St Francis Minor Seminary - Via Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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L f N azazo-Eo-aa-Eo-zo-za-za-g-Eagfg T 1ERCE SQ. jGE-GE-GE-E-E-G-GE-G-G'CE-C Eh? GDthr nf igvlppra of 1112 311111;; $111115 RELIGIOUS order consecrated to one particu- lar intention focuses, as it were, light and warmth upon its one real aim. Hence it is that the Order of Helpers 0f the Holy Souls is bene- ficial not only to the souls in purgatory, but to the living. It brings before the mind of every Christian the real horror and torments of purgaa tory. It teaches us by its perpetual prayer and good works that one must not only think of him- self, but of others as well. The order was founded by a French girl by the name of Eugenie Semet. It seemed, from her youth, that the world smiled upon this young lady. It is said of her that one day, while yet a small child, as she was bounding about catching butter- flies with her companions, she suddenly stood still. She asked them if they knew of what she was thinking. She then asked them what they would do if one of their companions were shut in a fiery prison and if, by saying a few words, they could let her out. Would they not be sure to do it? She then told them of the poor souls. So, we are able to see the devotion and zeal this young founder had for them. In my estimation, the aim of this order is an ideal one. With the founding of this order was awakened in every Catholic a spirit that spurred him on to help his neighbor suffering in purga- tory. .Even now, when this order is spoken of, many people ttsit up and take notice, so to say. It seems to help strengthen the relation which the people on earth have with the souls in heaven and in purgatory. 'I think an order such as this should prosper in its work here on earth. Everyone, in some lit- tle way, ought to respect the persons who have left this world and consecrated themselves to the poor souls. Although it is impossible for us to join such an order, it is well for us to offer up our prayers, works, and sufferings for this purpose. e-RUSSELL BEIX. mg Glhnam Huratinn VERYONE who wishes to find success and true happiness in this world must follow his voca- tion. This means that he must adhere to that in- ward inclination which spurs him on toward the goal he expects to reach one day. My vocation seems to be the priesthood, the highest state to which one can aspire. In this calling, through the right kind of a priest, untold good can be accomplished. Through his good advice and wonderful pardoning power, the priest saves innumerable souls for God. 'He alone can offer that unbloody Sacrifice, which is so pleasing to our Savior, namely, the Sacrifice of Mass. As he is called Father and Pastor, he must live true to his name and be the Father and Pastor of his flock. I have not chosen this vocation for the dollar consideration, for everyone knows that a priest receives only enough salary to give him the neces- saries of life. The remuneration for his work is that which he receives in the next world. For success in this vocation, an aspirant must possess a good moral character, fairly good health, and ability to cope with his studies. A good edu- cation is very necessary for a priest; therefore many sominaries are established throughout the world, where the student for the priesthood re- ceives the best education obtainable. He is taught by pmfessorw who are 'nriests themselves; conse- quently, the tuition is much lower than that at secular colleges. For a young student to get along well in a seminary where a great number live as one family, he must act as a brother to each one of his com- panions. His habits and speech must be above re- proach so that he may not scandalize his neighbor and school. It is often by this fault that many vocations are lost. Of course, I realize that there are many sac- rifices to be made before one can become a priest. One must leave home and the world, and put in twelve long yearsiof study. Yet the thought of being an ttAlter Christus acts as an incentive to me. -ARNOLD KUENNEN. sagaassg Page Th-irty-five

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f w x essa-Eo-Ep-Eo-Eo-Eo-zo-zo 33$?le ERCQve-e-cz-acz-e-ee-ae-ca-c Elmer 181ml; em iHartI NE evening during the holiday vacation my eld- est brother related to me how things went on at work where he is employed. Theuaverage man or woman motorist drives an automobile with little orlno thought about the origin, construction, or efficiency of the machine. When some part gives out-oh, well, take the car to the dealer and have it repaired. Some day that model will be obsolete; the dealer will not have a part-then what? Is the rest of the car to be Hjunked'?H No! Every automobile factory maintains what is known as the itsundry service department. Imagine that we have a car six years old, and the carburetor goes bad. Our dealerts stock is for the newer models, and he finds it neces- sary to send the order to the factory. Now we shall follow this order from the time it reaches the factoryis mailing department. The letter is opened by a clerk, stamped, and sent in air-tube to the service department. Once there, the part number is determined, and the order is prepared for the billets. From the bill- ing department it goes back for correction to the clerk in the service department, who has charge of the orders from this territory. He keeps a copy of the order and sends three copies to the sundry. Each part has a number, and the parts have what is known as a location. The girls in the sundry office locate the items on the order. All orders are placed in individual boxes on a mov- ing conveyor. As the conveyor passes, each man on this ttline files his items. Our order is now ready for the ttline, so it is loaded in the box. The location is Section 156, Bin 16. When it reaches the man who files the items fer this section he finds the sample ticket marked HObsolete . . . purchase item. When the orders reach the ship- ping room the other two copies are taken from the file and the stock is sent on the checker. Immediately he notifies the clerk in the office that there is no stock for part number 78603, and that it is a purchase item. This clerk examines his records and learns who makes the part. We shall suppose that 'it is made by the Strongberg Car- buretor Company, Fort Wayne, Indiana. If the order was forwarded to them, it would mean added delay; therefore the clerk makes out what is known as a spread and our order is again sent down the lines. Each man files his items, and the parts are sent to the repair depart- ment for assemblage. The carburetor is assembled, delivered to the sundry, checked, packed, and mailed in less than two hours after it arrives in the mailing room. The part is carried in the arms ofUnele Saints efficient mail clerks to the dealer; he replaces the now part, and the motorist calls for his car. He finds everything in perfect order and drives away as ignorant of the principles of Hparts service as he was before he came to the garage. --ROBERT KEMP. mum 13am Euainwa WE, AS students for the priesthood, have been called from various parts of the Union. We are gathered under one roof where we are to strive earnestly toward our goal. It is the duty of each one to mind his own business, and to e11- sure the safety of all. Do you realize that nine-tenths of all that goes wrong in the world does so because someone does not mind his business? When a terrible accident occurs, the first cry is that the means of prevene tion were not sufficient. Everybody declares we must have a new patent fire escape; an automatic engine switch; or some other contrivance. But a little investigation will usually show that all the contrivanees were on hand and in good working order; the real trouble was that somebody did not mind his business; he didnlt obey orders; he thought he knew a better way than the way he was told; he took a risk and made the other peo- ple take the risk. As a result we have some ter- rible accidents. But what has this to do with us? We have no valves, no signals, no fire, no shore, no lamps to watch. True, but we have small rules and regu- Qae ecs-cs-gg-eca-ea-z-gaca 5557ch QQEEWQZ l 9 2 7339ch 1:2; e-ciegas. Page Thirty-seven