The Columbus journal., 1898-06-08

as true today as when first penned, the
words of the Bible: "He who would
have friends must show himself friend
ly." To keep our friends. it seems in
dispensable that there be a common
meeting-grOund; similar tastes; mutn-
al sharing Of joys and sOrrOws; aPpre-
ciative rather than critical words-one's
enemies are nearly always sufficient for
criticism and for pointing out ones
shortcomings. The picture Of the world
without friends is not pleasing, even in
AN attempt to imagine it. Friendship
demands the outlay OF oneself, when
needed, and presupposes an apprecia-
ton Of the Divine quality which We
recognize in our Everlasting Friend.
JESSIE WILLIAMS.
Dignity of Labor found q good advO-
cate in Miss Williams. She cOmbatted
the notion that labor is a curse, q notion
probably originating in mistaken read
ing of the Bible-the ground was cursed
for mans sake, but not toll, because
through labor, under the providence OF
God, the wilderness is made to blossom
as the rose. Every good task We set out
to do should be done cheerfully and
energetically, for every task, however
simple, sets the soul nObly free. Frank
lin and Livingston were taken as sam
pies of what may be accomplished
against discouraging circumstances, by
persistent energy and industry. A list
of the great orators of history with their
triumphs over obstacles to prove that
there is dignity in labor everywhere,
labor of all kinds and labor at all times
The blessing of earth is toll.
EMILE sEGELKE.
Tho class prophet drew a pleasing
picture of the distant future, posing
therein, in more or less grOtesque style,
each member of the class Of 98. Lille
Heating had gone to Cuba in the ex-
citement, and afterwards married there
a very wealthy gentleman; Miss Tanna-
hill had passed many years in convent;
Miss Stauffer, who had never been out
of Nebraska, at one step landed in Cuba,
and since the war had acquired fame as
the Sand Hill Whistler, her tones as
clear as those Of bird; Miss Williams
had attended Vassar and was a poet
laureate; Miss Borneman as a lecturer
had become the superior Of Hawley
Smith; as to the other young ladies we
do not rightly remember, but Mr.. Geer,
after serving in the war as volunteer,
became quite a politician, joining the
populist party; had, as lawyer. been
prominent in several celebrated cases
and as candidate for supreme Judge
against J. N. Kilian, had been elected by
handsome majority; Mr.. Newman was
farmer, one Of that kind that makes
his own bread and sweeps ont his house
once a week, but, notwithstanding, is
noted in all the country side for the fine
cattle, hogs and fowls on his place.
Sup't Williams in presenting their
diplomas to the class, said it was fitting
that he should address them few part
ing words. He assured them that the
same faithfulness and diligence which
had brought them success in their
school work, would bring them their
share OF success in after life. Your
position will depend largely on your
own efforts. Strive for success, and
learn all that IL to be learned to secure
it. You will find difficulties to contend
with. that will require all the courage
you can summon, but remember the In
finite source OF knowledge and strength
OF character. and with His approval, you
will certainly conquer every difficulty.
Remember that character is the most
exalted thing that Ws can possess, and