Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-19

(Written Specially for The Bulletin)
How seldom do events in life follow
in regular routine, and how few of
us would really desire the monotony
in those of others! We often say a
change is needed, but. when the
changes come we grumble and wish
old times could return. During the
past fortnight much has occurred to
illustrate this fact, in the field of
politics. Idlers. you say perhaps,
should have nothing to do with poll
tics, but they often have opinions
concerning them, for all that, and
sometimes enjoy the opportunity of
expressing them. A landslide, I have
heard the last election called. Posi-
landslide fills UP a depression and
brings down summit to produce a
level which proves an advantage to
many. Many disappointment re-
suits from reversal of up and down
in politics, but ones defeat means an
others success. and the average is
kept about thu same, at all events.
While we sympathize with the de-
feated candidate we must also feel
glad for those who have won the goal
of their ambition. And the most that
idlers can do is to hope for the best
whichever way events may turn, and
look for good to coma from any con-
clusion in the matter.
In finaHcial affairs we often see
the same turn Of fortunes wheel. We
all know many instances of this
the names of many family. living at
present in luxury unthought of by
their parents, perhaps as a result OF
the prudence and simple tastes of pre-
vious generations, or possibly they are
reaping the harvest the seed of which
In,
the part of those before them. On the
other hand. there are in our midst
many whose life is meagre and re-
stricted in comparison with that which
favored their ancestors. How many
of our old substantial names. once
Astounding in influence and means to
advance the welfare of the commu-
nifty are now insignificant and devoid
of power in that wayI In spite of
their downfall. as some call it, often
times those people are happier than
formerly and would not hesitate to so
express themselves, if necessity called
for their evidence. A great establish
ment, accompanied by wealth. often
brings with it a burden of care and
worry unknown to those of smaller
means, and reminds us that where
much is given much is required.
Another kind of unevenmess comes
from ones mental makeup. We say
of such people that they have a pecul-
lar temperament. Seldom does one
week find them viewing life from the
same standpoint as tie previous one
Indeed, with some We know not what
to expect from day 10 day. Are they
in q cheerful mood everything in life
is delightful and all circumstances
appear IN j roseate glow of hapPi
ness. The next time we meet the cor
ners of their mouths turn downward,
and all the world is seen through blue
tinted glasses. I we'll recall one ae-
quaintance who was noted for her
cheerful way of seeing the bright side
of affairs. I found her one day weep
ing. going about her work wiping
away the constantly flowing tears
Anxiously ] asked the nature of her
affiiction which l was sure must be
great. To my surprise. the cause of
her grief was the necessity of rafus
ing an invitation. such as she had
often accepted, and which would prob
ably be often extended to her in the
future But all her thoughts centsred
about her disappointment and no, ray
of light appeared to her vision.
Anger sometimes works the same
kind Of mischief in our mental adjust
ment3 sudden rage seems to overpower
US. and leads us into all manner Of
extravagant speech The storm of
wrath passes off. and we wonder why
we were so moved by what now appears
such a trife. Some people carry this
changefulnass into their religious af-
fairs much to their discomfort and to
the unhappiness of their friends. The