The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-06-08
A SOLEMN DUTY

to see that these important and guiding
truths of life are implanted, and when
so done will prove most largely safe
guide to life over tempestuous seas. A
good life is better than great riches.
'"The love of the Lord is the beginning
of knowledge" Such training, broad as
the commandments, must obviously be
beyond the limitations of all creeds, as
is the gospel itself. The world has
great need for all the Christian instruc-
tion that can be given its youth, for the
temptations and Vanities of this life are
multiplied and full of danger, not only
to the individual but through him to the
community, the state, the nation. In
an industrious, cultured, Christian man
hood and womanhOod, of any and all
creeds, there is the certain safety of our
future, and to it may be safely commit
ted the richest inheritance ever given to
man, the destinies of the American re-
public.
To THE CLAss:-Go as far in the path
of seeking higher education as you pos
sibly can. The way may be long. the
path rough and stony, but there are glO-
ries and satisfactions on the heights for
all who have the courage to climb.
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom
and the man that getteth understanding.
For the merchandise of it is better than
the merchandise of silver and the gain
thereof of fine gold. She is more pre-
cious than rubies; and all things that
thou canst desire cannot be compared
to her. Length of days is in her right
hand, and in her left hand riches and
honor; her ways are ways of pleasant
ness and all her paths are peace" Be
we'll assured, my young friends, that
you must make all that will be of your
lives, yourselves. See to it that it is not
a misft or a ragged wreck. Success
will come to you as you worthily work
for and deserve it. Into your lives has
been coined much of the heart and life
of your several teachers. They have
given to you the best of their stOrehouse
Of knowledge, and you have benefited
lastingly. Dear to your memory should
be your alma mater, and your teachers
so strong and true. Do not become
worshiper of the golden calf and crawl
and cringe that thirst may follow your
base fawning. Remember that the
greatest and only real aristocracy of the
world is that of brsins-and that more
and more brains, character and high
purpose are becoming the ruling factors
in this world, as they undoubtedly are
In the next. You will be largely valued
by the community, by the mintage of
your own acts, and you can rate at par,
in good gold, or be common fraud of
base alloy, and current only as such.
Respect yourselves always, for he who
to himself is true, cannot be untrue TO-
others. Itpays largely always sndeVery-
where to be the considerate gentleman
and gentlewoman. Give of your heart
and sympathy to the miseries and suf-
ferings of the world about you. Itmay
comfort some hungry soul and viii not
beggar, but enrich you. Do not go
through life with muck-rake, with
eyes cast down looking only for worms;
there are singing birds in the trees;
in the heavens are the bright and
beautiful stars. Keep yourself free from
that worst of afTiictions-a malevolent
tongue. 'Io0k up--lift up" is motto |
that carries the grace of highest char
acter. DO not live in the shadow of
any one else, but let your own individ-
uality have It's force and bent wisely
controlled. You have completed the
prescribed high-schooi course. All It's
advantages have been afforded you by |
. generous people but also at much
sacrifice on the part of those who
should be near and dear TO you. Do
not merit the forgetfuInesa Of G0d BY !
forgetting them. Live frank, honest, !
honorable iifs one tl.at will, by It's