GOOD RULES AND MAxIMs

G;ven bv e SchOOlmaster to his Pupils.
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GiUen by e SchoolmGster to his PMpils.

 1. When in company the conversation turns on an absent person, and you are called to express an opinion, always fancy that very person is standing silent behind you, looking over your shoulder. and listen ing altentively to what you say. You will then speak prudently, and with due regard to his character.

 2. As far as possible when you come to be your own masters, avoid contracting debts. Try to do without every thing you cannot pay for; and when prudence re- quires the contracting of debt, be punctu- al to the day in paying it. Your affairs will then never get into confusion. You will always know exactly how you stand with the world.

 3. Set high value on your word in all things. Be sure you never make prom ise that you are not morally certain of be- ing able to perform. The highest compli- ment your neighbors can bestow on you will be 10 say" His word is as good as his bond. You may place implicit faith in what he says"

 4. Always be ready to do an act of kind ness when you can do it consistently with all your other obligations. And always do it cheerfully, gladly, without a wry face or an apology. But let those you oblige see and feel that you take delight in serving them. This will make you many friends -many who will be ever ready to oblige you in return.

 5. Ifyou receive an injury. sleep at least twelve hours soundly before you make np your mind in. what manner to treat It. Then palliate it as much as you can, and reAect well on what course will be at once most honorable, humane, ,snd advantageous, in regard to it. Thus you will stand a good chance of acting wisely.

 6. Choose your company among men of virtue, regular habits, and sense. so that vour own character, habits, and manners nay be formed in good model. This will save you much trouble, and redound in the end greatly to your advantage.-S@is"' O0'