New Britain herald., 1922-11-14
.LONERGAN SPEAKS
 ID HIGH-Y CLUB
Tells.BOys to Cultivate Habits
 That Build Character

Former United States Representa- tive Augustine Lonergan addressed the members of tho High school club following their weekly supper and meeting in the banquet hall of the Young Mems Christian association last evening. MT. Lonergan related his early experiences in life and also spoke of his college days at Yale. He spoke as follows.
 T believe in this institution thai makes 1t possible for High school boys of all, crecds and pationalities, the wealthy and the poor to meet on n democratic basis. I believe that the friends you make now will be your best friends thirty or forty years from now.
 There are three ways and means for proper guidance: First, in your home you have the help and advice of your parents. Remember youa mother. She is the best friend you have. Above all she comes first Next your school. The teacher has your welfare at heart and aims to- help you to attain your true standards of life. Respect your teachers, and help make their work more pleasant. Third, I believe in the organizations such as the Y. M. c. A. which makes it possible for you boys to better your selves spiritually. socially, physically and morally. There are very few cities that have better equipped and more highly trained staff than you have here in the association.
 T believe in building of the body. Moderation in everything but the great outdoors and the sunshine. You cannot get too much of the sunshine, and the life of the outdoors that ev- cry boy is privileged to have for his physical growth.
 For success in life and the combat of the fight for existance we must equip ourselves mentally. We all have a certain amount of brains. And 1t lies with us to develop our brain to it's fullest capacity. There are too many square holes with round pegs in them. By that mean, don't let anyone persuade yYa in telling you what you should become. believe everyone, sooner or later, in life will find a place in the world. It only takes time. Be patient and in time you will find out just what you are best qualified for, and you will make good.
 Character is your greatest asset. Above all cultivate habits that build character. Money does not mean that 1t brings character. There are men with millions of dollars, and yet, they have no character, and many of them may count their friends on their fingers.
 The plodder Is more successful in the end. Many of the brightest stu dents in college are later surpassed by the plodder, the conscientious fel- low who. goes about in a slow palms. taking way, but in the end achieves success. Do not be discouraged if your lessons come hard, and you are not at the head Of the class. Your time will come. Just keep at your work, and you are bound to be suc- cessful. Success. typifies doing some thing for somehDdy else. Do not lose the opportunity to do something for somebody else. Later this will bring you big dividends in life."
 MT. Lonergan related many hum- orous incidents of his early college days. He also spoke of several friends and chums at school who have made good in life because of the character building qualities they had and not the money they possessed.
 Anthony A. Dorbuck. advisory chairman, announced that Professor E. w. Hewitt of Wesleyan university would address the meeting next Mon day evening at the Y.' M. c. A. at 6:30 o'clock. The meetings are open to all High school students of the three upper classes. A bowling league will open on Monday afternoon of next week for the members of the club, captained by four men.
 The orchestra, under the leadership of Dan Nolan, community song lead CT, will hold rehearsal in the boys department Thursday evening at o'clock. This orchestra is also open to all High school students. It is ne- cessary, however to possess some stringed instrument