Show A HOMILY III Again a few words to young men I am of the opinion that our young men are as a rule perceptibly improving im-proving Why should they not We have every opportunity of precept pre-cept and example mutual improvement improve-ment associations reform clubs tbe teachings of the press etc Yet there are many who can do much better if they will only persevare Knowledge is power therefore read good books not sensational trash for it will become a habit aa pernicious as the use of tobacco and the frequenting of billiard rooms but books such as Self Help Phrenology and Physiognomy or ancient and modern history all of wbidi will become very interesting with proper application and diligent study Avoid saloons and the low associates who generally congregate in them and as Shakespeare says This above allTo thine own self be true and it must follow as the night be day thou canst not then be false I to any man Now let us each try to conquer our evil propensities taboo the nee of profane and vulgar language ana use our best endeavors to improve and elevate ourselves and help one another an-other so that we may be welcomed into good society as honest virtuous and respectable gentlemen Might I give counsel to any young man I would eay to him try to frequent the company of your betters In books and in life that is the moat wholesome whole-some society learn to admire lightly the great pleasure of life is that Note what great men admire they admire ad-mire great things narrow spirits admire basely and worship meanly To those who are out of employment employ-ment and have not books of their own there are free libraries and reading rooms open every day and evening I believe Frequent such places on trial and see bow coon you will become intensely interested To those who have fallen into the snare of the accursed cup I would say do not despond and grow desperate desper-ate thinking aa I have beard some say What is the use If I try ever so much and promise ever so much no one will believe me nor ofler me any encouragement I am totally discouraged Tois will never do The darkest day Livo till tomorrow will have passed away Form your resolution properly and acquire the habit of active attention and perseverance in your now roland rol-and the victory is yours When you can enirely govern yourself you will have achieved the greatest triumph possible to humanity But all this cannot be done in a day you will have to wait for your reward and To know how to wait is the great secret of success Aidetoi et le Ctel taidera |