The Topeka state journal., 1901-01-02


good resolutions, in a moments space.
Let US hope the will is often taken for
the deed, human nature is human,
through its proneness to error
A FEW NEEDFUI.L RESOLUTIONS.
There are a few resolutions that we
should nave revised ana reDound eaen
to wear them out with much usage, but
new bindings VIII attract our interest ana
structions herein laid down.
One chapter should begin: Resolved,
That sunshine of the soul, being largely
a matter of cultivation, and by reason Of
/ much suffering, sin and sorrow, the pro-
/ we win endeavor in every way. and, es-
| peciany by example. to increase this par
ticularly desirable element, and introduce
| it especially into the lives of those who
must need both mental and material sun
of earth, mid the never changing shadows
Of dull, poorly. paid toll; comfortless
whose black pail never lifts. Though we
may not better their financial condition
by much as a dollar added to their
pay" we certainly can alleviate much
of the existing evil of their condition by
what they have
TEACH THEM THE GOSPEL OF
CHEERFUIINESS.
We do not realize how farreaching are
the reflections of each separate life. If
we doubt our individual influence, then
watch how infectious the spirit aroused
by some great event, whether the senti-
ment be one OF anger or JOY. At Christ
mas the Impulse IS to give pleasure to
universal anticipation that makes the day
one of jollfficafion and merrirnent And
it is good to lengthen out to the last
ecler this cheerful mood For cheerful
ness and iov are the rnainsprings that
move Nature in her grand and endless
course with perfect harmony. Nowhere Is
the gospel of cheerfulness so necessary
as in the home. And to the women is
given this mission The home that pos
sesses a cheerful wife and mother is not
safe harbor whose beacon light viii guide
her bread winners safely past all rocks
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woman whose cheerful spirit can take
that brave attitude toward life, that en-
ables her to bear coura geOusly the newt
able burdens of her lifes environments
that strengthens her determination not to
fret or worry those who, for her sake.
are fighting the hard battles in the world.
has reached that altitude that proclaims
her price above rubies and her influence
and example is not felt only within the
of the four walls she has made the unas-
sailable bulWark of state and society.
happy home. but reaches to those she
knows not of.
ness. Therefore, as the glad bells ring
out the old. ring in the new, resolve that
spirit. that You viii smile even in the
face of misfortune And if ever you are
moaning adverse circumstances, count
your blessings, like the good old colored
nanny, and go smiling on your way.
NEW YEAR DINNERS.
These do not vary materially from the
Christmas dinner, though the plum pud-
ding is generally omitted for a lighter,
more delicate dessert And in many FAM
flies the king of the Christmas feast is
deposed. Really. to carry out the idea of
new ebginning, it were vel if an en-
tire change were made in the menu, and
only simple, wholesome viands substi-
tuted, with a resolution to carry this
palmer mode of living through the year
The New Year, not being so essentially a.
family festival, but ruled almost entirely
by the spirit Of merriment. the day is
given to less feasting and more to amuse-
ments of various sorts Christmas. spite
of the spirit of good VIII. is more or less
conservative in its obseFvancess While New
Year is cosmopolitan Everyone is young
again, and expected to enjoy their share
of frolfc and fun Many wind. up the day
with Informal dance, introducing old
time figures and costumes or appearing
in masquerade. The occasion. of course,
calls for midnight COLLATION." The ma
tnre of the vfands served and the number
of courses depend when the previous
meal was served, and whether the guests
continue to make merry beyond the wee.
snna' hours, or depart on the opening of
the new day But while the menu may
include a. hot bOuillOn hot entree, sand
wiches. cold entree salads, dainty bis
cults. coffee. punch or wines, frozen
creams and ices and fancy cakes. a much
taste and more pleasing to the guest who
has already surfeited on sweets and rich
foods A cup OF hot bouillon chicken or
clam to be preferred to beef. is enjoyed.
a very dainty and light sandwich or not
too heavy salad. and coffee and ices. But
the entrees. if served, must be beyond
proach and out of the ordinary to escape
criticism or refusal, for it is quite possible
to have too much Of good thing