The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-27

! 1t Is the training place of character, ard
| the true means of that end are the want,
the hardship and the trials which cali
out strength not the ease and comfort
! IN which human energy becomes relaxed.
Inc discipline Of life must be severe and
/ stern, because the development is not a
peaceful growth, like that of a natural
organism, but in is process, spirit =
| Self-oppoSed and in conflict with itself
1t is true that these trials afford enjoy
ment and that with the development of
| perfect character may come perfect hap
piness, but we have not witnessed the
hour of that day. that ushers in the re-
suit, as yet.
WORDS OF FAREWELL.
''It is not strange perhaps that on this
morning my mood should be reminiscent,
| have often seen you assembled here for
the consideration of some school duty,
and with but few exceptions. these meet
inSs have been most pleasant You have
accorded me the most respectful attea-
ton, and however strongly l spoke, L
know that you have Influenced me far
more powerfully than / have influenced
you. Some are gone. and beautiful bu.
silent influences that warmed and COM
forted all hearts, brought into contact
with them remain only a memory but
even as memory. TREY must induce .
solemn pleasure, a serene comfort that
viii long bless and strengthen. But
most OF ali my heart goes out to the
gathering of the boys and girls IN this
hall. How many mornings l have looked
upon them from this platform; have wit
messed their abounding life, their good
Will, their splendid energy, and deterrni-
nation to meet the requirements of life
AS L have spoken to them; as l have
seen them in their meetings. in their de-
in hut
dramatic effort, SO they pass before me
this morning, and not as dream, but as
a reality, May the ways of life be pleas
ant for them, and to each one a career
useful and honorable
''As for myself, I have no fear of your
judgment and have no desire to Invoke
what l know you have already accorded
justice and charity noble sentiment
spoken by one OF the strongest, purest
men who ever lived. Nathaniel Haw-
thorne, has profoundly impressed me all
ways speak the words attributed to
him most reverently and with becoming
modeSty, feeling that can claim no more
of them. that you will coaceie, and yet
assuring you that l have In the innermost
san ctuery of my heart long cherished
such an idea. Hawthorne said of HIM
self: I have no love of secrecy and dark
ness, 1 am glad to think that God sees
through my heart. and if any angel has
power to penetrate into 1t, he is welcome
to know everything that is there. Yes.
and so may any mortal who is capable of
full sympathy
AS for you, the future Is hopeful To-
gether we have borne the hardships of a
condition, with the creation CT which We
have had nothing to do, but I rejoice that
looking forward you can see the sun
light. I congratulate you! and offer my
best wishes for continued success and
sittings and school room appliances, a
continued good understanding between
you and the board, and with wise super
vision your greatest wishes will be re-
allied.
THAT the memory Of controversy may
not disturb you. that the fierce heat OF
unreaSoning criticism may not witheE
your hopes, that misunderstanding and
Misrepresentation may not hinder or
hamper your efforts, that kindly SYM
pathy and generous treatment may cheer
you when respondent or wearied. are
wishes strongly and tenderly held by me
in your behalf.
MY last word to you Is be courageous.
Strive with manly and Womanly courage
against sickly phantasies and enter hope
fully into the affairs of active life that
your talents may be useful to others and
thus to yourself
with this wish and these hopes | close
and we part, but l shall always cherish
the memory of my work in st. Paul and
of the friendship and good will of many
not here today. as well as of a large
number at present before me-"