Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-08-10
ORDER IN EVERYTHING.
A Habit To be Cultivated I'm NIL that
Pertains To Life.

A Uabitto be cultivated I'm NIL that
Pertains To Life.
Everyone admits the importance OF order
ly habits but few realize how widely they In
huence the welfare OF society, says The
Phlsdslphii L.dger. 1t Is customary TO rank
them among what are called the minor NOR
alties q life, and to treat the negligence
which dlsregards them with great indulgence
Many good and great people. It Is said, are
very disorderiy In their habits, and this Is
supposed TO afford. II not . justification, at
least an excellent excuse, foe the fault IL 10
Indeed pItiable to see how frequently tho on
" points In which the example OF such men
10 followed, 10 their imperiections, as In the
.ase OF the IN an who snxiously strove TO irni-
tate Mr.. Emerson ~ . public speaker. but
'ucceeded In attaining only one poiat OF re-
'emblance-vlz., to misplace his notes, and
,auss In bis speeches to resrrange them.
The habit OF order Is much more far-reach-
ng than Is generally supposed 1t govern.
III arrange ments, those OF time as well a. o.
,lace; 1t influences thought - well as action,
character as we'll as conduct IL 10 the Goa
rant preveuter OF waste In every direct ion'
No dlsorderly person can ever tie truly
economical. He may work hard and spend
little, but economy demands the best
results that can be obtained from any
siven source, and these can only come
through orderly and systematic arrange
nents The man who has acquired
orderly habits will so manage his time that
L shall be fruitful He will neither idly pro-
crsstinate nor hurriedly scramble through his
work. He will neither put of to-day's duty
till tomorrow, nor force TO mOrrov's into to-
iay. He will provide for leisure as we'll as
for action, for recreation "a well as for labor.
iTe will re rect the time OF others as well as
his own, neither breaking engagements nor
forcing people 10 spend time with him against
their Will.
SO, In the matter Of neatness which Is only
one form OF order, he will recognize its in
trinsic fitness. That which Is kept in It's own
place, and preserved for its own uses, lasts
longer and Is OF far moro value while IL lasts
than that which has no settled abiding rlace.
In every mandatory or other large working
institution the economy OF this kiud OF order
Is fully recognized, and II is equally valuable
in It's poportiou wherever any labor Is car
rled on. In the home 1t hiss even deeper
significance. Here, also, II Is the foundation
OF economy, but IL IL likewise the foundation
OF beauty and delight. No home that Is dis
orderly can ever be attractive. 1t may DO
costly and luxurious, but II can never charm
the eye Or gladden. the heart. presiding
sense OF order which provides for the needs OF
eve and ear, which secures harmony OF ar
rsBgcment ard consistency OF detail, which
ministers to that restfulness OF spirit which
toll and care so greatly need, is necessary
element In the good homekee per. On that
she may build whatever decoration and orns-
ment she can command, sure that each Will
ut mi its appropriate place and fill lis appro-
pirate functions, while without II they would
tut add 10 the general confusion.
Also In money matters the orderly habit Is
invaluable. 1t not only avoids loss Of time
and trial OF temper II prevents that ignor.
ance and confusion which 30 often lead TO
eItravagant and unwarrantable expenditure,
and sometimes even 10 deceit and fraud,
Doubtless many OF the embezzlcment and
broken trusts that bring ruin aud grief To
thousands, could they be traced back, would
he found to have had their origin In a care
less and disOrderY use OF money. long before
any idea Of dishon ST dealing was entertain.
ell. The duty of keeping careful accounts. OF
alNsys facing AMI knowing ones fBanci al
condition, and OF regulating expenses accord
ingly. can not lie too early or too forciby i'm
pressed upon our youth, for order In this
matter means peace OF mind, freedom from
care. and name beyond reprosch.
The habit OF order, thus regulating the out
ward life, will react upon the thoughts the
character and the happiness OF It's fortunate
possessOr lie will not be satisfied TO have his
ideas lying in confused heap but will be-
come master OF them, and will know where TO
find and how 10 use them. He will be better
able to control his desires, 10 govern his i'm
pulses, 10 avoid extremes, to fulfill his obli-
cations. for the fitness aud order OF all these
things will be apparent TO him. And this
selfmastery ALWAYS brings a sense OF freedom
and happiness, aud mutiplies the power OF
spreading happiness abroad. We can not
then afford 10 count a habit OF order as a
tri1ing or insignificant element in the charac.
ter ana life II order Is heavens first law"
II certainly should occupy high rank among
the virtues OF humanity. Let US then, en-
deayor 10 b.
Not chaOs-likc. together crushed and bruised,
But rs the world tremendously confused,
Where order In variety we see.
And where, though all things differ, all agree.