The Washington herald., 1909-08-01

homes only thrive when they sustain re-
lations with each other" and though the
true home is unity, the individuality Of
its separate members should be respect
ed. as elsewhere. and even cultivated and
developed. No one can live another's life.
nor solve another's problems; the Divine
purpose. which has made US individual,
forces each to do that himself; and each
individual must continue to grow.
What doest thou" : asked q budding
flower,
ITO sweeten rfeT' It nodded from its
bower,
I'm growingi'
And what doest thou" I asked child
who quafed
The cup Of JOY. ito help the world7" He
I'm growinE"
A laden apple tree. old. snarled and
Bent down and rustled softly IN my ear
Keep growing!"
An aged man, with child upon his knee,
Echoed again the wisdom Of the tree:
Keep growing"
What shall DOR asked an angel
bright.
when age draws nigh?" Then smiled
he, from his height;
Keep growing"
Reach out to pastures new. where the
soul feeds;
Reach out and up-God knows the
spirits needs
Keep growingI''
MrS L II. HARTsHoRN.
He enter'd IN his house-his home no
more.
For without hearts there is no home; and
felt
The solitude OF passing his own door
Without a welcome. Byron.
1865 Calvert street northwest
Home is the resort
OF love. Of Joy. of peace. and plenty
where
Supporting and supported polished
friends
And dear relations mingle into bliss.
JOSEPH WALTON HALL
GordnsTfle. Va
Homel
A mothers heart TO trust in;
A mothers love 70 lean on;
A mothers faith 70 live for;
That is home,
So important is the mother in a home
that she is the making or unmaking OF
It. Her mental attitude colors the minds
of the children and makes life sweet or
bitter 10 the father and breadwinner.
Consequently. It is so necessary that
women should learn 10 appreciate the
almost divine gift given them as home
makers and seek to cultivate that talent
to perfection. How often have we heard.
without needing.
THE hand that rocks the cradle rules the
world"
ANAIs J. FUGH
Chevy Chase. Nd
Our friends are as true and our wives
as comely,
homely." -Dibblns.
LILLIAN T. BURKE
ED street northWes,
'Tis home where the heart is. wherever
that be,
In city. in desert. on mountain, IN dell.
Not the grandeur the number, the OBJ
But that which we love IS the magical
spell.
It's this gives the cottage a charm and
grace
Which the glare Of a palace but rarely
has known:
II IS this. only this not station or place,
Which gives being 10 pleasure. which
makes IL our own.
Like the dove on the water q rest placs
to find.
In vain for enjoyment over nation we
roam;
Home" only can yield real Joy to the
mind.
Here. where the heart is. this only is
Home"
Author unknown.
II. A. DUNN.
lsoi Co-coran street
Be It north or south, or east or west,
The dear. old home Is the one we love
best.
Where in childhood we were sheltered
with every care
BY parents and loved ones. to US so dear;
Where. guided eright. our childish feet
Sought only paths by love made sweet:
And teachings and principles there in
shlled,
In after years each requirement filed;
Helping US. though rough the way
Always the better part 70 play;
And though through many lands we may
roam
Jur hearts keep on singing.
There is no place like home, sweet home!
Charleston. S. c.
Home should be a place enchanted where
both peace and pleasure dwell.
Where real and solid comfort casts
Der all their magic spell.
Be 1t palace. be 1t cottage. be It just a
single room.
II there's loving hearts that dwell there,
there's no other place like home.
Home the weary careworn traveller. toll
ing on from place to place:
Mountain top or dreary desert, ever
homeward turns his face,
All through life's uneven journey Joys
And woes and sorrows come.
And we long for that sweet message,
Weary pilgrim, welcome home.
JAMES CONWAY JACKSON. |
25Ol Fourteenth street northwest
Home! The word takes me back to the
scenes of my childhood. In memory
see the dear, old home with its ivy /
covered porch and the old-fashioned gar /
len. grandmas delight, where bloomed 4
lollyhocks, bluebells. sweet alyssum. 1
lap dragon, fox glove, sweetwilliam, fe- /
-er fen, lark's pur, and "pinies." as the /
lear, old ladies' used 20 call them. I !
zee. too. the one parlor with its mahog- !
my furniture; the wax flowers under a /
.laSs case on the table. and grandma's l
amples framed just above II. The snowy 4
at the window and the green /
THE WASHINGTON HER