The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-10-30
"FAIRYFRIQUE" SEEKS ANAUDIENcE.
Some Practical and Pleasant Suggestions
From n West Virginia Contributor.


Some Practical and Pleasant Suggestions
From a West Virginia Contributor.
DEAR HOWARD LITERARY CLUB-What a
treat it is to again be with you and to
enjoy the soul-inspiring peace and quiet
ness that now pervades our atmosphere.
1t is like the dawning ola beautiful morn
ing after a night of storm and tempest.
The least faint line of threatening clouds
have disappeared, giving way to the best
of all shadow-chasers bright, sparkling
sunshine, whose genial rays gladden. and
warm mother earth; peeping into every
nook and crevice; seeking caresses from
tiny, tumbling dewdrops; whilst every
little creeping thing, birds, and the busl-
ness faction, are all astir. filed with new
energy and life.
The Howard literary club is to be con-
graduated upon the successful turning OF
its fourth mile-post. 1t is now founded
on a solid, immovable basis and in fair
way to reach that goal of perfection to-
ward which it has ever attained. Yes,
In much fairer way than at any former
period. 1t is true we do not number by
the thousand, but fresh recruits are
steadily coming to our rescue, and indeed,
from present indications it would seem
our broad field of usefulness had just only
been opened to US, and that we will be
enabled to reach far beyond what our
most sanguine hopes had thought to
realize.
Our president has truly said that "the H.
l.. c. has a noble mission" There are
many self-sacrifces to be made, much in
the line toward doing away with selfish
ness, and plenty of work for each OF us II
we perform that mission well and truly.
The thought is absurd that we can all be
heroes and heroines of history; neither IS
it our aim. As they stand as on an emf
nence above their fellow men, we may adj
mire the minds of great men, their actions
and ambitions. yet, apart from these, we
would not wish to be classed with those
who possess chem. Some of the noblest
heroes and heroines that the earth has
ever nourished, have gone through life
without once having heard their praise
sung, or their names breathed, beyond the
limits of their own home, but we cannot
say their influence was not felt, for their
work was so effectually done that the
world knew nothing OF it, but humanity
was bettered by their having lived. Again,
some fret and chafe under the belief that
their life has been in vain because they
have not been enabled to perform some
splendid feat, something to excite high adj
miration. This is wasting time IN useless
repining. They do not stop to think that
life is made up of little things, and that a
word fifty spoken, an act of encourage
ment, visit to the aged and sick, or cup
of cold water given in charity will win
lasting fame. The unconscious drawing
OF all classes around you in bonds OF truest
friendship viii be of much greater value
in the world to come than all the laurels a
warrior can win, for they are invaria bly,
stained with human blood. and merged
in the tears of widows and orphans. Where
is one of us that would refuse fame should
it knock at the door? but we should re-
member it scarcely ever does that. 1t will
not grow up to us of its own accord and
solicit our acceptance. 1t remains Tor us
TO choose our course and then pursue it
with all our might and strength. Therefore
we should aeceptthe bibles precious teach
ing that "If there first be a willing mind,
it is accepted according to that which
man hath, not according to that which he
hath not, and make our lives, public or
private, weak or strong, examples that
none would blush to follow. Let us place
no pitfalls in our brothers way.
As to the responsibility you at your last
ulCtllllS law pltCCI upOI luC-OnC VI lllb
executive committee would say that it
was neither solicited nor desired, neverthe-
less l shall strive to make myself
worthy the trust and shall put forth every
effort for the good of the club, and in so
doing / hope that / will never give YOU
the slightest cause to regret your action.
We have now entered upon our fourth
year fearlessly, confident of success, with
new thoughts, new hopes, and new aspira-
tons. So, dear brothers and sisters, let
us work heroically. Be lenient toward
each other, kind to our fellow-men, ever
keeping in mind PauPs authorized teach
ing, Brethren be not children in under
standing, howbeit in malice be We
children" and that "GOd is notthe author
of confusion, but OF peace" and to all our
friends and readers l would say, if you are
interested in the furtherance OF sociability
and morality and wish to broaden your
own sphere of usefulness, join our club
and help to accomplish our high and
noble aim-that of helping mankind.
Our club now ranks among the first for
honesty of purpose and truthfulness.
Our editor is a kind Christian gentleman
OF good report, one of whom we have just
cause to be proud. In truth THE INDIANA
STATE SENTINEL has shown us every kind
ness and consideration, for which we are
truly thankful.
Come to the front one and all, young
and old. We want every one represented.
FAIRY FRTQUE."
Mount Homo w Va Oct d