Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-06-13

enough to harvest the crops he had
sown in the months before, The acqui-
sitions Of these possessions necessitated
the overcoming of other superstitions
Or tendencies to stand still and we find
the evolution of government, the evolu-
ton of religion, the evolution of educa-
ton following in logical sequence, each
adding its coloring each telling its
story Of how height after height in the
realm of the unknown was wrested by |
the men and women who refused to be |
bound by superstition and desiring the |
great freedom and great liberty grant |
ed unto those who refused to be con-
trolled by the fear of the untried and
the unknown things on the other side |
of every closed door.
"The history of educational develop
ment is rich with illustrations of SUI
perstitions which have been left be-
hind. Well in the memory of many
present there was the superstition that
only could true education be secured if
the subject matter consisted largely Of
classical material, the foundation of
which were Greek and Latin. Slowly
these were enriched by the study of the
so-called humanities, such as history
and economics. But long years were
occupied in contest before it was adj
mitted that scientific studies should
have equal rank with the classics. The
everlasting spirit and influence of evo-
luton, however won the day and with
in recent times there has been liberal
recognition of scientific studies and
scientific influences in what is termed
liberal education. Today we are con-
cerned with overcoming another super
stition which has sturdily prevented
the development of vocational educa-
ton. Slowly but surely that supersti-
ton is giving way and tomorrow we
shall have an education which will
have proper balance, including the best
results of classical, scientific and vo-
cational factors and rounding out a
scheme which is intended to make
every man and woman wisely and eff
GENTLY prepared to live his life as it
ought to be lived.
"One of the most serious supersti-
tions has been that the greatest hap
piness can be secured by possessing the
greatest wealth. This has existed side
by side with the idea that we had
reached a finality in our religion, in
our politics, in our industries, in our
civilization. These are all surely Civ
ing way to the larger and saner view,
which is that the greatest happiness
comes only to those who give the great
est service; that the greatest religion
is that which concerns itself with the
salvation not only of the individual but
of industries, corporations and entire
communities. We stand then at the
threshold of ever widening development
under the leadership of continuous evo-
luton, which shall bring about the
realization of the fact that one lives
not unto himself, that each is his
brothers keeper, both today and to-
morrow. IfNthe history of the past con-
quest of superstitions, which have
bound us to poverty, suffering and dis
ease, may be reviewed with the hope
that we shall progress and progress in
our knowledge of truth, in our systems
of education, in our philosophy and in
our religion, so that all interests of all
times and all the people of the present
and future may be included in our pro-
gram, then we may rejoice on this fes-
tai occasion with great joy and great
hope"
Presentation of Diplomas.
Appropriate remarks were then made
by o. o. Haga in presenting the di-
plomas. Mr.. Haga said, in part:
First, l want to thank you, DIR.
Brannon, on behalf of the citizens of
Boise, on behalf of the schools of Boise
and on behalf Of the class of 1914 for
the very interesting and instructive adj
dress which you have delivered here
this evening; and I assure you that the
destiny of Idahos highest educational
institution is in your hands and under
your guidance and they will Loyalty
support you in the upbuilding of that
institution.
IF we may judge by the interest
manifested during the week in the sew
eral exercises forming a part of the
commencement program, the schools
of the city occupy an important part
in the life of the community Those
directly concerned with their manage
ment are striving to extend the infiu-
ence of the schools beyond the walls
of the school room and to make them
an active, vitalizing force in the COM
munity, articulating closely with it's
industrial affairs And this closer re-
lationship we believe will be to the
advantage of the schools and will re-
suit in some immediate and direct ben
eft to the community. Measured by
this standard. and, in fact, by every
other standard, the schools close the
year at the point of their highest eff
cheney.
'In measuring the efficiency of the
school, let me suggest that the pro-
duct of the school, the work of the
teacher, is not intended for the market
of today, but for a future market. 1t
is not the want eds of this mornings
or this evenings paper that determine
the education or training the children
in the schools today should receive
The schools attempt rather to send out
a product that will meet the want ads
of the future when the present school
population will have an active part in
the business affairs of the country.
Must Observe Trend of Thought.
"The labor Of the young men and