The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-27
DIR. srEvENsoN's ADDRESS.

The annual address before the gradual |
ing classes of the high and normal schools |
was delivered before large audience in
the auditorium of the Y. NJ. c. A. build
ing, last evening The stage was very
arranged with flowers OF all
kinds, with the motto of the class in a
Semicircle over the back of the stage work
ed with evergreens. Promptly as o'clock
the two classes filed in upon the stage, to the
of a march played upon
the piano under the skillful touch of Pro
fessor Young, and rendered the beautiful
chorus May Day" Upon the conclusion
of the song DR.. Stevenson was introduced
and spoke upon the subject: What l
would do if 1 were young man and what
would do if l were young woman"
DR.. Stevenson handled his subject in a
mastery manner which showed him con-
versant with his subject and as he ex-
pressed himself, his discourse was few
leaves from the practical experience OF
actual life. He commenced by stating
that if he were young man, he would
first find the vocation for which he was
best fitted, aud then adapt himself TO 1t
with his whole energy. There was no use,
he said, trying to educate the youth, out
side of their natural aptitudes. IT ne were
choosing an occupation he would begin at
the very lowest point and then he would
be sure that all his efforts would be for
ward and upward. A great many make
the mistake of commencing at the top in
stead of the bottom of the ladder and it al
ways ended in disaster. AS general rule
man finds his life work by expert
hI- o.
cident. II this be true, and it probably
is, that habits and tastes are
hereditary, the thoughtful young man
may from this, know something of
his future calling. There is a niche in the
world for every person born into 1t, but
where it can be found is the all-important
question. Many never find it.
The speaker said that he was not sure
but all men are born on certain fixed lines
of life, and no amount of education nor
training can fit them for work IN any
other. Hence we have the born preacher,
the born merchant, the born teacher, the
born statesman. a mans education Will
not 90 half so far in determining his future
calling as his natural ability. The matter
of choosing life profession, he said, IS too
serious matter to admit of guesswork.
The doctor advised all young men to get
married. 1t was a mistaken adage, he
said, to first get the cage and then the
bird. If young man and young woman
get married, who are duly and truly
adapted to each other whether they had
cage at first or not, it would not be
long until that requisite to happiness
would make its appearance. A great
many make mistake in marriage by
choosing companions untitled for them,
but great care and careful observance
of all matters relating to this subject
would avoid this great drawback.
If he were young woman, he remarked.
he would, after getting ali the education
that schools could afford, learn the intri-
cacies OF household affairs. Every girl
| should take it as matter of course that
some day she would be the mistress of a
house and the queen of home. She
| should learn the work from kitchen to
| garnet and from cellar to parlor. She
! should learn the art of purchasing sup
plies. Many home is kept in poverty by
mismanagement in the purchasing OF
needed food.
1t is true, he said, that girl may have
| natural aptitude for the arts and sciences,
and she may have the highest proficiency
! in each of them, but sooner or later the
right young man comes along
and the arts and sciences are cast aside
and she assumes the responsibilities OF the
! mistress of house and the queen OF
home. The arrangement between hus
band and wife often arises from the IN
ability of the wife to manage properly.
! II he were young woman, he said, bt
would have no social intimacy with {
Young man of idle or Incorporate habits
The sons Of gamblers aud drunkard:
would find her face set against them. The
Young womans chances for happiness
and usefulness with a poor youn2
man of good moral habits is IA
greater than with rich young
without these virtues. The American
woman does not half appreciate her power
What a glorious and grand mission TIT
women of this country have, and what un
limited power. The churches, the schools
and homes are to large extent under he
control. Who that thinks Of this does no
see the necessity of giving our girls tn
most careful training. To this end Coz
has endowed them with tenderness, forti
tude ana COuStduSg IL AOHO Vastly -
perior 70 man.
DR.. Stephenson was roundly applaude'
at the close OF his address When the az
plause had subsided the classes agai
marched upon the stage and sang anothe
chorus Land of Our Fathers"
The graduating class OF the high schoo
beers nineteen-one male and eighteeI
female. The normal class is composed Q
fifteen members, all girls Although tt
Young man was greatly in the minority
the doctor gave the most of his time al
admonitions TO him.
The graduating exercises Of the hig
school will take place at the Crswfor
Grand Thursday evening. Those Of ID
normal will take place this evening IN n
y. ". {. A. building.