The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-07-15
Little Tnrnrs,

Life is made up of great variety Of
things that call for our attention, as we
pass along, and it is not strange amid
the hurry, hustle, and miseonception Of
life that many things are wholly neg
lected but while we see this neglect on
every side, if we study the matter closely
we will find that the little things of life
are more frequently left undone than the
greater things.
While many are willing to grasp large
inducements to riches, how few are
making use OF the common opportuni-
ties that present themselves at every
step Of life. II we could always see re-
suits before we act. how different gen.
orally would be our line of action for
the smallest opportunity, richly i'm
proved, often results in great and lasting
good and can not fail Of some degree Of
success.
How often we see the little things of
life ignored in the home circle, while
every wish may be gratifed as far As
physical comfort is concerned, though it
may have cost great labor; how often
we see those things that go to make
home happy grudgingly given. Kind
words are little things, but how often
do harsh, unkind ones take their place.
1t is strange that we so often hear harsh,
thoughtless words at home from those
who are always kind and considerate to
strangers, but that this is true is an evil
dent fact.
Home, though filed with little things,
is place of grand opportunities, and
that one who Is conscientiously trying
to improve them, is doing an unending
work for good. Hearts are receiving i'm
pressions-good or bad--are being made
happier or sadder, each day, by the ac-
ton Of those at home.
Parents, worried and absorbed with
the business Of life, too often make home
unattractive to their children by making
them feel that they represent simply
burdens in the household The hearts
of children are sensitive, and older ones
should always be considerable in their
actions toward them. They should be
made to feel that they are of some i'm
portance at home, in order that they may
become 80 attached to it that it will be
TO them q safeguard and refuge from the
many pitfalls that beset their youthful
steps. The opportunity Of parents in
this direction is of vast and immeasura-
BILE Importance, and if rightly improved
will more than repay III years yet to
come.
The children Of the home circle, as
they grow to years of accountability, are
not left without responsibility in this
direction. How often is the Joy and
comfort of home blighted by the unkind
and disobedient nets Of children who
wholly disregard their great opportuni-
ties for good and heap dishonor on their
parents. But there are those who shed
light and Joy wherever they go by their
uniformly kind words and acts, whose
chief aim it seems to be to make
others happy; and what centers of Joy
they are i'll the home circle The little
things that they have observed have
resulted in grand aggregate Of good
that is GROWING their parents with
honor and making their own hearts hap
pier and better
There are always men aud women
raised up for the grsnder and greater
achievements OF life, and while there is
much success in thiS direction, it can
never accomplish the whole work for
life, for life is made up mainly of little
things, and it is those that are most
likely to be neglected.
We may not all have equal opportuni-
ties Of doing good at home, but we have
something to do to make that home hap.
pier, and if we are doing it to the best
Of our ability we are meeting all that LIS
required. If in the daily walk of life we
would pay more attention to the little
things there would be fewer great
things demanding our consideration
Marjorie.