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Page 2536 - He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who has left the world better than he found it, whether by an improved...
Page 2536 - ... who has never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty, or failed to express it ; who has always looked for the best in others and given the best he had; whose life was an inspiration; whose memory a benediction.
Page 2458 - Provided, That as an express and fundamental condition to, the acquisition of any territory from the Republic of Mexico by the United States, by virtue of any treaty which may be negotiated between them, and to the use by the Executive of the moneys herein appropriated, neither Slavery nor involuntary servitude shall ever exist in any part of said territory, except for crime, whereof the party shall first be duly convicted.
Page 2366 - Do all the good you can, To all the people you can, In every place you can, At all the times you can, In all the ways you can, And as long as ever you can.
Page 2505 - Masonic order, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and is a member of the German Evangelical Church.
Page 2239 - Pythias, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Page 2231 - In 1889 he entered the Law Department of the University of Michigan from which he was graduated in 1891.
Page 2224 - In politics he is a republican and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Page 2415 - AM I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the Lamb? And shall I fear to own his cause, Or blush to speak his name?
Page 2259 - He is also a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and is connected with various college fraternities.