The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1908-06-19
COMMENCEMENT WEEK.

JOY and sadness. One never knows
just how happy have been the days
which he spent in school until he comes
to the point of stepping out into the
world. Looking back over the years
he has tOiled in the study rooms, they
seem but happy memory making a
large part of the gladness of this world.
But the cares and whirl of the busy
world catch him up and his attentions
must be devoted TO the sterner neces
stiles of life.
The graduating exercises for 1908
commenced last Sunday, June II, when
Rev. II. q. LawrasOn delivered the
baccalaureate sermon. Ills text was
taken from the 14th verse of the 3rd
chapter of PHILIPPIANS: 81 press toward
the mark for the prize of the high call
ing of God in Christ Jesus" In part
Mr.. Lawrason said as follOws:-
Christ is the ideal man of the cen
turies. lie is pre-eminent for thought,
deed, sOul-life and service, and ire
proachable i'm character. In him is the
measure of manhood. The principles
of his life are the principles of truth
for all human life. In Christ is Gods
high calling. by this example and
pattern life is elevated TO the plane of
its true worth and possibilities.
at is an individual Christ for the in
dividual man. Gods number is one.
All the complex and stupendous com
putations of arithmetic are possible by
the nine digits and a cipher, but its
true point of power is the integer. So
the point of power for all the complex
ity and greatness of human condition
is the individual. Gods calling is not
for men but for man. Paul realized
it for himself and each man is placed
in the same privilege.
"The method by which the ideal is
developed and reached is fidelity and
industry. These young people have
learned that graduation did not come
by the mere attendance at school, but
by mental sweat and fidelity to the
teacher. So in life there must be iidel-
ity to the principles of truth and in
dustry in its activities. 1t is principles
not opinions that are powerful a man
may change opinions and be none the
worse, but not so principles of truth.
"The world in its problems and ne
cessities is looking for those who are
realizing the character and life as
found in Jesus Christ. Indeed, with
out such purpose and outlook the solu-
ton of this century's problems and
necessary achievements are impossi-
ble."
The sermon was an excellent one
and very instructive. Mr.. Lawrason
delivered it in his usual good manner,
impressing everyone with his earnest
ness. The NJ. +. choir furnished sever
al selections which were thoroughly
enjoyed. Rev. L. b. Call invoked the
blessing of God upon the service and
Elder j. III. Patton dismissed the con-
gregation with the benediction.
On Wednesday evening, June IL,
Central Hall held large crowd, all
awaiting the arrival of the dignilled
Seniors of 1905. The class marched in
to the strains of the march played by
McKanlass Orchestra, of Port Huron.
Eleanor Bidleman opened the exer-
cises with the salutatory, welcoming
the friends of the Glass of '0S. She
then took up her subject. Evolution
VS.. Revolution" which she handled
skillfully. She showed that everything
is the product of evolution.
Nellie Beard showed good under
standing of her subject "International
Arbitration" She traced the history
of arbitration from its beginnings to
the present day and in conclusion ex-
pressed the hope that hereafter wars
would be discontinued and everything
of an international character be left to
Court of Arbitration, consisting of
representatives of every nation, for set
tlement.
"Thomas A. Edison" was subject
ably handleGby Roy Moore The life
of Edison was minutely given and the
best qualities of his character well
brought out A biography is hard
subject to work up and make interest
ing but Roy did justice to it.
Hazel Moore had an abundance of
material on her subject "Child Labor"
as il is one of the burning questions
of the day. President Roosevelt has
strongly advocated i'm every message to
Congress strict laws against child la
Dor. Miss Moore sifted her material i'm
an excellent way and presented her
facts i'm pleasing manner, She ended
her discourse with poem, by Elizabeth
Browning, an appeal for the poor chill
dren.
Belle P0rterlleld showed a prophetic
mind i'm assigning to each member Of
the class their future doings. She Gre
ated much amusement by her digs at
the various members especially "Rev."
j. Leroy Moore.
Rensley Holden was assigned the
class oration !" Everyone is the creator
of his own fortunes and the way he
handled his subject showed the choice
was an admirable one. He brought
out two phases of the question and
held his audience well. The valedic-
tory fell to him and the teachers,
schoolboard and friends all came in for