The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-27

otherwise inexpressible. 1t elevates and
inspires, opens to the human soul new
world of exceeding beauty. and in every
sense enlarges the mind. Patriotic songs
exert strange. power over the
multitude. Church music elevates The
mind to higher plane OF worship. Music
Is all powerful, and such sway does II
have over the human emotions that unless
| properly held in check IL will enervate In
stead of strengthen. The inspiring power
of music is great. II rouses men TO deeds
| of bravery end makes valiant the weak
let, relief, bringing peace, comfort and
| oblivion OF life's woe and duiness."
Damascus Triumphal March" was
sung by the chorus. The next essayist,
Miss Edith M. Lewis of the girls depart
ment, was excused.
|. Miss Maud Almy delivered an interest
ing essay on palestine Explorations"
After giving number of results OF ex-
plorations in the Holy Land, made pos
sible through fund raised for that
purpose In 1865, she said: " These excava-
tions have not been made merely for the
satisfaction of archeologists. Many
tangible results have been reached. The
site OF Capernaum has been established,
also the tomb of Nicodemus, and
the burial places OF David and
Solomon, and there Is possibility
OF finding the foundation of Solomon's
palace. At first there was great difficulty
in ascertaining the position of the three
walls about Jerusalem, but now even the
dates OF those structures are accurately
known. We now know that the detailed
accounts OF the Old Testament are facts,
not mere traditions SO embellished
that one cannot find the one grain OF
truth they contain. The future Palestine
will be developed by modern science, and
we will read the Old Testament with
new interest and warmer admiration for
the ancient heroes and proclaimers OF
truth, and with heartfelt gratitude
toward the Palestine explorers.
Miss Eliza w. Chaplin of the girls de-
partment was also excused from speaking.
The Glee Club sang "The Bridge"
Value of Holidays.
William Il. Winchester then spoke on
the subject, "The Value of Holidays"
He spoke at first OF the Sabbath as a day
of rest. This, he said, was not sufficient,
so other days have to be set apart for the
cessation of labor. These holidays have a
manifold use, and it Is certain that we
would not give up any OF those now cele-
brated. Holidays in the months when
every growing thing is in its most -four
ishing condition give ample opportunity
for learning the lessons Nature has to
teach.
Mr.. Winchester was OF the opinion that
the number of holidays is too small. He
proposed new days Of rest for mankind.
coaS MsnS be loch, instt,od holidays ..r1S no said
state has some holiday which it can cele-
brate Some states have, in measure, OBJ
served this fact SO that in the past few
years several new holidays have been ap-
pointed. Arbor Day, Labor Day, Patriots
Day in Massachusetts,, are among the
days OF recent origin. Mr.. Winchester
closed with the hope that the present list
of holidays might be greatly increased.
MISS Jessie V. Budlong OF the girls de-
partment was the valedictory speaker.
The subject of her essay was "The Coli
scum As 1t Was and Is" The essay was
most interesting, and the descriptions
most vivid Fancy painting the -amphi.-
theatre complete again in all its magnifi-
cence. She described the scenes
which once took place therein.
Miss Budlong then described the Coliseum
as IL appears today. In conclusion she
said: History repeats itself. AS the Ro-
man nation had its faint beginning, grad
ually increasing until IL blazed forth in
all its magnificence, then declining faded
away, leaving only traces of its former
glory, so shall it be in the history OF all ma
tion. They shall rise and fall as pillows
upon the trackless ocean. We are stand
ing on the verge of the twentieth century.
What is in store for us? We know not,
but let us build up our nation with the
strength OF ancient Rome, but
with n moral strength, with purity that
shall rival ths white travertin. Then
when we fall we may leave behind us, not
arches, not architectural remains.
but an influence for good that shall last
throughout all time"
AT the conclusion OF Miss Budlonp's
essay the chorus sang "Good Night" after
which the graduates received their di-
plomas. The benediction concluded the
The Graduates.
The members Of the graduating class
ire.