The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-05-27
col 0RED COMMENCEMENT
EVENT OF BRILLIANCE

and the Rose, which Miss Mary Eliza.
beth Bowyer and Miss Blanche Beanie
sang with such accomplishment that
they received nm encore that brought
them before the audience in response
that resulted in the reproduction of the
number.
The commencement address by Rev.
C. c. sampson on aThe True Ideals Of
Manhood and womnnhood," was mas
terly production, being highly classical
and most wholesome in thought and adj
vice. 1t was an effort showing deep re-
search and exceptional mind-training, as
well as complete religious devoutness.
Among other things Rev. sampson
said: "There never was time in all
the history of the world, when there was
greater need of man and womannood
than the mad in which we live; the sig
nificance Of which is much moderated
and to us as a race there, is nothing to
be desired more than this finishing touch
of your education, after it has done its
grand work as well as II polishing touch
to our lives. And. indeed, if the ele-
ments be not in us, 1t is almost help
less case. on which to work" He then
ably reviewed the origin and progress
Of men. He then directed himself to
the subject in the twentieth century by
saying: "The ideal men and women of
the present century are giving the sub
iect of man and womanhood study and
research as well and truly rs others are
giving the sciences and other subjects
And why not? Should not all of the
efforts of the human race be made sub-
servient to the future good and highest
and best interests of man and when
this is said we have said to mucnl The
highest and best interest looks out for
time and eternity, for the weak as well
as for the strong; God has law, an I'M
changeable law. underlaid with His all
wise and indisputable wisdom and JUS
tiee. This strictly adhered to and obey
ed will lead upward to the higher and
better walks of life. TO that atmosphere
where the true, pure and prudent man
and woman love to dwell.
ITO speak of man as the man is the
highest term that can be used, and, if
he is worthy of the appellation, he
could desire no greater praise. But
under the appellation lord. duke, lady
and gentleman, many move with flying
coIors and they come up to the popular
society ideal. and yet they fall far short
of the true ideal man or woman.
fEThere is absolute need for the manly
man that feels that God has made him
woman's protector and not her destroyer.
Hence, the ideal man is credit to him
self, his church, his race and his country.
No race or people Is safe without them,
at least goodly number of them and
the more the better, and would to
God that all of our race were of that
type"
Rev. Sampson brought out many
excellent lines of thought in the
discussion of the subject, which
were beneficial and instructive
not only to the class but the
audience as well. In concluding he SAID !:
"Let me say appreciate the privilege
given me to address you on this, your
proudest day of your history, after you
have acquitted yourselves with credit
and honor I predict you bright f,i.
ture, full of usefutress and activity for
your own good and for the making bet.
fer the world for being in it. You will
demonstrate your worth and worthiness
by what you do: then do something; do
it quickly; do not dream Of it all the
day. but start now on this your com
mcncing day; give no room to the tenn
pier; do not be idle, for rest assured
that an idle man IS the devils work
shop. Then l bid you worlSl workl
work! Work for your own good! Work
.or the good OF others!"
The presentation of diplomas was then
made by City Superintendent F. L. Bur.
dette, who briefly addressed the class in
well selected Language.
A duet, sThe Day is Ending was
sung by Misses Adele Wilkinson and
Miss Mary Bowyer, which was followed
by duet and chorus by Misses Watson
and Bowyer and the scaool.
Rev. ]. NJ. Beane pronounced the
benediction.
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