Newport High School - Blunita Yearbook (Newport, PA)

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6 THE INFLUENCE OF WASHINGTON'S MOTHER Then George Washington was a little lad of eleven years, he was bereft of his father, and fro.a that time his care and training as in the hands of his mother. It is certain that she made an excellent success. The most valuable part of her plan of training her children was the influence of good literature, The particular favorite was Sir Mathew Hales' Contemplations, Moral and Devine . One part of this book known as The Great Audit, can easily be imagined to have been • ritten by Washington, himself. This depicts the great stev ardas giving his account to God. the good steward as been thankful to God as the Author of his manifold blessings. He has been careful not to discourage or deaden his conscience, but has improved it be nourshing it with the best principilcs and by forbearing from these things which might in anyway prove unlawful. He has always chosen his words by merit of their truth, Sincerity, and the good which they may bring to others. He has been careful to ingle justice and honestly with hi3 4’1'sdom in all hi man affairs not using ill means even to bring about the most unquest ioable good end. He has not sought power and prestige in this world, but has sought rather to lay up for himself treasure in heaven. While at any time holding a position of power, he has continued to serve God faithfully and has kept his heart humble, using his power as a help rather than an oppression to his neighbors . He has never attempted to build up a fake reputation, but has allowed it to grow from his true character, which he has kept untainted. From what we know of Washington it is evident that he followed the guidance of his mother's favorite book in building his character, and life. It is generally believed the Washington's mother has not received the credit which is due her, but it is certain that her careful and judicious training during the formation period of his life was a powerful factor in his event ial success. Virginia Irvine 12 A Edwin Markham. Countinued from page 3 Mr. E. B. Was., we might add, asked the permission of Mr. Markham to set his poem, A prayer , to ,.iusic. Having gained the permission, he took his place at the organ and composed music for thbs most wonderful poem. Fred Wertz Teacner-Jimmie, can you tell me how matches arc made? Jimmie-No, ma'am, but I don't blame you for asking. Teacher-That do you mean? Jimmie-Well, mother says you have been trying to make a match for 30 years. What did he imply? Lincoln wac once addressing a meeting of eidtors, he said he felt like the ugly man riding through a wood who met a woman also on horseback. She stopped and said: Well, for land sake, you are the homeliest man I ever saw. Yes, madam, but I can't help it. he slid. No, I suppose not, she observed, but you might stay at home.

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