The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-06-08

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tsubject, and the speaker handled it 50
intelligently and interestingly that the
audience fairly drank in every word.
It was decidedly different from the
usual Commencement address. The
graduates were not showered with
empty f1attery, but they were inspired
to greater efforts to secure those
things in life that are more excellent.
knowledge, wisdom and efficiency were
thoroughly analysed by the speaker,
who pointed out the difference between
the accumulation Of a mass Of unre-
lated facts, and the possession Of
knowledge that could be used.
The need of enthusiasm if the eff
forts Of life are to be crowned with
success, was emphasized by Mr.. Vim
cent, and he also exalted the dreams
of youth. He called attention to the
great constructive work of the late
James Jerome Hill, and stated that
the Create Empire Builder was "a
dreamer in youth, who had the en-
thusiasm, power and ability to carry
his dreams Of new and rich north
western empire to successful con-
clusion. '---.-
In conclusion the speaker urged the
graduates to ever cherish the high
ideals that make life worth while:
to develop strength of character, and
apply their knowledge along right
lines. No attempt has been made to
DO justice to the address, but it was
easily the ablest one ever delivered
upon like occasion in our village, and
a delighted audience listened to it.
A two-part song was given most
pleasingly by some high school girls,
at the conclusion of President Vim
cents brilliant address, and the vale
dictory by Miss Myrtle Nelson fol-
lowed. It was we'll prepared and
fitting effort, and it appears here
under: -..
Friends, school mates, teachers, and
members of the school board: we. as
class, must now say farewell, We
realize that it is through your efforts
our high school days have been made
both pleasant and profitable and we
take this occasion to thank YOU for
your efforts in our behalf.
Class of 1916: We must also bid
farewell to one another. We have
trod the same path for four years. but
now we must each take different path
and must each go his own way through
life. We know not what the future
has in store for us, but we each aim
to do well our part. Nav we never
forget the ideals set before US through
out our high school course and NAV
or future days be as preftably spent
as our high school days have been.
Let us remember what our motto
states, that this is "Only Commence
ment."
Most fttingly it has been said at
such time as this:
Today our school-days end. A place we take
'Mong workers on sea both large and wide.
With willing hand and every power awake,
We now advance to scenes by Us untried
Oh, may we each years receding glide,
Have strength to toll tho stormy waves
roll high;
Lifes waters may we ever safely ride.
Push on with hopeful heart and watchful eye,
Remembering that Captain strong is
always nigh.
It is with pleasure we look ahead,
Our guide is one of love and yet of might
When all our feeble strength has from US fled,
He'll pilot us across life's sea Alright,
And ever mid the deepest gloom send light.
The sail is set, but where's the shore, my
friends,
Which shall reach ? Oh is it dark or bright?
Which strand we gain upon ourselves depends,
The dark bright, when at Gods call our
journey ends.
If but for self we live upon this earth,
A dark, dark shore will greet our weary eyes,
In work for others lies the truest worth,
Though oft such work our love and patience
. tries
We must not cen the smallest task despise.
As we do deeds for Christ our spirit nears
A shining shore where Jasper walls arise
And when our Fathers throne of light appears,
Wen dwell in peace with Hin, through
endless years.
The presentation Of diplomas was
then made by DR.. D.: A. McRae, and
the benediction by Rev. E. B. Service
concluded the exercises.