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THE LUMNI OURNAL, OF THE ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY. AUGUST, 1875. HOW CAME WE HERE? No. 8. WE are approaching the centennial of American Independence, and glancing over the past one hundred years, one is amazed at the wonderful changes that have been wrought. In all departments of human industry and investigation, the growth and development of the Ameri-can people has been marvelous. While attempting to take a "bird's eye view" of our history as a nation, one cannot fail to be impressed with the magnitude and importance which the educational inter-ests assume; nor can he ignore their wonderful formative power in giving the present distinctive character to our civil-ization. The work which the educators of our nation have accomplished, can not be over-estimated. Many of them have lived in comparative obscurity, silently, quietly, but faithfully performing their work until the release came and they rested from their labors; but "their works do follow them." The school houses which dot our prairies in the fertile west, and that nestle in the glades or hang in picturesque beauty on the hill-sides of the New England States, are faithful witnesses of the efficiency of the work performed. The high schools, academies, colleges and universities -- 22 which rear their domes heavenward, at-test the wisdom, prudence and liberal designs of those who have given their lives to the work of mental and moral training. One feature in the educational work of our country stands out in pleasing contrast with that of the countries of the Old World. Whatever may be said of the men directing, or the agencies employ-ed, as a consequence, our people are the possessors of a Christian education. This is certainly gratifying, and its re-sults are seen in the harmony, peace and order-loving character which prevails among us as a people. The causes which have led to this gratifying condition of society may be many, and to attempt to enumerate will most likely subject one to criticism ; for possibly, many conflicting opinions pre-vail in regard to the influences which have tended most strongly to produce the re-sults. An examination of the history of education in America, however, reveals a few very noticeable facts. One cannot fail to discover that the leading educa-tors- those whose influence has been and is now being most felt in educational circles; those who have planned, laid the foundation and reared the superstruc- Vol. V.
Object Description
Title | 1875-08-01 Alumni Journal |
Publication title | Alumni Journal |
Subject |
Universities & colleges Students Periodicals |
Year | 1875 |
Decade | 1870 |
Publisher | Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois, 61702 |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
Contact Information | Please email Tate Archives at archives@iwu.edu or call 309-556-1535 for more information. Permission to reproduce these images must be granted by IWU. |
Collection | Student and Alumni News Periodicals (Illinois Wesleyan University) |
Source | Record Group 12-1: Alumni Organizations |
Type | Image |
Format | Size of original printed issues vary; range is from 6 x 10 in. |
Language | eng |
Digitization Specifications | All issues were scanned at 600 dpi on a NM1000-SS scanner and OCRd by Northern Micrographics, La Crosse, Wisconsin in Summer 2009. |
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Title | Page 1 |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
Contact Information | Please email Tate Archives at archives@iwu.edu or call 309-556-1535 for more information. Permission to reproduce these images must be granted by IWU. |
Full Text | THE LUMNI OURNAL, OF THE ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY. AUGUST, 1875. HOW CAME WE HERE? No. 8. WE are approaching the centennial of American Independence, and glancing over the past one hundred years, one is amazed at the wonderful changes that have been wrought. In all departments of human industry and investigation, the growth and development of the Ameri-can people has been marvelous. While attempting to take a "bird's eye view" of our history as a nation, one cannot fail to be impressed with the magnitude and importance which the educational inter-ests assume; nor can he ignore their wonderful formative power in giving the present distinctive character to our civil-ization. The work which the educators of our nation have accomplished, can not be over-estimated. Many of them have lived in comparative obscurity, silently, quietly, but faithfully performing their work until the release came and they rested from their labors; but "their works do follow them." The school houses which dot our prairies in the fertile west, and that nestle in the glades or hang in picturesque beauty on the hill-sides of the New England States, are faithful witnesses of the efficiency of the work performed. The high schools, academies, colleges and universities -- 22 which rear their domes heavenward, at-test the wisdom, prudence and liberal designs of those who have given their lives to the work of mental and moral training. One feature in the educational work of our country stands out in pleasing contrast with that of the countries of the Old World. Whatever may be said of the men directing, or the agencies employ-ed, as a consequence, our people are the possessors of a Christian education. This is certainly gratifying, and its re-sults are seen in the harmony, peace and order-loving character which prevails among us as a people. The causes which have led to this gratifying condition of society may be many, and to attempt to enumerate will most likely subject one to criticism ; for possibly, many conflicting opinions pre-vail in regard to the influences which have tended most strongly to produce the re-sults. An examination of the history of education in America, however, reveals a few very noticeable facts. One cannot fail to discover that the leading educa-tors- those whose influence has been and is now being most felt in educational circles; those who have planned, laid the foundation and reared the superstruc- Vol. V. |
Collection | Student and Alumni News Periodicals (Illinois Wesleyan University) |