The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-01

school. 1t is good plea for the boys
who wish to finish their high school
course, and warning for those who do
not.
ONE beautiful morning in October, when
~ the frost that through the night had
'nysteriously gathered on every discerni-
BILE object was sparkling under the bright
rays of the sun, the crispy walk resound
ed to the lively steps of two healthy look
ing boys of II years-Herold Green and
Ralph Densmore, who were on their way
to school
This is fine morning, Ralph. The
snow will soon be in the right condition
for game of SNOWFALL. BY the way, have
you learned your history lesson?" said
Herold Green.
NO" answered Ralph, II have not,
for I'm going to leave school this NOR
ming"
leave school, said Herold, in aston
ishment. Leave when we are in such an
Interesting part of history? Is your
father ill?'
'No," answered Ralph, but the factory
in which he works is closed for time,
and it seems necessary for me to help.
] have chance to earn some money in
Mr.. Downings grocery store from now
until after Christmas
"Oh, I'm sorry" said Herold. "You
have made such good record in history
one Of the best-and you stand such coed
chance to win the prize offered for the
highest average
Eyes, Herold,' said Ralph, Il am sorry
to lose that chance, but if you only sue
coed in winning It'll think you will-the
disappointment will not be great. I shall
return next term and | can easily catch
up in my lessons. +"
oft Of
he at that moment their ways began to
diverge until in after life they were to
stand far anart in many respects. Both
belonged to excellent families. Their faith
ers had so far succeeded in keeping them
in school.
About the time the next term began
Ralph's father moved to another town,
where he found a better position. Ralph
intended to start to school there; but, I'M
fortunately, the fascination of money
making had gained such a firm hold upon
his mind that to return to school while
work could be secured was entirely out
of the question. Then, too, his parents,
not realizing that education gives
power and feeling some pride in their
sons ability to make his own living, read
lily consented to let him drop school. Had
they all thought more of the future, and
agreed with Franklin that IAN investment
in knowledge always pays the best inter-
est,'' they might possibly have lived to
see their earnest, honest lad develop into
a leader both in finance and in the general
progress of the world.
At first he tried to keep up reading and
studying evenings, but he worked hard
and both body and mind we're weary. He
did not have the keen relish for the work
he formerly had, and finally, reading be-
came distasteful to him. He did not
return to school,
Meanwhile, Herold continued in school,
and at his graduation from the high
school with honors he had acquired such
desire for learning that he determined
to work his way through the university.
He secured position in a printing Office,
were he worked few hours each day. He
earned enough money by using it judi
ciously to carry him through the univer-
sity. Happily, he possessed a strong con-
stituton, which he kept in perfect condi-
ton by regular habits and total abstinence
from the injurious practices INDUCED in by
many other young men of his acquaint-
ance. This enabled him to spend many
hours pouring over difficult lessons with
out much fatigue, At the graduating ex-
ercses he carried off the honors of the
valedictory, and in many other ways felt
well repaid for the strenuous efforts he
had put forth in completing his college
course.
Twenty years have passed and Herold
Green, though for long time not a mem
Der of any organized school, was still
an earnest student of his work, of men
and of affairs. His mind had been thor
oughly disciplined and had brought to it.
self such momentum of thought and
purpose that he could no more stop in his
intellectual pursuits than could the earth
cease to circle in it's orbit. He still pressed
forward with increasing strength. His
name was ever before the people as one
eminently successful in business; lead
er in philanthropic enterprises; factor
in the commercial, social, political and
religious life Of his community. BY virtue
Of trained intellect and well-rounded-
out character he commanded the conf
dence and patronage Of a large and influ-
entail class Of citizens He was consid-
cred an authority. His opinions were
sought for and his Judgment was seldom
1T fault. He had amasSed considerable
wealth, and was central figure in poll
tics, holding many positions of trust.
The name Of Herold Green was SYM
Dol for intellectual achievement, business
sagacity and moral and spiritual worth.
Through his untiring efforts as a student
OF affairs and his sympathy for mankind
he had won a place in the hearts of his
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