The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1893-12-28
tecting the eyes from particles of dust

tecting the eyes from particles of dust
On a clustering winter day, when
one is riding, a heavy veil. in the form
Of a scarf, bound around the forehead
and over the ears, with the ends wen
tied about the neck and chin, is near
~ as useful, without being so cumber.
some, as the old-fashioned muftler
But all this does not excuse the risk
of injury to the eyes incurred by tho
continual obscurity of the sight caused
by wearing the fanciful fabrics now in
vogue. OF the different styles Of such
fabrics, it is probable that the watefed
designs are the most harmful, though
it is hard to conceive how they can be
much worse than the heavily figured
designs.
We are all aware of the intimate re-
lation between the general nervous sys-
tenn and the special senses. Indeed
the relation Of this most Important
sense. Of sight to certain organic
changes in the body has been the sub
ject of much recent Investigation. II
is probable that tie feeling of being
sight tired" which we arc all liable to-
experience, very nearly approaches at
times a special disease.
But whether we understand such
matters or not, it behoOyes all of us to,
appreciate the gift of sight sufficient
ly not to abuse it by necdlessly strain
ing our eyes. Let us be sensible first
and fashionable afterwards.-Y oush'S
Companion.
\ South frtcan Servant.
The servant girl of South Africa is
willing to work but is jealous OF her
personal dignity and rights. and knows,
how to maintain them. At least that
is the impression one gains from this
advertisement in the Cape Argus:
"Wanted-A place as general servant
by young girl QS), father German,
mother colored, who win so to any
part Of Africa south Of the ZambesL
She is willing to do any reasonable
kind Of household work, and promises
to try to give every satisfaction, can
do needlework and is good launtlress,
of lively, cheerful disposition, and very
fond OF children; can manage the three
rs and speaks English, Dutch, German
and kattir (sixosa and sesuto) Tho
usual wages required and kind treat
mcnt the principal, first and foremost
condition, none Of the rough and tum-
bic business. no cursing and swearing:
at every trife, otherwise her big broth
cr 6 feet t inches now in Mashona~
land waiting to fight Lobcngula, might
find occasion to appear on the seeHs
and square matters to the satisfaction
of at least one of the parties, but who
will charge no travelling expenses.
Mistresses who like to avail themselves
of this chance to obtain the services
of a good girl are requested to apply by
letter to the following address, c. 8.
Kieskama Hook via King Williams
Town. TO be called for. In case cs
engagement passage to be prepaid.
4 Days Work.
Don't live a single hour Of your lie
without doing exactly what is to be-
done in it, and going straight through
it from beginning to end Work. play,
study, rest, whatever it is, take hold at
once, and finish it up sQuarely: then to
the next thing, without letting any
moments drop between. 1t is wonder
tul to see how many hours these
prompt people contrive to make OF
day; it is as if they picked up the mo-
ments that the dawdlers lost And, III
ever you find yourself where you hayo,
so many things pressing upon you that
you hardly know how to begin, let me
tell you secret: Take hold of the very
first one that comes to hand, and YOU
will find the rest all fall in file, and
follow after. like a company Of drilled
soldiers; and, though work may be-
hard to meet when it changes into a
squad, it is easily vanquished il you:
can bring it into line You have often
seen the anecdote Of the man who was
asked how he had accomplished 50
much in her life. My father taught
me- was the reply, when had any
thing to do. to 90 and do it."--ls9-
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