for think that you believe the success of their enterprise depends upon you. So John kept at this day after day. He did not know whether anybody was paying any attention as to how he swept out or not. The officials of the bank watched. His earnestness impressed them. They saw how faithful he was. They noticed how industrious and careful he was. And by and by there was a vacancy in a clerkship in the bank, and they called John in one day and they said: "John, you have been true, earnest, industrious, faithful, and honest in your work. We appreciate it. We have another place for you that is a little bit better, a little more desirable, pays a little more and we want you to have it." He took it and he was just as faithful in that job as he was in the other. By and by, after some years, during which he rose from one position to another, a vacancy occurred in the presidency of the bank, and the directors called John in and said: "John, many years ago you came here and asked to be made president of this bank. We could not do it then and you took the humblest position in the bank. You have filled all the positions that came, from the bottom to the top, and you filled them faithfully, honestly, and well. We know that we can intrust the care and the business of this institution in your hands, and now we are ready to make you president of this bank," and John is president of that bank to-day. He did not get it through influence. He did not get it through power. He did not get it by accident. He got it by faithful, earnest, honest work. That will bring success in every vocation in life. Where did John make his greatest success? He is no greater success as president of the bank to-day than he was when he swept out. The real test of John's character, the real test of his make-up, the real step toward success was when he took the position to sweep out. The greatest decision that he ever made in his life was the decision to accept that position. Sweeping out is just as honorable as being president, but it may not be as desirable. If you want to be president of a bank, and it is necessary for you to sweep out in order to get there, sweep out. And so it is with any object that you seek in life. You may have to do something that is not desirable. But if it is honest, it is honorable, and it may be the only means to success. So let me just leave this message with you boys and girls. You will always find those who recognize honesty, faithfulness, integrity, sobriety and real, genuine manhood and womanhood. The great industries, institutions, and positions of this country to-day are seeking men and women with these assets. So if you want to succeedand everyone does-do the honest thing that comes to your hands. Do it faithfully, honestly, and energetically, and the reward will be even beyond your expectation. I hope for each and every one of you the very greatest success in life, but no matter what I hope nor what your friends hope, what you accomplish depends almost entirely upon yourself. [Applause.] APPENDIX D. REGULATIONS. 1. The academic year is divided into three terms, the first beginning on the last Thursday in September and closing on the 24th of December; the second beginning the 29th of December and closing the next to the last Friday in March; the third beginning on the following Monday and closing the Wednesday before the last Wednesday in June. 2. The vacation is from the Wednesday before the last Wednesday in June to the last Thursday in September. 3. There are holidays at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Washington's Birthday, Easter, and Decoration Day. 4. Pupils may visit their homes during the regular vacation period and on the above-named holidays, but at no other time unless for some special urgent reason, and then only by permission of the president. 5. The bills for the maintenance and tuition of pupils supported by their friends must be paid semiannually in advance. 6. The charge for pay pupils is $400 per annum. This sum covers all expenses in the primary department except clothing and extraordinary medical attention, and all in the college except clothing, books, and extraordinary medical attention. 7. All deaf-mutes of teachable age, of good mental capacity, and properly belonging to the District of Columbia are received without charge. To students from the States and Territories, who have not the means of defraying all the expenses of the college course, the board of directors renders such assistance as circumstances seem to require, so far as the means at its disposal will allow. 8. It is expected that the friends of the pupils will provide them with clothing, and it is important that upon entering or returning to the institution they should be supplied with a sufficient amount for an entire year. All clothing should be plainly marked with the owner's name. The students are required to furnish their own towels. 9. All letters concerning pupils or applications for admission should be addressed to the president. 10. The institution is open to visitors during term time on Thursdays only, between the hours of 9 a. m. and 3 p. m. Visitors are admitted to chapel service on Sunday afternoons at 3.30 p. m. 848 ROSTER OF OFFICERS. STAFF. W. A. Warfield, M. D.; Surgeon in Chief. B. Price Hurst, M. D., Pathologist. NURSES. Laura R. MacHale, Registered Nurse, New Jersey, Superintendent. Elizabeth B. Howland, Head Nurse, Registered Nurse, W. Va. CLERK AND ASSISTANTS. F. D. Henry, G. S. Jackson (stenographer), M. E. Wormley. E. A. Balloch, M. D. Wm. A. Jack, M. D. Jas. J. Richardson, M. D. VISITING STAFF. INDOOR. Medical. J. B. Nichols, M. D. Assistants: E. J. Watson, M. D.; W. M. Surgical. J. E. H. Taylor, M. D. A. M. Curtis, M. D. Assistants: A. B. McKinney, M. D.; A. L. Curtis, M. D. W. A. Warfield, M. D. Gynecological. J. E. H. Taylor, M. D. Assistants: H. R. Burwell, M. D.; J. W. Ross, M. D. |