Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades - Mechanic Yearbook (Media, PA)

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I Given such a man as this so equipped, then instill into him a desire to be of service to the world-and there is nothing that may be denied him, he'll succeed. Take the first road to the right and do something will be the quest of his knighthood. But let a young man grow up failing to believe in himself, with a vague idea that things will come out all right, with the confidence that friends will see to getting him a place, that relatives will support him in business, with the idea that he maymake a lucky fortune by speculation, and with the disregard of the importance of his own manhood-and the character engraven on that man's soul is but a smudging blur that means little or nothing. He becomes a mediocre mechanic, clerk or business man, a11d throughout life may be heard complaining that he hasn't been given the proper chance, but he never gives the true reason. It may be any one of these dozen of little things that are not little things: 1. He forgets that his worth is manifest by what he produces. 2. He finds excuses for NCT DOING, instead of finding ways to DO what should be done. 3. The world goes ahead in almost every direction, and he keeps on the humdrum turnpike where somebodv will have to pay the tolls. 4. He is not observant, accurate or thoughtful. 5. He is sailing by the broken compass of chance. the rice He flatters himself by viewing himself in his own mirror, instead of with others that have passed him in 7. He thinks nobody notices that he has fallen behind. V 8. He does not love his work as he expected when he began, and therefore his enthusiasms have been lost. 9. He puts off too many things until tomorrow. 10. He is unconscious of being idle much of his time, and lets the day go by lacking results he could have attained. i , 11. His lack of thoroughness blocks leadership. 12. However honorable, he fails to realize that his example affects others. I Let young men, forming two characters for themselves, learn to step forward with a clear hand and use their will power early in the morning of life. Let them never forget for an instant that earners must first be learners, that yesterday's best will not be accepted for today, that his incapacity brings defeat, and that an earnest application of his intellect, whole-heartedness, continued industry will in time take some prizes. II

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t Ulu the Members uf the Mass uf 1917 MY DEAR YOUNG FRIENDS: At this season of the year those of us who are interested in the training of Williamson men look forward with considerable interest to the time of their graduation and wonder what the prospects for employment and opportunity will be for the men about to leave. The first question in the mind of an employer is, What can you do ? The reply in all cases should be, Fulf1ll all the require- ments of the young mechanic. This in turn should be backed up with a deter- mination to make the best of every opportunity offered. During these unsettled times very abnormal rates of compensation are being offered, and naturally appear attractive, but l would very earnestly urge you not to be mislead by them, but to seek a permanent opportunity at a substantial rate of compensation. Please do not misunderstand me, as I fully appreciate the value of money, but I also appreciate the fact that success, based upon a money valua- tion alone, has indeed a very limited margin of merit. Your training should tit you for a rational analysis of the situation and enable you to make a wise choice, and after having made it sustain it by close application and attention to business, with proper thought for your employer's interest con- stantly in mind, which, in all cases, gives reasonable assurance of success in the broad application of this term. The success of Xlfilliamson men is never greater than my most sincere wish for them, in which you, as members of the Class of 1917, most generously share. Very truly your friend, HARRY' S. BITTING, President. Ia