New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-24

Thus we went along in our college career. lie
ever prompt. ever iaitnnl, ever industrious, l 'hirting
morning prayer, and early rccitatiOn,, having letter,
written nome to my parents, advising them that
greater punctuality and attention 10 duty on my part
would be for my moral and temporal welfare, ami nav
ing Icmarhs made to me by the venerable r'lniah
Day, then president of the college, when were no doubt
well intended on his part and for which forgave
him. remember well the remarks which al one
time he had the honor 10 make To me when standing
before him III the presence Of the assembled professors
and tutors. He said Young man, punctuality IS
a cardinal virtue. II is not a natural cndow mcnt.
but an artificial requirement. Punctuality Is the soul
Of method. Method Is the soul OF business. fOu can
retire, Sir" 10 these remarks made no reply. but |
could not legard them as uncalIed Tor un,
over early morning prayer and rccltatiOns more times
than tho college law allowed. The president was
compelled To execute the law. Hence my admonitlon.
But lad he been permitted to follow the prOmptngs
Of his own kind and generous heart, have no doubt
he wOlld have said to me " william. sleep IS natures
sweet rrstOrcr. 1t Is ii natural endow mcnt and not an
artificial acguirencni. sleep give, rest to the brain
morning prayers, or early recitatons wake you from
pleasant dreams, but when the sun comes popping In
- morn. and nature ronseS you from your slimbcrs.
arise and dicS, yourself. eat a hearty breakfast and
then march forth 10 battle for knowledge with Your
eyes open and on 1t full stomach | congratulate
you. President Dwight. that under your admini,trl-
ton these relic, oi barbari>m exist no longer. but tat
you and the young men committed 10 your chtrec can
up I'LL morning. I'll daylight doth appear.
We AT last passed through our college course.
For your flithfulnc~s 10 duih and yolr scholarly
aruuirmcnt,, you were rewarded with one If
the highest honors Of our cia''; and ar. now
tlC N1ilNEli~i'N pIf~luflli ~ al NHlN'lHiNN .
and. believe. also "a Republican,. grddu-
ar,d with nothing bat "A ~hrcpsAlu, upon which
were printed some Latin phrases which could
moi translate. knowing but lt,le Of Latin and Greek.
INF with good health and some little knowledge OF the
world. The result i, that now am what am.
uotlinc but a Democrat. Had ! been Is faithful and
industrious a, YOU were. while ! could hardly have
hoped Ia have out>trippcd YOU in the race for college
honor. or 70 have attained the exalted position which
Won now adorn, might possibly have risen to the
dignity Of a professor. or at least that of u tutor IN
vonr renowned Institution. and p'rhap. have become
A Mugwump. The exalted place which Won occupy
briu.- with IL many pleasure and privileges Whlch
ar. denied 10 me. ~ nearly ~ ! can estimate. Won
are invited to about 100 ale alumni baupuctS every
wear. At which Won are p"pvld"d VITA the best me
market afford. and AZ which Won have the exalted
privilege e making 100 after dinner ,ptccles. all, Of
Them rcpletc with wit and wisdom: ON "a" other
hand. | may deem myself fortunate II am Invited 10
two or three Of these dinners during the wear. and
when invited | am expected to pay my full share OF the
expenses.