The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1875-08-26
CHIT.CHAT.

| ters VINO p0lnseQ a picture OF u
Christ" on which he labored long ant
successfully to cause the manliness and th
truthfulness. the hum ility and the benevo-
| lence, which he considered to have beer
the grand Distinguishing traits of his ctar
acter, to be manifestly visible in his co un
tenance. He remarked, however that NAM
visitors to his studio, while they did no
fail altogether to observe the noble an(
beautiful expression of the features befort
them, were get attracted from their closer
study and more faithful analysis by thu
| exquisite manner in which be had painted
certain external adornments of the portrait
Noting this, we are told, he seized lis brush
and hastily removed these adornments, de
claring that they should no longer draw the
ewes of the superficial, from the great lessons
of intellectual worth and spiritual beauty
which the picture was Intended to con-
vey.
Are We, painters all on the canvass oil
life, initiating that master artist, making
our lifes picture one of living truths, exhib-
iting the superiority of the spiritual over
the material, of the idea itsef over the
mere form of expression Rather have
| not we, recognizing the fact that real moral
worth, pure devotion to truth and justice,
are not what society and public opinion
now demand, escorted to stra tagem to keep
our faults, natural and artificial defects.
from the knowledge OF the outward world?
Thus in all departments of life the theory
has been accepted, of adapting ourselves to
conditions, times and surroundings by a
judicious use of whitewash, and so perfect
ed have we become in this art, so artist
cally is it now applied, that many are en-
abled to pass with much higher estimate
than they otherwise could, and some fail to
discover that anything but genuine arti-
| Gle has been presented.
Mankind, endowed by Divine Wisdom
with such varying shades of mental cana-
bilities. surrounded by conditions and iufn-
ences over which they have comparatively
little control, enter upon the active stage OF
life, adapted to different pursuits and poss-
essing ideas ard aspirations entirely al
variance; yet superstition, higotrv, custom
and fashion, have established standard,
varying in different a ges, v hich they demand
each individual to initiate in order to gain
the approving smile of society. The only
way to meet this demand is by
| employing the powerful ail of whitewash,
rendering predominant characteristics less
noticeable, clouding our mental vision
dwarfing our natures; all this that we may
bow at that shrine. be moulded in that
pattern which the tickle, thoughtless crowd
| has declared its ideal of excellence. From
this fate few have the moral courage to free
| themselves, since strong brave heart, a
conscience that has not too often been per
verted, is needed by those who wnuld stanC
forth, asserting the divinity within by de-
caring, We will be true to the highest ligh
awarded for one guidance, true to ourselves
true to humanity, our aim shall be not tt
seem and but to be.
Observing the youth Of the present day
from his manners and opinion Of his own
abilities, with such surprising skill has th'
whitewash been applied, one would imag-
inc all The wisdom of the ancents was con-
centrated in this one fair specimen of hui
mainly. Penetrate not, however this
pear.y wash, else great disappointment
awaits you. The student. freed from tn,
guiding influence of his Alma Mater, fan
cies he has only to choose some profession
in which to display his talents and the as
tonished world will bow in reverence, fam'
and renown will crown his efforts. Great
the disappointment when disco vering tina
aside from bis adopting the profession, thu
profession must also adopt him. Accord
ing to statistics it is at the age of twenty
seven years that an individual begins t.
repay society for the advance she has mad
him. Until then he lives on credit, and il
the ten succeeding years he is enabled e
repay society with interest what he ha
received. Then why not await thedevelop
ments of that strength and power of char.
acter which comes only with experience an
years, rather than assume more than cal
be verified when the exterior polish is pene-
trated, and real worth and abilities ar
tested in active life. In the various occu-
pations of life different individuals, accord
ing to their skill and practice in the art
apply this magic brush with various sue
cess, some displaying the skill of a maste
artist, with such exquisite touch do the
tint their character, to suit the demands 0
public opinion.
The lawyer has his whitewash. Com,
placently considering the handsome fee, b
is suddenly all absorbed in the interest o
his client, concentrating every power of hi
being to so present and tint the case as t
insure success, no matter how many prln
ciples of right and justice is trampled i
the dust.
The doctor, too, regularly supplied wit
his diploma from some Medical College
pauses not to consider whether BY natur
he is suited to minister to the ills of man
kind, but applying the magic polish, @
which self assurance forms an importan
part, deals out his poisonous drugs, ofte
with a conviction that advice concerning a
observance of natures laws would oe NOR
, beneficial to the patient.
The minister, has his whitewash, wh
. fashioned to order in some Theologics
Seminary, fautlessly polished for his peer
} liar sphere Of action, besails the sin
. of the Jews instead of daring I
raise his voice against the popular error
and vices of to-day, Offering dry crust
centuries old, to the hungering thirstin
t souls, forgetting that while creeds an
, dogmas have remained sseadfast, souls hay
! grown, and that prayers need to be acte
, as we'll as said.
The business man often avails himself {
, whitewash to present a fair eZternal az
J pearance,. while everything is subverited
his own selfish interest and inCividur
gain.
3 The perfumed dandy the brainless fol
t objects too well known and despised
{ deserve mension,in the drama of whitewas
play an important part, for take away ii
aid received from external appearance,
, and nothing remains.
70 our life picture may We acsulize ii
pure ideal locked away in our hearts, th
on the page of the recording angel o.
record may be one of living truths. Ma