Evening journal., 1907-06-18

not cheapness is the goal, is the duty Of
this generation.
"In one sense, this is purely a bust
ness proposition. but if you have imbibed
the pirit of the gospel, it is something
more. u is an opportunity TO elevate
our business 10 plane of highest altru-
ism, and dignity our labor until it shall
become the truest form Of worship.
III had the time would point out TO
You some OF the mistakes in legislative
policy that have been factors in pro-
ducing evil results, and which are GER
tain to repeat the experiences of the
past. In doing this l would challenge
customs hoary with age and fixed in the
thoughtless approval Of nearly every
body.
"You are entering life, however, at a
time when colossal question marks are
being scrihed upon the walls Of almost
every established custom, creed or insti-
tuition. Show me- is the modern atti-
tude, and the moss of centuries cannot
awe nor the ruts of ancient chariot
wheels, hub deep in the granite road Of
custom, force us into following.
"We are all from Missouri, and de-
mand 10 be shown.
I'm conclusion, let me give you par
tial list of the qualities that seem TO be
needed in our modern men and womeni
"First-'In Integrity without which no
other equipment is really valuable.
'Second Intelligence the more one
knows. the more he lives; and
"Third- Industry you may be per
fectly honest, and as learned as the
president Of your school, but unless you
work, You will amount 10 nothing"
Presented the Diplomas.
Professor II. $. Goldey then presented
the diplomas to the graduates who stood
in line and received the cherished pass
ports.
Swain Lee Neal, of Maryland, was the
class valedictorian.
The annual address was given by the
Rev. Roland Dwight Grant, A. NJ, D. d.
of New Hampshire. This address was
of a decidedly humorous nature, and the
entire audience was kept in continual
uproar by the narration Of the extremely
witty speaker. He enjoys national
reputation as a public speaker and also
as humorist and he more than sus-
tanned this reputation last night. HIS
remarks were greatly enjoyed by ms
auditors.
DR.. Grant is witty and humorous, but
he Is also capable OF giving some very
sound advice. and his address to the
graduates viii no doubt be long remem-
hered by them. lie congratulated the
officials of the school ON the magnificent
class and the members of the graduating
class on the successful ending of their
,.,,,,ao ~ the .rhool But he cautioned
them that they were just beginning IN
life and warned them of the difficulties
they would encounter.
lie said the best principle for the
Young individual going out into life is
essential to self,respect. IL is one of the
finest gifts they can have self-suppori
Is essential 60 self-respect, and the young
man or woman should never allow him.
self or herself 10 belttle their principle
They should not be afraid OF the mis-
fortunes that may come and seem q
set them hack "Mhen You lose yom
/ self-respect, YOU have nothing left" he
said.
The speaker advised the graduates tC
accomplish something themselves. Id
said work was worth more than wealth
TO bring about happiness. In concluding
+ he said "Bo men and women and may
( God give you strength Of heart and
long life,'
The Rov. ". L. s. Murray. ID. d.. pro
nounced the bcnediction. The music b,
/ the First Infantry Orchestra was excel
lent.
Guests Were Entertaintd.
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