Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-05-04
STUDENTS HEAR
THOUGHTFUL TALK
President Crooks of Albany Col
lege Addresses the
Hish School.

Principal Harrison will represent
our High School at Salem the 18th Of
May, for the purpose of helping to or
ganize the debating league between
the High Schools of Salem. Albany,
Roseburg and Grants Pass.
The prize-debate contest to be held
in the High School Assembly room
Wednesday evening, May 9, should be
patronized by every student of the
High School. The question for de-
bate is, Resolved, That the govern
ment should own and operate all the
railroads and telegraph Systems Of the
United States The question will
be affirmed by Randall Hood. Fritz
Dean aud Nina Paddock; denied by
Henry Norton, Amy Isaacs. and Her
bert Gilkey. Prizes will be awarded
to the best two contestants. The de.
baters are working hard and a very
enthusiastic contest is assured.
On Friday morning. April.27th. tbs
superintendent's ofiica was the scene
Of . pleasant surprise. The teachers
Of the Central Building had gathered
and Mr.. Patrick, the faithful and
genial old janitor. was called mp to the
Office inst after the 8 80 bell. Seeing
all the teachers and the seriousness Of
their faces gave him the idea that he
was called up to be court martialed.
However, his fears were soon re.
lieved by Mr.. Turner, who explained
the occasion to be that Of Mr.. Pat
rick's 61st birthday, and with few
words Of commendation and congratu.
lation, presented Mr.. Patrick with a
very pretty gold watch fob. rs express
sive Of the good wishes and friendship
Of the teachers of the Central Build.
ing. Mr.. Patrick, though much taken
by surprise, was able to respond with
a few words of thanks and apprecia.
tion.
One of the most interesting talks
that the High School students have
had the good fortune to hear was
given on Tuesday morning, May 1st,
by President Crooks of Albany col.
lege. After a few pleasant remarks
by way OF introduction and a sugges.
tion that he would like to see some OF
the graduates from the Grants Pass
High School at the Albany college,
he proceeded to speak to the students
along line which young people are
prone to overlook. He began by
saying that every young person there
owed from $4,000 to $4,000. and be
reminded them that beside this they
were indebted to their parents. theil
friends and even the government fol
very many things which money can,
not buy. Although they are moi
generally expected to repay this debt
in cash, nevertheless, there are Ger.
tain things which these people have q
right to expect from the young people
for whom they have sacrificed.
Among these things he mentioned
honesty-nUt just honesty in certain
things, but high standard of honor for
everything-and industry. Regarding
industry he said "There is work that
is work play that 10 play; play that
10 work, aud work that is play" He
showed that only the last is worth
while; that it is work in which one is
interested. work for someone, work
with some great end In view, work 10
which pleasure is taken. that counts.
President Crooks talk WAS made most
interesting BY pointed illustrations
and we'll told stories. All who heard
him would be more than pleased with
an opportunity to listen to him again.