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VOL. I.] UNION SEMINARY; NEW BERLIN, PA., SEPT., 1879. [No.1.
THE FOUNTAIN OF THOUGHT.
BY HOWARD E. BUTZ.
There's a fountain of thought so rich in store
With knowledge and learning of ev'ry kind;
It asks you to drink and taste of its lore,
To soothen the wants and cravings of mind.
There are bards who have drank from the rippling fount,
There are sages who told of its pleasing taste;
There are few who have drank a full amount.
But many who let it go running to waste.
To that rippling fount we will wend our way,
To dip and to drink to our minds content;
And build from the treasure we take away,
A GUARD that the fountain will represent.
In its course we invite you to help it along,
For without a help It surely wont thrive;
So send in your articles, prose and song,
And pennies amounting to seventy-five.
Then, friends of the Seminary, give us a cheer,
Twill inspire us with words of real sentiment,
And help us to make the GUARD be pure and clear,
As the fountain of thought we will represent.
Commencement Exercises of Union Seminary, 1879.
After a term of faithful work, the examinations on the 28th and 29th of May being ended, to make way for the final exercises, which properly began with
the annual paper reading of the Excelsior Literary Society, on Friday evening.
At the appointed time, the tastefully decorated Seminary Chapel was filled to overflowing with anxious auditors, to await the long-looked-for literary
entertainment.
The exercises being opened by music and prayer, Mr. H. Price treated the audience with Some good intellectual productions. Next, Mr. J. D. Shortess made
his appearance on the stage as second journalist for the occasion, who was followed by Mr. 0. Mordorf with a highly appreciated poem. Finally, the spicy
chip basket was presented to the audience by Mr. J. W. Kreamer, which ended the literary exercises for the evening.
The performances reflected great credit upon the society, both for the productions and the music.
On Saturday evening the Neocosmian Literary Society held its anniversary, having Messrs. I. H. Mauser, A. E. Kline, B. S. Schoch as editors for the evening.
They all acquitted themselves well before the crowded assembly. The music of the evening was likewise well rendered.
The annual sermon was delivered on Sunday evening, by Rev. Hornberger, of Lewisburg, Pa. His theme was "Lessons to be learned from lives of the Patriarchs."
The sermon was both well prepared and delivered. The oration before the Literary Societies was delivered on Monday evening by Rev. J. M. Ettinger, of
Berwick, Pa. His theme was "The Characteristics of our times, the Forces at work, and how to utilize them for our happiness." The oration reflected much
credit upon the speaker, as his production was considerably above mediocre. As the weather on Monday evening was unfortunately very inclement, this
intellectual treat was not as extensively enjoyed as it would have been on a fair evening, the rain necessarily detaining many.
On Friday evening, June 3d, the commencement exercises proper were held in the Seminary grove, before a large and attentive audience. After the opening
exercises, the following speakers and essayists very creditably delivered their productions: ^.ori,..................
Dulci est Patria mort..................C. W. Cawley.
A Good Name..........................Mary M. Benner.
The Brevity of Life.....................J. H. Moyer.
Preparations for Public Life .........J. M. Christ.
A Mother's Love...................Annetta M. Lemon.
Patience...............................W. L. Mertz.
Self-Love......................Blanch C. VanValzah.
Intemperance..........................F. W. Mensch.
Night Brings out the Stars.........Mary A. Spitler.
Character and Success................J. W. Kreamer.
Unwritten Music...........................Ada Oldt.
Self-Reliance.........................T. C. Walter.
The Bible.................................H. Price.
The Flowers of the Bible...............Annie Ewing.
The Benefits of Adversity...........J. D. Shortess.
Education our own Work...............L. L. Leitzel.
Our Homes...........................Mary A. Christ.
The Character of Washington............A. E. Kline.
The Mission of the Dew-Drop...........Ella Seebold.
Patriotism................................I. H. Mauser.
Representative of the Neocosmian Literary Society.
The True Object of Life.................. O. Mordorf.
Representative of the Excelsior Literary Society.
The exercises of the evening were highly
appreciated, and all returned to their homes
well satisfied. J. C. Y.
