Presbyterian College - Pac Sac Yearbook (Clinton, SC)

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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

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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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16 THE COLLEGIAN musician and entertainer. How it irritated him to hear all the young ladies talking about the charming Mr. Ridley, On this particular evening, Ellis had called on Rowena determined to come to some understanding with her. But when the opportunity came his nerve failed him and the passionate words which he had planned to speak only caused an expression of anxiety and excitement, which Rowena had noticed, but concerning which she had not ventured to ques- tion him. Why do you go so early, Ellis? It is now only ten o'clock , asked Rowena as Padon rose. NVel1, Rowena, your company is pleasant, but the amount of work which the cotton seas-on is pouring in up-on us has tired me so, that I fear I have bored you long enough for one evening. The idea of such a thing! you shouldn't be so modest Ellis. Anyway, I must go-abut tell me! Can I have a word with your father before I go, he said, as he took her hand to bid her good night. Cert-ainly, for I know he has not retired so early. Good night, and don't worry so much, she said, and hastened lightly up-stairs to call her father. D-it all!', Padon hissed under his breath, that imp of a dude, Ridley, has made Rowena so different towards me. In ia few moments Mr. Rosenwald came down, and Padon told his business. Mr. Rosenwaldf' he began, I dislike to disturb you at such an hour, but this afternoon, after the safe had been closed, a deposit of 39300.00 came in, which I asked Ridley to place in the vault. But since, I have been worried about it, and thought I ought to ask you whether it would be safe there or not. May be it would be safer here at your home. Oh! you needn't worry about that. It is safe in the bank. I thought you had worked in a bank long enough not