The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-11-25
MANNERS ON STREET CARS
Observations Thereon Which Are
Pertinent and Worthy of At
tention and Consideration


Here seems to be Il place where hui
mainly show their real selves, being
public conveyance. If a gentleman il
will be shown without pretense; if not,
this, too is easily discerned in his
manner
Here men, women, boys and girls
show in marked degree their innate
natures. If they have been we'll rails
ed, it demonstrates itself, and is admir-
ed by those around; if otherwise this,
too, will be observed to their shame
and the shame of their parents; the
civil man or woman will look on il
with disdan.
How often do you see Il man after
hard days work, weary and tined, get
up and give his seat to n woman, who
takes it coldly, offers no thanks or eX-
preston of appreciation, and judging
from appearances, takes it as Il matter
of course, and as if to say, "Thats
nothing but your duty" Take care,
We fair sex, you do not force gentlemen
into bankruptcy Of that chivalry which
belongs peculiarly to the southern gem
tleman.
How often do you see elderly men or
women standing in the passway-they
may be very old or crippled-and boys,
girls and young men sit supinely in
their seats with apparently no eyes,
insensible to the surroundings? How
sadly this reflects upon the mother and
father
How often do you notice the poor
street car man, who is more often
abused without cause than otherwise
treated as though he was devoid of
feeling, nothing more than an animal,
Notice. too, how patient and forebear-
ing they are under such trying ordeals,
all because they are loyal and true to
their employers, and have sought this
means of livelihood for themselves and
families.
These are some of the current deal
ings of man with man in the street
car life, and are suggestive of these
pertinent questions and brief answers,
viz:
|. Do we love our brother in the
sense laid down in Gods word? If
not, let us begin now to learn to love
him. Be forbearing, considerate of
others, not abusive but kind.
2. Is the fair sex losing the ordinary
civilihes OF life, not exhibiting some
expression of gratitude when sacrifice
is often made for their comfort and
pleasure by the old or weary man? Re
frain from such things, ladies', for the
sake of your own high place in society
intended by your Maker you should
occupy. BE courteous, be thankful i'll
wardIy and outwardly. Don't lower
the standard of true lady.
3, Are the young men, boys and girls
taught AT home to respect the aged, to
be polite everywhere and to every body?
If not, the fathers and mothers have
failed in one of their greatest duties.
Some time ago | boardeded a street
car with an old man, when lad of
some fifteen summers saw US. He at
once gave me his seat and secured a
seat for this old man. | was impressed
with his gentle consideration and
thought, asked his name and where he
lived. He answered with elegant man
ners. | said to him, ''You have a good
mother at home. You are young
gentleman" and told him to tell his
mother when he went home Oh, what
a gIorio@s life would ours be if the
greater part Of our selfishness could be
forever set aside.
Civility in the street cars means civ
ility wereYer we are. Let's try it
Sid, in Nashville American.