The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-06-06
Youths Department.
THE NKIND CHILDREN.

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Toss ii in the air;' said one 'IIurrah! there 1t
goes-'Catch it, Tom, and hoist It up again. sa'o
well dressed boy; with smart new cap
There were so many boys, that could not for a
minute or two distinguish. with what they were anus
ing themselves At last the wind blew toward me
a little cloth cap, not made TO be sure in the fashion
Of this winter, but very neatly repaired, and quite
good enough to be worn by any respectable boy.
little boy after the cap and tried to get from
the others His head was bare therefore concluded
it was his -''Oh Charles" said he give me my cap
it will be all dirty But the reckless Charles an
swercd by kicking it up in the air again, crying out,
'Iurrah for the Dutchman's cap This stroke OF wit,
as they all appeared to thinkit caused loud laugh
and said, 'Hc bought it from some Dutchman;
who did you buy it of, eh''
The little mortified owner ofthe cap was at last
with difficulty kept from tears, and the young gentle
men having had enough of sport, allowed him to walk
home with t,brushing it well as he could, and try
ing get it in shape again, the tears now and then
starting in his and his face coloing at the recol
lection Of the insulting, unkind treatment he had ex-
perienced from his school fellows a..
When this little boy came home, heard him say
to his mother-sI cannot this cap again. WHY
not p said his mother. why, the other boys have
new caps, and they call mine Dutchman's cap
This little boys mother obliged 10 be very
economical and saving in his clothing, that she might
be enabled to give him a good education, and she
said, Il cannot afford to get you new cap like the
other boys-you know are not rich, as many OF
them are 'But the boys all laugh at me as 60 a
long the land knock my cap off INTO the drtand
that makes me feel so, ] don't know what to do
OH mother, get me new cap.
q would if could,' said the mother, 'but You
know am poor She iooked sorrowfully at him and
said sYour school fellows must be very unkind and
houghtess children But though their behavior dis
covers ignorance and very foolish pride, you must en-
deavor to bear it with patience and irmness; and
show them by your conduct, that boys character
is not determined by the shape quality of his
clothes. You need not be ashamed to own that your
parents have not much money and are unable to pur-
chase for you smart and fashionable clothing. Be
ashamed of bad behavior and pray to the Lord give
you new clean heart, and if you get his favor, the
laugh and insult Of the world will give you much
uneasness.'
One word to children who behave to their school
fellows these boys did A noble, well-bred, and
especially Christian child will know that dress does
not make gentleman or lady; that as far as this is
concerned, they most respectable who are not
meanly ashamed to dress according to their circum-
stances. A wicked heart and mean disposition are
often found under fashionable clothes. Our Lord
Jesus Christ very poor in outward things, and
did not take his rank among the gay and fashionable
of the EARTH but this did not take from his real dig
nifty. And sure am that any child that would be
like him, could be guilty Of the meanness and I'M
kind behavior Of these children.-Ues. s. S. Mes