The hummer., 1916-02-25
By J Potts Holt

BY j. Potts Holt
Like planets in the orbit of their starry spheres amid
the vaued blue beings in routine of varied du
ties pass and repass And like the influence Of planet
upon planet possibly We too though unacquanted
emit sparks-sou sparks-that in time may generate
something tangible. crystaIize into good
Courtesy and kndness-paramount elements for pre-
serving and sweeenng e cost but little amply repay
the giver and often thrill and fiji others with superna
sunshine supreme Tis we'll to be civil courteous kind
to ALL some have entertained angels unaware
We each form impartant links in the endless golden
chain Of environment that influence the characters Of all
The world but big mirror that reflects frOwns or
smiles And really it not for influence there would
be necessity for the final and proposed Judgment
Day when Christ will stand no longer a Mediator but
Righteous Judge when shall be called to give
Of the deeds done in the body where all the
evidence is complete and positively known-no for
false Witnesses perury,e cetera.
Courtesy is an investment that is safe and sound and
sane that is in glt-edge collateral principal
with compound interest better than most in
vestmens where even love All fame otherwise gained
better than dollars diamonds and dividends inthe pure
y monetary fOrm-fO courtesy emits electric sparks that
shoot with ightnng-lke speed and force nwardly out
wardly certainly upwardly aordng vertabe hagons Of
of joy and rivers of pleasure
Courtesy. in fact is a seppingstOne for mankind to
that higher height and deyiner day TS we'll an uni
versa language All creatures and most things are sus
ceptibe courtesy kindness good treatment Courtesy
is the prime a ment in civilization; it ennobles even en-
raptures-C without courtesy Kindness
consideration for others exempy as we should
the reasonable injunction DO unto others you would
that they do you 1t is foreign sef5hness indeed
where courtesy abounds heaven sheds an halo of
uperna glt and the angels sing p9ns of DraSe-for it
shows that hope redemption not extinct for they who
aaunt its beauteous and bouqueted banners with their
benizens and blessings.
And 'est we forget, there's sOace and Inspiration
and many other of the higher and harmonious thrills
perpetuay kndling into fervent fame cultiyatng the
spirit that Keeps the lamp of chvaly agow in hearts of
gold
Courtesy and hndness-wonderful and witchng
words The genial wealth and warmth of the sunshine
its kndneSs-brng the reciproecative nod Of he sunoW-
ers and brighter blush to the velvety rose petals; and
the wild bird and deer of the forest tanned ana
domestcated by the siken cords of care and kindness
from the humane human hand.
We all be civil and without cOmpulson if we tIy
and it is our plain, unVarnished duty too others with
whom we have to associate.
The sauve manner gentle spirit counts "A sharp
tongue Stirreth up wrath but soft turneh away
strife We each and all be courteous kind consid-
eratebe ineed yerable "AlyhOns0s and Gastons even
Lord Chesterfelds There's reason for it,
Speak gently It's little thing
Dropped into tile hearts deep WE'LL
The good, the joy that il may bring
Eternity shall tell