Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1849-07-07
A WORD TO BOYS.

A WORD TO BOYS.
BE PoLIrE.-Study the graces-not
the graces of the dancing MISTER of bow
ing and scraping--not the fopish, infidel
etiquette of a chesterfield benevo-
lence, the graces of the heart, whatever
things are true, honest, Just, pure, lovely,
and of good report The true secret of
politeness is to please, to make happy
flowing from goodness of heart---a foun-
tain of love. AS you leave the family
circle for retirement, say good night
when you e,good morning. Do you
meet or pass friend in the street, bow
gracefully with the usual salutations.
Wear hinge on your neck--keep it well
oiled-and above all study Solomon and
the epistles of Paul.
Be CWn.--When the rich Quaker
was asked the secret of his success in life
he answered, "Civility, friend, civility."
Some people are uncivil, sour, sullen,
nhorose, grabbed, grabbed crusty, naughty, really
clownish ard impudent. Run for your
life "Seest thou man wise in bis own
conceit! There is more hope of a5fool
than him. )"
BE KIND TO EVERYBODY There is
nothing like kindness-it sweetens every
thing. A single look of love, a smile, a
grasp of the hand, has gained moro
friends than both wealth and learning
Charity suffereth long and is kind See
l Cor. xiii
NEVER STRIKE BAcK.-That is, never
render evil for evil Some boys give eve
for eye, tooth for tooth, blow for blow,
kick forkick.-Awful! Little boys, hark
What says Solomon? "Surely Che churn-
ing of milk bringeth forth butter, and the
wringing of the nose bringeth blood, so
the for ing of wrath bringeth forth strife. y
Recompense to no man evil for evil but
overcome evil with good. Glove your
enemies, bless them that curse YOU"
In reply to question, avoid the mono.
syllables yes and no, thus: "Is your ia
ther in good health 2" instead of saving,
eyes, sir" say, Every good, sir, thank
YOU"
Avoid vulgar, commonplace, or slang
phrases, such as "by jinks," '.first rate, !"
"I'll bet" DC. Betting is not merely
vulgar. but sinful a species of gambling.
Think BEFORE YOU SPEAK.--Think
twice, think what to speak, how to speak,
to whom to speak, and with all to hold
up your head and look the persons to
whom you are speaking full in the face
with modest dignity and assurance. Some
lads have foolish, sheepish bashfulness,
sheer off, hold down their heads and eyes,
as if they were guilty of sheep-stealing /!
Never be ashamed to do right.-N. y.
Star.
SUn-RosA.-This compound word is
often used in writing and conversation, as
significant of secrecy. 1t is said that its
derivation is. as follows; anciently, the
Greeks consecratcd the rose to Hippocra-
tcs, the genius Of Silence. And either
the rose or its representation was placed
upon the ceiling of their dining rooms,
implying that whatever was done therein
should be kept private. It was done
sub-rosa, or under the rose.
--
NEwsPApERs.---The reading of a good
and well conducted newspaper in fam
lily, even for the short space of one quar-
ter ofa year, brings more sound instrt,c-
ton, and leaves deeper impression. than
would be acquired, probably, at the best
school in twelve months. This II easily
proved. Talkto the membersof q family
who read the papers, aud compare sheis
information and intelligence With those
who do not. The difference is beyond
comparison.--Irish Paper.