Los Angeles herald., 1890-06-24

there is no education without sense of
duty. Washington says that there is no
political prosperity without morality,
and no morality without religion. Edu-
cation lies always, to a greater or less
extent, in the hands of the teachers of
religion. But dismiss this subject, it
having been ably handled by Mr.. Dun
nigan, who preceded me on the pro-
granme, to say few words of advice to
the graduates. You are now in the
morning of life, with all human possibil-
tiles before you. Your college life is
passed. Your fate is now in your own
control. The great world is your future
| field OF action. Here in this energetic
republic there is no place for an idle
man. His life is superfuous. If you
wish to be happy, go to work soon, Re-
member, no matter what vocation you
may adopt you will have to encounter
difficulties which will seem well-nigh
| insurmountable. Patient industry will
conquer ALL"
Mr.. Fisher then treated his listeners
to good deal of excellent advice, warn
ing them not to try to accomplish too
much at once, and not to be
discouraged at failure. He as
sured them that the rewards
of life waited for them if they were firm,
Industrious and upright. Above all he
enjoined upon them to be true to their
native country and to accept patriotism
as part of their religion.
A; the conclusion of the address
Father Dockery, assisted by Mayor Haz-
ard awarded premiums in the shape of
books to twenty or thirty pupils for good
scholarship during the year, and read the
list Of those who received honorable men
| ton This closed the ceremonies of the
commencement.
University Exercises.
The young ladies of the Athena Liter
ary Society of the University gave their
annual entertainment last evening in
the college chapel.
Tie motto of the society, Cor ct Men
TEN COlere Enitimur was on the wall in
the lear of the rostrum. Bamboo canes
and palm leaves were distributed
throughout the room, and the ivy en-
twined about the pillars of the hall gave
it a rustic appearance.
TIE evenings entertainment was
opened by an instrumental duet "Min-
uet" (Baccherini). played by Misses
Maud Conklin and Alice Hazard. DR..
Cherington then invoked the divine
blessing, after which Miss Marie Grow
played the instrumental solo, Cur
Guitarre Impromptu," Op. 81 (Hiller).
Miss Cora Cass appeared upon the
platform as an old woman leaning upon
her cane. She related her story with
emotion, and the audience listened with
interest.
Miss Laura Whitlock read an essay on
the subject of "Justice to the Jews"
The Jews, she said, have been the OBJ
ject of persecution and hatred from the
earliest times in other countries. In
the United States they have from the
first been accorded equal rights with
other people, but even here are the OBJ
jects of prejudice. Such men as
Gambetta, Rubenstein and Rossini
were Jews. They are accused
of dishonest dealings, and sharp
practice in business. How could it be
otherwise when they have suffered so all
on the account of their religion. Miss
Josie Williams sang vocal solo, "Were
| Bird (HolzeD. Her singing pleased
the audience, for she was encored. Miss
Lilly Everest Burnett declaimed "The
Sioux Chiefs Daughter" Her delivery
was excellent and her gestures were
good. Miss May E. Curran followed
with an essay on "What to Read" J"
|
to read all the books of the day, and if it
were possible it would not be practiooble.
What, then, shall we read? In the
first place, we should read what inter
ests us most. She advised the people to
read history. Some people do not be-
lieve in reading fiction. We do not
agree with them, although it is injurious
to read fiction to the exclusion of every
thing else.
Miss Ollie Harrison then played an in
strumental solo, entitled the Hunting
Song" (Mendelssohn).
The president of the Athena Society,
Miss Josie Maclay, delivered the ora
ton of the evening, on woman in
Business and Professional Life" What
is woman's proper sphere? When a
woman steps out of domestic life, the
cry goes up that she is out of her sphere
If a woman obtains professional edu-
cation she has something to fall back
upon if she is compelled to go to work.
Why should not woman be a lawyer,
doctor, merchant or a member
of any other profession, if she
is capable. England has by an
act of parliament authorized women to
become apothecaries. Women wish to
enter the same professional life as men.
| one unen presented MISS May n. Our
ran, the only lady graduate this year,
with a diploma.
Misses Whitehorn and Shook in clos
ing sang vocal duet, ''The Fishers. -
This afternoon class day will be held in
the campus.
In the evening the college of music
will give its annual concert.
Senior Glass Day.
Yesterday was a red letter one in the
annals of the senior class OF the Los An
geles high school, for it was the occasion
of it's first "class day." and its members
may congratulate themselves upon the
success of their new venture, for that it
was a success no one who was fortunate
enough to be present can deny. The
occasion was celebrated by an entertain
ment at the Temperance temple, the
large concert hall of which institution
was crowded with the friends and rela-
tives of the members of the class of 80.
The proceedings commenced with the
class yell and chorus, which was some
what as follows
xxi, vi, Ki, vi
For 80 is might.