The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-15
HOME CIRCLE

HOME CIRCLE
When we launch our ship on the
waves OF the great sea of
life, bet Us guide them by the light OF
home, with the helm of the cradle
words of our mother. Not until we
have left home and are wanderers In
the curious strangeness of q strange
land, unnoticed, unheeded. lonely and
weary, viii we know OF truth what
n mother Is. Then we feel that she is.
good ard we bless her Never can we
repay our mothers kindness. Her
withered form and her sllvering braids
shall be defended till that day cometh
when He shall make up His jewels
and then we ween, Heaven VIII know
no kinder no brighter, no purer an
gel than she. When the ever shining
stars shall wane in the fading OF our
vision. and the noisy world will grow
still In our sleep OF death, will we for
get her; not till then,
The cheerfulness which should be
one OF the chief characteristics OF the
home life is often sadly in the minor
ity,simply because the example of
disposition is not set by the
wife and mother. One glimpse OF
her face as she begins the duties OF
the day IL sufficient for the rest OF
the family, If It bears the illumlna-
ton OF pleasant smile as she pass
es from room 10 room, II her greeting
TO the others Is bright and cherry, II
abe has a pleasant word for those
with whom she mingles they Will
catch the inspiration and the day will
be bright anG sunny thereby,
The woman whose life book has
love written on every page; who
makes a home for a man, n home In
a house and heart. home that he
is sure OF, a home that Is fun OF love
presided over by one whose price is
above rubles. She ls the model wife.
Some stormy evening when the
whole family is gathered about the
fire, take zip and discuss the feasible
ity OF modern conveniences in the
home. The kitchen sink with hot
and cold wnter, the bath room. hot
air, steam or hot water heat are as
much OF necessity for convenience
and comforting the country is in the
city, and may be had AZ cheaply. Every
farmers family may and should know
the facts regarding these eesirabls
improvements
To have a home OF our own and to
live distinctly and honestly within
our means is essential to all married
life. How many couples now in ma
ture life and surrounded by luxury
and wealth, look back 10 the days OF
early pTlvations as among the happi-
est days OF their life. No sensible
person will deem II a hardship TO be
gin on moderate scale. And when
We have eiecenced TO the top steps
OF prosperity. we may look back on
the days OF small things AS the golden
days OF our hearts II not our purses.
We doubt if one Instance In thou
sand can be found OF young mans
making shipwreck hopes and char
acter who was accustomed TO spend
his evenings at home reading good
books: and we say to any parent that
well stocked library and an abunc-
ant supply OF newspapers and maya
zines, with the habit of reading on
the part OF your boy. Is worth more TO
keep him out OF mischief. and TO make
a man OF him than any other single
Influenga at yutir command
We hope eli who read this column
will endenyor to keep q few flowers
in the home In addition to their
beauty and fragrance. they teach
neatness and order. The wife and
children like 10 have clean room
so that the flower In its purity and
grace. may not shame them. And
then, too, poor man likes to feel
that he has an ornament In his dwell
ing similar to that which a rich man
chooses as tho best establishment OF
his drawing room.
There Is no place in the universe
for lazy woman. We will care foi
the sick woman. we will tolerate q
cross wonan--but what shall we dc
TO the lazy woman. Because the home
keeper must be active. orderly and
consclentious--these qualifications she
must have. and II she can add to these
thrift, intelligence and tenderness. we
find wherever she is. that most bless
cd and beautiful OF all earthly delights
a happy home.
There is nothing that can so lift q
man up-thnt can inspire him to as
great achievement. as the feeling that
he has at his side a woman whom he
can truly love, whom he can fully
trust, and at whose feet he may bow
In highest respect. You Intensity his
Joy and blunt the keen edge of sorrow
II 1t is true that It takes grand wo-
man 10 do this, but you can be the
grand woman.
How kindness brightens and beau
titles the home. AS the gentle breez-
es, the warm showers. the sunshine
OF the springtime all call forth vege-
table life and fruitfulness in nature
SO kindness brightens beauties and
enriches the home life. filling 1t with
the sweetest peace and Joy, memories
that are more precious than the con-
tents OF an alabaster box.
Why are some people all smiles
when their visitors are about, and
all frowns when all are gone but the
home folks? Why not have some
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