The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-10-05

| ness and who expect to Withstand Ithe storms of
| Iife must build solid foundations in youth. =" In
! the morning thy seed"
Our Heavenly Father sent into the world to
| accomplish something for Him. Let us first build
q noble Christian characters this, of course, would
| EN- body a love for God aud our fellowman; then
! build upon that a well developed, cultured mind.
| This is possible for everyone, though they be in
/ the very depths OF poverty, aud encomPassed oy
many barriers.
! Compare the advantages OF a young or
woman who starts in life with Thorough, practical
education with that Of those who have none, and
you surely will net be satisfied 10 piod on ia lgnor-
/ ance. hut will press on ward and upward iil you
reach the goal uf your ambition. If 10y hinder
! ing circumstances you are years ia dong so.
should il seem an imperative duty to remain
ont OF school, let us pursue course OF study at
home Perhap- our parents are deep Ga debt.
in cbie health a require assistance At home,
or hundreds Of like obstacles may present them
YES then let do the task which God has
assigned gladly but ever keep the great pur-
pose OF education ia view Perhaps these barriers
only blessings sent ia disguise TO give the mind
solid and lasting strength. whereby i may be
enabled tn cope with the difficulties of life.
Our leisure hours may be very limited bat all can
find n short time for reading aHd study each day.
Remember that spare moments are the golden
dust Of life"
The great men OF America and OF the world were
with few exceptions self-iaught. gained access
to the halls of learning by their own arduOus toll.
Among the setf-tnught men and those who
look Ell to Omnipotent hand 10 guide them may be
mentioned our own Washington and Lincoln, the
two great Generals appointed by heaven TO guide
country through the darkest periods OF Its ex-
istence Each of them had very limited educa-
tious when they entered upon the active duties OF
life. Both became men of broad literary attain
ment by their own unaided efforts. Both were
humble trusting, conscientious Christians, who
committed their country and the great cause for
which they were striving into Gods hands daily.
Pro Pairia- Matte NJ. Risk, WilmOre, KY.
THE LAST RoLL-CALL.
DEAR c. c. FRIENDS: think it is a very good
plan of Emmett Searoys to call our early G. C.'s
back to the dear old TRIBUNE. and glad
many answered the roll-call. While we remember
the living let not forget the dead who have an
sweTed their last roll-eail, and with folded hands
sleeping their last long sleep One OF the earii
est and most energetic members of the club was
Mrs: Hattie Goodsell, who departed this life May
IS. 1890. There WAS also Dora Brand, Walter 6.
Saith, Willard g. Knowles. George A. Learch,
Minnie Gogarn, Aunt May" Florence A Emer-
man, Annie Fuller Mabel PIummer. John L.
Wisehardt. and many others, who forever claim
sacred place in our memory.
YET again we hope TO meet them,
When the day of life is fed.
Then in heaven with joy we'll greet them,
When our farewell tears are shed."4
Flora Pence, BrRdy's Bend, Pa.
NEW C. C.
Allow me to suggest a name for Brother John w.
Coles new C. G. baby
Call him Christopher Columbus.
C. c., for our dear old club.
Something all highly value,
Something we all dearly love.
He would honor then the brave,
He would honor then the blue;
Loyal, stanch. true-bue.
Loyalty aud fraternally-
Uncle Frank Payne, Woodbine, KY.
WORDS OF THANKS.
DEAR c. c. FRIENDS: / take this means of thank
ing all the dear friends W no wrote TO in my
great trouble Their words OF love and sympathy
soothed my aching heart more than can tell
Trouble comes to all. and while words seem
little to us. do not know what balm they carry
10 the weary one in sorrOw. / hope TO write you
sill as soon as can. Loyalty
Cad NJ. Kepner, Marengo, III.