. Christian herald and signs of our times . ways of economizing time and labor ifpride is put away. There are many su-perfluous trifles in our rooms, attractive nodoubt, but they must be cared for, whichmay be put away for awhile; we canmake our cooking plainer, perhaps; andthe familys health will not suffer if thekitchen stove is not polished every day,and the floor may be slighted a little ; lesstime spent in the coiners. If we only-try we can find the time to spend with thechildren in the open air. in woods andfields. The benefits will come to the moth-ers and childrenalike, in betterhealth
. Christian herald and signs of our times . ways of economizing time and labor ifpride is put away. There are many su-perfluous trifles in our rooms, attractive nodoubt, but they must be cared for, whichmay be put away for awhile; we canmake our cooking plainer, perhaps; andthe familys health will not suffer if thekitchen stove is not polished every day,and the floor may be slighted a little ; lesstime spent in the coiners. If we only-try we can find the time to spend with thechildren in the open air. in woods andfields. The benefits will come to the moth-ers and childrenalike, in betterhealth, closerbonds betweenthem, and an in-crease of the loveand knowledge ofthe ways of dear,beautiful, old Na-ture. * * Borrowing Trouble. The world is fullof borrowed trou-bles—troubles thatnever come. It isrelated that anaged man whendying, said to hissons : I have hada great deal of. State. The greatest possible lung capacity-involves the highest possible physicalconditions. We should have systematic,definite physical training, under experi-enced instructors, just as mental develop-ment is secured. The district schoolmust not be left out, if the country boyand girl secure the all-around develop-ment which makes efficient men andwomen in the various avenues of life. The Passion for Display. There are few persons who can resistthe temptation to display their possessionsat times. It is a touch of vanity that seemsalmost universal. A writer on this subjectrelates a recent experience, which shows atrait of character that most of our readerswill recognize in some of their own -ac-quaintances. 1 went four miles to callon a friend who is usually a delightful con-versationalist, and what do you think shedid ? She spent every minute showing meher dresses and bonnets. It is well, in ourown homes, to repress any temptation tovain display of our own belongings orabilities. Pri
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