The Green Forest tribune., 1903-08-15
c BETTING IN THE WORLD.
sub;ect of Dr. Johnson Of the
 University Friday Night.

Dr. w. 5. Johnson, professor of philosophy and pedagogy of the University of Arkansas, deliver ed 4 free lecture in the interest of education at the Methodist church in Green Forest on Friday evening of last week, his subject being "Getting on in the World" Introducing himself to the au- heiice, Dr. Johnson said that it was a great pleasure to speak to the people of Green Forest for he was acquainted with the rep utation of the town on educa- tional matters and that it is good. That few towns in the state the size of Green Forest had been able to mantain school accredit- ed to the university as has been the case for several years with Green Forest. It also afforded him special pleasure to speak in the home town of the young lady, who at the close of the last session of the university was voted the brightest girl in school, referring to Miss Sue Burney, who wilt graduate from that in- stitution next year.
 Leading out upon his subject, the speaker held tue closest att tention for an hour or more. He considered 1t of the greatest im- portance that parents should closely observe the nature and tastes of their children and edu- cate them upon the lines of knowledge in which it appears their ideals are trending. For instance, if a boy thinks he wants to be a doctor, educate him in that direction; if he fancies he would make a success in the law, educate him for a lawyer; if a tarmer undertake to give him the knowledge that will lead him to success as such. A large major ity of the failures of life are directly traeeable to men having launched into business and avo- cations for which they have never been fitted and in which they are not satisfied. To the man who is never satisfied and always shifting about, success is impos- sible. No matter what avocation may be chosen he who sticks to it with persistency will make a suc- cess.
 Dr. Johnson appealed to the young people to form d set pur- pose Tn life and let nothing come in the way of taking d finished course in school. Tae only thing absolutely essential to every young man or young woman going through the nigh school and even on to college is a simple de- termination to do so. The old saying where there is will there IS a way is true beyond doubt. 4 large number of the most suc- Sessful men of today are those who have had to battle with ad- versailles in securing an education from the start. Many of the graduates from the university who have entered upon careers 7of usefulness are those who have worked their way through school, paying board and all as they went along by work. Many girls have done likewise. Such determination make men and women of worth to the world.
 in closing his address Dr. Johnson spoke of the work done at the university. Last year was tile most successful in the history of the institution. He made an appeal to the young people to go and accept the splendid oppor- tunities offered there. We want a large representation from Carroll county next year. Any young man or young lady who is ready TOT the high school can enter the University of Arkansas and re- celye free tuition, the only ex- pense being board and books. Board can be had at the dormitory for about S10 per month and in town at SIP to S15 per month. l1ehce young man may attend ta ene university for 8 year Sl25 to