Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-06-24

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be effaced.
"No heritage is so valuable as this
influence upon young lives
Like the vase in which roses have once
been dis illed.
You may break. you may shatter the vase
fyou will.
But the scent OF the roses will hang around
II STILL"
We may very initiative, and IL is
nearly impossible to be great deal
in the society of person of peculiar
habits without imbibing some of his
peeuliarities. This is true Of our
nature that we partake OF the spirit
of an author to whom we are ardent
ly attached through his writings.
Then how much greater must be the
influence over us of those with whom
we are associated, face to face !?
"None of us know how much we
owe to your friends, and the infu-
ence they exert on our behalf. They
who are continually in the society
of the vulgar soon become contented
with their condition. So association
with the good awakens our best ia :
culties, and inspires in US DISPOSE
tion to attain the best things of
which our natures are capable. "Who
has not been lifted out of the dull
monotony of life by association with
great and pure spirit?" Have we
not realized, when thrown into the
company of person OF vicious
thoughts and conduct, that such an
association would inevitably soil the
most spotless ''moral plumage ?"
How shall we save our boys and
young men from the influence of the
drinking saloon ? is the question of
many anxious hearts. TO get those
who have once fallen under their
fatal influences to leave them, is diff
ficult; to get them to stay away
permanently is still more difficult.
the human being will have society.
The attraction of the saloon is not
only its drinks; its free AMI easy 30
ciety is harder for many to leave
than its drinks.
Indeed it is the influence of soci-
ETY. which is the steppingstone to
the ruinous habit.
How shall the young be, saved /?
Some counter-charm must he inven-
ted aud offered in place of the sa-
loon or much of temporary work
shows but temporary results
A very good movement in this
direction is the "Coffee House" that
is springing up in many of our cities.
1t needs enterprise, liberal purses,
and warm hearts to inaugurate this
scheme. although they very soon be
come self-supporting. There are
many burdens connected with this
work, but often these places are Wis
tied instead of the saloon, by those
we are striving to save from the sa-
loon influence.
Reading Rooms are another i'm
portant factor in the promoting of
a good moral influence. Young men
will gravitate to the places of
"good cheer" and entertainment.
There are various safeguards which
should be thrown around the young.
Each city or town knows its own
needs better than one acquainted
the situation can dictate, but let us
be in earnest in this matter, and de-
wise some means whereby we may be
able to counteract the direful in
huence Of the ''attractivc saloon. I"
This is rare field for the develop
ment of the rich gifts which you
possess may you improve every op-
portaniy for doing, aud from all your
association with young people may
there 60 out healthful influence,
such as you will never desire to re-
call.
find the thought put into song,
which ] have tried to impress upon
your minds;
u shot an ar.as into the air,
l, 20, 70 earth. knew not where;
For, so swiftly II flew IN G slight
Could not follow II in It's flight.
! brerihed a song into the air,
| II tell 10 earth, knew not where;
For who has sight 81 keen and strong,
That u can follow the Aight Of songf
Long, long afterwards. In an oak
found the arrow, still unbroke;
And lhe song, from beginning to end.
| found again In lhe heart OF friend.
| \. A. CRAsDALL.
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