Presbyterian College - Pac Sac Yearbook (Clinton, SC)

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14 THE COLLEGIAN loving gain more than justice, freed them. We need men in South Carolina today who love justice and are willing to stand up for the right. Much praise is due those men of Virginia who after obtaining evidence of the guilty Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., worked to convict him, and forced him to pay the penalty for his bloody deed. We need men like these in South Carolina today, for our laws, which should be upheld and obeyed by all, are being trampled under foot by unscrupulous men for the sake of gain. We need strong men who will declare themselves on the side of right, who will put on the whole armor of justice, and who will fear- lessly attack wrong, convict the guilty and free the innocent. This is a great calling that young men will do well to consid- er, for our country needs and must have men to make her laws and to enforce them. Next the thoughts of the young man dwell on the teacher, that man who leads our youth in the paths of knowledge. It is and ought to be his duty to instill into the mind of youth a love for all that is pure in life and to cause them to dream dreams and to see visions. He gives the youth thoughts upon which to feed his growing mind, and these thoughts form and shape his character, determining to a great extent his usefulness in after life. The teacher's life must be one of pure thought, of devotion and of self-sacriice. It is a life devoted to the interest of all humanity, for the youth today will be the rulers to-morrow, and it is the duty of these men so to guide our youth that they will be able to perform the duties that will fall upon them. The world calls for men of high ideals, not only to teach but also to be patterns by which our boys can shape their lives. This calling is indeed a great one, and one in which all humanity can be served. Then, too, calls come to the youth to enter many of the other branches of human activity, in which a life as well as a living can be made, in which one can be a servant of hu- manity as well as a leader of meng journalism, banking, business, farming, engineering, scientific work. Every call-

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THE COLLEGIAN 13 ty. Many are the sinners that he has saved, -and many fallen has he lifted. All his people have been strengt-hened by hav- ing come in contact with his stronger character. All love and reverence him and continually thank God for his goodness in sending such a man among them. Here, then, is a call to the young man, a call not to be despisedg for it is a divine one, and one that offers ia noble reward. Next his gaze rests upon the doctor, that man to whom we trust our health and life. It is his duty not only to minister to the sick and suEering, but to protect all humanity from disease. By his researches and diligence he ha.s made possible the completion of the Panama Canal. He has made life in the low countries endurable, and he has added years to the lives of those dwelling in the tropics. He has carried on his experiments to such an extent that only a few dis- eases remain that are uncurable. He serves the lowly as well as the rich, and it matters not whether it be fair weather or foul, whether it be day or night that the call comes to him, for he thinks only of the sick and suffering and not of himself. He will visit those afflicted with the most vile and contagious diseases as readily as any ordinary case. A mother could not be more tender, more sympathetic than he, for he is always in sympathy with those that sufer. He sacrifi- ces pleasures, and devotes his time, his energies and his knowledge to the service of others, sometimes even giving up life to those for 'whom he works. Thinks the young man in choosing his life work, that the doctor has his mission in life. It is indeed a dangerous and a self-sacrificing calling, but the reward of the faithful physician shall be great. Next he turns to the lawyer, that man to whom a'll turn for the-protection of the innocent and the conviction of the guilty. Here, too, humanity calls for men who can and will stand up for the right. Innocent men are today serving sen- tences behind the bars because they had no one to whom they could turn in their hour of need, while guilty men are today walking the streets free because unscrupulous lawyers,

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THE COLLEGIAN 15 ing in life is a divine one, provided one regard it as an op- portunity to serve God and humanity. Think well then, young man, before the final step is taken in the choice of a profession. God demands of you all that he has graciously given to you, and it is your duty and privi- lege to render what services you can to the upbuilding and uplifting of humanity. The field that lies before you is the world, and there is always room for the faithful man at the top. Then let us strive to do our best and to improve our opportunity while we may, for the water that flows over the old mill wheel flows but once. Let us dream our dreams and see our visions, and let them ever be an inspiration to us for the accomplishment of our duties. Let the Word duty be to us. as it was to General Lee. the sublimest word in the English language. J. S. S., '13, Q Q Q Q fait Betectihe. Four months had elapsed since Frank Ridley had been ap- pointed assistant cashier in the Bank of Townville. Having set his heart on the banking business during his college course. upon graduating he had commenced work in this town. As he was a stranger in the place, he had showed an unusual amount of vigor and determination to succeed. Mr. Rosenwald, the president of the bank, had taken much interest in the new comer and had made him feel quite wel- come at his home. During his 'first visits, Miss Rosenwald the belle of the town, had especially welcomed him, which was greatly resented by Ellis Padon, the cashier of the bank. Padon was a special friend and counsellor of Mr. Rosenwald. and had already taken a great dislike to Ridley, because of Miss Rowena Rosenwald's interest in himg while Padon himself had been deeply interested in her for sometime. It exasperated him to see this well-bred college man come in and win his girl's heart. How he envied Ridley his ability as a