The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-09-29
BOYS, BE PROMPT.

IF there is any one word more than sn-
other to which more extended effective
Specification might be added, il is that
word promptness. II may De said 80 be
a capital stock in itself to the possessor,
with which he may safely operate in Sc
curing to himself the confidence of all
his acqusintances It signifies so much
that will necessarily be of interest TO the
boy or young man in his ambitious for
ward march to success that he cannot
well dispense with the practical use of
what it expresses Boys. SIS you value
your honor, your integrity, and your
hope of success in all good undertakings,
be prompt Cultivate this as habit in
dispensable to your future growth and
prosperity. Be in readiness and up to
time in your several duties and doings,
whether it be in the school-roon in con-
nectjon with your allotted task, where
should be found a time for everything
connected with the Institution, and every
thing IN lis time, or when busy st your
daily labor fulfilling the decree long since
uttered, ain the sweat of thy face shalt
thou eat bread" Who is there smong Us
that does not feel an earnest sympa-
thetic interest in the boy of his
acquaintance who is known to be
prompt?-in time at his school,
ready in his recitstions, prompt
in his contracts and promises with his
companions, and ever resdy to do the
bidding Of his parents and teachers, who
seek mis- welfare; prompt in saying no
when asked TO do wrong, and as ready in
the right TO act Lsarh 10 be prompt in
every little transaction. Promptness is
something Of an educator. Being in resdi-
ness to return the little favors we receive
from others, tends 20 beget IN US some
thing of that active spirit nsde manifest
in the Golden Rule. Boys: let us now
if never before-besin to be up to time,
for "N0D is the accepted time" Let Us
do it now, that Ne may now have the full
benefit consequent upon duty performed,
and shun tie curse following a general
slsckncss Of character. Promptness msy
be said TO be the keynote to character.
BY its proportions in the one who pos
Tho Lc"9 29d /, much may be determined as to
mothers rejoice over the hsppy ens,ss
produced by the early incubation of this
principle in the minds Of those they love,
and when manifested by the objects of
their care and protection, ss the result OF
their faithfulness TO duty, IT gives q graft
ticatiop only known 10 parents.
The true father has high estimation OF
that son (and veil he way have) that is up
TO time, or diligently seeks to be SO, in all
his 81 Dgenents. Boys, promise nothing
that yvd have any doubts about fulfilling.
Should YOU engage to 90 laudable work
at certain time, aud ct certain price,
do it if possible. And should you iaii
after having put forth every effort, be
sure to render to the parties interested
reasonable excuse and satisfaction tor
the failure, for in so doing you will have
complied with the great rule, "Do unto
others as you would have others co unto
YOU" ami bring TO yourself that which
dollars and cents cannot buy. lou can
never become true men and be Indifferent
in regard TO the fulfillment Of your agree
ments. To be honest signifies at least an
intention TO fulfill agreements IN word
and in deed. Show me the boy or
man who is full Of promises and fall
ures to perform, and you msy behold one
whom the people at large consider dis
honest, and one il whom they cannot con-
fide. believe there is no other one thing
by which a man can so fully be measured
to ascertain his real worth as to character
and the true man, as ny his effort TO be
prompt in fulfilling al his engagements.
Boys: now for your own sake, LOT your
parents sake who have msHy snxletles
for your prosperity and welfare, ana ior
the sake OF the world IN which you i've
be faithful, be prompt, aud thus become
a living example for good TO al around, SO
that when your summons comes 10 Gail
you from the busy scenes or lite, you may
lie down with the full assurance that al
least portion of your mission has been
fulfilled Wisconsin, CEtJ.