The morning call., 1890-11-21
GOOD BEHAVIOR.
Archbishop Riordan Discourses
Oh 1t to Students.
The Santa Clara Debating Society Entertain
Friends at the College With an
Enjoyable Programme.

The Pbilalethic Debating Society OF Santa
Clara College welcomed their friends at their
reception hall last Wednesday evening at a
musical and literary entertainment that was
thoroughly appreciated by the large gather
Ing of the clergy and laisy present.
Under the direction of Professor j. e.
Kaufman the college string orchestra ar
tistically rendered an Instrumental pro-
gramme which performance reflected credit
on the young amateurs, Masters c. Long,
NJ. O'Brien, NJ. Murphy, E. Armigo, L. Nc
Laughlin, NJ. Grenadino. +. CordIn and'V.
Raoulx.
The Chairman, J. Conway, introduced the
literary portion of the programme by lew
pleasing remarks outlining the objects OF
the society as well as the advantages which
accrue to the students who compose its men,
bership, and concluding by presenting to
the audience postgraduate of the college,
j. Z. McElroy, wha delivered an address on
Organization"
POINT FOR THE UNIONS.
The speaker prefaced his Interesting essay
by referring to the present time as an age OF
organization, for among all civilized nations
individuals associate themselves into organ
lied bodies that they may enjoy tie ad-
vantages derived from the concerted acton
Of the many. In mercantile pursuits,
among the laboring classes, when political
issues are questions of action and civil or
religious societies incorporate, the success
achieved in the object of these organizations
greatly exceeds the result which follows
from the labor of individuals not combined
in union. In conclusion, the American Gov
eminent, that fosters all organizations con-
ducive to the best interests of the people,
was euiogizeG, and glowing tribute paid
TO the Catholic Church, the most perfect OF
all organizations, embodying not only the
full vigor of Intellectual superiority among
its adherentS, but also the living truth pro-
mulgated by the Savior OF mankind mat
would continue without change through ali
eternity.
The poem of C. Coolidge, entitled :" The
Story of Brian Boru," was excellent in the
metrical arrangement that delineated Incl
dents in the early career of this Irish pa
triot in his efforts to free his suffering coun-
try from the yoke of the Danish Oppressor.
A good delivery materially assisted in The
success OF the poetic production.
THE GIFT OF oRAToRY.
Tie Grafton Of j. j. Barrett ON the sub
! ject of " Oratory" was well presented ana
| displayed the careful study the speaker had
bestowed upon his subject, which he treated
| from philosophical point OF view, detail
| ing the advantages oil the embodiment OF
| thought in spoken language when man ap-
faculties Of speech and expression, which
incile quick sympathy and tend to
lively conviction; lDSrltutlDg favorable
comparison between the triumphs OF the
learned author and the controlling sway OF
the lmpaSSiOned orator.
The eloquent address with which the
Most Rev. P. w. Riordan. DID,. favored
| those present closed the reception. His
| Grace selected as the subject Of his brief
| discourse Behavior" which WAS particu-
Ia nah lad CTR LIANT.
| suggesting the manner in which they should
| comport themselves during their college
| life; that the habits fixed by early practice
would enable them 10 be gentlemen when,
in later years, they would mingle among the
| people of the outside world, unrestrained or
| directed by personal advice or counsel.
THE DIGNITY OF LABOR.
| 1t is to be regretted that the present
! tendency among the rising generation was
| TO consider honest manual labor as degrad-
! ing in its character, and as a consequence
| leading manufactures here are directed by
| those OF foreign birth, while the ranks of
| lawyers, physicians, professional men, OF
| clerks are oveTcrowded with natiye-b0rn
young men, the gentility of the occupation
being considered sufficient compensation,
although the young asprant may barely
succeed in obtaining tie common neceS-
saries of life.
In former times when paganism held sway
over what was then considered the center of
the civilized World, there were but two
claseSs-the slaves and their masters. Those
who were engaged In physical toll were
| looked upon as but step above the crea-
| lures of the brute creation, but when
! Christianity was established by the Son OF
| GOD not only was the burden of debasing
| serviiude removed, but the dignity of man.
| ual labor was founded both by precept and
| example. 1t gas common error among
| young people to mistake impudence for in
| dependence and TO practice d rudeneSS in
| conduct or a total disregard to the demands
| of courtesy toward others, considering such
| acts as distinguishing aud necessary trait
| in the character of young Americans.
vULGARIsMs.
| His Grace urged upon his hearers the
! great necessity of avoiding these vulgarisms,
| for not only were the present Associations
| of the student made unpleasant for himself
I and others, but in more mature years these
| habits thus fixed by early practice would be
| greatly to his disadvantage when thrown in
| contact with those whose assistance or coun-
| sci would be ne, essary 10 his worldly adj
| vancement. The first and most important
| of all things to be observed in the acquire
| ment of good behavior was the answering
| devotion TO the maxims of truth, for false
| hood and deceit completely destroy the
| character of a man, no matter how polished
| or suave his outward actions may be. Kind
| ness should always be practiced; regard
| for the position of others and courtesy in
| our relations to our fellow-man distinguish
| ing the better manner of conf orting our
selves, and the spirit of forgiveness should
| always find resting-piace IN the heart for
| charity toward all mankind is of inestimabls
| value TO the posSessor In conclusion the
| Archbishop portrayed the character of the
| true Christian gentleman, and ardently
| urged upon his youthful audience to en-
| deavor to emulate in the daily acts of their
| student life those projections that adorn the
| nObeSt creation of Almighty God.