The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-03-18
HOME Circle COLUMN.
COLUMN DEDICATED TO TIRED
MOTHERS AS THEY JOIN
THE HOME CIRCLE.


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As we passed along the street on
a recent Sunday we counted twenty
seven young men. most OF them in
their teens. Just budding into man
hood. lettering their time away. as
we looked into their faces many Of
them lighted up by the beacon rays
OF poor cigar or the pornicious
cigarette. we recognize them as
young men blessed with comfortaLleI
homes. indulgent parents and loving
sisters. We ask ourselves, why rs
SO Why do these young u,el per
\ Ter the unclean resorts. comfortless
streets and mixed society. to the
upholstered chair. the pleasant and
comfortable surroundings OF the
family circle at homer Who eau
answer bare we charge Tao par
onts In degree responsible for
this state OF afiirsa? Are these
things as they would have them?
Do you shut up your homes lest the
sun should fade your carpets, and
your heart lest laugh should
shake down a few Of the musty old
Ncobwebs that are hanging there2 il
you want to ruin your sons let them
think that all social enjoyment
must be left at the threshold when
they cone home When once home
We regarded as only suitable place
20 eat, drink and sleep In. the
work Is begun that ends In gamb
ling houses and reckless degreda
ton. Better let the fire burr
brightly in the winter and the doors
be thrown open in summer ant
make the homestead delightful will
ali those little arts that parents Sc
well understand Half an hour o
merriment within doors, and merit
ment OF homo blots out the re
membranee OF many care and an
noyance during the day, and tn
best safeguard that can be take
with them into the world is the un
seen influence OF bright littl
home sanctum. Let parents ponde
over these few suggestions,
A boy goes along the street a
night and sees fine house beant'
fully lighted up and hears music
and he says. Il wish was in there
but have not been invited" an
80 he passes on. Here Is the churc
X Of God. lighted up with festlyity an
holy mlrth. and the world passe
along outside, hears the music an
sometimes wishes II was inside, bt
says that II is not invited. oh, IL
vite the world 10 come In Go OF
into the highways and hedges. Sen
a ticket OF invitation printed |
these words, Come. for all thing
are ready"
There II a vast difference b
tween house and home. IT
house is but the building and flrn
tnre. the outward shelter and gat
ering lace OF the household, II
home includes the kindly family a
fiction, the thoughtful care al
ready sympathy and mutual cont
dence and trust OF the members.
true home breathes the atmospho
OF love. A child should be mat
10 feel that his home is indeed
home, the happiest place in Il
world TO him, not merely an on
ward shelter and resting place, b
center OF enjoyment Of viii
shah be the safeguard Of his life
he goes forth TO the world giyii
strength and proportion TO
character, and turning his thong
70 all that may prepare for I
heavenly home when the scenes
earth shall have passed away.
$3.50
We often think, when sorrow
heavy mantle is thrown over !
that life Is all shadows DO We ey
find Il so? An no, AS the gold
rays Of heavens own light shi
from behind the clouds after
storm 40 does the light OF Coz
couotenance shine back OF the clou
OF sorrow and gives a peacel
soothing, calm to the tired hen
However deep the wound and fiei
the conflict, sooner or later
realize that lie knoweth best. a
doeth all things well"
Mothers. how do you rule?