Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-05-04
University Notes.

of Visitors, Students and Alumni
met at the r6tunda and marched to
the Public Hall.
The principal address was given
by Gov Swanson, who spoke in
part as follows:
Around the University clusters
| glamor of glory and greatness un-
excelled by any in this nation. In
every field Of human endeavor and
activity her sons have labored and
gained distinction. The achieve
ments Of her illustrious sons. con-
sisting of statesmen, scholars,poets,
lawyers, historians, scientists, haYe
brought to her deep majesty and
encircled her brow with unfadlng
luster. The roll call Of her alumni
would comprise large part OF the
greatness and genius of this nation
ae spirit that pcrvades this Unit
versity cannot fail to furnish i'll
spiration to her students and to
equip them for success in The high
er pursuits Of life. Here distinc-
ton, honors and tie highest re-
wards are only obtained after the
most vigorous efforts, thorough
work and complete proficiency,
Here the poorest and the humblest
student receives the same consider
alton that is accorded the richest
and the proudest. Here, more
than anywhere else, | have ever
known, is established an absolute
aristocracy Of intellect and achieve
ment. | recall the year | gradual.
ed in Law the pers N elected as
Judge of the moot court, the high
est the law class could confer, was
Il splendid student rooming in Daw-
sons Row, who was so poor that
he was compelled to do his own
cooking, and attended the Univer-
sity with the greatest difficulty.
An institution permeated by such
a spirit, dominated by such influ
ences, stands as a beacon light IN
/ this age when most are eneryated
by luxury and cringe before wealth
So long as character and capacity
| are held as the most cherished ard
honored possessions 10y this insti-
tuition it will be the nursery Of gen.
JUS and greatness.
i The remarks | will make shall
be directed toward invoking larg-
err and more patriotic interest III
public life and public affairs and to
She honest and proper exercises OF
governmental powers. This sub
iect seems to be appropriate to
these exercises, concentrating the
birthday Of one of the world s
greatest statesmen.
This nationhas produced through
Virginia two men peculiarly great
and world. wide in their tame and
Influence. Men are great and their
fame fingers only in proportion as
they have taught or their lives have
illustrated some great truta or
principle. beneficial to mankind
This nation gave to the world
Washington, the foremost man OF
all time. Why foremost? Tnele
have been warriors superior to him
many surpassed him in statesman
ship, others were endowed with re
complishment more brilliant and
varied, yet lie stands pre-emineh'
among the great. Why? Becan''
he taught better than amy man tie
world has ever seen that most diff
cult lesson. the duty the citIzel
owes his government. That pa
triotic life Of public toll, self sacrl'
fee and self abnegation isolates
him from all others and emblazons
him with glory that is worldwide
and eternal. After Washington
had taught to perfection this diff
cult lesson. there was another
as important to be taught and tina
the duty that government owes tt
each of it's citizens. Then it wa
that this nation through Virgins
gave to the world Thomas Jeffer
! son. who in his writing in his pub
lie life, as the founder of a grea
5 party which has lasted more than
century, taught better than an,
nan the world has ever seen tn
; duty that government owes it citi
t zens and defined with greater wis
i dom than all others the proper an