Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1884-03-27
TCoMMuNIcATED.
TRENT HALL, Mp, March, 1884.

Trent HALL, Mp, March, 1884.
Messrs, Editors | desire space in
the columns of the BEACON to insert
a few hints, which might be Of benefit
to our poor aspiring young men and
to show why SO many of them leave
the farm for other occupations.
When a boy first beholds the vast
ness Of this mighty continent and the
various resources contained therein,
he becomes anxious to enjoy such gifts
and is restless until he finds himself
| elevated high among men. Such are
the desires and efforts Of many boys,
but alas they have the hardest kind
Of drudgery imposed upon them by
their parents No enjoyment is
thrown around them, not even the
little enjoyments that will make their
lives happy. When child is young
it forms its likes and dislikes and
thase are apt to cling to it through
life. Give the young a chance to
educate themselves and learn the ways
Of society and the world, and there
will be no trouble about their leaving
the farm for other occupations. But
when we look around and study the
various forms Of occupation in which
the boy is held, and especially on the
farm, we find that nine farmers out
Of ten send the boy or young man out
after supper to cut wood, order him
up at five in the morning to build the
fire and keep him doing until after
dark. When there is drizzling rain
they will send him out to build o
fence or turn the grind-stone and keep
him constantly pacing around. Every
time he comes into the house, he Is
set to trotting around after wood,
water, ETC., ana this over With, he Is
sent out to the barn for eggs, and on
his return, il scolded about the crops
or charged with too much extrava-
gance. He is made TO do all the
drudgery and disagreeabe work re-
CURED to be done on the farm, and
is told there is no time to go fishing
or hunting At mealtime, when-every
thing should be pleasant and smile
on every face, he is reminded that
there will be drouth, that the crops
will prove a failure and will not re-
aIize enough to pay the taxes. After
this, the fret and scold season about
everything that does not 90 right
comes on, and about this time the
cats tail is trodden on, the animal
rewarded with kick and the growl
is continued until bedtime.
1t is under some such embarrassing
circumstances rs these that the aspir-
ing young man leaves the farm and
goes to the city or some other place
to find home or occupation more
coDgenial Those who leave the farm
and go to something more congo
NAL to tleir taste are of the
very best material, braUo, hoaoya6h,
ready to strive and conquer, for we
know that nine-tenths Of our success
full men, representing the highest posi-
tions, were born and bred on the farm.
These examples of success inspire us to
follow in the same footsteps. We
leave the farm and seek other occupa-
tons, not to get rid Of work, for labor
is the key to Success everywhere, but
TO seek something higher and to be-
placed in the noblest callings Of man.
1t is very sad for young man to
break the parental ties, leave the
home roof start out TO face the cold
hard world, and associate with strang-
ers, but he goes, and with a spirit Of
bravery faces the prospect regardless
Of the tempest before him. He stops
not to analize the busy crowds and
trafc of the city or other place that
he makes his home, but pushes on and
upward, and in many instances, is re-
warded by scaling the topmost heights
with smile Of triumph on his face.
In conclusion, / will make a few re-
Elections, leaving the worthy TO Judge
for themselves Do not stand back
for fear Of impending troubles Be
not ashamed Of yourself because your
hands are sunburnt or your costume
is not so costly as others. Remember,
your forefathers shed their heart's
blood to win for you the equaL rights
of life, liberty and the pursuit Of hap
piness. Hold up your head and stand
firm as a rock Tired the serpent Of
\ animosity under yonr feet and plant
your aim high, and solennly avow,
with the grace and favor Of God, you
will reach your aim. No matter how
humble your business, regard it with
pride and stick faithfully to it. Never
mind who may deride you. You are
not the only child who had to crawl
ere he walked--no matter how small
or humble your position if it be re-
spectacle. Stick TO it, an onward
ever onward-be your motto. Take
no discouragiug advices. You may
have to encounter many adVersitles
which will make The heart palpitate
and tremble with fear, but heed not.
! To do 80 Is only an allufiog form Of