South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-28
THE IDEAL YOUNG MAN

on another page you will find very excellent
sermon. delivered by Rev Gardiner. the ideal
Young man" lie reflected the viewpoint OF %
young ladies in his congregation who It may be
suspected. were either wholly frank or took
granted that every was possessed Of one cardi-
nal quality. which they forget to mention.
These young ladies overlooked the import
ant qualification OF manhood. young or od.-the
quality OF courage.
High ideals. unquestioned integrity. a real and
fixed purpose in life, industrious habits physical.
mental spiritual development were the Eve
points which these young ladies fixed the stan
da~ds Of the ideal.
The ladies have selected well OF the cardinal vir-
tues, but may It not be suggested that It would be
perfectly possible 20 find youth possessed of all
these characteristics and personalities who would
still be automatic 10 the point OF wOrthlessness.
To hold high ideals Is essential 10 life But
Is having them is useless Faith without works is
dead" wrote the apostle. Unless there be back Of
those ideals to die for them. II necessary.
and live by them all hazards, a more difficult
task the ideals become futile the diplomatic
acceptance Of things in principle with reservations
as TO actual practice
Unquestoned integrity may be negative thing.
It might from covardly spirit. fear OF con
sekuence rather than love for honesty for the
sake honesty.
A fixed purpose in life, a definite objective is
sentiaI it IS important 10 have the determine
tion to reach that objective in life the courage 10
continue when the fight grows bitter and the days
dull
may be taken for granted that a youth OF high
ideals would select only mertorious purpose for
his Ike would hope only 20 reach goal that would
inspire respect and honor Many men have such a
purpose. But they fail when Il comes TO Drawing
che sacrifices necessary to attain it,
To be industrious is essential In a world OF work.
but love OF work and the will is greater.
There are thousands of industrious men who merely
81 In Tho blank spaces IN industry. machines
who work as a habit with an eye upon a pay en-
Ve!ope, and who never reach the real happiness OF
working because there IS behind the job thrill
IN accomplishment glow Of pride production.
that takes courage
The physical, mental and social development is
the insurance for the other qualities springng from
them, and addihg to their power
Take these five as the foundation and then add
the vital motive power OF courage-the bravery
thsi ssaas the gruelling tasks Of labor that
irspires them sacrifice tor their ideals that leads
theB any effort 70 attain their goals in life
F1ils ace above all others. demands bravery
moral and physical bravery
u e the day Of new things and 1t takes courage
so ny Jhe new. Ii IS day OF change and there Is
need o. courage 10 Aght for the better, not the
verse, sE!ft tho trend OF civilization.
OF course. The rsioiader from the young ladies
whose views the basis OF the discussion is
obvious They know better. that the world
has leag recognised that only the brave
fair and every young man with proper incentive
10 meet the demands OF a young woman who
painted TIE picture or her ideal would him be
surprisingly fair lie would be- OF course. brave
Whether you agree or not that the fundamental
characteristic OF courage essential the ideal
young you VIII agree that DR.. Gardiner is
performing 8 useful service IN bringing the
pulpit most practical and every day problem OF
morality and l;fe IN interesting a manner.
Chicago plumbers have accepted a wage cut but
4oofs wilt IA Forroften