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made within a centurv. Today we
have daily papers to circulate the
news. Things which happen far.
thest from us We can hear u with
in few hours, by means of the
telegraph, telephone and cable
gram. thus we are enabled to have
them printed IN the papers each
day. Then there. are the maya.
zines, which are issued monthly,
through the aid which we are
brought into contact with the finest
literature of the world. Books are
on every hand, aud free libraries
are found nevery city, their shelves
are loaded with literary feast.
None Of these advantages had the
people Of century ago; daily pa
pers and magazines are largely
the product OF later times.
1t is indeed rare privilege to
witness the passing OF one century
and the beginning Of another.
When we look back through the
pages Of history and note the steps
bv which civilization has advanced
and as we realize that these deeds
are the deeds OF people, we are fill
ed with a reverentlal thankfulness
that We are the people, and that
the power lies within us 10 accom-
pllsh similar deeds.
1t is wonderful to note the changes
wrought in the mode OF travelling.
A hundred years ago all travelling
was done bv stage coach or on
horseback. TO go from Philadei-
phia to New York took two days
and half, but today we cah 60 on
our steam cars in two hours. This
wonderful and useful invention was
made in England in 1925, five years
after this the BALTIC. and Ohio II. r.
was built. Then it was but four .
teen miles In length, today i. boasts
Of its thousands Of miles OF extent.
In those oldeu days for a vessel
TO cross the ocean required six
weeks; today we cross that stretch
OF three thousand miles in six
days. These two important inven-
tions were the product of the skill
and ingenuity of man.
A great number of explorations
have been made since 1900. The
world is indebted TO the daring ex-
plorers who have penetrated the
wiIds of Africa and opened up the
great possibilities Of that dark
continent. Sir John Franklin,
Peary and Nansen have made
numerous voyages to explore the
Arctic Sea. During the past year
the Duke OF Arbruzzl pushed fur
ther to the north than any other
explorer.
America receives all the advan-
tages. She is helped by all inven-
tons, Her navy isexcelled by none.
The past century has been the
greatest for decisive events, in all
history. And through its gates,
like young giant laurel crowned,
exultant with conquest, stlenghth
and prosperity. bursts this young
nation upon prospect hidden from
all eyes in golden mist. No Que
here, not even the youngest will
witness the closing of the century
just opening. Few will see its semi
centennial. But we all may witness
the years and occurrences which
will largely determine its charac-
| ter.
For veal or woe we must give di.
| rection to our future, We believe
| in the American people. They are
wise, they are conservative, they
are patriotic, they are strong, they
! are brave; with the favor OF Heaven
they will cut their W ay triumphantly
through the crises which will make
the American system the mundane
system.
A great statesman two thousand
years ago stood before his col
leagues in the Senate Chamber of a
most illustrious republic, where
grave political questions were re-
ceiving solutions that affect us to-
day. 'rhink not he SAID that
Rome is founded alone upon her
seven hills and her ponderous and
shining marble. No, but upon the
honest purpose, brave hearts and
strong arms Of her citizens. Think
not that bv more force OF arms alone
this republic attained its present
pitch of greatness. No, but by
things Of very different nature
industry and discipline at home;
abstinence and Justice abroad;
disinterested spirit in Council, IN
blinded by passion and unbiased
by pleasure.
Thus spoke the elder Cato in the
Roman Senate, and his voice SCENE
waited down the centuries for our
! guidance.
We must remember that our
childhood is something grander,
loftier, than time merely for play.
Let us think one moment what it
means; We are building for the fut-
tire, We are preparing ourselves
for our life's great work, prep ng
ourselves for a higher station than
others have attained.
The boys and girls Of to-day will
make the history Of the new cen
tury. We shall no longer contine
ourselves tothe reading ofthe deeds
and achievements of those who have
gone before, but we ourselves shall
act, and the records Of our deeds
will be read by those who come af-
ter US. We are the heirs Of great
ancestry. but We shall be the an.
cestors Of greater posterity.
Ours is greater task and a
heavier responsibility, for upon US
rests the progress Of civilization.
and we shall need to act with energy
and determination to fulfil faithfully
the trust reposed upon us.