THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN
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fulfilled that the old world would be made over, all the wrongs made
right. And then I wonder what becomes of these youths and maidens,
so strong and fair. I cannot find them in the men and women that I
know. Ah, that is the pity of it! That is what life does. That is the
one great tragedy.
But that is not the note I want to strike. This is your day and you
are young. Enjoy your youth, revel in it. Drink to the full of all its
wholesome joys. Make the most of its glorious opportunities. But
spend your youth wisely; don't dissipate it. Your youth is your pre
cious heritage. It is your capital. Don't, don't waste it. Fillittothe
brim with every worthy activity---work, play, love. Fill it to the brim,
I say, until your youth overflows and makes the old world brighter and
happier and better because of it.
Young people I want to congratulate you von the occasion. In the
name of the University of Oregon -your older brother in the name of
the citizens of the commonwealth and of this country, I congratulate you
and wish you good fortune and much happiness.