Arizona republican., 1897-11-25

hected at it's evening. It will nerve the heart of manhood to virtuous re- solves and stamp it's moral impress upon the tone and feeling of society. Its philosophy, natural and moral, will teach the nature of the laws which govern mind and matter, make plain the value of reason and revelation and serve to unmask and expel from re- spectable society the cbarlatan with his base impositions and impious num- meries
 This university will stand as an enduring monument of the liberal and enlightened spirit by which it was es- tabllshed. Those who contributed to it's erection ought to be remembered as benefactors, for they opened wide the gates of knowledge to the rising generation. Education is the lever that moves the moral and religious world. And the friends of education are admonished never to abate their efforts for it's advancement until ig- norance, the parent of every vice and crime, shall be driven beyond the pale. of society
 "The young man or the young wo- man whose parents have the means and the disposition to send ;dhem to this university ought to realize tha. they are afforded an opportunity which comparatively few enjoy; an opportunity to obtain that which is better than riches. Realizing this. they ought to improve every momen. and gain all the knowledge they pos sibly can. If they do not they will never cease to regret it as they come to realize their mistake sDeak from experience.
 T presume some of you are enjoy ing the privileges here given at the expense of hard toll, deprivation and, perhaps, at the sacrifice of some of the comforts of life on the part of your parents. Every precious mo- ment lost here is lost forever While l would not discourage noble aspi a. tions or honorable ambition, yet I do not advise young men or young women to aim at becoming members of the learned professions. Of course these professions are honorable and often lead to distinction, yet every town of any size has examples of wasted lives of those who have DO talents for their chosen calling and are sad failures. If young man or young woman has a talent for a particular calling it is right and proper he or she should pur- sue that calling; but if not, the chances are ten to one that they will score failure. An education that prepares one for almost any avocation, with energy, integrity, industry and tact will lead to success but an education without the other qualifications I have mentioned will lead to failure Nine nf fon ergy, integrity of purpose and char acter, and industry is better off with out than with an education.
 "A young man or a young woman to succeed in life and be happy and re- spected, must be honest, truthful. in dustrious and energetic. With these qualifications and a good education success is almost certain without them, failure is quite as certain. The choice between success or failure is here given to every student within these walls. When you go out from here you will be at the parting of the ways and must make your choice. One road will lead to the high plain of hon orable and respected citizenship. to career of usefulness; the other even tually to the slough of despond.' I hOPS you VIII SuOOSC lu6 Ou6 ludL leads to success, usefulness and honor."
 The governors speech was marked by the most earnest attention and en- thusiastic reception. The rest of the ceremony consisted of short literary programme, the singing of songs and an informal reception to the governor.