The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-01
THE SUREST ROAD TO WEALTH is THROUGH. LIBERE

Rev. John Gruhler opened the exercises
with prayer. The graduates then marched
upon the stage and formed group in the
center representing the figures "91." After
maintaining the position for moment or
two, the graduates formed at the footlights
and rendered the "March Song which
was heartily spplauded. They then took
their seats and the regular exercises COM
| menced.
Miss Tessie E. Harnett gave the saluta-
tory and an essay
AFTER THE BATTLE.
The battle is overt What glorious victory
we have won Yes, we can well rejoice in this
our first great undertaking; and how much
greater is our cause for rejoicing when we
look back ON our march and think of all the
hardships and trials which we were obliged to
epteTe that we might be able to reach this
WsSbaard C.g-I,j dtdsviy "a q veteran return,'
Ing Glorious from war of nine years how
delighted he is TO once more join his triendk
ana enjoy that peace which always comes I'd,
the oOnqueror of a just cause; such are we toll
night leaving the field OF our struggles and
entering the field of lie. Although we havG,
had very hard work at school how easy IL is td
forget our trials by thinking over the sweet
years OF our childhood so fresh, so Joyous, sd
Innocent words of Trouble, of danger, Of carel
were unknown; they brought us calm joysi
pleasures without remorse, and asked in REL
turn that we do our duty Those years ard,
gone and with them have passed away many
Things; what voids they have left; school joyE
SO true and so expansive, recompensC7 SO we'll
earned by days OF application, teachersE
reprimands, pardons so frankly asked snd sh
generously acco ded are all those foreverat al /
end, and shall find them no more?
That moments In q PERSONS life when nd
leaves his preparatory studies TO grapple WITH
the world is one of not uumingled ple&surel
he may rejoice in what he has accomplished
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accompany his bright anticipaliOns of the ful
ture; in order TO be successful in this battle :,
is necessary to have an object in view; wS
may Criticise and talk about castles in thu
air, but without such castles 1t is impossible
| TO succeed. Years ago Edison built castle .
| the air and to day that castle is tlluminatin .
the world; but If we wish those castles tY
stand IL will require a great deal of pers
vera nee, amiability, Resignation and Occupjf
| tOn on our part. BY pei severance we medT
that n person should use all his energies
united with TRUTH purity of heart ana 0cOR
conscience to attain the end in view, Amiablh
ity, that sweet charm which draws us a. tie
hearts of others and uhites those hearts III
ours, is of vast importance TO success on this
journey; this gives birth to friendship whidh
unites the strength of two sorls, making
them more courageous, less sensitive TO cob
tradictions and more active in seeking aid
practising virtue. To resignation someIof the
greatest men OF our day owe their succesls.
happy are those souls who living IN frienh'
ship with the angel of resignation halo
learned "to will what God Wills" such pdr
| SOILS are SLTOnE 10 DetlIt plliul 10 NlelQ aid
ADORE all kind to forgive those VINO have do he
| them an injury. In order that life may be
successful and pleasant occupation should
also surround and enter MS a. the air STR.
rounds and enters the body; to be without
some useful occupation which outside CIR
| great duties will ill all those little momellts
when we are alone, is to slowly plant within
| ourselves the seed Of a discomfort, which viii
end by destroying our cheerfuluess, weak ,n.
| ing our virtue and embitterlng our charaC M,
and let us all remember on this journey uht
beautiful quotation from Longfellow:
TN the worlds broad field Of battle,
In the bivouac or life,
BE no like dumb-drvep CATTLE
Be a hero IN the strife
II through this battle we deserve TO succ, Ad
hut do not; If the Divine wisdom decrtt s
failure TO us, II time which taken at the nd 4d
| leads on to fortune comes to us at the cob Ia
SHOULD remember that he who closes this Fie
TSellRg thUt ne ailGd, but 7tUiDTIIg tifair ne -
| served to succeed, that person mas someth x
| for which many n greater one than he, Wo.li
| gladly give up all the praise the world q Il
| gave him. SIX
Tc-nigat we leave the field where we h5st
| worked so faithfully for IN ny years, and let
| us hope that at tine close of the battle of lfe
| we may be rs victorious.
Mr.. Bert O. Hooks gave an essay on Pol.
itics-Corrupt and Incorrupt," which met
with the approval of all except a few Dem
oorats in the back part of the theatre
Miss Edith NJ. Morgan's essay on early
Associations was an intelligent piece o
work and Miss Mary A. Lynchs essay OF
Fashion" showed considerable knowledge
of the customs of olden times. Miss Salli,
j. Gifiths solo Loves Old Song was
we'll received.