. Hill's Manual of social and business forms: a guide to correct writing .. . BARRIERS BETWEEN NEIGHBORS REMOVED. IjHE fences shown upon the opposite page, scparatino^houses and lots, often prevent acquaintance with neigh-bors being made. The result of this non-intercourseis usually a suspicion that the neighbor is unworthy ofconfidence, an opinion which is never overcome exceptby interchange of civilities which would show eachthe worth of the with his neighbors, the resident, ceas-ing to consider their rights, grows careless of his obligations towardothers, and consequently
. Hill's Manual of social and business forms: a guide to correct writing .. . BARRIERS BETWEEN NEIGHBORS REMOVED. IjHE fences shown upon the opposite page, scparatino^houses and lots, often prevent acquaintance with neigh-bors being made. The result of this non-intercourseis usually a suspicion that the neighbor is unworthy ofconfidence, an opinion which is never overcome exceptby interchange of civilities which would show eachthe worth of the with his neighbors, the resident, ceas-ing to consider their rights, grows careless of his obligations towardothers, and consequently becomes a less worthy citizen. The illustration upon this page (Fig. 23) represents the scene verymuch changed. Again we have the same residences, and the sameneighbors, who have become acquainted and have learned to valueeach other. The re-sult of this social in-tercourse and evidentobservance of therights of others haswrought a vast changein the appearance ofthe homes, which ismanifest at a It is plainly appar-ent in the scene that ahigher civilizationpervades the neigh-borhood. The animals,that broke down thetrees and devastatedthe sidewalks andgrounds, have been?withdrawn by theirowners, and sent topastures, where theybelong. This of itselfis evidence of decided advancement. KiG. 23. THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE PEOPLE LIVE IN HARMONY. the scene further. The fenceshave disappeared,save a low coping thatdetermines the outeredge of the lot. Inthis alone a heavy item of expense has been removed, while with it has all are improved. Even the cat and dog that quarrelled in the formerscene are now acquainted with each other, and happily play maintiiin pleasant relations among neighbors, there are a fewthings which the citizen must avoid. Among these are the following;Never allow children to play upon a neighbors grounds or premisesunless they are invited and made perfectly welcome by the neighbor. Never allow fowls or animals of any kind, which you have co
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