The herald., 1893-06-23

natural ability to reproduce in himself
the pictures he sees in others.
The drama is an educator equal with
the school and no less an incubator OF
morals than the pulpit. As an art the
stage stands preeminent and it deserves
the unqualified appreciation OF all civil
lied men.
J. A. M'GARRY.
At the conclusion of selection from
II Trovatore, ]. A. McGarry delivered
the class orstion and valedictory. He is
a son Of ex-councilman d. G. McGarry.
His performance last evening was excel
lent. He showed much ability as an
orator. The young speaker opened his
grafton with the familiar paragraph from
Milton's Paradise Lost, with grave
aspect he rose, and in his rising seemed
pillar of state, etc." Man Is social
being and endowed by nature he holds
communication with his fellowmen. He
finds it difficult to contain within him-
self his thoughts and has an inclination
to make known to others his feelings
and affections. Hence where man is he
is found living more or less in inter-
course with his kind. In the merely
natural order man was subject to many
| inconvenience, the want of union and
the want OF mutual assistance. But
society cannot exist without govern
ment, for it is as necessary for the con-
tinuance OF society as is society itself to
his existence. 1t is natural that there
should be some center to exert the
direction of the observations OF individ-
uals, 30 the statesman is the central
| figure of the state.
| What constitutes a statesman? He
should possess an individuality that
will fit him for that pre-eminence and a
| character that is able to rise superior to
his fellow men, and to maintain that
superiority. Determination and incor-
ruptibility should also mark the states
man. The object of political society is
neither the emolument of one man
nor the aggrandizement OF one political
party, but the general amelioration of
the state. He should not look to the
paltry pelf for the moment, but should
have more substantial principle for
the motive OF his actions. 1t is evident
that mans public character should be
in accordance with his public functions,
but to the statesman greatness not only
of public but also OF private character is
necessary.
While character is essential to public
men, it will not alone suffice to consti-
tute the statesman. knowledge and
prudence in business are necessary.
The statesman has ever been lauded
and revered by man, but this praise be-
slowed on him is not unmerited.
After the applause had subsidized the
speaker then delivered brief validictOry
| that was alec we'll received.
THE DEGREES GIVEN.
At the conclusion of the validictory
the curtain was lowered. When it arose
there was seated on the platform the
members of the college faculty, friends
OF the institution and the three grad
yates. The Very Rev. Father Meyer
irst read the degree and the young men
stepped forward one at time and were
presented with their A. 3. sheepskins.
Mr.. Joseph d. Lynch then came for
ward to deliver the address to the grad
yates. After fitting reference to the
college and its president, Very Rev.
Father Meyer, Mr., Lynch spoke as fol-
| lows:
Herodotus, supposed to be the father Of
history, speaks of tribe of Africans who,
on the birth of any child. were wont to
assemble and raise great hullabaloo be-
cause another human being had been
born into world of misery, terror and
blood. That wild howl arising from q
tangled jungle, thronged with venomous
serpents and beasts OF prey, with man
himself more ferocious than the tiger
and lion, was fitting accompaniment
to the wretchedness and travail that lay
in store for the human wsif that had en-
tered on dsrkened world.
1Jrxry diHaront N lot of tho hoi bn rft
today, with the whole horizon iridescent
with the prismatic tints of civilization
Now the whole atmosphere is magnetic
with the brotherhood of man and with
the achievements of humanity. Thou
sands OF educational institutions scat
tered all over the United States are
giving to the younger generations OF
both sexes the full benefit of the accu-
mulated attalnments OF countless ages.
The wisdom of Socrates, the subtle spec
ulation OF Plato, the profound inspira-
tions Of Aristotle, and so through q
Thousand lines OF science, art and relig-
ion, are the unpurchased possession OF
all of us today.
The present occasion is q specially
suspicious one. The young gentlemen
who have just finished their collegiate
course are known to you all. Their
parents etand deservedly high in this
community. They start out with every
sort of encouragement. They have
given many evidences that they are well
equipped for the battle of life, and that
here, or in some other community, they
will undoubtedly show that st. Vim
cents college did its work well and
thoroughly. As one who has seen some.
thing Of this world l would like to ad-
dress them a few words drawn from ex'
perience.
First, aim high, young gentlemen
Cultivate noble ideals. You have never
seen, and you never will see, any man
injured by despising mousing or despica
BILE ways. The higher you carry your
head the rarer and purer will be the all
you breathe. Noxlous and poisonous
vapors seek the earth. Bear in MIND
the noble sentiment that Shakespeare
puts into the mouth of Wolsey in hii
address to Cromwell: "Firet to thysel
be true, and it follows as the night the
day, thon canst not then be false tt
any man."
Be honest-honest in word and deed
Do this not because of the old saw
that honesty is the best policy but be
cause it has an aromatic and timulatint
quality. 1t braces man like new wine
and doubles his power for good. In itI
widest sense it embraces every sterling
virtue. 1t is by no means limited t.
the pecunisry relations of mankind. In
addition TO implying integrity and jus