ted by friend, arc not unworthy of con- sideration.

 We are often in the habit of speak ing with disapprobation of the manner in which the fragments of time are iIii- ed up by our females when they meet in the social circle. 4 custom prevails in some parts of our country, whoseu- tility, it is presumed, no one will be dis posed to question. itis this: Wheney- CT company of young ladies meet to while away the tediam of a dull after- noon, some one of the circle or some gentleman is requested to read to the company from en instructive or enter taining book, such as the first periodi- calls of the day, while the remainder are employed with needle. Remarks are then alternately made byy byy tic company upon what has heen read, the subject, the author or any thing connected there with. How intellectually and pro6ta- bly time thus spent may be, must appear obvious to every thinking mind.

 Troy Bag.