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Literary Column LIVING BEAUTIFULLY (C. L. S.) “No one but yourself can make life beautiful, no one can be pure, honorable and loving for you.”—J. R. Miller. There are people who save an outw’ard attitude of kindess, courtesy, forbearance and appreciation for those in street, store or aquaintances. In the home—that little world of their own—their best traits are laid upon the shelf with their hat, and all the un controlled nagging, faultfinding, sarcasm, and petty hopefulness of their nature is let loose on the members of the family. Beautiful living should be practiced at home, among those we love most, and where humor, gentle speech, understanding, cour tesy, and praise are most deserved. The humblest home may radiate contentment, cheerfulness, comradship. Beautiful living must begin within ourselves; prac ticed at home religiously then our conduct in the world will take care of itself. One must “seek beauty.” It is everywhere for us to see and enjoy. Keep worries and fears away in the background as far as possible. Psychologists tell us of the harmful effects of fear on the mental and physical health of children. Yet these bogies of fear, worry, and “depression”’ are constantly taking away the feeling of safety and refuge which a child should have for his home. Guest Column THE WORLD OF BOOKS A world of Books is a feature column added to our publication by Mrs. Edith Hickman, a form er teachers in the Lincoln schools. Mrs. Hickman, with her years of experience with juveniles, will place first emphasis on their interest. She is associated with the Book Mart, 141 No. 13 and has first hand information. When we try to select a book for a child, we must npt think of what is pleasant for ourselves. We must think of the child, his age, his interests and his needs. Many books are “good books”, but they must be “good for something.” A book can teach a child, can keep him busy, can amuse him, can furnish new scenes or exper iences. A beek may be amusing, but it must be in good taste. It may be a tale of adventure, in no particular location, but it must not give a wrong notion of human relations. It must hold up right ideas. The individual child must be studied in order to decide whether or not a book is suitable for him. If it “shoots over his head,” it is too old for the reader; if it is to simple, it will not hold his atten tion. A child’s interests are ever changing, which means that a book that suits him this year, will not please him next year. New interests are always coming into his life as he grows and gains experience. One thing is sure, if a child is to like books, and like to read, he must begin when he is very small. Books with pictures of familiar things printed in bright colors will please the very young child. It need not have much of a story. Words are hardly necessary. But he will learn to handle books and care for them. Later he will like to have sim ple stories read aloud to him. Many of these, he will learn to re peat. Most of us remember our Mother Goose Rhymes from child hood, and still like to sing the happy little songs that our moth ers crooned to us. There are books of nursery songs that little tots love. Such little books do not cost much. They are beautiful written and the pictures are true to life. Besides, they are not easily torn or spoiled. There is something for every child. The “very best for the youngest” is a safe motto. A liking for good reading is very important through out life, and we must begin very early in their lives of we are to teach our chil dren to like to read. -II Birthdays Birthdays Nov. 17 thru Nov. 29 * Mrs. Estelle Davis, Mrs. Zeola Hamond, Miss Katherine Thomp son, Mrs. Ida Hassel, Mrs. Mary Scott, Mrs. Lucy Hubbard. -o Grand Island News Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Williams of Fremont, were guests of Mr. Sam Camper Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Camper, formerly of Beatrice, Nebr., unit ed with Solomon A. M. E. Church on Sunday. Evangelist Belva Spicer, pastor of Solomon A. M. E. Church de livered a most inspiring message Sunday evening. Superintendent Gerald Henderson was in charge of Sunday School. J. 0. Schon Electric Co. 237 So. 11th St. Electrical Appliances and Christmas Tree Decorations Appliances Repaired Wiring CHRISTMAS CARDS and PERSONAL STATIONERY BETZER CO., Printers 115 So. 14th St. AT SIDNEY KATZ JEWELRY Co. 1417 O St. DIAMONDS ELGIN WATCHES PARKER "51" PEN and PENCIL SETS EVANS LIGHTERS COMBINATION CASE Cigarette 8c Lighter Cash or Credit Your patronage appreciated HILTNER FLORAL CORSAGES and BOUQU 2-2775 135 BEAL BROS. GROCE Fresh Fruits & Vegetables % Meats _ 2101 R Tel. 2-688$ Pittsburgh Plate Giast| Go. I Paints — Glass Wallpaper & Sundries 1427 "O" St. Tele. 2-7004 UNION | SHOE SHOP | 1018 "O" STREET 2-7887 LINCOLN’S LARGEST AND MOST POPULAR FURNITURE STORE OFFERS YOU.... EVERYTHING FOR * THE HOME ON THE EASIEST POSSIBLE TERMS \ HARDY FURNITURE GO. 1314 "O" *