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THE “ CHARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN

ed Institution affords. with every possible safeguard ~for their moral and physical welfare. and this is doubtless the chief consolation and satisfaction for those at home.

73rd Annual ‘ Commencement

Qontlnued from use 2) “ding the exceptional e duo to illness or physical I hatve never yet

nd earnest student by airy flclepcy of ability. y numerous and, 5 are the reasons

properly apvlififl hi‘ hose efforts resulted in

is this. tha-n when a stud- coliege or university it ly after due and careflll tion on his ‘part. the advice of parents position to advise.

and is often more beneficial at this

ll-lmportant question of n being decided and sin- e should be‘ the prayers of those

this Rlubicon" is so nec- decisions as to.oue’s life iten so long delayed that

s; don't procrastinate would Iiylilliel‘ and when the “dir hold fast to tile lied out by previously well bea-

ml l; clear vision of the goal to be itlmateiy attained.

‘When a boy leaves college iii‘. ought to engrave in his s“; a picture to which iwllm ruvcrt daily and particular-

|l|1|lSOIil0lliZ ‘beckon with fickle anti ullll-lilg blandishrnenis.

death old Father and Mother. ul‘ lilo Sister cheerfully doing the work, the iBrother working the farm iruru sunrise till thinking abolrt daylight time. but all animated aim and with a spirit of co-operatiori liorn oi‘ love, making supreme anti toiisoiiic efforts that a fatvoreil one inlgiit secure that College tion which has become memory of such vital importance. I ask you how could any student with iliiit home picture before plain his failure; would be the most. complete denial oi any semblance of a conscience. 1 well rcmenriber my first week in college, the longest l over lives through and perhaps the tear soaked pillqws index of the mental shock grief of young hearts first breaking of home ties. are the boys who are from their own homes into one with the environment which this hollow-

sulrh as this should be ideal for n- litmost development of the best that is in a student; first of all there is its deep religious atmosphere. never mm-Q necessary foutruc education than at the present. and those wht believe the theory and preach ti" doctrine that religion can be divorc- ed from true eductaion, and elimin- ated from our class rooms are des- tined to see the IaiSilY and aibsurtl- ity of their theories and doctrine.- cxposed >by the life failures of thelll misguided adherents, I do not think they-e are many who will dispute tht self evident truth that religion slioult be taught not only in tliechurch but primarily and aibovc all places in thr_ home. The school, the college ant the university are the homes of the young for a long period. and D81’- haps the most important time of life so it follows as naturally a! Iililili

any explanation

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ard "Ill fares the land. to hastenin? llls o, prey. where wealth accumulates and men decay."

F" m" w,“ PM“ traditions of this country compel

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the individuals, who calme as pioneer settlers and endured the trying hard- ships common to those whose first view of this land was one of the "forest primeval. the murmuring nine and the hemlock." Theirs_wa| the curl: of conversion from roulil iflck“ lo "for t unto the wsnithmf rich oil ivat x farm lands. which a.-o at oaoe the mainstay of this province afiffltiie envy of a continent.

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Tho environment of an Uiliverslt.‘

follows day that religion in our edu- csjtionai institutions is of first ant‘ paramount importance. This is the reason why I say the environmen. of this university is ideal. beciwfir the moral. intellectual and physical training are given their proper con- sideration in a carefully bslancec and well ordered curriculum.

The hour will comenmy youthful graduates. when you will share tha- experience of many before you. ‘as your minds revert to the scenes an!‘ recollections of your youth an-d col lege days; then an irresistible fee.~ ing of gratitude anti reverence wil_. force you to your bended knees in r prayer of thanksgiving for the priv liege of having had good teachers Contrast for a moment if you will the educational advantages lat tihr disposal of modern students with tht almost superhuman handicaps under which men like Abraham Lincoln labored. I would like to l-cfcr again if only for the sake of emphasis. t. the point I endeavored to make some time ago and which I consider sc vital. namley-tlre early choice of s vocation and strict adherence to thz wa s and means of reaching the goal "H tch your chariot to a star" is not to the despised because even if you do, not attain the highest pinnacle oi fame your intelligent and well dir- ected efforts will carry you compara- tively high on the ladder of succesr and will afford suillcient self-satis- faction for more mature years.

Do not/pin your faith to happin- ess interpreted andJudgeci by mod- ern day standards. True happinesr at best is fleeting and ephemeral, an." in its final and lbest analysis is really that quietness of cornsflence. iihat restful state of soul and mlngd that comes only with the feeling‘ and knowledge of a life work well done

There is a tendency today which is not conducive to the true welfare either of this great country or o’ ourselves; it is that tendency of tht you g to etvade responsibility. a dis- incl nation to assume and undertalrs responsibility which is their duty even if it necessarily entails mucl‘ self-sacrifice. if they wish to do their utmost in_ the upbuildiug of ti nation whose fu-ture viewed-oven througl the ‘most pessimistic eye is of the brightest. .

As memibers of a greaLCommon- wealth. no individual with a propel conception of the duties of citizen‘ ship should evade its obligation whether national, provincial. or civic “Let George do it" is not a sound excuse. As the individual is. so i:

criterion of national standing. Tht words of the poet ere a better stand-

I The national history had splendid

universal admiration especially fot

his dale of Prince ‘iildwarr

Died almost exclusively by the salt of the earth. the descendants of the English. Irish, Scotch and French races. ‘tile greatest four in the us. ‘ “Those glorious days of student or “Mum” we” ‘s m“ mm“ emu‘ irresponsibility” may be the hsppl. eat 0! your lives and friendships are often formed which are as lasting as life itself. Six years‘ association with a class smooths out the rough angles. eradicstes petty jealousy. broadens and develops an individual and should make for 'ootl ch _ “Mens sana in corzore stiirll-gfiteixs plied w m‘ prom” the enunciation of a tvery necessary axiom which if properly interpreted results in the adequate development 0! U18 Physical as well as the intel- ieofusl character and for this tht training on the campus undel- m“. fill direction and discipline, must iilay a major part. The legitimate rivalry of football. baseball. and hock- Ey is a good education in itself. show- ing its best results perhaps in the behaviour of the team silifering de- feat. It is comparatively earl to be generous with the "flush ofyvictory religious might Bu“ be ours‘ on the brow." but complacent forti- Sam-s tude displayed in times of athletir adversity not only dissipates mor; quickly the gloom of defeat, but is a more trustworthy index oi a re liable and dependable character. Ath- letics in moderation slloul-d he the universal rule as there ‘seems to bc , an increasing tendency toupset tlic proper equilibrium of college life by the exaggeration of the importance at athletics anti too often the victories of the campus overshadow and mini- mize the much greater triumphs in- cident .to closer attention to the prob} 1351115 ggéatigire ‘fiiliifzrslxlizgl-ha-‘égniné; It is not a sufficient reason- to say compelled to curb this lncrteasini: iri- fatuation for athletics an a wise Mwuys an“, l“, U", m“, Wm, u vb G . glglfigittzilfin" uwgiggznggngcilillluigii:2333:1015‘: sion whose clarity is sufficient lo per- if a student is inclined to become an atliletlc star. Albillty to drop kick a goal or to land tho hockey prick in the nets are not the most valusiblt assets iii the greater game of life.

lensing obligation upon us of malf- ins this island Pro/lace the earthl Eden it deserves to be. ‘Go-l has blessed thls,orovince and does still bless her. but man must" d0 hi! Dart. We must do our part." those words are just as applicabil- to this Erin of the West as when ap-

Tbe Great War provided a subllmp opportunity of presenting wort-d. love of coon-try and of home land in its highest and most exalted form and on the honor roll of na» tlons the name Canada is indelibly transcribed. test no record is more glorious than that of the sons and daughters of this province. who fought so valiant- ly and died so nobly. that the price- less heritage of lflberty. both civil and

Never to them can Sir

doubly dying they so riown to the dust from whence they sprung. "Wlvflili. unhonored or unsung." m9“ it! 1i Krill/c danger that those prophetic words may apply to those who will not bear the individual re- sponsibility inci-ticut to national wel-

vile

"lPeace hath her victories no less glorious than war" to my mind. ad- mits of but one interpretation. and that is that the land for which ulll‘ brothers bled and died is worth liv- lug iii and is worth

that opportunities are better

ceivo them. and to depart elsewhere in their (tlliffil, is to acknowledge an intelligence so inferior that it calls for sincere t-nnirriist-ratinn.

rr-feri'lrig~ to those for- tunate kllillriils, specially favored bv Providence, who iitar iln-tl heed tlic call to the grctitssi and most glor-

alrcaiiy t-lirtillirlg tlleiriscives iii tile iirmy of missionaries putting forth every effort to properly prepare themselves that they may spend the remainder of their lives iii the min-

Visitors. tourists and travellers of cxper‘iencc. when they see this prov- ince are loull in their praises of its enchanting scenes of rarest natural beauty. of the evident fertility of its soil anti most important of all, the unusual harmony of a hospitable and

doubt oi‘ a proper and comprehensive conception of the possibilities of our province in the minds of our young generation l would make a special plea to everyone engaged in teaching profession in Prince ward island that further and greater efforts be tirade to inculcate into the minds of our youths at the earliest possible age that true conception of loyalty. that love of make them wish to stay IillC0 and work for it. More practical loyalty in the class room could well supplant some of. the less important tlsy education and give better results considered from a provincial or‘ national standpoint. ‘What better or‘ time in which to inaugurate n more

than now when tlic Great Canadian Commonwealth is pittting iorth every effort to celo-brnte in a suitable anti becoming mariner‘ the Diamond Jub- ilee ol Confederation. ing to put my viewpoint before ryflll graduates especially, I am actuayiej‘. by the fooling that yoltilg iilcn hav- ing your unusual opportunities should lbe leaders in slit-ll a campaign, iiilll" the importance again _ choice of n vocation. anti a real qc- sireof accepting the coriipelling-_re- sponsibilities of citizenship not in the declining years of. life. but H enough to bring to the task the en- ergy, tho perseverance and the optim- Wby sliouid Western

"Young" Man's Country." Can anyone sdduce a single logical reason why Eastern Canada. Wily Priflfie EdWB-{d Island sholiid ilot be the Young “an s

lls there anything iii “lantern en- vironment that the East iaclis? Docs the bra-in develop earlier ‘and func- tion‘ better under Western skiesi? is that. what makes possible leadership fir/professional or business life so much earlier in the west than in the East.,_or is it that the saute talent.- eurairi dormant at home-and tiint o iy when spurred by the sting of strenuous competition docs a person really flild himself’! it . is a matter deserving of careful study cntlcmen of the gratiuL a memorable milestone in your life's journey; iviiily Y0" éX- perience a touch of tile truest han- plriess which ‘is your lilst llue. and your feelings of satisfaction inthc thoughts of work well done is a won- derful compensation. _ years -here. the foundation of a lifes career has been built strongly ani well and there should be very "W? douibt as to your future success. but the real test lies yet ahewtl- even i!

were allowed to

tildt

ally that ‘tilerc is-not placed upoil the

"are looking about for other. worlds lponklng into your triumphant faces -todsy bring! back to my mind the llme or my own graduation from a sister institution in this province and later from dear old MoGill. The plea- of college and lini- versity life are still fresh. bllVi-hfi feeling of being iMonsrch of all I survey" has long since been disli- page‘! by the more stern realities of ‘".‘."::":r..:;.=;:ti; tude and ust ce. W‘ _ “m, m qay- "Thank God’ for the great privilese 0f h teachers and their wo _ tion and advice have carried me over You also. my friends will bear ever with you. and even to the grave itself the lasting ini; pressions of Y0“? "Aimgh Matti" in‘; "l1 bgymld compare" by Div- in the years to come e ensure P..>yr°vm‘nce_ M m. n _ filmy”, words of your teachers will often be oil and location is concerned. M0- “orm, s“. of perplexm, m. doubt .5 ‘admin feeling of Kfflllllld: to his Alma ‘Mater can aiwavltbe n:- ted by his loyalty to _A which graduated llim .|int| o its-Jamal s connolrti should v wilhtinl"_

art's oust

many a pitfall.

before her. it; Dunutanls has trained the ilwenty-‘two young , men whom sire-presents t-o you today as her gfadlldtesl ‘Phat their future activit- ielw-hllatever they may be-will- give ample -.ilistlficetiob 171' ‘the wisdom of that .ideal,.is..hsr hope and, i might bah-lief cuitvioligiei. In bidding then-i adibgatdfll! we‘! l‘

a sheer anchor when tossed

ouratéiy the

g its members ev _

cilia-both the younge ollinir. the mostre/ one wllloss nainflrs have

are famous in church and stats Such an‘ organization, desirous n; promotinglha welfare of its Alma Mater. endeavorlng, in every possible wsy _to develop an endowment funo which at the present timeis 5r, 311,. solutely ‘necessary to maintaln a great seat of learning and to keep it to the forefront in the rapid march‘ of educational equipment and progress. I would earnestly ssh you graduates to realize your obliga- tions in this matter and a complete fulfilment of this duty will retlollml to your own credit and honor and will make your Alma biater greater and still greater.

who is without sin cast the first stone" should make everyone have .41 good opinion of others and a love of one’s . neighbor. Although this proper spirit of toleration may come onlywlthyeai-i-n-yet it can be culti. voted. if only for lihe purpose of er- adicating that selfishness lo which we.are all so prone. Let us remem- ber the creed of a great world wide organization Rotary international. ‘tile profits most. who serves the Ibestfifllt is ideal in theory, it is 89161141“ in practice. as iii should eliminate selfishness. develop religi ovs and business toleration, and ciil tivaie a spirit of charity wiilioii: which any luau is an object of pity

titeirreruber:

"Two palths lead u-pwartl from he- low"

And angels wait above, Who cnilnt each burning life lil'i')!l.‘<

flow.

Each falling tear of love. V X- While Valor's haughty Cililmpiow:

wait

Tillall their scars are shown. Love walks- unchallenged lllmilgll

the gate.

Tosil. beside the throne. _

We are often reminded that we

are going through this world bu‘. once and with that thought in mind I asked all old and iricd friend not loni; i130. this question: "it a per- son cuilitl live ills life ovoi- again. would ho do ilctter or would lii- tio worse?" “lit- sliould do liettt-r in the light of the experience be has al- ready gained. but. that experience would not bo available if given u second chance. A difficult question Surely; yeflfldifllcuit. 0r impossible to answer satisfactorily. bllt its consid- eration leads naturally and logically to another and the most important question that can be asked. and its solution is the life problem of priest and layman. of college graduate arid laborer, yea of all mankind and in it is contained the greatest advice possible. You know the question. “What will it profit a lnan to gain tholwhole world and lose his own sou ."

Each one. by his life's record. sub-

mits his own answer.

sizrosrr o? THE seer-on

The scholastic year. twlrich has now

come to a close. differs but little from the year-s‘ which have preceded it. I think I can say truthfullyfihal it has been a successful one. It has

been a year of honest effort on the part of both faculty and" students.

True it is ilhere are sortie students

especiavly in the iuaior years-and

their numiber is smalh-wllo have. not measured up to the require- ments. While I believe that suci:

failures may he accounted for, in part, to lack of application‘ of the

students themselves, they are matin- ly due to la‘ck of thoroughness in

the work ‘already. covered before err- tering irere arldto the absence of metlrdds-offsiudy. Then again for tilt young “sfudenttlust entering college tit-ire is aiwa. ‘the inctlyitelble shock oc - . .le ing home slid

m éti I; new" teac lers. wihich will re-

tam" cwfiatthat looked-for pro-

lIfBp in‘. tliefba-fihiier until ‘such triuie ss-‘llqis ableto adapt himself to‘ liisvnewzlsurl-otrnliin May it not.

beg-true-that such studentsare often- tiniest more starred against. titan sis-

e; admitted. nevertheless. that one ‘use of ilaiiure. common to

sill educational institutions. is due it-

the student. himself-due to tile-fill)! ilisths ‘does not th k for himself. The assitmption- at ole plan's

"knowledge-mayjbe pours into an-

other" assimilated without the uglier gcoihg through something of ills-samfefbra eds o‘! preparation and study is itfa oev wliich may have a mt. frbln tho-studentbiowii desire ti, hid orig-anti from‘ the lecture siyatoiti olllowetl in many institu- Lifiliiy‘, i‘! tlecture rooms were turtle i study rooms Where the teacher yAwor-k with the pupil re- tluiritr assistance’. ‘better results lvbulgzpe ‘obtained. From a system of

lid i-iie ‘student may be taught to workjand tto- think for himself and thus acquit-en knowledge which does not colts at- ofllalf-iinderstootl and pacify-connected; memories of tht work and sayings of others. it. ls only-purring this in another way ta

sltildeiitflalldheitioes not assume

cnoughof. tirerehponsibility for his

wn education. ‘In an educational in-

r ittltitinu‘ snobs-s St. .Dunst'an's—- Wliersi tliezenroilment is not larize— the ememe-oitiillned .is fewsilble an-i has ‘lieenéfollowed to some extenlt by a carefuiisuparv-isiomof the work of the individual student.

Bl. ‘Dunstan’ orwever. does ‘not

stressthe-inte e tual development of the student to the exclusion of tho moral and ‘physical. She realizes that true education-is. concerned with the whole bein -wlth his intellectual. physical a d moral ‘ developmerlt/ True education is concerned with the Whole w-ilith of ‘life. ltt recogniles tiiyait-mall-"ii! both an in possible-for his? life an neat-in the community in which he lives, in relation-to w-hicih -he has both rig-lite‘ and obligations and that the lnliter of rbhese is as important air-vibe ‘tor-liner. it teaches him that. ileypn the duttiee, which he owes to llims _ and to God. be has a duty all- soto society and that. in the iortnalic" ‘of that itliree-fold duty. tho herds nnliaepiraft-ions of his lin- gill‘! nature will findsatisfaction and fli 0J1. '

viduai res- s. _ constit-

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