Article March 19, 1932 Issue

Being on Time

MABEL REED HYZER

According to the human sense of time, the sun, moon, and stars become visible to us during certain hours; the birds and flowers and fruit appear at certain seasons; the sowing of seeds and the reaping of grain are done regularly.

For guidance in our human affairs, time is measured; and that we may have orderly days, we do many things at certain hours. The instruments by which time is measured have changed progressively from the early sundials, water clocks, sand clocks, and other devices, to the reliable and beautiful watches and clocks of to-day. We are not, however, always grateful for our timepieces, as we often think the hands are moving too slowly or too swiftly to fit in with our affairs!

Much depends upon things being done at just the right time. The beauty of an orchestral rendering of a symphony depends largely upon the accurate rhythm maintained by the players. The playing of one instrument ever so short a time after it should have been sounded may mar a whole number. So it is with human experiences. One member of a family who yields to an inclination to tardiness may seriously mar the harmony of the whole household. A late comer at school may interrupt the work of the class. One who come tardily to church services may disturb many before he is seated and becomes attentive. How we admire and rely upon those who are always on time!

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