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As a stranger went into the church,
yard Of pretty village, he beheld three
children at . newly made grave. A boy
about ten years Of age was busllS engaged
in placing plants Of turf about it, whilst q
girl who appeared to be year or two
younger, held in her apron few roots Of
wild flowers. The third child, still
younger, was sitting on the grass, watch
ing with thoughtful look, the movements
Of the other two. They wore pieces Of
Grape on their straw hats, and few other
signs Of mourning such as were some
times worn by the poor who stru gle be-
tween their poverty and their Affections.
The girl soon began planting some 81
her wild flowers around the head Of the
grave, when the stranger addressed them.


Whose grave is this children, about
which you ore 50 busily engaged?'


Mothers grave, sir, said the boy.


And did your father send you to place
those flowers around your mother grave?'
mo sir; father lies here too, and little
Willy, and sister jane


When did they die?'
Mother was buried . fortnight yester-
day, sir, but father died last winter, they
all lie here.' 1ss sa8
Then who told yon to do this?' p


Nobody, sir replied the girl.
why then do you do it?'


They appeared at a loss for an answer,
but the stranger looked 50 kindly on them
that at length the eldest replied, as the
tears started into his eyes, 81 we did
love them sol


Then you put these turfs and wild
flowers around where your parents are
laid because you loved :hem!'


: es SIR they all eagerly replied.


What can be more beautiful than such
an exhibition Of children honoring the
memory Of departed parents! Reader, are
you an orphanp never forget the dear pa
rents who loved and cherished you in your
infant days. Ever remember their paren-
tal kindness. Honor their memory by
doing those things which you know would
please them were they now alive, BY q
particular regard to their dying commands,
BY initiating their virtues and piety; and
BY carrying on their plans Of usefulness.
Are your parents still. spared to youp ever
treat them as you will wish you had done,
when you stand lonely orphan st their
graves. How will remembrance Of kind
and aff ctionate conduct towards those de-
parted friends, then help to soothe your
grief fand heal your wounded heart.