GOOD WORDS.

Clutha Leader, Volume XX, Issue 1036, 8 June 1894, Page 7

GOOD WORDS.

Naver bear more than one kind of trouble at a time. Some people bear three kinds— all they have- had, ali they have now, and all they expect to havp. Innocent mirth of every descriptioi inspires a sympathetic pleasure and work a good that is contagious. Wit and humour are among the great refreshments of life, and n>re gifts in trust to those who possess them fur the cheer and exhilaration of mankind. Some imfi has .said truly that ' brains constitute the motive-power of mankind,' and certainly the intelligence which comes from true education and mental discipline is one of the main elements of our increasing civilisation. By adding to it in our own ease we add to the general fund, and do our share towards the uplifting of the race. Even more fully do we do this in build ing up our own character. Whn-t is of more value to the community than incorruptible honesty, fidelity, and truthfulness 1 Whoever possesses these is a general benefactor. The man who resists temptation and leads a true and pure life is building up truth arid purity, not only in himself, but in society. The man of kindly sympathies and a generous nature sheds abroad an influence which sweetens the lives and refines the hearts of all who come within his sphere. All this demands strict self-control, and may invoWa much self-sacrifice. The lower nature must be brought under the dominion of the higher, and the temporary suffering which it costs mv.it be endured with fortitude. Why should there be a lack of mutual interest and sympathy between classes of men thrown closely together] Why should the employer regard his workmen in the liglit of machines, and the men regard him in the light of an enemy 1 Nothing is gained, but much lost by such relations. Neither party is at its best nor gives out its best results. Both have latent powers and possibilities- with them that are called forth only through their affections, the sympathies, their kindly feelings. While these lie dormant, the value of neither party, either to himself or to the other, can. be manifested. Not work alone and not wages alone are desirable. Both are necessary and due; but, as long as nothing more is thought of on either side, so long shall we have disagreements, animosities, collisions, conflicts. Selfishness may wear whatever robes she will ; her baleful presence can never be hidden nor her destructive effects prevented.