In the Cheering-Up Business
By Clifford M. Loveland
WHEN Miss Edith Wyatt was at Bryn Mawr College she was known as "the girl in the cheering-up business." Girls who were "homesick," discouraged, and behind in their studies, and students who were tired, always went to her for a bit of encouragement; and they always found it. She radiated cheerfulness. There are great openings in the "cheering-up business." There is plenty of room in it for everybody, and it does not interfere with any other vocation. Make it a hobby if you want to be happy and successful in life. You may do more good in it than in your regular vocation, and it will be one of the best and wisest investments. How much does it cost? — Nothing, but a little effort. Yet see what wonderful, surprising results are obtained by it. Try it and you will not be sorry, I am sure. "Keep the brightest trail," said an Indian, when asked by Bishop Baker in pioneer days the best route across the plains to the Rocky Mountains. This was good advice before the railroads were built. It is still, for the much-used tracks shine. Let us apply it universally. Keep the brightest trail this coming year. Leave the dark, gloomy subterranean passages. Leave the gloom, anxiety, work, and discouragement behind. Face the sun. Trust in God and do the right, brothers, sisters, one and all. He will guide through darkest night, and will help us lest we fall.