The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-03-16
TRIVIAL THINGS.
Look Out for Them-rhey Arc Worthy OF
Serious Attention.
LONE TRAMP."

Serious Attention.
KIND II. L. c. FRIEnDs-The page of
late has been interesting reading. Many
of the letters showing that the writers
have a comprehensive knowledge of the
subjects discussed. A person would be
dull indeed who gained nothing from
their perusal.
The discussion of so many questions OF
Importance is of great benefit TO the men,
bers. as each writer usually confines him
self to the subject with which he is the
most familiar, and thereby increases the
knowledge of the others. \ few letters
have appeared on the page in which
literary attainment was discussed.
1 should like to see more such
letters, but will have to decline the kind
request of the president to discuss the
question on account of not being we'll
enough informed.
Many persons pay little attention to
what they are pleased TO call trivial things,
and thereby make the worst of mistakes.
1t Is attention to little things that makes
men famous, and leads on 10 human per-
lection. If a workman negleCts the minor
points his work is not considered first
The painter who does not pay attention to
every detail can never expect TO attain any
considerable degree of fame. The account
ant who cannot do his work with
accuracy cannot get a frst-class position.
The writer who allows inaccuracies
TO creep into his productions will sooner
or later fall into GIsrepute. The person
who neglects small things in his work Is
likely to do the same in his dealings with
others. He will most likely forget to cor
rect a mistake made IA his favor or to tell
all that he should when selling an article.
lie Will under various circumstances be
inclined to forget those small things which
taken together, make up the difference
between the honest and conscientious
man, and the dishonest and INSCRIPTIONS
one; and, in short is liable to forget what
is so necessary TO pleasant association
with his fellOWmen. Such effects DO not
always follow, and strangely enough there
are many persons who are neglect
ful OF some things and punctual in
others, few seem 10 understand. and let
hour after pass away with little or nothing
accomplished. Nearly all the education
that many persons have has been obtained
by proper use OF the small amount of
leisure time which falls 10 their lot No
person OF ordinary intelligence needs to
pass through life without a fair education
if he will but make use OF his spare mo-
ments, yet thousands do and envy those
who have used their time to better advan-
tage. An hour day properly spent is
sufficient time TO give most any one a
practical knowledge OF any OF the common
branches or foreign languages in one year.
The same time would be sutii-
cient to make one familiar
with the literary productions of
any of the great authors. There are few
OF US who 10 not spend an hour or more
every day for which we receive no ade-
quate return, and which, if spent in study
would give us an education that would be
of more practical utility than that OBJ
tanned in the ordinary college. LeolIne
LISTERS letter on Indiana authors was
quite interesting. The encouragement
given the young is of great advantage to
them and the aid of a noted writer will do
much toward making them famous, yet l
think that more depenns on their own
efforts. If they do not possess the energy
and ability no Influence, however great,
can bring them lasting fame. Some of the
most noted people the world has ever
produced attained distinction in
the face of adverse circumstances.
Circumstances can give and take
away opportunities, but the individual
must possess genius and untiring energy
to make the best of them. Is it an idea
concerning personals" "Arsnmore," that
ought to have its hair jerked out? think
that a reasonable number Of personals"
are all right if properly written; and that
they help to increase sociabilitv-one of
the objects OF the club. Kind criticism, a
suggestion, or a pleasant remark would
often be of benefit and help to brighten
some ones life. The writer hoped that
Arnold Bur" has not become so inter
ested in the foot ball" nor Frank" and
Evening Star" so excited over his antics
with it as to not remember the page with
good letters soon. "Sunfower," you're
not native of Kansas, are you? "Tycho"
and other absentees, return to the page
soon. civilian REYNOLDS"
Island, Kas., March Z.