The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-04-17
AGRICULTURAL
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE.
Class of 'O5-SnlutntOry by Arthur
Lime


Class of 'O5-SnlutatOry by Arthur
Lane.
Friends of the school of agriculture, to
YOU we are greatly indebted, to you we ex-
tend our most hearty welcome. You are
welcome not only commencement days,
but every day during our work. Your pres
ence assures that you are interested IN
the work and prosperity of this institution
and the welfare of its graduates words
fail to express the benefit we derive from
your counsel and assistance. Today you
have assembled to witness the passing Of
he sixth class from this school into
world of ceaseless labor. We thank you,
one and ALL for your sympathy, and are In
hopes that we may reciprocate In our nut
IRE work in this state
Welcome to you regents. Your work has
been truly wonderful in advancing agri-
culture education. 1t may be regarded as
4 turning point in the history of agricult-
ure, and a guide to the farmers OF
this and adjoining states To those of you
who represent the agriculture committee
especially we tender our sincere thanks for
what you have done for us. Faculty and
alumni, you are welcome. Your ever ready
help and sympathy have made changes in
rs that will mark the turning point of our
lives, changes that will make us happier
and more useful to society, changes that
will largely shape our destiny in the fut-
IRE. our great eHOTtS nave Iuduc tDlS
school a home for u.s. one that we shall
never forget.
We fully appreciate your dsinterested Ia
Dor in our behalf and almost regret that
the time is near at hand when we shall
have to separate and when the links that
have bound us together must be loosened.
May each of you accept our sincere thanks
FOR what you have done for us. And if
you need our help in the future, do not hes
tate to ask it, as we shall ever be glad of
The opportunity to give it. Fellow students,
who have with partaken of the many
advantages offered at this school, we ex-
tend to you brotherly welcome Although
Is of us pass from this school, the brother
hood we have formed shall not be broken.
The tie that binds us together will stand
any strain that may be exerted upon it,
Friends who have gathered from far and
near to witness these closing exercises, we
extend to you a fridddly greeting We
hope these hours will b& as Tpleasant to you
as they are profitable to u.s. May those Of
you who have been looking forward to-
ward the advancement of farming interests
not be disappointed. History,and observa-
ton teach us that farming as profess
sion in the past has been most sadly neg
lected. We consider it our duty to help
improve this grand industry on which the
strength and prosperity of our nation de-
Ponds. Agriculture is the basis on which
all professions are supported and why not
have it in the lead? Although we know
not what our future may beewe look ahead
with pleasure knowing that great advance
ments may be made in the profession that
we are about to pursue. Friends we shall
no hesitate to accept the new views of the
broad minded men of today, knowing that
they make the solidest foundation for our
prosperity. We are livingtfor those around
us and those to come ands during the COM
ing century our work VIII gradually fall
Into their hands and we should do our
hos fn cot no of dinr md 1nv0
rapid gate. Graduates are fast finding out
that diploma counts but little to them,
that it is a mere indication of the ad-
vancements they have made. With the aid
of others, that have. graduated from
schools Of this kind we expect to raise to
higher standard the farming of this
state. This may be accomplished in many
ways. First, we should place in the hands
Of the farmer literature that will induce
him to take up some line and make a sue
cess of 1t and side track much literature
that Is not only worthless but an actual
damage. Second, we should diversity the
farming in the Northwest SO that the far
mer will receive an income once a month
Instead of once year. Third, the inter-
ests in the we'll established institute work
should be increased Fourth, farmers
should vote for men who are interested in
building up this grand industry upon which
the strength of our state depends. Happy
Is he who can work cheerfully and live
In peace and harmony with those around
him. But the man who works entirely
for his own interests is soon set aside by
broad minded men.
The encouragement for the young man is
not very gratifying. He may be quick in
his daily work so long as some one takes
the responsibility for his doings; but when
he comes to manage for himself he meets
discouragements and disappointments. To
enable farmers, especially young farmers,
to overcome these discouragements and
avoid these disapointments is the aim and
effort of the school of agriculture.
Parents who are here to encourage us in
this our chosen calling; teachers who have
laid aside your individual work; regents
who have always attended these exercises;
students who have postponed your home
journey; friends who have suspended your
labor of today; trusting that this meeting
will be one of pleasure and profit to you;
we once more bid you very hearty well
come.