2. But it happened that there were good public schools within reach; and, as Terence found that his children could be instructed without cost, he sent them to a neighboring school.

3. Kathleen was the eldest of the three children; and, though she was eleven years old, she did not know her letters. She was, however, naturally intelligent; and, devoting herself earnestly to her books, she made rapid progress. At the end of two years she could

read well.

4. Neither of her parents could read at all; and it soon became the custom of the family to collect together in the evening, that Kathleen might read to them.

5. In this way the several members of the family obtained considerable knowledge; and, besides, they enjoyed a large amount of gratification; for, as we have said, Kathleen read well; and, lightly as we are apt to think of it, there are few things so agreeable as to listen to a skillful reader.

6. We mention this particularly, because we desire to let our youthful readers know how easy it is, even for them, to do a great deal of good. They may all learn to read well, and then they may read to their parents and brothers and sisters, and bestow upon them much happiness, and be the means of communicating much useful information.

7. But readers must remember that it is necessary to read well, if they wish to gratify their listeners; for, while every body is charmed with good reading, every body dislikes bad reading.

8. Kathleen read in such a way that every one could understand her easily. She read slowly, observed the pauses, emphasis, &c. She spoke every word distinctly and in a sweet, musical voice. Hence her father used to say to his wife, "That child is a real treasure. I would rather hear her read than go to the theater."

9. Now, let us consider what a blessing this girl was to this poor family. She helped to make home pleasant; to furnish amusement that was not merely innocent, but useful. She assisted in making the whole circle- -father, mother, and brothers-happy and contented, even in the midst of poverty. She made her father forget his toil, and her mother her cares. She did more than this, for she made home so agreeable, that her father found his enjoyment there, rather than at the tavern, where most of his companions spent their time in drinking and smoking.

10. Nor was this all. Her brothers were always at home in the evening, instead of running about the streets to learn mischief. When evening came they were impatient to have supper over, to get the lamp, to have their mother put away the dishes, and to get quietly settled down to hear Kathleen read.

11. Thus it is seen that the children of even the poorest may

assist in making home happy, and in inducing all its members to be contented with the pleasures which home affords. They may induce them all to abstain from taverns, drinking-rooms, and similar places, which so often lead men and boys to destruction.

12. The pleasures of good reading can be enjoyed alike in the family-circles of the rich and the poor.

Then read from the treasured volume the poem of thy choice;

And lend to the rhyme of the poet the beauty of thy voice.

And the night shall be filled with music, and the cares that infest the day
Shall fold their tents like the Arabs, and as silently steal away.

PRONUNCIATION. - Fierce'ly 9, an'guished 24, drear 22, hast'en 21, heʼroes 6, ay 33, rap'ture 18.

"FOR MOTHER'S SAKE."

1. A FATHER and his little son on wintry waves were sailing;

Fast, from their way, the light of day in cloud and gloom was failing; And fiercely round their lonely bark the stormy winds were wailing.

2. They knew that peril hovered near; they prayed, "O heaven, deliver!" But a wilder blast came howling past, and soon, with sob and shiver, They struggled in the icy grasp of that dark, rushing river.

3. "Cling fast to me, my darling child," an anguished voice was crying; While, silvery-clear, o'er tempest drear, rose softer tones, replying,"Oh, mind not me, my father dear- I am not afraid of dying.

4. "Oh, mind not me, but save yourself for mother's sake, dear father; Leave me, and hasten to the shore, or who will comfort mother?"

5. The angel forms that ever wait, unseen, on man attendant,

Flew up, o'erjoyed, to heaven's bright gate, and there, on page resplendent,

High over those of heroes bold and martyrs famed in story,

They wrote the name of that brave boy, and wreathed it round with glory.

6. "God bless the child!"-ay, he did bless that noble self-denial,
And safely bore him to the shore, through tempest, toil, and trial.
Soon, in their bright and tranquil home, son, sire, and that dear mother,
For whose sweet sake so much was done, in rapture met each other.

EMELINE S. SMITH.

LESSON XLV.

A POSTLE, (from a Greek word meaning to send away,) one sent to preach the gospel. In this lesson the reference is to St. Paul.

CON-DE-SCEND', to stoop or descend. CRIM'SONED, made of a deep-red color. DAD'DY, a vulgar word for father, derived from infants. The first articulate sounds which infants make are made by the teeth or the lips, da, da; pa, pa ; ma, ma. Parents, wishing to believe that their children were trying to call their names, have formed the words

PRONUNCIATION Vis'it 1c, Con-nect'i-cut 33, re-spect'ed 1, a pos'tle 21, aged 33, ar-ri'val If, res'i dence 1b, re-lieve' 1, be-neath' 15, yon'der 34, sur-prise' 9,

de'cen-cy 1b.

RESPECT TO OLD-AGE.

1. A YOUNG man, fresh from college, was going to visit the Rev. Dr. C of Connecticut. The Doctor was extensively known, and greatly respected for his energy, learning, and virtues; and. like the great apostle, he did not disdain to "labor with his own hands."

2. With a letter of introduction to the aged divine, whom he had known only by reputation, our genteel young friend was seeking the privilege of a personal acquaintance with him.

3. "Old Daddy," said he to an aged laborer in the field by the way-side, whose flapped hat, coarse-looking overcoat, and dark complexion, contrasted strongly with his own broadcloth, kid gloves, and fair person—"Old Daddy, tell me where the Rev. Dr. Clives."

4. "In the house you see yonder," the old man modestly replied. 5. Without condescending to thank him for the information, the young man rode on, and soon found himself seated in the parlor of Dr. C's hospitable residence. At the invitation of the lady of the house, he awaited the expected arrival of the doctor.

6. In due time the host appeared, having laid aside his coarse garments, and put himself in better trim. To the surprise and confusion of the young guest, whom should he see in the Reverend Doctor but the same Old Daddy he had so unceremoniously accosted on his way!

7. "It was very respectful in you," said the venerable divine, with a pleasant tone and an arch look-for the aged preacher was not wanting in wit and humor-"it was very respectful in you to call me Old Daddy; I always like to see young men show respect to old-age."

8. The young man could have sunk through the floor, and buried himself in the darkness of the cellar beneath. With a countenance crimsoned with blushes, he began to stammer out an apology for his incivility. "No apology," said the Doctor very pleasantly—"no apology; I always like to see respect shown to old-age."

9. The kindness of the family could not relieve the unpleasantness of the young man's situation. He was glad to take his leave as soon as he could do so with propriety. This was a valuable lesson to him. And if the young will learn from this story not to judge of a man's worth by his dress, it will be a good lesson to them also, and may save them from many mistakes.

ANONYMOUS.

LESSON XLVI.

BRAWN'Y, having large, strong muscles. CHIMES, a set of bells which ring in harmony.

CRISP, curled.

KIRK, a Scotch word for church.
SMITH'Y, the shop of a smith.

PRONUNCIATION.-Sin'ew-y 16, hon'est 1b, bel'lows 6, chil'dren 11, and 29, tear 22, hears 22, for tunes 18, i'ron 11, choir 33, an'vil 1.

THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH.

1. UNDER a spreading chestnut-tree the village smithy stands; The smith, a mighty man is he, with large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms are strong as iron bands.

2. His hair is crisp and black and long; his face is like the tan; His brow is wet with honest sweat; he earns whate'er he can, And looks the whole world in the face; for he owes not any man.

3. Week in, week out, from morn till night, you can hear his bellows blow; You can hear him swing his heavy sledge with measured beat and slow, Like a sexton ringing the old kirk chimes when the evening sun is low. 4. And children, coming home from school, look in at the open door; They love to see the flaming forge, and hear the bellows roar, And catch the burning sparks that fly like chaff from a threshing-floor. 5. He goes on Sunday to the church, and sits among his boys; He hears the parson pray and preach; he hears his daughter's voice Singing in the village choir, and it makes his heart rejoice.

6. It sounds to him like her mother's voice singing in paradise; He needs must think of her once more, how in the grave she lies; And with his hard, rough hand he wipes a tear from out his eyes. 7. Toiling, rejoicing, sorrowing, onward through life he goes; Each morning sees some task begin, each evening sees it close; Something attempted, something done, has earned a night's repose.

8. Thanks, thanks to thee, my worthy friend, for the lesson thou hast taught!

Thus at the flaming forge of life our fortunes must be wrought;
Thus on its sounding anvil shaped each burning deed and thought.

LONGFELLOW.

LESSON XLVII.

CHARGES, costs, expenses.
CHAR'I-TA-BLY, (from charity, the pri-
mary sense of which is love, good-will,)
with good-will, favorably, with a
disposition to put the best construction
on what others do.

CHRIST, (Greek Christos, anointed,) The
Anointed, an appellation given to our
Saviour.

HERE-AFTER, after this time. The word
here in compound words signifies this;
as hereby, by this; herewith, with this.

MORAL, respecting the duties of rational beings.

Oc-CUR', (Latin ob, against, in the way, and curro, to run,) to come in the way, to happen.

PO-LITE, (Latin politus, polished,) polished in manners, courteous, obliging. POUND, (Saxon pindan, to confine,) an enclosure for strayed animals. When an animal goes at large in violation of law it may be confined in the pound, the owner being obliged to pay charges.

PRONUNCIATION.-Sen'tence 1b, sub'stance la, fel'low 6, char'i-ta-bly 3c, de sire' 1, put 33, po-lite' 1g, ob serve' 1g, de-light'ful 1, here-af'ter 22, catch 33.

DO AS YOU WOULD BE DONE BY.

1. THIS sentence contains the substance of the moral law. that law which points out our duty to our fellow-men. Now, what do we wish of our fellow-men? How do we desire that others should treat us? We wish them to treat us kindly, justly, charitably; we wish them to be polite, affectionate, cheerful, pleasant.

2. Let us, then, be kind, just, charitable, polite, affectionate, cheerful, pleasant to others. If all would observe this beautiful rule, which Christ himself has given us, how happy should we be, and how happy should we make all around us! What a delightful world this would become, if every one would look about, and do to his neighbor as he would wish his neighbor to do to him!

3. To show how pleasantly this rule would work, let me tell you a story—a true one. The horse of a pious man chanced to stray from his owner's premises into the public road. His neighbor put him into the pound. Happening to meet the owner soon after, he told him what he had done. "And if hereafter I catch him in the road," said he, "I will do so again."

4. "Neighbor," replied the other, "not long since I looked out of my window in the night, and saw your cattle in my meadow. I went and drove them out, and shut them up in your yard; and if the like should occur hereafter, I will do so again.' Struck with the reply, the man took the horse from the pound, and paid the charges himself.

ANONYMOUS.