The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1875-01-21

The beautiful waiting temple,
That has no room for sin
Something about little child
And the way OF entering In.
KINDNESS UNMERITED.-Once upon q
time in the northern part of France, Oh
the beautiful banks of the Seine, lived
little boy who, though beautiful child,
was much petted and spoiled. All the
gifts and comforts which money could
produce were lavished upon him, yet
Harry was never contented and happy.
Not far from his home lived little boy
whose mother was obliged to wash for
their daily bread and consequently, they
had but few comforts; but whenever you
would see Johnny-for that was his name
he was always smiling and happy. AS
his mother could not afford to buy his
books and send him to school, our little
hero, for surely he was one, hired him
self out to the neigboring farmers in the
summer, and thus, with great industry,
was enabled to attend the winter term at
school. This was a great pleasure to
Johnny, for he was very studious and
quick to learn, and was beloved by his
teachers
One evening, as our hero was walking
briskly home from school, he was at.
tracted by Harry's voice.
"COmc along, you ragamuffin, and let
us have a game of snOwball," winking
merIily TO his schoolmates as he spoke, as
much as to say, "Now for some fun
boys"
But Johnny had no intention Of play.
ing with them, and quickened his steps
toward home.
"Come, we say" shouted tho boys, in
angry chorus.
But still Johnny paid no heed to his
tormentors.
"Come, boys, we will teach the rascal
not to be SO proud that he can't play with
us Pitch into himp
Harry's word was law; the whole
crowd of Boys began pelting Johnny
with snowballs until the poor boy could
scarcely stand. They then left him, while
they took the shortest route for their
homes.
After Johnny had recovered himself
enough to walk, he slowly wended his
way homeward. The poor boy was so
bruised that it was with great difficulty
that each step was taken. But at last he
reached home, and, after warm supper
and good nights sleep, he rose in the
morning with spirits as buOyant as ever.
After doing all he could for his mother,
for Johnny was dutiful son, and was
never afraid to work, even though the
boys did tease, he sat down to his break
fast. 1t was homely one, but was eaten
with spirit of contentment, and he very
likely enjoyed it much more than Harry
did his.
Johnny then prepared for school. AZ
ter taking an affectiOnatc farewell of his
mother he hurried away. He had bare
ly entered the school room door when he
was met by the boys who had treated
him SO badly the evening before. He
paid no heed to their shouts, but passed
on to his desk, and was soon busy with
his lessons.
After while. Johnny happened to
glance to the floor, and he saw something
shining. On picking it up he soon rec.
ognized it to be silver dollar, which be.
longed to Harry.
"Shall give it to him, or shall / let it
lie p was the question which at once
rose in his mind. The voice of the
tempter said, "Leave it lie; he deserves
to lose it, after the way he treated you
last night" But the still, small voice of
conscience whispered, "No, Johnny, you
should not keep it; it is not yours"
While this was transpiring Harry was
in the school-yard, relating to the boys
the loss of his dollar.
But conscience prevailed with Johnny
and Satan was once more put to flight ;
50, stepping out in the yard, he went
bravely up and said to Harry:
"Here is your silver dollar; found it
under my desk, and l have come to bring
it to YOU"
A look of shame overspread the features
of Harry and his mates, as they thought
of last nights conduct, and they were
not long in asking Johnny's forgiveness.
We need hardly add that they were heart
| lily forgiven.
Before they parted that night they
were all good friends; but between Har-
| ry and Johnny there sprung up friend
ship which never could be broken.
LAURA.
In THE STREETS AT NIGHT.-Pleasant
evenings at home are a safeguard for boys.
If attractive games and interesting read.
ing can make the family circle the most
delightful place in the world, there is no
fear of temptations in the streets. 1t is
roaming in the streets, because there Is
little magnetism at home, that ruins
many.
"His father don't allow him to be in
the streets at night" said Will Carson in
a mocking tone. "Better tie the baby To
the bed-post with his mothers apron
strings"
John Mellen's face flushed at these
taunts. No boy likes to be ridiculed,
especially when a crowd of his playmates
are standing by to join in the laugh
against him.
"Be man, and come along with u.s.
said Harry Jones. "You are old enough
now to think and act for yourself"
"Come, John, come with us" said an
other. "We shall have good time. II
won't hurt you just for once to have O
little fun"
NO." said John, "I shall mind my
father. The Bible says, Honor thy
father and thy MOTHER and / shall dc
It,"
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