The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-11-23
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By Yoisssg Shady,


As q CLOSING contribution to- The.
Mirror, / wish there was something
{ could say that would give new
hope to those who linger here;
something that would tighten the
hearts Of those who have cheered
me over those FIVE dreary years
by their friendship, or make them
feel a little Of the Joy that return
ing freedom brings me-. I am,
however, mindful Of the. truth
which Shakespeare gave: to us
when he said: o., how bitter
thing it is to look into happiness
through another mans eyes; = so
will make my remarks as. brief as
possible, least they appear to, mock.
you in your grief. There. are,
however, those with whom / can
scarcely part without expressing
my good wishes for their future or.
offering passing tribute in MEM
DRY of the hours spent together.
The memory that my association I
with The Mirror office will bring,
will ever be dear to me, for despite
existing conditions there has ever
existed among those associated
there of late spirit Of friendship
that was genuine and helpful.
Among my associates there, none
are more deserving Of passing no.
tice than our Editor, Mr..
VIM. N. During his short reign,
he has proven himself to be man
of exceptional ability and / will
ever be indebted to him for the
valuable assistance he has render
ed and the good advice with which
he has sought to fortify me against
future mistakes. It is my sincere /.
wish that he also may soon be per-
mitted to take his place in society,
where his ability and true manhood. .
are certain to win him success and.
blot out the stain Of his early fail
ure.
have expressed the wish that i
could take Professor Webb with
me when leave, but despite our
two years of pleasant associations,
Professor insists that if it is all the.
same, he would just as leave mott
stay here. My best wishes remain
with him and a hope that he may
soon find himself back in old
Omaha. .
Very few words are needed to
tell Steele Bard, General Stonewall
and the other members Of the force.
that they enjoy my best wishes for
future happiness and success. They
know, from the many pleasant.
months spent together, it could.
not be otherwise.
Next to The Mirror Office, I think.
the happiest recollections that the
past five years will preserve for
the future will be associated with
the Pierian Circle, which organize
ton / have the honor to be Secre-
tary The benefits / have derivedl
from the Circle are scarcely less.
than the enjoyment I have expert
.enced in attending its meeting and
the good will /. feel toward lis.
members is rivaled only by tie.
wishes / leave for their future hap
piness. Especially is this SO with
Uncle John, our worthy President,
to whom / could consider no future,
blessing too rare a gift.
There still remains the members
of my class in the local night
school. To them / can only say, /
hope the benefits they derived from
my efforts in their behalf have
been in proportion to the pleasure
/ have found in aiding them.
To all who are discouraged at.
the present outlook, I would say,
hope on. The sun still shines, e
even though the passing clouds
hide it from your view. My adj
vice to all would be, study hard;
make an effort to improve your
mind while here, that you may be
better fitted for success when free
dom brings you new opportunities.
And now, in closing, let me say
that it gives me genuine pleasure
to testify to the kindness shown me
by those in charge this institution,
especially by our good Warden,
whose fair treatment and helpful
aid / have known since coming un-
der his charge. There is scarcely
any other place where a kindness
is more appreciated that at a place
of this kind. To all officers and