The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1894-03-15

which they are sure have upon all those who
attend them. 1t is at these places which have
vowed never again to attend, even q musician,
that dancing is demoralizing.
c. Fred Newton, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta,
Canada.
HELPS AND HINDRANCEs.
"a man Is known by the company he keeps"
His associates mirrors in which he sees his own
nature reflected with unerring fhitbfulness. Uyou
have ever wished 10 behold yourself as you appear
III the eyes of others study the habits and cliarac.
teristics of your nearest companion. You VIII
probably discover that he falls far below your ideal
of true manhood, hut you never noticed 1t before
Look closer; you may discover some OF your own
shortcomings, as exhibited in every deed. word,
and action of your associate and you ponder; sud
denly you impressed with the startling fact that
We are less convinced by what we hear imam
what we see" The whole world sees our assocl-
ates, and in them can see ourselves as others
see us"
The broad gage of public opinion is an exscting
piece Of machsncism. 1t measures not men by
their own works alone, but by the works OF their
chosen companions. good name Is Il priceless
treasure, more precious than silver or gold 1t isa
crown set with virtues, gems of rare briillancy,
and worn by the true nob;lity-men of high char
acter and uusullied reputation.
Virtue makes men on the earth famous, In their
graves illustrious. in the heavens immortal"
What constitutes good name? Not birth, not
wealth, not Inheritance. MOI The poor man IN
his working blouse, by industry, sobriety, and the
virtues necessary TO exalted manhood, may merit
and wear the title with honor. Calumny dare not
point her polluted finger at him; his character Is
above reproach.
Higher higherl Up, upi should be LIES stand
ard. Look up for associates never down. AVOID
the loud-mannered, brazen-faced individual whose
sole ambition Is to and he seen.
He that walketh with wise men shall be called
WISE but Il company of fools shall be destroyed"
Chesterfield once said No man can possibly
improve in any company for whom he has not re-
spect enough 10 sbe under some degree OF re-
straut."
Guard well your selfesteem. Proper pride and
self-respect are essential elements in the perfect
man.
The query" What is MANI" was once answered
by Horace Mann when he said: Some think he Is
only a machine, and that the only difference be-
tween man and a mill, is that one is carried by
blood and the other by water"
SHAKESPEARE gave beautiful opinion OF man
when he wrote:
"A combination and a form indeed
Where every god did set his seal
To give the world assurance of a man."
Out of the mass of lfe's general associates we
may single out the fellow being with kindred vir-
tues, incnations and weaknesses, perhaps, upon
whom to besIow trust and the petty couf1-
dences that warp the delicate bers of true friend
ship.
We should cultivate sincere friends. Old DIR.
friends rs he advances through life, he will soon
find himself friendess. man should keep his
friendship in constant repair"
Have you ever paused to consider the value OF
good books as friends in every sense OF the word?
Seek the companionship of your favorite books.
In them you will find Your ideal, if you have any,
of all that is beautiful aud elevaing and their re-
filming influence will cling TO you through life. As
the silent friends that they treat them with re-
speet.
We all have friends if we but know how 10 find
them; then,
The friend thou hast and his adoption tried,
Grapple him TO thy soul with hooks of steel"
Lizzie G. Eckert.