The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1922-12-29
OPPORTUNITIES WHICH 1928 OF.
FERs us

As we stand upon the brink of the
passing year and gaze across the river
of time towards the promised land Of
. 1923 the predominant sensations for
the most of us are those Of regret and
hope. Regret-that the closing year
did not measure up to our fondest
dreams, or because we did not grasp
all the opportunities which 1t offered
and utilize them TO the fullest. Hope
which ever springs eternal, that the
future still holds the best in store for
us.
Perhaps II Is not wise at this sea-
son to dwell too long on our regrets
good resolutions for the future are
more opportune. tbs well to bear In
mind, that "All things work together
for good, TO them that love God"
Hence on reflection we find that many
Of our past misfortunes were really
blessings in disguise. Business revers-
es or personal disappointments should
have served to broaden our experience
and characters, 80 that similar condi-
tons will be met with success In the
future. Downright failure to grasp
the good things which the past year
offered calls for no sympathy, and
only growth Of stamina and charac-
ter will overcome such shortcomings.
Good resolutions and new year will
not suffice to work miracles.
1t is hardly worth while to use the
time-worn formulas for business men
to dig in and make the coming year
the most successful one In their his
tory. The worth while citizen, whether
he be employer or employee, realizes
that llfe's working span Is compara-
lively short and that II success is to
be obtained persistent effort must be
put forth. In this connection 1t is not
amiss to warn that few of the worlds
foremost business men have had the
temerity TO predict particularly bril-
liant outlook for the coming years
industry. It's potential possibilities,
with many controlling factors whip
ping into shape, are almost beyond
limit, but with the European and taxa
ton questions still unsettled problems
few are willing to wager what the
outcome viii be. This means that
caution should be employed In all lines
OF business so that II necessity for re-
traction arises backward step may
be taken without fatal injury.
While looking towards the future 1t
should be borne In mind that our pri-
mary duty is TO take care Of the pre-
sent He who does his daily tasks
above the average need have no fear
that the future will not hold advance
ment for him. Every profession and
industry is seeking superior men so
that the qualified man may rest as
sured there win be a proper niche for
him.
For many of the citizens of Hartford
1928 offers a direct challenge. The
past few years have seen the passing
or material slowing up Of many of
our foremost citizens who have played
Z prominent part in writing the coun-
tvs economic, civic and literary his
tory. Sad to relate men of proper
calibre have often not been forthcom.
ing to All their places, In the mad
race for personal gain many who are
we'll fitted have Stunned offices Of pub.
lic trust and appointments which car
Red with them great opportunities for
good, despite some minor drawbacks
such as subsection to criticism. Let
The men Of Hartford be men during
1928. Let them hearken to the call OF
duty and give their utmost effort
when they respond. Then we will see
Offices seeking men rather than men
seeking offices, and surely none will
say that this will not rebound to the
connty's betterment.
The coming year offers its full meas
nre Of happiness, unlimited opportu-
nifty for work, unquestioned duties and
q myriad Of chances to aid our fellow
men. Face them all squarely, meet
the situation to the utmost of your
ability and there Is no question as 30
the ultimate outcome.