The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-14
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speech by . Junior In the Chapel OF
&C: Newbarry College.
Here within these walls we and our
predecessors have worshipped for thirty
years. There from that sacred desk,
we ehave listened to the morning lessons
from the holy Scriptures. Here we
have sung the sweet songs Of Zion in
concert. Here we have lifted our
hearts in humble supplication to the
great Creator and Preserver Of all
things. Here we have developed our
minds, in order that we might battle
successfully with the great contests of
life. Here we have formed character
of which We trust we shall never be
ashamed. Here we have taken the last
gaze upon sweet companions, entering
the arena of practical life. soar feet
shall stand within thy gates, Oh,
Jerusalem 'They shall prosper that
love Ghee.n s.Peace be within thy
walls and prosperity within thy pal.
aces Indeed, Newberry College has
been the great nursery in which many
young geniuses of South Carolina and
the sister States have been fostered.
Her past history is glorious one.
Her present is most fattering. And
we have every reason to believe that
her future attainments will outstrip
her present success.
Among her Alumni we find many
noble and useful men, and the church
in this country cannot over estimate her
benefits. It has felt her powerful arm
in times of ueed. Some Of the most
renowned ministers of the gospel in:
this and in ether States have gone out
from these walls. They are, indeed, to
be found in q aumber Of our Southern
States to-day, standing upon the walls
of Zion, crying aloud and sparing not.
Think of the souls they are the means
of saving! Think of the pan, the sor-
row and the aff1iction that they are
alleviating! Think of the advantage
of their Intellectual and social culture
to the people with whom they are as
seciated! Who can calculate the magni-
stude ofthe great work that these faithful
ministers are doing for the good of hu-
manity? It is with becoming pride
that Newberry College can look upon
the great work that she has done for
the church. Hshe had done nothing
more, she would deserve the hearty
support aud patronage of all right
minded people.
But her efforts have gone beyond
thus sacred function. The medical pro-
fessions in this and in other States, owe
her homage. Some Of their brightest
lights were kindled within her walls.
Each professor in his respective de-
partment, adding a fame here and a
fame there, until these intellectual
lights shine forth with dazzling splen-
dor. Who can estimate their influence
upon the minds of men? Who can
count the youths that these successful
teachers have Influenced to attend this
and other colleges2 Neither does her
work stop here. Her Alumni are to be
found in almost every vocation in life.
Scores Of them to-day are occupying
high and honorable positions in the
srid-positions of dignity profit and
of trust. She is doing greas work in
educating young men for the profession
ofteaehing. Our country is in great
need OF educated teachers. One of the
reasons that our common schools are
no better and have so little system, is
because of uneducated teachers. The
average student Of the common schools
cannot enter the first college class.
We are persuaded that this very fact
keeps great many students from coli
lege. Numbers of excellent teachers
of South Carolina and Georgia and
other States can point with pride to
Newbesry College as their alma mater.
These teachers are doing great work.
And they are capable of making their
influence felt here in this college.
Having become acquainted with
the method of training here-having
having become acquainted with the
curriculum and with the proficiency
necessary for entering one of the col
iege classes, they can grade their schools
accordingly. And not only 50, but by
being eminently successful in this pro-
fession, others seeking Ike training
viii ind their way to Newberry Col
lege.
Having casually glanced at the past
achievements of our loved old college
and what she is doing, we are forcibly
reminded ofour duty to her as students.
Her requirements are just and right
snd are for our good. We must be
loyal to her, therefore, if we would be
successful in life. Our young lives
having budded and bIossomed into
manhood, nurtured by her fostering
care, we owe her homage that we can
never fully repay. IF we are unfaith-
full and disobedient to her discipline
whilst yet within her protecting inf1u-
enee how can we reflect credit upon
her when we have severed our connec-
ton with her? If we would influence
others to seek her benefits, we must
show to them that we ourselves have
been benefited. Suppose every five
students we have would influence one
student to return with them. We
would have12o students instead of
100. Therefore, when we are away from