The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1914-02-20
Home Circle Column.

have nothing kind to say about aneigh-
Dor acquaintance, say nothing at all. A
story grows with each repetition until
at last ''behold how great a matter a
little fire kindleth." Let not our
tongues defle our souls by distilling
deadly poison, but let the words of our
mouth be worthy, kindly, helpful, no
Bile.
Scolding is mostly a habit. 1t is of
ten the result of and an ir-
ritable condition of the mind and body.
A person is tired or annoyed at some
trivial cause and forthwith commences
to find fault with everything and every
body within reach. Scolding is a habit
easily formed. 1t is astonishing how
soon one becomes addicted to it and
confirmed in it. 1t is an unreasoning
and unreasonable habit. Persons who
once get in the habit of scolding always
find something to scold about. If there
is nothing else, they begin scolding
about the mere absence of anything to
scold about. 1t is contagious. Once
introduced into a family it is pretty
certain in a short time to affect all
members.
We all owe to others as many cheerful
smiles and kind words as We a be-
stow. for life is what we max it, and
small ~favors, little ~kindnesses, a word
fifty spoken, often heals a much bruised
heart, and tender remembrance is
cherished for the giver. Never show
to an unexpected guest that their COM
ing worries or upsets you, but give
them a smile and a word of welcome
and you will be surprised how quickly
worries will roll away and how easily
the monday meal will be done, and
how much pleasure there is in that af-
ternoon chat, then there is nothing to
think about but to enjoy the present.
Never indulge in the habitof malicious
ly speaking of others, for it is easy to
say nice things and it is all a habit.
Look on life IS a doer, not as a dreamer.
Is it not highly amusing, if not prov
ocative of wrath, to hear a man com
planning of his home being cherries
when he adds nothing to its happiness?
A man is greatly responsible for the
ozone of his home. The day to his
wife may have been one of unusual
care and hard work, but if the husband
comes in cheerful from the field or his
work outside, the WEAKNESS or care
worn look will disappear from his wife's
face. A few sharp words we can al
ways excuse for we always attribute
them to the overtaxed nerves, but we
can find no plausible excuse for sullen
ness on the part of the husband.
A touch of kindness in this busy rush,
A proffered hand to help us fight the
crush;
A cheerful word that smooths a heavy
heart
Have you these small things assumed
your part?
Extravagant dress has broken more
husbands than it has made model wives.
Everyone feels at home in the pres
ence of a joyous, cheerful, genial spir-
tied person.
Usually if we postpone a worry for a
day or two it will fail to keep its ap-
polntment.
The thief who steals your peace of
mind is nieaner than the one who steals
your property.
Teach your girl how to cook and if
she does not thank you somebody's son
will thank you for her.
In choosing cur homes, the first con
sideration must be to see that there is
abundance of light and air. A dark
room is only mt for a store DOR Where
the u comes. according to the old ad-
age, the doctor stays away; or as the
Venetian says, where there is light
there is joy"
1t is as easy to say kindly things as
it is to make unpleasant remarks.
Watch yourself a bit as you move about
your home-is it a hard word and 9
frown? If the latter, pull yourself to-
gether and make up your mind the worl6
shall be bright with your kindness rath-
er than darkened by your i'll humor.
Kill the unkind words before they pass
your lips. Stife bitter thoughts in youl
heart. Be co~nsiderate, tender, loving
to your own.
In our garden are many roses,
Some of them are white and some art
red.
Really, | am very fond of roses,
But want them now, not when an
dead.
Don't wait to show me your affection
When the earth is piled above m!
head;
In your garden there are many roses
But ! want them now, not when In