The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1886-09-23
[For the Marietta journal.
HOME LIFE.

AS no two faces are alike, SO nc
two homes can resemble each other
i i'll every particular. The decorations
the carpets, and upholstering may be
modelled after the same pattern, and
as far as outward appearance goes,
the same rule and regulations may
be observed in the domestic arrange
ment, but there all resemblance must
cease. The best part OF our lives
should be given to our homes, but
how differently do different people
spend their time there, and what a
large proportion sedulously avoid
making it, "a little heaven below
10 those Of the rowing tribe, home is
merely place for bodily refresh
ments three meals and "a bed are all
it represents, and furnish the sole ex-
cuse for its existence. Many who
have true conception Of a home are
| debarred from carrying out their idea
by the lack of needed assistance on
the part of those who form the cen
ire of the household. If the man OF
the house is neat and orderly and the
wife is careless and slovenly, no at
tention on his part can compensate
for her neglect, and any attempt at
discipline is sure to result in miser-
able future. Every woman should
use her heart and conscience. as text
books in order to learn how to make
home happy and beautiful, and if
she has children they should be
taught by precrept and example that
the only way to make hOmp attrao-
tive, is to make themselves as agree
able as possible when III it. The
time spent IN amusing the little ones
with music, songs, stories and games.
is not wasted. Put aside your nee
die, mother; lay aside your paper OF
book father, and have Il hearty romp
with the children. 1t is good for
them and good for you. Don't imag-
Inc that dignity alone commands re-
spect, unbend trihe. The happiest
homes in the world are where the
! parents interest themselves in the
pursuits Of their children, share in
the pursuits OF their amusements, and
treat them in every way as if they
were intelligent human beings. Digni-
ty and dullness may do much toward
running homes, as Indifference and
severity. Boys and girls need ex-
element, and if healthy amusements
are not provided they will seek that
which is unwholesome. Why are SC
many farm houses deserted? Where
are the rustic beauties whom artists
love to paint and whose charms are
so admired? They have left the
dear old peaceful home, seeking con
genial companionship and excite
ment. Don't cultivate your farm,
and gardens and neglect your chill
dren, unless you want them to grow
up like weeds and be as troublesome
Don't laugh and joke at the store Oh
among friends outside and be cross
and unpleasant as soon as you come
inside your own door. Don't be al
ways making other people over anC
criticising little faults that are MOI
half as harmful as your own disagree
able habit. "Be kindly affectionate
avoid making fuss about trifles bt
cheerful, hopeful and happy, and en-
deavor to make one home so happy
and beautiful in all that adorns lift
that the days spent therein shall b,
sweet until the close, and blessed
memory to those who shared its joy,
and sorrows.
Stay stay AZ home my heart and rest,
Home keeping hearts are happiest;
For those that wander they know not wher
Are full Of trouble and full Of care
To stay at home is best
O. b. q.