The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-23

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evening, Supt. G. NJ. Hayes, delivered
an interesting address on ."Some AS
poets of the War" He handled his
subject in manner which showed
close study of the situation and eluci-
dated many features of the great
European conflict. A vein of patri-
otism ran throughout the speech, and
everyone appreciated Mr.. Hayes able
address.
A quartet consisting Of S. P. Skahen,
| HI. A. Garrison, Grover Umbehocker
and Jay Winsor rendered two selec-
tons which were much appreciated,
and Miss Esther Mcmillan then de-
livered the valedictory. It was en-
titled, "The Right Perspective and
it's rendition could not have been bet
ter, every word was audible and the
subject one Of pronounced interest.
The valedictory:
The Right Perspective.
No matter what ones position in the world
may be. either consciously or unconsciously,
ne IS lOOklUS lOT some principe or RUE, III
accordance with which he may conform his
life. He is seeking a right perspective
From early childhood. encouraged to
see things from right point of view. Does
not the wise parent lead child to put him
self in playmate's place in case of quarrel,
and thus judge the matter in unbiased way ?
If child's concept of life is distorted by
selfishness, his attitude toward others be-
/ II ~
child himself, is disconnected and unhappy
though he may have many expensive play
things. and his environment be all that could
be desired.
On the other hand, playmate in less fortu-
nate circumstances, whose view of life is not
clouded by self, will radiate happiness where
ever he goes.
It is difference in the perspective of the
two children. In the thought of the first
child. self looms large and overshadows every
thing else; he entertains the idea that the
world and all therein were created expressly
for his benefit. The other child perhaps UNI
consciously, brightens and blesses the world
for which he was made, while he himself,
is naturally happy in unselfishness.
In early school life, too, children should gain
the right perspective of their work. Then they
Will ulAueISCduu CAe uupOTtduCc Ol luulV1Uudl
study. for they will recognize that the right
answer is but the sign of an intelligent appli-
cation of basic rules, and that the correctly
spelled words is only the proof that the lesson
has been mastered. In either case, the result
is only incident to the child's mental develop
ment without which the result is valueless
Thus the child recognizes the futility of cheat
ing: and, having discerned things in their
or liz,
progress.
Suppose school child has committed some
misdemeanor. Is it not an understanding of
the relative Importance of the. issues involved.
which guides the child to admit his guilt, in
stead of trying to escape. through falsehood,
the penalty due him? He realizes that two
wrongs" can never make one right
How does a father influence small to
refrain from stealing, after he discovers that
propensity developing? Is it not through con-
vincing his of the moral right and wrong
of the question, and thus correcting the child's
mistaken views. that he longer desires
to gain by another,s loss? His perspective has
to be changed.
It is due to the honest business mans per-
spective, that the entire world of business is
not chaotic. The man of integrity does not
Try TO rum the business OIL SnCClor even II
that person has injured him. Instead he con-
tinues to- see affairs in their proper perspec-
tive and does not permit, enmity or personal
grudge to distort his conception of business
and magnify trivial matters beyond their rela-
tive Importance.
Then in debating, it is only by ascertaining
the relative Importance of the details proved.
that correct decision may be rendered Or,
b;rL of. -; OF. ~ VI 10 DIV oof% ho
Judge and jury is to understand the facts in
must be considered with the endeavor to give
each bit of evidence its proper importance.
In the realm of art, too, perspective is
most vital factor. OF what value would a
painting or piece of sculpture be. if it didn't
portray the various parts. according to their
true relation and express beauty of proper
ton and symmetry :? aa
81 Consider the present world conflict in its
numerous phases. Is it not due to a lack of
discernment to what is really worth while
Greed and tyranny try to enclose everything
with their selfish grasp. because of a mistaken
perspective. The quarrels and disputes among
nations are often due to an unwillingness to
judge from another's standpoint.
AS we replace selfishness with brotherly love,
and the desire to dominate is superseded by
a recognition. of the justice Of democracy, the
world will gain right perspective. Mistaken
opinions will be supplanted by right ideas.
and true peace will be the natural outcome
or sign of this transformation in individual
thinking. Then will come to pass the vision
beheld by poets in which, to quote Tennyson.
'"The war-drums throbbed no longer, and the
battle flags we're furled. In the parliament Of
man, the federation of the world
Throughout our own lives, have not our
fathers and mothers endeavored to teach us
to obtain the right perspective. before we
judged anything Or decided upon any course
Of, action Perhaps we have never thought Of