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depends upon the young men of this country. Much cannot more be expected from the silvery headed old men whom we delight to honor like the setting here this evening is fast closing, their brilliance is losing its luster, their usefulness its effect, the nourishment of their presence will soon be wanting, their horizon will soon be reached and they will pass into eternity - but on this young men the rising sure, their responsibility must fall, if we are trustworthy, honorable and _____ the warmth of our patriotism and zeal will attract the attention of others and inspire therm to strive to attain excellency in all the requisites of qualities. Think not that the fond memories treasured up while attending this institution are soon forgotten, think not that the friendships here formed are easily broken, think not that the pleasant associations ______ with the surroundings are soon effaced, while distance may intervene between us, yet in hours of pensive solitude the pictures of former days ____ before us with all the vividness of real existence. The scene varies as the imagination carries us back to boyhood days and we