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Iloxons. oxtromo that It would lead its votary to grasp all, which heeds not the right of possession of a follow being, when eon. tiding with its own domineering will. Then it becomes u vice. Hut this same ambition, when kept within proper bounds is a virtue. Not only a virtue, but the parent of virtues. The spirit of laud able enterprise, the noble desire for supe rior excellence, and the just emulation, which would raise itself to an equality with the highest arc all fruits of true ambition as a virtue. "We have now be fore us two virtues; both to be commend ed; both to bo cherished; yet, at the first glance, at varionco with each other; at all events with difllculty kept within those proper bounds which will prevent u con- llict between them. We are aware that to cherish ambition for the good it may lead us to acquire, for the noble impulses of which it may be the foundation spring and yet to restrain the waters, when they would gush forth into a flood, that would bear away all better feelings oTthu heart, is dillloult. To strive for a position upon some lofty eminence, and yet to remain unruffled if these strivings arc in vain; to remain calm and cheerful within a little circle while wo desire a larger one, to plume the pinions of the soul for an upward flight yet calmly sink again to the earth, if these are useless lluttcrings, scorn like im possibilities. Yet they are essential to perfection of character. There should bo thankfulness for what we have, yet longing for a greater good; resignation to u humble lot, and firm de termination that it shall not always bo so humble. To keep these faculties in healthful exertion, yet always to restrain the feverish growth, must require a con stant, vigilant self command. E. STUDENTS' DAY. oiuuenis uay camo. iur. uatcs was elected principal by a largo majority; lie performed his duty iu the the straight for ward maimer, which cliaracterix.es all that he does. One pupil from each class was elected to All the " professional chair," and on that day our faculty was immense. Grace Wilbur was elected music teach er; she led the singing very cieditably in deed. Eva Hates was elected by the Dor. niitory girls, as preceptress. The object of Student's Day is, that the pupil may All the teacher's place, and, in a measure realize, the dilliculties that be set the teacher's path; and that they may learn self control. The model School, too, indulged in a Student's Day, and it was truly pleasing to see the little ones " teach school all by ourselves." The children seemed to feel tho responsibility resting upon thorn, and, really, they did better than some would have done with two or three full grown teachers watching them. Tho Devotional exercises iu the morn ing were conducted by AVillio Gaedc, Hat tie Mutz was organist. Tho little teach ers were elected from thoir classes, also. Our Student's Day was a success. IWXOltS. TOT1IK HKNIOUS. What ia honor Tlmt which gains esteem, Itespcct, or, which is lltted to ailorn. Ami if bestowed on one in humblo sphere, Yot to betray tho trust Imposed hid scorn. Honor Is too high a price, when gained, To cast aside In thoughtlessness as small He-cause It does not reach the wlshed-for height. Itcmombor Hint you crept when you were small, And walking came to you by slow degrees, in tho awards of honor wo proposo That they should stimulate to higher thoughts, And place a stepping ttono of aid to those "Whose strength of mind demands a higher place. And only need that they may show tho vill To do tho present age a lasting good; Or opportunity to uso thoir skill. There Is a power iu tho humblest honor, Which makes one iu a small degree the famed, And ho should seek to bo tho worthy typo Of all tho trust that human minds have framed. Act well your part ; there nil the honors lies. This shown a brave, truo heurt and cultivated brain; Nor bow to pomp, nor wealth, nor rank, nor power, For thus you lose the honor you would gain. L. a. in. b.