SUCCESS IN LIFE.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIX, Issue 5318, 27 August 1928, Page 2

SUCCESS IN LIFE.

REVIEW OF MORAL ASPECT.

ADDRESS BY MR. S. H. OSBORN.

Tlie following interesting lec.turette, entitled “What Constitutes Success in Life.” was delivered by Mr S. H. Osborn, of Dunnedin, past president of the Dunedin Orphans’ Club, at tlie fourth session o/ the Club on Thursday night last “Success in this l>fe is viewed from many standpoints, but I flunk in reviewing the moral a.sp’epts of that desired quality there is much to be gained by the honest effort tb live well — getting, as much good out of life as we. can and imparthig a share o ( f it to our fellows on .the journey through Life—and it is the surest way of gaining the respect af intelligent men,. which really ma.tters. Another much dtsined qua‘l'ty is tlie Iqve of children which will often serve to cultivate forbearance and toleration —always remembering o.ur own childhood 1 with its many little joys, and the sorrows which have been smoothed away by seniors who have squght to cultivate our friendship as children and understand us. He who has filled his niche and accomplished his purpose has also gained success. Let every m.a,n of us have purpose fo,r goo.d, a.nd strive to accomplish it, and thereby much good can be done in this hard old world. Let your, world be a.happy clubland, wh'e-rein yqu are all members, wearing the badge that impels you to lend a helping hand when needed- As you go through this world —in the comfort of travel o,r. on “Shank’s pony”—always have an eye for Earth’s be.a.uty. z We miss many glorious sights and much instruction and experience that Nature in her many moods lays out for our benefit and pleasure. “We are often heard to say. ‘I. do not like that felld'w.’ When asked 1 why, we cannot give reason or proof of any cause for our dislike. There is always some virtue or good in others which we as Orphans should strive to bring to light. Let us be tolerant. We ourselves are nqt perfect—which the other fellow knows. But if mutually we look for. the best in each other will pass many milestones qn the read to success. “Converting pence into pounds, filling up your barns, and stacking up earthly wealth from selfish motives is to leave ttut much of the happiness of, this world. We have so many examples of the man ‘with his soul in the ledger,’ whq has worn out his life and giedstion, in the process, and in his review finds that he has- also worn out the capacity for enjoyment in the autumn of his life. Success knocks at every man’s dopr —the Irishman replied, ‘Faith, i was out when she knocked at mine.’ Do not wait for the knock, but just ‘carry on,’ thinking of others, helping them round tlie corner; and I feel sure, that you will ‘nave a share of the success that really counts.”