The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-06-16
Reached the Goal !
OskaIoosa College Graduates Its
Class with interesting Exercises.

an anthem we'll rendered by Mesdames
Logan and Hare, Mr.. Greasby and DR..
Hare, followed by an invocation by
Rev. b. w. johnson and another song
by the quartet. The first speaker in
troduced was
Il W. WOHLGEMUTH,
of Washington, ILL.,, who spoke on the
inspiring topic, "Behold What Manner
of Nation" Mr.. Wohlgemuth is Ger
man. who has been in this country but
a few years, but in his delivery he dis.
played rich command of English and
clear and forcible expression that
won for him the hearty applause of his
auditors. His thought also embodied
a loyalty and love for his adopted coun-
try that was honoring to him and graf
flying to the audience. He recounted
the perils through which this nation
had passed-perils of war and blood.
shetland all for what? For "a gov.
eminent by the people" and then de-
lined the citizen in the following terse
way: "There are some who believe
that citizenship ought to be denied to
the foreign born. But in the hour
when the republic called for brawny
arms to bear its muskets and willing
feet to march under its flag, how many
foreign volunteer first made answer
in his mother tongue, learned on vine
clad hills or by the Baltic scar how
many a patriot with his last breath
blessed EIin's wave. kissed shore. Ev-
cry one who loves this country well
enough to light for it; every one who
is willing to give up for it his child
hood home; every one who longs for
the blessings of liberty and is ready to
support our constitution and obey our
laws is fitted TO be a citizen Of this
country and to have voice iu its gov
ernment, On the other hand let it
forever be decreed that no man can
safely land on our shores to spread the
leprosy of anarchy or advocate the per-
petuation of crime"
A.. j. HICKLIN,
of Delta, with topic, THE Coming
Man." followed. He elaborated his sub
ject Interestingly, looking backward to
mans earlier life as contrasted to the
present, and onward to yet larger and
better Development The man of the past
he said, had little to do compared with
the men of to-day. And the ability OF
the coming man must be much greater
than ever before, and his willingness
must be sufficient for all needs. To
him political science will not be politi.
Cal trickery, and selishness. His life
and his character must not be any
thing to suit the world but must be
fashioned according to that perfect
model" which was given US nineteen
years ago. His delivery was in clear, ring
ing voice and distinct enunciation, ,and
closing he inspiringly quoted the words
of Holland: "God give us men, tall
men, sun-crowned men, VINO live above
joy in public life and private thinking;
men who have a heart, who have a
purpose and will"
A solo by Mr.. George Greasby, ex-
cellently given interVened, and
MISS MAY MCINTIRE,
of Montezuma was presented, her sub
ject being Ethics in Fiction" In her
analysis of literary work she eVinced
wide reading and study, and her
thought was keyed high and pure. All
81 he Of no
were pure in moral tone. In Shakes
peare as the moral purpose becomes
higher the creations become l0Velier,
and the realistic novels OF lower moral
tone would soon die. She strongly
urged the necessity of pure reading,
and by this demand only will our ic.
tion be purified. In order that our pso-
pie may remain pure in their morals,
she exclaimed, let US turn away
from all those writers who
use no discrimination between the
false and the true, the base and the
noble, but only look at art in fiction.
Let us demand from our novelists such
works only, as may cheer, bless and
strengthen mankind. Only those who
! will help us to live nobler and truer
lives. Miss McIntire was in good voice
and in her straightforward, earnest
manner and excellent subject-matter
she commanded the closest attention.
The last speaker was
D. F. SNYDER,
of Springfield, whose subject was "The
Triumphs of the English Language" "
This was one of the best Of the ora
tions, and twice during delivery re-
ceived the applause of the audience.
The subject was somewhat difficult, bat
it was worked out skillfully, and deliv-
cred with an oratOrical power that was
brilliant and strong. He traced the
growth of language, its needs and uses,
and argued for the final triumph of the
English over all languages in unity
that should be complete and ALIEN
bracing. Thus, he said, "the greatest
triumphs will be when English becomes
the language of the world. Commerce
will increase one hundred fold; litera-
ture, waited as on the wings Of the
morning, will soar into the splendrOus
regions. ami the greatest principles Of
morality and religion, trembling in
English, upon the lips of Africa's sons
and India's daughters, will find lodg-
ment In their hearts till they weep for
very gladness. In regions where wom-
en- are slaves, mother will be the sweet
est word that ever wakened into trem-
bling ecstacy the chords OF q human
heart. Home, to the wandering tribes
of the jungle, will create associations
and memories that will rest upon them
like q holy bsnedictiou. And to the
downcast, the sorrowing. the weary
and forsaken of all lands heaven will
have In 1t refrain of angelic harmony.
the fruition of the souls deepest long
ings.'
After another song by the Quartette,
the senior preparatory class gave their
class song, humorous. suggestive one,
which captured the house. Rev. j. z.
Teter then made q touching and elo-
quent address to the class, full OF wise
admonition and sympathy, which in-
pressed them ell deeply.
In conferring the degrees President
| Haggard held up the standard OF faith
| fuiness TO self and honor 70 the insti.
tuition In their going out 20 the world,
and By counsel and affeOtl0nate regard
gave them q wholesome O0ls and hail
that will long remain with them.
LET NE SHOW you
! what q saving have made during the last
| wear hy being my own doctor. Last year
/ naid out sp5 rs for doctors and their med
icEne, this year paid s6.00 for six bottles
az Sulphur BsttaTs, and they have kept