The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-17

| European art in this country, but they
we're not fully awakened TO the real value
of beauty and harmony, until the World 4
Fair of 90 Since then the e sthetic taste
has been developed IA seen in Boston
through the decorations of her library; In
New York. through her Municipal Art so
ciety; in Washington, through her com
missions TO sc ores OF artists tor the deco
rations of her public buildings. Ii was
the first time, also, that many OF our
! American artists were recognized.
Art is now being recognized as factor
in our civilization as il has been in that
OF Europe for centuries. Through out
common susceptibility to the influence
OF art, we find all affected by surround
ings. Recognizing this, fine buildings
have been erected in the very slums oil
our cities, and many wealthy citizens
have sacrificed their finest works OF art
upon these people for the sake OF civiliza'
ton.
As large cities favor the education oil
the masses, how can they do it better
than through the beauty OF their build
ings, OF their grounds, and through their
muslc-halls and art galleries.
We may hope for buildings which snail
not eff4ce the beauty of nature, and shall
not make living uncomfortable through
s3ualor. We may also hope for the time
when fences and all prominent places will
not be used as sigu-boards, and haring
advertisements and cartoons will not
confront Us in every direction.
The good influences of art are constant
" increasing, and the time will come when
public taste and public criticism will be
raised by the presence OF art in public
places,
PATRIOTISM By JAMES HAGAN.
Patriotism is love or devotion to ones
country, the spirit that, originating in
love of country, prompts to the obed.-
ence OF it's laws, to the support and de-
f,nse of it's institutions and TO the pro-
motion of it's welfare. A patriot is de-
fender OF popular liberty, one who de-
spises all attempts to make one class Of
people more or less miserable than an
other, and who is willing to lay down his
life in defense OF his country.
Patriotism is a virtue. 1t is principle
that, eminating from the heart, prompts
for justice and equality. We are under
an obligation to the patriots for all that
we are or expect to be. They are those
who, proud OF the country that gave
them birth, are ready at all times and in
all places, to make the sacrifice that is
necessary to render the glorious institr-
tions OF the government perpetual. They
are the foundation OF the government,
the heart OF it's institutions and the pride
OF all peaceful citizens.
Whatever patriot does he does with
all his might, shrinking from no sacrifice,
seeking no reward save country's honor
and country's triumph.
The human race pays honor to pat
riotism because of its supreme value.
Patriotism teaches men that all people
should have equal natural and civil
rights. Hence, all men are more or less
patriotic. Love of country is necessary
element OF pat iotism. The country fos-
tiers and protects our best interests; with
out it there is no safety for life and prop
erty; no opportunity for development and
progress. All That the country Is she
makes ours. The patriot defends his
country for the simple reason that hefeels
that it is duty to do SO.
Patriotism is as much needed in time OF
peace as in time OF war. Now and then
supreme emergencies arise that test the
patriotism of the people to the last de-
gree. If they did not arise, patriotism
might lose its strength and probably die.
"HUMoR," BY KATE SCHROEDER.
Humor is precious gift to the world.
1t lightens our cares, raises our spirits,
brightens our skies, and quickens our cir
eulation.
Life without humor would be sad, there
would be no fun. Humor has power. 1t
is an excellent instrument in reform or
criticism. Addison separated humor and
vice. 1t is a power in governing and an
aid IN making things go without friction.
1t also has the power to sustain in times
OF trouble, even in the most critical mo.
ments. 1t brings mankind together in
sympathy as nothing else can do, and by
some it Is even thought to revive failing
life. A soldier dangerously wounded in
the battle of Gettysburg, who, when be
was told by his physician that he had
but one chance out OF ten to live, replied
that he would take the one chance and
give the other nine chances to his enemy
the soldier recovered.
Humor, that quality Of theimagination
which gives rise to happy state OF mind
belongs to broad minded and generous
spirits. 1t is the dearest and most hui
man OF our emotions.
ct STILL MAY BE-" BY ANNA NJ. oUELLo