Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-05-16
HOME LIFE.

mate and inanimate objects consists in
the need of the former for a home.
Even the most minute insects have
their homes, the birds their nests, the
beasts their lairs every animal, left
to itself, finds a home, in which it en-
joys happiness. Most Of all is this ne
cessity manifest In the human race, and
the greater the civilization, the more
tenacious Is this clinging to home, and
the more profuse are the means brought
to bear to perfect its arrangements.
The wandering Arab may content him.
self by pitching his tent from time to
time, but the civilized a longs for
some permanent spot, however hum
BILE, sacredly guarded from the outer
world, where he may gather his family
around him, and enjoy the blessings Of
home life.
When the young are suddenly re-
moved from the restraints and influ-
ences of their early homes, and are no
longer under the eye Of those they
have been accustomed to respect, then
comes their chief time of trial and
danger. Travel, with all its advan-
tages in enlargingthe mind, is not with
out its risks to the character. Many
who are exemplary at home are reck-
less and dissipated abroad. While
expansion of mind Is gained, the pow
ers Of concentration are often impaired,
and. though useful as an exceptional
refreshment and inauguration, a life of
constant travel would be no more ben
eficial to the soul than the substitution
Of tonics for food would be for the body.
The effects of hotel life are equally III
furious, and all experience proves that
the true family resting place, the home,
where parents and children blend in
loving unison, is indispensable to the
well being of society and the happiness
of the Individual.
If this need Of home be so Inherent
in our natures and so important in our
welfare, 1t becomes the duty Of all to
see to it that they contribute their
share to its establishment and perpetu-
alton. This obligation in some Of its
many forms, rests upon every one.
The father who maintains the house
hold, the mother who directs 1t, the
children who are its joy, are all active
and responsible agents in making home
the centre of their truest life, the birth
place Of noble aspirations and gener-
Gus affections, and the spot to which
the memory Of future years will cling
most fondly. These blessing need not
be confined to those only who are near
Of kin. There r many, who, from
various circumstances, have become
temporarily homeless. They have, per-
haps, cut loose from family ties, and
have come to the city to engage in the
eager struggle of business life, but they
have no haven Of rest for their moral
and social refreshment-they have no
home. 1T is = noble and worthy deed
to welcome them to some degree of
participation in the pleasures Of our
own households. Many q young per-
son has been saved from ruin and res
cued from evil companions, by the
| simple welcome of q friend to share In
the innocent enjoyments Of the family
freside. A homeless life is desolate
aud sorrowful thing. A..
The conception Of the felicity posi-
BILE to be realized by true home life
falls usually far short of q true stand
ard. The msan Of happiness within
the reach of every household are great
er than they are aware of, and lie more
closely within their reach. Riches may
purchase luxuries, but can never buy
the sweet content and satisfaction that
flow over the humble household where
affection and order reign supreme. In
the world, the selfish principle gathers
depth and intensity from the very M
ture Of the struggle. But home rescuss
us from utter selfishneSs. Here we
learn the beauty of generosity, the
depth of affection, the Self-abnegation
that only love n teach. Let us, then,
cherish our homes rs our most sacred
treasures guarding them jealousy
from all that can embitter Dr. defile,
yet generously opening them to cheer
and comfort those who are less highly