The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-20
I narrow minded views and

bers. Moreover, though the narrow
! man may seem to accomplish more
the quality OF his work must suffer.
Early specialization then hampers intel
lectnal developement and condemns itself
at once. How much better II is to pur-
sue the broad and liberal education.
Frank Edwin Lakcy.
Music was rendered, after which Frank
Edwin Lakey spoke. His subject was: (:
.The Happiness OF the Past and the
| Present."
We are facing new epoch in the his
tory OF mankind. The labor agitation,
the unrest and positive misery OF multi
tudes, the separation of classes, point
strongly either TO an industrial revolution
or to the necessity of new modes OF living.
Happiness is relative term. True hap
piness would seem to be found in the har-
monious development OF all the possibiii-
ties OF our nature. The happiness of the
past appears to exceed that OF the present.
But this is the result OF our own point OF
view.
The distinguishing feature between the
present and past social economy is the
Importance now attached TO each indi-
viduai. III the happiness OF the present is
less than the happiness OF the past, then
have all the advancements OF modern art
been in vain. Away with such unreason!
Never has the Divine Fatherhood and the
human souship been more perfectly
realized than today-never has the happi-
ness OF the past equalied that of the
present.
Edward Francis Gamwell.
After Mr.. Lakey, Edward Francis Gam
well OF Holliston, Mass, spoke on The
Function of the keformer."
All human history Is the history of
reforms. The evolution, physically,
morally or mentally, OF the individual or
OF the sum total OF individuals known as
society, has been accomplished only
through the effective operation OF the
reforming. reconstructive principle i'm
terest in all life. Here Is implied agency
and the agent is found in the Junction OF
the reformer.
The records OF humanity proclaim the
fact and the necessity of exercising the
junction OF the reformer. The function
OF the reformer Is TO be exercised accord
ing TO the demands of the prese mt, and
the individual, as a citizen, must awake
and arise with each new sun and labor till
its setting, never yielding to fatal in
difference, but always maintaining an
active vigilance, the only price of social
liberty.
Every member OF society is summoned
by an authoritative, unmistakable call, to
exercise this function in his own time, to
do his best part to extend morality and
and make this present life
beautiful, entire and clean. Thus shall
be seen new epiphany OF social health
and order, the dawn of a brighter day and
the earnest OF a better age.
Edgar Smiley Nash.
The sixth grafton, by Edgar Smiley
Nash OF Philadelphia, was on "George |
William Curtis"
The men who have been the creators of |
our existing polity are not only those
known to all, but likewise every man who |
has been actuated by lofty motives. Pre- |
eminent among them all stands George |
William Curtis. Representing as he did |
culture. he was erninently fitted |
TO stand as leader in American litera-
Ture, UratUry Hnd politics. tt WIS IN the
latter field that the s'sterner stuff" OF |
which he was made showed itself. The
;ivil service demanded an immediate re-
orm. lnstinctively its friends turned to
Jurtis and on him devolved the great
burden.
Furthermore, Mr.. Curtis was the
highest type OF the independent voter,
Who for conscience sake lay aside the op- |
,ortunity for political remuneration. 1t
S because such men have existed,
md from time to time shall, that
ngton, worthy OF Lincoln, the Oldest sur
living child of liberty and the present
lope OF humanity.
Charles Span,1lng Aldrich.
The seventh Grafton was by Charles
paulding Aldrich OF Weathersfield, VT.
n "The College Settlement
Phillips Brooks said that the last 100 |
ears had been the most discouraging
eriod in the worlds history. The
low advance OF Christianity, capital
nd labor struggles, and unsolved social
robiems are all discouraging. Yet there
J an element OF hope. The era of OPP
ression has given way to one OF sym
ethy.
A characteristic result OF this trend of
'eling is TO be found in the college settle
lents now being made in some of our
lrge cities. This work is being carried
n among the working people. The
esidents establish themselves perma-
emily in some community and strive
, aid the poor people. A movement of
reat political Importance is also to be
oted. The stability of government
ie masses. The college settlement /
rikes at the root and lifts morality to
igher standard.
This suggests the responsibility resting !
a college graduates, and may the time !
ION come when from every institution \
raduates shall go forth who will devote {
to this work. I
Harold Dexter Hazeltinc.
Harold Dexter Hazeltine OF Warren, Pa. :
sl1vered the next orations. IL was rela- 7
We To "The Destiny of Africa" :
The civilization of mankind has been
N mission of the ages.-A- common inn =
llse has moved the greatest nations of
lie earth TO extend TO the realms of bar :,
lrism the blessings OF culture and INTEL y
yence. Egypt was long the center
the worlds learning, but while she as
sted through the arts of peace in the rise
I'd vigorous life Of many nations, yet the G
read OF civilization to the vast con- r.
nent that lay to the south was never ac-
Ii was reserved for our own r
injury to unveil the mystery of the ages. p
ne general policy for Africa has been Il
neficial to native and TO foreigner, but A
t it has failed in some most essential L
irticulars. The welfare of Africa herself, N
% highest prosperity OF her mil s
)ns and of her millions yet to be,
ould be the purpose of all
activity. Every art of peace, %
cry institution OF civilization, every =
'inciple OF the noblest humanity should y
ntribute TO the advancement OF the v
Irican continent. n
Clayton Sedgwiclx Cooper. q
The next orator on "Poetry i'm ReIigionr