The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
WESTBROOK.
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION,

i@NShAh VI JULY OELkBhA TION.
The committee on parade for the CON-
Ing Fourth Of July celsbr4 tion held their
nrst nesting Friday night. 1t is the In
tention to have as large turnout as
possible, and to that end Invitations will
be Extended to all secret societies. trad
ers, manufacturers and organizations gen
orally to enter one or more floats. or trade
designs. Every bicycle rider is also
wanted TO help swell the ranks, ladies' az
well as gentlemen, and prizes will be
offered for such points as may be decided
upon' announcements of which will be
made later. Do not whit to be asked to
join in. Leave your names and the
number OF floats or designs you intend
to enter with the following committee:
either i. ID. Robinson or X. G. Boothby.
West End, or ID. G. Starr, East End.
Bicyolists will leave names with MIR.
Arthur Kicker, West End, or with Percy
Eiweli or Miss Mae Cobb, East End.
BACCALAUERATE SERMON.
Rev. VIM. @. Mann delivered the baco..
laureate sermon before the graduating
class of the Westbrook High school at
Warren church yesterday morning. The
members Of the class were seated In the
| 'front.' Of the edifioe. Mr.. Mann said in
opening: II consider it great pleasure
to have the opportunity of speaking to
you today. We rejoice with you in all
the success you have acquired, in all the
knowledge you have treasured up for fu.
turs use.
Just as today is part of yesterday,
only with little broadsr outlook. and
as today is part of the great eternity,
! and as your lives are fashioned by the
yesterdays, which also will determin inc
the tomorrows, so let me take your class
motto which to greater or loss degree
Is part of your school life and nut it
into the language of eternity and helm
impress 1t upon you as the motto for
your future life. Out Patitur Vincit.
He conquers who endures.' Text Rev.
s.1o. 'Bs thou faithful, unto death, and
l will give thee crown of life. The text
places perseverance between faithfulness
and victory !"
MIR. Mann then gave a thoughtful SER
mon to the young people which was most
impressive. In concluding his address he
| calisd upon the graa 4ates to stand, and
said; "The glad place where you now
stand has been won by perseverance,. II
now remains for you to say whether it
shall be resting place OF one of the
stepping stones TO loftier heights and
nobier attainments. and certain victory.
"You have been told and will be told
| again this week, doubtless, that your
education has just begun. This like all
half truths should have the other half
to 90 with 10.
"a part of your education Is Tended.
You have some things that are yours
forevermore as the result of your effort.
"What you have and how much de-
ponds upon what has been your faithful
ness and perseverance. But you have
some things for your own. You have a
foundation for any structure you see fit
to erect, Of education and character.
"Our school days, our happiest daysf
Certainly not. Tomorrow is always the
happiest day to hope. School days have
less care In some ways, but the work Ia
as hard as In after life.
Indeed, II people would work as hard
after school days are over as during their
course there would be no limit to attain
ments.
STANDING before God decide for Christ
like character. Decide to persevere. Know
that perseverance wins"