Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-06-07


purpose. To each one is assigned a
sphere in life which it is the Divine
will that he should fill IF any man
lack wisdom let him ask of God that
giveth to all men literally and it shall
be given him" IF any man will lis
willing) to do His will. he shall know
of the doctrine" Run the race set
before US" So we are taught to pray.
teach me Thy way" See Acts SO.
In the effort to deal truly with our
trust, we find the responsibilities very
great. Matters of vast magnitude Of.
ten rise before us. And difficulties
confront u.s. Hence the need of ade-
quate preparation for these things.
This is the meaning of your education
II is to prepare you for the emergen-
Giles Of duty as they may arise in your
pathway This training is for mind,
moral nature and heart and your re-
ligious nature.
Third. Your field OF operation is
the world of today Among the men OF
your own generation. II is worldwide.
Not only for this generation but for
the future that your influence may
reach far out beyond the present to
those that shall come after "Estab-
! fish Thru the work of ogr hands upon
us, yea the work of our hands estab-
lish Thou it." and farther still, your
influence will reach on into eternity.
The results of life will not be fully
gathered up till we have entered upon
the realities of the eternal future.
Above all things then yield your
hearts to the blessed Christ and in His
name, bearing the cross as your ban
ner of conquest march forth to certain
victory. He will crown you with
blessing as He bids you enter into the
! joy of the Lord!
Mothers Reception
| The Mothers League rendered de-
| lightful reception to the High school
and faculty on the campus Friday af-
ternoon, which was a happy accom-
paniment to the track meet the same
afternoon.
Vote of Thanks
The principals and faculty of the
High School wish to extend their sin
cere thanks to the Mothers League
| for tn e splendid reception Friday af-
| ternoon to the High school, and es-
| pecially for the elegant gift of furni-
| ture for the stage in assembly hall
Junior Glass Reception
One of the well-arranged and high
ly enjoyable events of ante-commence-
ment week was the Junior class recep-
! ton to the Senior class in the High
School building, Friday evening from
to 1890. The girls looked their
sweetest and the boys their best, and
all went merry as a marriage bell.
The young folks enjoyed themselves
with music and games. while the
members of the faculty looked on and
smiled approvingly. OF course nice re-
| freshments were served and they
were enjoyed too.
Senior Glass Reception.
! The second event in the High school
commencement week was the recep-
ton Monday evening frcm s to 10 o.
clock rendered by the Senior class to
the Juniors and faculty, and a delight
| full affair it was. The reception was
held in the German class room and
refreshments served in the Latin class
room, while the fruit punch was serv-
ed in the hallway.
The decorations We're tasteful, the
Senior colors of garnet and white pre-
profusely ornamented with college
pennants and other decorations Small
| tables seating four persons were ar
ranged in the refreshmert room and
! they were lighted with candles. The
young folks enjoyed themselves with
mingling happily together for the last
time.
Recital Tuesday Night
Tuesday the alumni recital took
place in assembly hall. Admission 25
cents, proceeds for the High school
piano fund. The recital which was
by home talent began at SIS o.
clock and every seat in assembly hall
was taken. The entertainment
musical and literary will be excep-
tionally meritorious and the cause is
a most worthy one.
Wednesday evening the class dav
! exercises will take place at the High
school. the entire Senior class taking
part in the comedy. The Old Maids
Convention" Admission free. as well
as to the graduating exercises Thurs
day evening. No cards necessary. a
fact that the public is requested to
note.
The events of the week will con-
clude with the alumni banquet Friday
night in assembly hall
Recital in Assembly Hall.
The recital in Assembly Hall yester-
day evening was one Of the most de-
lightful events, thus far, of the High
school commencement week. An audi