The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-09-19

LADIES: Since our Worthy Master has
thought proper to appoint me to enter
tain you for brief space Of time on this
occasion, shall endeavor to do SO, not
feeling that can either entertain or in
struct, yet as q member of this Grange
shall shrink from no task assigned me.
Not being thoroughly initiated into the
duties of farm life, 1 have thought proper
to speak of our duties il. home life.
Home is woman's sphere, and it is
considered her most suitable place, there
fore it deyolves OF us to contribute in no
small degree to its happiness. Hero is
the place Of confidence-where we should
pour out the unreserved communications
of our confding hearts. Everything
should ue done quietly and systematical-
ly, and with an intent to produce happi-
ness. Let man travel where he will, if
he has kind wife and pleasant home,
his untrayeled heart will fondly turn
towards it, and he Will await with almost
impatience the pleasant hour that will
restore him to his home and loved ones.
A happy home is the only place of rest
which man has on earth for the cuitiva-
ton of his noblest sensibil;ties; there
fore. we should spare no pains to render
it pleasant place. Cheerfulness is one
Of the essential elements of true happi-
ness. Let our husbands return home at
night after the arduous duties of the day
tired and little cross, and find every
thing ready for his reception; a good
cooked and we'll arranged supper, with
every dish and spoon in its place. the
chil6ren with clean faces, all ready to
take their respective places at the table
when called, and, in fact, everything in
Its proper place, what an air Of pleasing
cheerfulness will pervade the house, as
woii as the breasts Of al, and lie will BE
ashamed to appear cross even if ho felt
it. While, on the other hand, on his
return at noon or evening, let him find
the water-bucket empty the house un-
swept, with the broom and various other
articles lying in the hoor, the children
crying, the wife out of humor, and every
thing in a stir to get the meal ready in
time, and nothing in its proper place-a
dish or two gets. broken, one of the chill
dren boxed, the dog gets kicked out of
TIA door, and add his howls to the chill
dr,'n'a medley, who could blame him for
feeling just little cross7 And not only
would it cause him to feel unpleasant,
but 1t vcild affect shs5 peace aid barn 0.
ny of the entire family.
Life is in great degree just what we
make 1t. You can take any joy, and by
turning it around find trouble on the
other side. So let US endeavor always to
look On the bright aide of life, fe.ss.I.-
bering chat every cloud has its silver
lining" My experience has been that
I've been most happy when contributing
to the happiness of others. A strict OBJ.
servance of the golden rule, and the ad-
vice given by our worthy Chaplain at
our initiation, will add no little to our
pleasure. we are naturally, generally
speaking, more cheerful than the sterner
sex. If our husbands are low-spirited
let. us endeavor to cheer them. and I
think there is no better way than to
make homo cheerful aud happy place.
1t Is said that "woman alone was formed
to bless the heart of man; to soothe his
breast when keen distress has lodged his
poisoned arrow there"
We should also strive TO make home
pleasant place for our children. Much
more, in my opinion, devc!:es upon the
mother In training children than the
father. She ii with them all the while,
wheuihea is often away. The character
OF the man and woman is formed in the
little boy .orsgirl. A tree may receive It's
ia.fress when4aa mere twig few inches
high When q cion is intended for u
fruit tree the nurseryman takes great
cate to force it into an upright posture,
trains and trims it very carefully 80 that
twill be symmetrical in its appearance.
1iow much greater should be our vigi-
lance and. .endeavors to guide Alright the
sendef and formation state of principles,
sentiments and habits which make up
the sum of human life, and fix destiny
ioE,a life to come. The natural Low and
respect felt by every child towards ita
mother, the feeling of dependence, the
entire confidence realized, gives to the
Hotuer an influence over the child more
Potent than all the world beside. These
'.iisi.Iescea9 6ri,lg viii, tsielIi
untold responsibility. We must Be. what
We desire our children t. be; do only
VaasWe are willing fct them 20 DO, and
ssa only language such as we are. willing
ior them lem TO use. Our lives are the
moulds In, which their characters are
cast Impressions are rnade on tlieil
minds ihs youth around the fireside thst
neither change nor time can eradicate
1hen. .l. NE ,.,.,s must Eaeke theirs a,rrnn,adina.
pleasant easly incuIcate in them a loy,
Ior books which will improve their minds
:! ge encourage them to read or studs
lls.oiy, philosophy and the sciences, they
Siil never have d taste fornovels thai
.eAoh no, SioFal lesson, hut sesys only Il
.o.esess andlemuse for the time5; Let u
.s lhs advice given us when iuitiatet
,n1o the Grange; let>us adorn our rura
MONIES with fruits and aowers, thereh,
u,aSing ltnot only place of labor. bu
= real enjoyment. Don't be afraid /,
ies your children have q little fun. /