roberts discussed the subject of
Triumphant Failures" She told us that
''the word failure in its usual signifcation
means falling short OF the end or object
aimed at or desired. We may fall short of
our aim, and seem to others to have failed
utterly; and yet by the attempt made, we
may gain something much more TO our
profit and the seed sown may, in the future
germinate and bring forth rich harvest.
This would be triumphant failure" She
illustrated this idea in business, in society
and in morals. For instance, she said. che
alone is true phlanthropist whose daily
life attests the sincerity of his doctrine, and
he only triumph whose preaching and
practice are in perfect harmony" She
found in the life of the Savior and his work.
the most remarkable illustration of triumph.
over what seemed to be- absolute and ire
parable failure.-The speaker and the essay
made fine impression upon the audience.
Miss Neva NJ Beden gave the class
Prophecy" wherein the funny, the fantas-
tic and the grave commingled, to the delight
of her hearers. Some of her visions
brought down the house with laughter
amusing her class mates who were the vie.
tins of her predictions full as much as the
balance of the congregation. 1t would be
unWSe to print any portion of her paper;
our readers should have it all fully to enjoy
It, She feared before called up ''to proph-
esy," that she would not be able to SPEAK
loudly and firmly enough to be heard dis
tnctly; but her clear tones filed the house
and captivated her hearers.
Mr.. f. E. Janette gave the valedictory
address, and fully sustained his reputation
as classical writer and polished orator.
He took for his theme the class motto, and
held that not genius nor family will
insure excellence; but that hard work only
is the key to success. ''Honors watt alone
'at Labor's Gate lie rejected the ancient
teaching that happiness is the essence OF
life And in combating the idea that
is the source of well-being, lie
said, ''the light of intelligence as it casts
abroad itS benefcent rays, performs far
higher service. 1t Eliminates our course of
life, revealing to us snares and pitfalls
which the shadows of ignorance must other
wise render serious impediments in our
journey toward the higher and better life
Respecting his main theme, he uttered this
warning: "There is prevalent among men,
and especially among students, (who ought
to know better,) this idea: that industry
plays but minor part in the game of life,
but that genius bears away the palm; and
by genius they mean a certain inborn capa-
bility-a subtitle essence that pervades some
certain fortunate beings and raises them
above the common rank of humanity
Nothing can be more mischievous, more un-
fortunate for student, for any one, than
to fall into this error."--His kind and low
ing words TO his teachers and classmates,
and to the school board and citizens sank
into affectionate memories.
After the closing music by the orchestra,
Hon. w. M. Fitzpatrick conferred the di-
plomas, adding few pleasant words. Rev.
ID. w. Sharts pronounced the benediction,
and the vast audience began to move,
crowds pressing up to the tables to see the :
floral offerings to the graduates; and thus
ended the most successful commencement
ever observed in OwQsso. S.
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