The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-05-07


principal part of the city is on the south
bank of the River Barada, which is con-
sidered the same rs the ALBANIA, men,
toned in the bible. In addition to the
Barada there is smaller stream COR
responding to the Pharpar of ancient
A HAPPY HOME.
If, then, knowledge be the beginning
of power should not woman lay hold of
every means of increasing her strength
by adding to her knowledge? Many
practical lessons may be learned from
those who have succeeded. and there sire
some even in this day. But knowl-
edge alone can not constitute entire
capability. AS in all professions and
vocations of men. IT must be seconded
in the housewife by such other quaif-
cations of mind and character us will
render her service desirable and pleas
ant In home composed necessarily
of different characters. the ruling spirit,
the presiding genius, is the mistress; to
her touch alone will vibrate the sweet
chords of sympathy and common in
terest There may be the clements of
harmony in a household, but Il skilled
hand alone, can blend them in unison.
Just as musical instrument, in perfect
tune, gives forth no sound in concord
till touched by master hand; if the in
strument is ill-tuned the same skill may
leave untouched the discordant notes,
drawing out the sweet sounds alone.
In every relation of life there must be
a desire to assimilate the good without
antagonizing the evil. There is some
good in all, which the magic hand of
charity with judgment, can grasp and
assimilate. And so when knowledge is
acquired let it be tempered with that
charity and forbearance, which mis-
tress would desire, if she could exchange
places with her domestics. Let them
not abuse the power they may have, be-
caue others. less fortunate are forced to
labor for support Tyrants are made
not in the use, but in the abuse of
power Let the burden of servitudc be
as light rs possible, Withholding leDiency
and forbearance only when justice to the
institution of home demands discipline.
Rigorous measures arc sometimes neces-
sary to maintain the dignity of all gov
crnments; a want of it properly eXer-
ciscd, will inspire an opposing party
with suspicion of weakness or timidity
in the administration; greater agrees
.sions will ensue until one or the other
must yield. Now which shall it bep
Let the stronger party decide. In house
hold government also, there must be q
limit to forbearancc, which the mistress
must determine with Judgment, discre.
ton and firmncss. The requirement,
then. of these latter qualifications, comes
properly within woman's duty. With
out them charity would err, and knowl-
edge be of no avail. Unjust Judgment,
showing bias in ones own favor
would induce spirit of suspicion and
distrust showing unmerited favor to
the servant, would cmbolden to further
demands. An impartial Judgment, in
matters of difference, inspires conf
dence and induces q ready acquiescence
in all decisions. A feeling of security
is also obtained, which fosters the
growth and development of home love
and attachment which are distinctive
with every human being, of high or low
degree. This home attachment and
security are valuable aids in securing
efficient and kindly service; but they
arc not developed by means of money
alone. Who can buy home? Money
may purchase a house well furnished,
luxurious, but its walls do not encom-
pass home without sympathy, justice,
and community of interest among its
inmates. Food, clothing and comforts
do not provide home for the humble
servant, any more than for the high
born mistress 1t is true servant must
be paid wages, and justice demands
that they be given ungrudgingly rs well
us promptly; for then they give value in
labor.
Let homes be founded upon the broad
principles of Justice and charity and
each inmate will lend helping hand
and perform nccdful part. An archi-
tect does not refuse the services of the
humblest laborer, in executing grand
design; he unites the strength of one
with the skill of another, blending their
powers and using their wills until he
completes u structure, beautiful and har-
monious Thus the corporation of all
should be sought, and their services
blended in sympathy and love, for the
erection of that masterpiece Of human
architecture, "A Happy Home. Mrs
Il. y. Gurley, Ia Good Housekeeping.