TRUE COURTESY

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 180, 28 April 1931, Page 5

TRUE COURTESY

Little Kindly Attentions Nothing so decidedly stumps the character of the individual as manner. I do not mean the outward veneer of conventional politeness, but the inherent courtesy and consideration for others which makes itself felt in the little things of life, and which should be characteristic equally of prince or peasant, writes Amelin Johnston in “The Parish News.” This virtue may be native to many a man or woman whose environment gives it few opportunities of exercise. The air in which we live and breathe has everything to do with the growth of rank weeds or beautiful .exotics, so we see little of the sweetest ’side of life where the Cross of Christ has not been planted and the breathings of God’s Holy Spirit have not purified the atmosphere. r Inherent courtesy is ever linked with thoughtfulness for the comfort and wellbeing of others; , it is not self-assertive. The person who is considerate of the feelings of others rarely finds his own feelings intentionally hurt. ’ He who seeks to give place to others is often the one to be called up higher. Little kindly attentions to the child, to the feeble, or to the aged evoke recognition from the recipient, which in turn flows back in glowing warmth to the heart of the bestower, and so pleasing is this quality that we are naturally attracted toward the person in whom we find it. Moreover, the habit of courtesy is infectious. The more boorish individual when brought into daily contact with a truly courteous person is unconsciously influenced and led in to a sweeter and: more unselfish existence. Christianity has this refining and uplifting power, for he who cultivates the Christian graces will not be lacking in courteous consideration for others."

Mrs. Jack Nairn, of Waipawa, is staying at the Royal Oak Hotel.