The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-06-01
INTERESTING SERVICES.
Rev. Jefries Discourses to the
Veterans of Norfolk.
PARKER ADDRESSES GRADUATES,

, abe Cost and Results of tho civil war"-I'
sho Evening tho story OF Joseph IL Toit
TO tho High school Glass of 'oD-unioi
services.
From Mondays Daily.
Yesterday morning by invitation the
old soldiers and their friends throngec
the Second Congregational church. A
large representation both OF Mathewsor
post, G., A. r., and the Woman's Relief
Corps were present. The rooms OF the
neat structure were tastily decorated
and the music rendered was especially
appropriate to the dav.
Rev. j. ,Ietlrios spoke on "Tho Causes
the Cost and the Result of the civil war
He gave very earnest, practical discus
sion of the question As to the causes
they were deeply rooted way back In
English history and had their founda
tion in the antipathies OF Cavalier and
Puritan In the new world one OF these
elements settled in the south the other
in the north.
The question Of slavery was the Incl
dent which brought this quarrel to Il
focus The cost of the war in loss OF
life was frightful but the shedding OF
blood seemed to be inevitable IN great
national epochs like that of the sos.
lie briefly summed up the results OF
the war as not only the unification of q
great people but thought the experience
and training then gained were necess'
itv To tit us for tho larger work of help.
ing oppressed humanity in other lands.
which the past year had been so glori-
ously begun,
The address was listened to with evil
dent appreciation by the old veterans
who had assembled.
Glass Address,
The shower which prevailed ut the
hour of service prevented many from
attending. Nevertheless the Congrega-
tional church was we'll filled last even
ing. The occasion was the annual ad-
dress to the graduating class of the High
school given by Rev, j. j. Parker. The
class of 80 as body occupied seats in
the front of the chdrch. On the plat
form were the pastors, Rev, Jetfries of
the Second Congregational church, Rev.
w. IL. Eaton of the Baptist, Rev. j. b.
Van Fleet of Trinity Episcopal and Rev.
a. y. Wigton OF the Presbyterian. The
different pastors took part in the service.
The choir rendered two anthems.
Mr. Parker took the life of Joseph rs
the embodiment OF successful career
and very graphically portrayed the
qualities which made him great and
helped him to win.
Joseph's was All interesting character
He appeals to men because of the tragic
elements in his career. He had his "ups
and downs" His individuality was
generous and attractive He was buoy
ant. courageous, hopeful, self-poised and
resourceful. He was successful and suc-
cess always does aud always ought to,
on right lines, win emulation and ad.
miration He became the ruler of
Egypt. That meant in land domi.
mated by castles and traditions that he
was a great man-he had to be to over.
come such obstacles. The man who
succeeds in any age is the man who has
the qualities that insure success. En-.
vir )nments may b, helpful but they
vii count for little unless there are the
right qualities to take advantage of
tn IN. Gods bl, ssing never goes with
inrapacity or carelessness
Tie speaker smoke further of other
qualities possessed by Joseph. He was
always cneerful, faithful in his duties
and he had natural aptitude for public
affairs. His prudence and foresight
forestalled the years of famine so that
he was ready for them when they came
Mr., Parker emphasized the fact that
these qualities didn't reveal themselves
all at once, "You can't grow fruit in a
day" He served his apprenticeship in
all of them
Then he used his success to help
others His brothers, father and the
people He had not only ability but
character rooted in love of God, Relig'
ION is not to be considered surplus bag
gage or an annex but an essential par,
OF life if Won are TO be winners.
In closing Rev. Parker briefly ad
dressed the class urging them to MAKE
their present progress only stepping
stone 10 more strenuous endeavor and Il
apply 70 their lives the story of Joseph