Evening journal., 1921-12-09
GOLDEY COLLEGE
GRADUATES ga
DR.. Krebs, in Witty Address,
Focalizes Elements of
Life Success
LIEUT.. GOV. BUSH
, PRESIDING OFFICER

Ninety-four members OF the thir-
ty-hfth class OF Goldey College were
awarded diplomas at graduation ex-
ercises held in the Playhouse last
night. The class represented stu
dents from six states and two terri
tories. There we're fifteen honor
grade students in the number. The
Playhouse stage was prettily decor
ated with baskets OF flowers and
potted plants, and was filled with an
enthusiastic audience OF parents and
friends OF the graduating class.
Lieutenant-Govern J. Danforth
Bush was the presiding officer and
in his Introductory remarks related
the advancement Goldey College had
made since its founding 35 years
ago. He told OF how the school
started with a class OF FIVE students,
under the direction OF Professor II.
S. Goldey. It was at first thought
sthe business school could not be
made go, but by the persistent ef-
forts Of Professor Goldey II soon
became an established thing, Mr..
Bush said.
Major Bush said at one time
when typewriters were just coming
into vogue there was only two ma
chimes in the city. and one OF those
was at Goldey College. He said
wherever he went he met Goldey
College graduates. He congratulated
the school on having at its head
w. r. Douglas as its president
Mr.. Douglas briefly outlined the
work and purpose OF the school, and
then presented the diplomas. The
students marched from their seats
in the auditorium to the stage by
way OF improvised steps.
The presentation OF diplomas wa
followed by an address by DR.. Stan
ley Lefevre Krebs. OF Chicago. HI
was introduced by Lieutenant-Gov
ernor Bush.
Aside from his knack OF deliver
ing a helpful message TO the grad
yates. Dr. Krebs kept the audience
In continuous laughter with hi
witty remarks. Before commencinl
his address. he consumed nearly
nitcher OF water. 'I find Il necessar,
10 drink much water before / cal
get up steam" he said. amid laugh
ter.
DIR. Krebs centered his talk oi
tho axiom OF William James, psy
chologist Of Harvard University
THE might Of mans mind is no
measured by the amount OF II
knowledge. but by the length OF tn
plan ne can form" He talked a
some length on "focalization,' cen
turing ones mind on some subjec
and going after that subject
"I want you young people I
realize that you do not need on
more faculty or ability than 20
now possess nor any further knowl
edge to become a different perso
tomorrow from the person you ar
today" Doctor Krebs remarked
"You can do so by concentrat
ing your energies on one pla'
which you mean to bring 10 a.foca
point, next week. next month, or mex
year. Try TO make yourselves a littl
longer headed. The people who ar
OF use In the world are the ones VIII
can create a plan and make II func
ton at the moment they wish II {
do so. Do you know why Il Is tina
the men who are most successful ar
frequently the ones who did no
stand we'll in school? II Is becaus
that they. realizing their talent
were limited. seized upon some spe
ciaf line OF work or special branc
of a special work and focused a
their abilities and energies upon !
"A plan is the first thing 70
need. The next thing is push. Tn
persons who plan, who have goo
ideas but who never push them AZ
the tramps, the dreamers, IN
oilers The persons who push witt
out planning are the fussy peopl
who are about az useful as ma
beating the air with his arms.
zone more thing you need OF
timism. Don't listen 20 the pess
mists. the snarling critics OF ever
new and progressive movement N
grouchcs Don't be resentful b'
cause your position Is not as hie
as that Of others
TT depends on what boy or
girl puts into the world. before thu
get anNlnlnS Nut vi H. A"' '
OF a mans mind Is measured
what he does. Some peop
read a hook with their eyes, b
what they read never enters or
retained in their minds. Thereto
the idea OF focalizlng on VIII
you do.
MANY men who are ignorant a
doing more good in their communi
than men whose brains are cho'
fun Of knowledge. II you want
be able TO get along you must leai
to make friends with the peop
above you, below you and aroui
you. I also believe that the sons
rich men should for one year