Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-03

are oven getting better for tho time ia
coming when the United States govern.
inent VIII offer his heart and hand to
canada, and Canada will blush and
iouk down, and taking out her allegiance
across the sea will say, ASK mother. -
tAPplapso.J After speaking humor-
ously Of the diversity OF American pro.
ducts. DIR. Talmags declared that the
firm Of Growi, Spittire & Bros. was the
worst 1n town. whereas that Of Merry
meD d Marmgrasp.' which started from
humble hsginnings had made a sue.
cess; having Its shelves filled with
good temper You get from the world
what you send, cbeerfulness for cheer
tulness,. acerbity for acerbity, kindness
Tor kildness. He told story of sick
man cured through being cbeered up,
apd declared that with good cheer
nothing is impossible.
For tho next blunder, ne announced
excess OF amusements. In this part
OF his speech the doctor was especially
happy, as he gave cbaracterizations OF
oase ball playing, a checker game, hunt
ing and driving. He thought that driv-
ing with q nimble horse, and good
roads, and a pleasant day, and no toll
gates, was very tne. He also spoke
sympatbetically of fishing. He declared
that in a land where brooks leap and
flowers make love to each other, God
intended that man at times should
laugh and sing aud sport. GAN work
and no play makes Jack dull hoy'' is
true as preaching and more true than
some preaching. Recreation is truly
recreation. While this is so, everyone
will acknowledge that too much amuse.
ment is ruinous. In the last century
many a Clergyman lost his religion in
fox chase. Generally speaking, those
amusements are harmless which do not
interfere with home duties, and those
are harmful which do interfere with
homo duties. DR.. Talmage offered home
as an inspiration and restraint. He
declared "home' TO be charmed word
in which he heard the ripple Of meadow
brooks in which knee deep they waded,
and the creaklng of the hayrack as they
trsmpled the load.
For the next hlunder he mentioned
formation Of unhappy domestic rela-
tione y lie advised a man in such a
state to keep up bis courage and whistle
all the time and quoted the old womHn's
comfort in time OF trouble, namely the
18th verse of the 14th chapter of the
hook of Nicodemus: "Grin and bear
it," lie spoke of how a hard worked
man may he helped by the cheerful
sympathy of his wife, declaring that
hundreds OF fortunes bear the imprint
OF wife's hands. Much trouble is
caused by want Of domestic economy.
The man often stands with bis nose to
the grindstone while his wife turns the
crank. Solomon said good woman ie
from the Lord. leaving it to inference
as to whore the other sort comes from.
But DR.. Talmage declared that there
never was time in the world when
women wers nobler than now. A mans
character is judged by bis estimate OF
woman. lie declared that man mar
ries for heaven or hell; more go a
woman. He advised one to ask Gods
guidance 10 choosing life companion.
Another blunder ia attempting life
without spirit of enthusiasm and en-
terprise. In speaking OF this he referred
to the luxury OF education az at present
as different from its hardship in the
past. He did not believe the world was
worse, and declared that there was more
religion than ever. There is progress
in nearly everything although as be
thought, not always in church music,
an execution which he illustrated by
quoting chant. He declared that
there was necessity for inspiration,
enterprise and enth husiasm in this active
ace. The tide of civilization ia rising.
The law of the pendulum is the law of
God. The pendulum of national finances
has been swinging towards ruin and
national despair. but will soon ewing
towards national victory and pros
perity. (Appause. He urged his
hearers to help each other in the work
OF life and, in closing, to trust in Cod
and do the right.
Principal II. S. Goldey presented the
college diplomas to the graduates who
made an excellent appearance upon the
stage. Each wore the college colors,
red, white and blue. There were 81
graduates in tine class.
Chief Justice Charles b. Lore deliv-
ared the address to the class, first con-
graduating the city on the possession
| Of the college, which he declared to be
| tribute 10 the man who established
| H.. He made mention of the SUCCESS Of
| Miss Jennie q. Huber, a graduate of
the college, out of l13 contestants for q
position 10 the office of the Water and
Fire Service journal. Philadelphia, and
declared her to be an honor to Whining.
ton. A message from the managing
editor OF tho paper aH to Miss Huber's
services was read. giving her great
praise. The Chief Justice in anaiyz-
ing the composition of tho class found
but one jones and no Browns or Smiths.
He also found one student from q
foreign country, New Jersey. lie drew
a lesson from the work of the spider,
and advised the graduates TO retain
their moral integrity and self-respect
and accommodate themselves to circum-
stances. lie urged them to fill up the
iull measure of manhood and woman
hood.
The valedictory was given by Harry
T.. Bonham of this city, who paid a
tribute TO the throughness of the col
lege and said the words of farewell.
| After the benediction by the Rev. W.
l.. s. Murray, d. d., OF st. Paul's
| Church, who is dean of the faculty, the
stage became Bcene Of activity as the
| graduates went forward to receive the
| gifts provided by their friends and 10
congratulate themselves upon the sue
cess OF their commencement.
/ The, graduating class numbers 80,
the largest in tho history of the institu-
| tion, and comprises the following;
/ Commercial department: Percy Il.
Allen, Allen, Md; William q. An.
thony, Smyrna; Harry l.. Bonham.
Wilmington; Clarence Y. booth, Lon
donderry, Pa. i; William u. Bradley,