East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-05-19

could | have gone to school, as vol
may CO." we are filled with sympathy
for we well know that the opportun.
tiles of yesterday were not those OF
! today. But II the youth of today
when old age does come upon him
complains from lack OF opportunity
his lamentations viii not merit our
sympathy, but will rather awaken our
pity and lncite our reproof.
Wall not for perished chances pass
ed away,
Weep not for golden ages on the
wane!
Each night l burn the records of the
day
AT sunrise every soul is born again. :
Take heed and listen while l speak
a solemn word to thee:
Earth's fairest yea. swiftest gift,
Is opportunity.
II far outstrlps the fleetest bird
That wings the furtherest sky
Loi all thy flowers to dust are turned
II thou dost let II by."f
The field OF lifes work Is large. so
large as to be almost insurmounta-
BILE There is room and ever will be
room for him who is inclined to ad-
vance. There is no field OF labor, no
sphere OF industry. but is seeking and
receiving with outstretched hands up
right and vigorous manhood, for his
strength and energy is essential to
progress and development: his lnspir-
ing presence, the harbinger OF con-
tinued prosperity.
A few years ago a student in one
OF our medical colleges committed
suicide. leaving this pathetic note:
Il die because there is no more room
for doctors" His misfortune i'm
presses one with the truth that there
Is no more room for the quack, but
a, broad field for the physician: no
more room for the pettifoger, but
briefs abundant for the jurist: no
more room for the politician, but
brilliant opening for the statesman.
The world will not accept sham dis
guised in the cloak of knowledge.
1t demands the real, the genuine; It is
crying for genius.
This age OF progress. this goth GEN.
tury, demands men OF character. If
the youth OF today intends to meet
with success. he must first mould well
his character. II is the foundation
upon which his life is builded. To
make the most of his opportunities.
he must see that the foundation is
For when. It begins to
crumble. so will the superstructure
fall. The man who is determined, |
honest, and above all, actu- |
ated only by unselfish motives, will
not only attain the goal of his ambi- |
tion, but become a. a.publlc benefactor,
and inspiration to men.
Determination and energy are the
essential factors in the fulfillment of
my definite purpose. They are
words which fifty distinguish the
American people as a nation. There
has been no great epoch or event in
American life which is not stamped
With determination and the result of
mercy. And 1t is this self same de-
which has so forcibly
the work of our fathers,
and great-grandfathers
We must have It If we expect to over
ome the many obstacles of life's
way.
Generosity of purpose, the foster
ng of a love and sympathy for ones
ellowman, is a valued asset lin the .
haracter of any individual. The
outh must shun selfish motives; he
hould endeavor to make himself
ublic servant as have our youthful
aaders and statesmen of today,
elpmate to his fellowman. The
ally prayer of one of our great men
'as that he might be endowed with
lch strength as would make him of
Sc to mankind-a most noble and
enerous request-and his life became
very profitable and happy one.
And so he who goes forth into this
fe with the intention of satisfying
My his personal pleasures, and who
ecomes forgetful of what he owes to
Is country and to mankind, will find
fe's road Bounded in shadows and
miseries."
The many positions of responsibility
I'd trust throughout the land must
become vacant. Who then
Ill occupy all these places? Who
i'll fill our council chambers, create
ir laws, and administer the work of
,vernment? Who then will carry on
e research of science, reveal to us
e laws of nature and self-preserva-
IN?
Who then vii spread the teachings
religion, not alone in our own
untry. but carry to all the world
e word divine? To be short. who }
to bear the banner of progress,
ace and prosperity when the present J
Hers have passed from this sphere
action? Young man, will you allow J
me other to shoulder these duties
civilization Or will you assume \
EN-? Think! Think of the chaos
lich would result If each expected
e other to perform the work of the
,rld. 1t must be done. Someone \
II do 1t. Why not let that someone
you? \
lit up thy voice! Each has his
part assigned him \
the great anthem of the Universe"
Young men of today, Neglect not
2 opportunities of Youth; prepare Y
W for, the future. Lay now the cor -
rstone of your career and build
on It structure which will be be- .
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