The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-10
VACATION,

NaNtAl ltYAN.
Astorla's schools are now all closed
and vacation is on among the children.
How are they going to spend their va
cation? There are many ways to
spend a vacation and many plans VIII
be adopted Some win enjoy their va
cation and others will not. Some will
make a failure OF their vacation and
otheres will make a success 1t ts an
illustration Of life. To watch the chill
dren spend their vacation will be an
interesting study, BY the manner in
which they spend their vacation, that
is, those who are old enough TO plan
and think for themselves to a consid-
erable degree, one may be able to
Judge who among them will succeed in
future. The boy who absolutely wastes
his time in idleness through the vaca-
tlon viii do 50 from choice and he is
likely to do this through life, Vacation
Is supposed to be rest spell from
studies. and that Is its purpose. but
there are other ways to get recreation
besides in idleness; that in fact is the
poorest way to get 1t. The summer
spent in idleness viii only find the
child when school takes mp again. tired
out and unfit to take up his studies
again. But the boy who spends the
summer in idleness has usually spent
his school days in idleness and is not
planning for an education anyway.
The real serious boy. the boy who
means business. the boy who is des-
tined to succeed in life. is already look
ing for something to do. He has been
working his brain to its utmost ca
pacity for several months and now he
desires to give ii a rest. He desires
TO give it recreation This is done
by giving the body employment and
the brain a different work The sue
cessfuI boy and good student WIN find
something to do during his vacation
and when his vacation is over he win
have earned something and will also
be rested up for his fall and winter
studies. He will have a clear con-
science and his body will be invigorat-
ed by exercise and he win enter school
the same hero that ne has always
proved himself.
The thoughtless pupil, the one who
took no interest in his studies. the one
most anxious for vacation, will spend
his holidays differently. Some of them
will spend their holidays lounging
about the streets; others win wander
about the country purposeless; others
will do a half dozen different things,
whatever turns up from day to day
just to kill time and have good
time" This same class will occupy
different station in life when they
grow to be men from that occupied by
the good student the industrious, eco
nomical boy in and out of school. In
later years there will be successful
business and professional men and
skilled laborers in this country. The
industrious, steady student Of the pres
ent will occupy one of these positions
in society in future. Then, as now,
there will be tramps and hob0s-men
unsettled, without purpose, wander
ing from place to place purposely, do
ing whatever before them from day -
day, but the street will be heir prin-
cipal lounging place This position will
be occupied by the boys who are poor
students in school and spend their va
cation in idleness. They have that in
clination now, and unless hey take
tumble to themselves there is no
other hope for them.
There is something for every boy
who desires to spend profitable yaca-
tion. II is the most enjoyable way of
spending it. One of the leading teach
ers In the city said that if he could
not get something more profitable to
do he would get a job of pulling fish
boat during his vacation. He did this
one summer made good salary and
came out fresh and vigorous in mind
and body, and well prepared for the
winter term Of school
Boys, the way you spend your vaca-
tion is strong Indication Of how you
viii spend your life.