Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-20

ture and the strength OF her womanhood
I the spirit OF that heroic wife arose supe-
rior TO the tempest and the storm, when
she proudly declared every obligation
must be faithfully met and every honest
debt be paid, though It cost all we have
on EARTH and we've never a home to call
our own. And then we are not poor, but
richer far than now, for the dearest thing
on earth IS left while honor yet remains.
What is the secret of this mastery of
self? How can II be acquired? It is usually
the outgrowth and manifestation Of a good
character which commenced in the home
and developed in the school and college
life of later days.
Ore of the most pathetic, and perhaps
most critical, moments Of a boys life is
when ne leaves home for the first time to
attend the distant school. 1t may be he
has never known much but obedience and
hard work But the old folks have made up
their minds to give him a better chance
than ever they have had. Their hopes and
prayers are fixed on him as he prepares to
take his leave. He has said farewell to
all the rest and leaves the mother till the
last. Sad and serious she stands apart,
dreading the hour that has now arrived,
but glad for his sake the time has come.
She has not much to say, but for one mo-
ment looks him steadily in the face-heart
to heart, face to face-and utters just
these simple words: Good bye, God bless
YOU" That is all except she places in his
hand something that contains her I'M
spoken words, and which she means TO be
the chart of his life-the anchorage Of his
soul-the Bible she has used so long. I do
verify believe that no matter what trials
and temptations may come to that boy in
later life II he will only at such times
stop for n moment and recall that
mothers face and gift and words, he will
be ever safe-he can't go wrong.
After the parent, who is there that man
tains so intimate a relation with the pupil
as the teacher? To whom does there come
q. better opportunity Of getting right close
to youthful hearts and shaping the destiny
Of human lives? This personality is some
times seen in the composite picture OF the
scholars future career. and his indvidu-
ality is often of exceeding value in the
struggles of later days Students in this
day are to be fitted for the stern realities
OF life in an intensely practical age The
successful teacher is not the carpenter
who constructs the fragile boat fashioned
to coast along the shore upon smooth
waters and beneath sunny skies, but
rather the mighty builder whose ships go
out upon the storm-swept seas and sink or
swim in the fury of the gale.
Young gentlemen, If you werc to ask me
for some practical suggestions that m ght
be useful in the days to come I would say
Make # an inflexible rule in life never
spend more than you make; and whether
your income be great or small, save part
Of it year ny year. Acquire this habit at
the start and it VIII easily continue to the
end.
Never speak unkindy Of others. II you
,cannot say something good, say nothing at
all. ] know this is a very hard rule to
follow. although II It were universally OBJ
served what transformation would be
made I'm the world.
'The spoken word so soon forgot
BY thee. but it has persisted not,
In other hearts It's living still.
And doing work for good or ILL.,"
Enter the race of life as you enter the
football game-determned to win, but de-
termined also TO play a manly and honest
game The best thing about the sport. to
my mind, is the fact that NJ teaches self
control and the mastery of will. Hard
knocks and rough usage must be expected
and received, but the head must be always
cool and clear, and the heart both kind
and true.
And let me urge you to learn, as soon as
you can, to depend upon yourselves. True
friends are sometimes hard to find and
sometimes hard to tell. Those thou hast
and their adoption tried" are no doubt
most valuable aids. but nevertheless, /
believe the best dependence and safest re-
lance is in the individual himself General
Taylor once called a council Of war in the
face of the enemy, when a unanimous
opinion was given against fighting. The
general said, II dismiss the council till
after the fight" and the battle was won.
/ And lastly, I tell you this--Whatever
you do, wherever you be, always and
everywhere be able to retain your own
self-respect, and ever 20 yourselves be
true In every stress of life. in every
hour of trial. though others may yield.
aye. though you stand alone. ''be like the
oak OF the mountain, deep-rooted and
nrm-erect when the multitude bends to
the storm" Bear in mind that not to the
past, but TO the future looks true nobility
blood Of princes; that the graces Of the
human heart are more beautiful than the
lustre of a famous name, and that a noble
character is grander by far than tbs
splendor OF al throne.
The education required for the present
is somewhat different from that OF tn,
past Environment differs. condition.
have changed. II needs TO be Of broader
l grasp, wider scope, and larger trend TIL,
4 results accomplished by American genius
4 energy, brain and Drawn are magnincen
and superb. The old world marvels a
the strength and development Of the new
[, As the political horizon widens, and tn
. flag We love advances. let US hope the civ
q ilization II represents may be the best o
+, all the ages-the admiration of mankind
a 'And-make Thou as through centurle
long,
y In peace secure, in Justice strong;
a Around our gift Of freedom draw
It The safeguards OF Thy righteous law"
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