Evening journal., 1907-04-08
THE MAKING
OF GOOD MEN
Mr.. Jackson Tells Boys They
Must Start Right to Gain
Success
CHRIST AS THE PATTERN

The Rev. Mr.. Jackson, pastor OF Han
over Church. talked to the boys of his aon-
gregation yesterday on the subject; "The
Boys Who Become Successful Men" 1t
was practical sermon during which Mr.
jackson remarked that there could be 10
real success in life without health. educa-
ton right habits. reliability. honesty. in
dustry and economy.
"Who are the successful menr' asked
Mr.. Jackson. Those who amass the large
fortune. achieve great power or attain the
commanding posltionsi Not necessarily.
The most successful are those who,
whether rich or poor. influential or other
wise, achieve the highest manhood and
accomplish the most for their fellow men
Success in its truest slgnifcaton Is moi
synonomous with wealth or fame. The sue
cessful man may be a millionaire or he
may be comparatively poor. He must bs
useful in the highest degree. Inc rca
failures in life are the men who are sci
fish. grasping and sordid. The world Is
slowly coming around to this bener. Mei
who have posed as the very cream OF The
successful are coming 10 be regarded a.
miserable failures as their selhshness anc
dishonesty more and more come 70 ligh,
What are the conditions OF true sue
cessg First health The foundations Of
good health In manhood are laid in youth
J You cannot waste your health as boys and
expect to have It as men. Many MAJ
sows the seeds Of IN health in the days O.
! his youth. The boy who drinks. smokes
stays out late at nightss and gives his er
petites free rein IS undermining his health
Plenty Of sleep, plain, substantial food
I slowly eaten. and out OF door exercise an
among the things requisite to good health
Another condition Of success is an edu
cation. No boy should have less than ;
common school education and all shoui
have high school education if possible
I Many a man risen to a position OF IN
nuence in life regrets his lack of educa
tion. For a professional life a college edu
cation seems indispensable. A boy wn'
/ has been denied much schooling can edu
cate himself to a large degree. How mucl
] precious time is wasted by our boys ahl
4 young men stanging on the street corner
which might be used to a good advantas
in acquiring a knowledge Of history
science literature, or the practical arts o
suppose the youth working in the factory
shop. mercantile house or bank spent hi
spare time in studying the books or jour
= nails which deal with matters pertainlnl
/ to his line Of work. In these days O.
many books and magazines and shorte
hours Of labor there is no excuse for re
naming ignorant Of the things one shouh
know to be more proficient in ones wor
or more useful TO the community.
4 "A third condition of success Is rish
=, habits. Being creatures Of habit our wee
or woe depends upon the habits we roru
and cling to. Boys should early form In
habit Of keeping their word and Of hlllnl
their engagement. A reputation for roha
bnty is indispensable in achieving sue
cess. It goes without saying that honesty
! Is another essential. Another habit 10 p
cultivated is that Of industry. A numhe
Of manufacturers, bankers. authors
statesmen. lawyers and physicians whe
questioned as 70 the secret Of their sue
cess without an exception, said II lay Il
their ability to work hard. But along WITT
industry should go the habit OF economy
There are some boys who need to b
cautioned against stinginess but NOR
need to be cautioned against extrava
gance. Remember the old injunction pa,
as you go owe no man anything am
spend less than you earn.
FINALLY be careful in the selection q
your associates. Remember Il is In th
power Of an evil companion TO work grel
Injury both to your reputation and to yos
character. Choose only the best for you
friends and associates. Above an cnoos
Him Who is the boys best friend. Jesul
Christ. Take Him for your constant con,
ranion."