The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1900-06-04
QUIET HOUR THOUGHTS.


Cvritteu for The Junior by Ellen Ham
The study 81 human nature II an inter
c<tiu- one. albeit we become acquainted
with many facts that are unpleasant and
even painful
For some time have noted the deport-
meut 81 quite a number OF persons. chiefly
Young people. toward the aged. And
while many are considerable and agree
able I'm their manners. showing those little
cnurtcsIcs which are SO dear 70 the old.
have noted with pain that there IS a
marked tendency 20 overlook the comfort
AMI happiness of those who are descending
the hill ~ life. and to treat them as Il
tho were Of little OF no consequence. bat
T.. me tell you. my dear young people.
that Is a grave mistake
r. fs YOUR duty 20 make the closing DAYS
~ sarth-s pilgrims as bright and pleasant
- possible. II takes but little effort II
do this The aged Ike 20 be noticed and
made tn feel that they are stiu needed
ard appreciated by their friends
Some people seem u thlnk that very oil
people do not care for expressions Of love
AMI tender regard and believe the feel
iar= and affections weaken and wear out
g. correspondence with the physical pow
s-s- Nothing IS farther from the truth.
Thev are quick 70 appreciate each loving
vurI anil thoughtful attention. and just
IS quick to note the unkird ~ careless
word IN the weary. bent frame the
hrar- stsIl swe1is 20 the sweet music II
love. the affections stiiI Irvine around love
ones AMI long for love in return
As n general thing the old find pleas
ire i1 th.- presence - the young Their
br--lr faces and youthful spirits -ecau
2
were Young AMI free sroul care. They
Isf-. t1 u, couversant with the plans for
rsuu-srusrr ans work Of the younger
members ~ treir household. and are de-
IiGE-s,i 90 he consulted about them
They are, often able 10 give good adj
vice aul offer valuable suggestions along
many lines and even = they can Pee ~ M
real service. the pleasure To them IS
al 0-e reward
NY grandparents died before I was large
enough to know anything about them.
and nue ~ my childish sprrows was tire
realization that I should never know what
i- was % have dear ola graniEother-
] srlr that 7 was sometimes envi1us of
r-v Tttle p.avmatcs when they told ~
HAVING e's-h good times when they went
O. --Frsu6P1'-' I have always had "A
deep and fervent respect for Old people
AMI have found much pleasure in their
them treated lightly or flippantly-
notice thar 50 many young people
faii 90 speak to the old nj church or
o-tsr public places. 7 dislike 20 think
that the.- negligence is caused icy In
difference cr want II respect. huc ! wnui1
rather think that the fault proceeds from
timlIity rr thouEh-l-ssues- In some eases
Il is 'he former. iGlriug from what
] have heard some say. 'Uh. / would Ike
r.rrH FraH "a
she does not remember me. ANA then I
would -1t know what to saw
Enys and girls soon STOW ont ~ the
know l-~ ~ lhr olI and they fail o.
r-ruze even thci- rc'-hbl-s' ga ldrcu
uni they see them quite often. and it
g. rne duty 70 an young people O. speak
o. rhcm and make Themselves known
Possibly you think they do not cage for
such attentions AMI VIII uot notice the
omission lf you rh.uk thus. ilst try the
experiment the next opportunity that y1I
have and won VIII te made glad when
you see tLc duE eye brighten. che wrink-
IcI face rsaiarel los feeling as your hand
T. c.asg.-I go "a fervsnt grasp
1f any ~ my vru-htl- -ea -e-S a-r
thou-htle~s % their t-eetuent ~ the s-I.
t-y 20 overcome The fault Beg soon as pos
slie. cnr you may D. o'I sometime. and.
'-wi-h what measure YOU metr. q shall
b. measured unto you--'
Parents should -. very careful % teach
thei- children 90 respect the ared and
act kindly toward them i AL We're
brought mp in this NAY. there would not
l. So many who Zee. themselves a burden
ard say that they 'arc old and onlv .n
tle WAY" Many persons who have aged
inmates IN their houses e.; out ~ pa
%. urt with them because they are child
Ssh az irritz%.e- To al such. would
say. exercise charity Tor they are weary
AMI travel Worn. they have borne the
burden and heat II the day. and have
fought many 4 fierce conflict
Such has left its trace on wrinklel brow
auI snowy locks Afflictioa may have
weakened both body and mind. 50 every
Il-tIs kindness shown them. every tender
rarard sor their welfare viii help TO
sssio0th th,- PaCEI tiisc = well nigh ended.
WIKI them the goa Is almost reached !;
the earthly house u this tabernacle is
Tearing dissolution: soon they viii leave
t. Sa5ourn in the house II many man
SONS. that building not made with hands
eternal I'm the heavens"
Lafayette. Ala