Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-12-21

This IS tho besG possession rural
community can have, and this Is a
most opportunc tlme 10 think and
make use of II. We must live wiih
each other in this good old world and
whatever makes living easier, we
should take advantage Of friendlincss
corporation, thr get.sogethor spirit 10
every aspect Of life. These are better
than wealth, lndcrd they mean
wealth, as they invite the bess class "
settle and add their share Of service 70
tho country upbuilding.
You cannot organize u helpful as
ISOLATION Of any kind among people
who are soalous, suspicious, antagon-
istIc and Always pulling apart through
selhshness. One often hears the
prophecy that the farmers will awaken
and cultivate a community spirit
Won't II be easy going then when The
farmers nil pull together Some
times the lack Of nelghborliness DO
ponds upon too much snobblsh pros
pority, which means selfishness and
lack OF sympathy.
Such a community Is getting poorer
every day and sooner or later will
pay the penalty.
Money need not break up q rural
nclghborhood. There are many places
where the richest folks are the most
neighboriy, the rnadiest 70 help.
The poor man IL often tho discor.
dant spirit Tho man with tho crouch
IS often the greatest difficulty In COM
muaity uplift. In fact, the trouble
maker Is found everywhere; his iniiu-
ence spreads like disease in q neigh
borhood, cruising discomfort among
all classes. de is really q community
disease and should be dosed with com.
mnnity spirit until he gets ashamed Of
himself
Neighborliness Is not q matter OF
money. Discord often comes 10 old
communities where cliques and clans
have been established, o few families
monopolizing social life. They drift
into close circle with shut doors that
chill the ambitions OF the rising gene
ration. II Is said that the South has
many such dry-rottlng places. The
remedy is the spirit OF good viii To-
stllled in our hearts. We must think
OF what we can do for the other fellow
sometimes instead Of what he can do
for you. We must cultivate the com
munity spirit and take every man who
IS clean, honest and industrious into
the great fellowship Of our country
side. The means Of cultivating this
spirit is the community club. II you
have not one in your neighborhood
this leisure season Is the time to plan
il with your neighbors. It is no ok
pertinent. It needs public spirit, will
ingness to do something for the public
good; but most OF all, the willingness
on the part Of the masses OF the peo-
pie to follow leadership. IL Is up to
the people to develop and direct lead
crs. No organization ever amounted
to anything without leadership and re-
spect for authority, combined with the
determination Of the members TO each
do their part. The great Organization
OF the Department Of Agriculture is
seeking to help YOU. Help them by
letting them help you get your com.
munity organized.
Neighborliness! what is II but good
will on earth7 Christmas, the time Of
Happiness for all could not this hap
piness be increased by combination
OF the Christian spirit OF the commupi-
Wy Resolve to bring together these
interests. Let IL be your Christina
present to your community. See how
much neighborlIness you have. 1t Il
the greatest blessing theyear can bring
Ny Christmas wish 10 every communi
| ~ and all Its members is more genu
inc neighborIsness.
q. n WArHEE, Jf.
County Agent