The modern youth stands forth in the aspect of the Roman conqueror to whom the citizens went forth to bestow gifts, one taking his chariot, one leading a steed, the children scattering flowers in the way, young men and maidens taking the hero's name upon their lips.
Unfortunately multitudes have declined those high gifts, turning away from the open door of the schoolhouse and college; many young feet have crossed the threshold of the saloon.

Having entered our museum or art-gallery, multitudes enter places of evil resort.
Despising the opportunity offered by music or eloquence, by book or newspaper, by trade and profession, many choose sloth and self-indulgence.

These needy millions, blinded with sin and ignorance, stand forth as a great opportunity for loving hearts.

Sympathy is making beautiful the pathway of knowledge, that young hearts may be allured along the shining way.

By a thousand arts and devices young people of refinement and culture are founding centers of light among the poor.