Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-07-03
NOT UAMED DOF RIDICULE.
"A story for the Youpg

Among my school-felIows where Hartly and
Jem on. They were somewhat older than nv
sc 4. and the latter / looked up to as sort of
leader in matters of opinion and of sport He
was not at heart malicious, but he had foolish
ambition of being thought witty and sarcastic,
and he made himself feared by a besettinp hab-
it Of turning things into ridicule so that he
seemed continually on the lookout for matters
Of dersiOn.
IIsrtly was a new scholar, and was little
known among the boys. One morning as we
were on our way to school, he was seen driving
COW along the road toward a neighboring
field. AgrOup OF boys, among whom was Jem-
sOn, met him as he was passing. The OppOrtu-
nifty was not 10 be lost by JemsOn. "Ialoa ~
he exclaimed; . what's the price of milk 1
say. Jonathan, what do you fodder on? What
will you take for all the gold on her hornso
Boys, if you want to rec the latest Paris style
look at those boots"
IIarty waving his hand at us with pleasant
smile, and driving the COW to the field, took
down the bars of rail fence saw her safely in
the enclosure, and then putting up the bars
Came and entered the school with the rest of
rs After school in the afternoon, he let out
the cow, and drove her off none Of US knew
where. And every day, for two OF three weeks,
ne went through the same task.
The boys OF = Academy were nearly all
the sons of wealthy parents, and some of them,
arlong whom was JemsOn, were ounces enough
IN look down with a sort of di "lain upon n
scholar who had to drive COW. The sneers and
ireTs OF JemSOn were accordingly often renewed
lie once, on plea that he did not like the odor
If the barn, refused to sit next to Hartly. Oc-
casiOnally he would inquire after the cows
health, pronOunciDg the word ke-ow.' after
the manner of some of the country people.
With admirable good nature did Hartly bear
all these silly attempts to wound and annoy
him do not remember that he was even once
betrayed into look or word of angry retalia-
day, " suppose your lady means to make a
mlkman of you" why not, asked Harty.
., nothing only don't leave much water in
the cans after You rinse them-thats all.''
The boys laughed, and Hartly not in the
least mortified, replied. Never fear; if ever 1
should rise to be a milkman, I'll give good
measure and good milk"
The day after this conversation, there was
public exhibition, at which number
Of ladies and gentlemen from other cities
were present. Prizes were awarded by tho
Principal cf our Academy, and both Hartly
and Jemson received a creditable number; for
in respect to scholarship, those two were about
equal. After the ceremony of distribution, the
Principal remarked that there was one prize
consisting of medal which was rarely awarded
not 80 much on account of its great cost, as be-
cause the instances were rare which rendered
It's bestOwal proper. 1t was the prize for hero
i'm. The last boy who received one was young
Manners, who three years ago rescued the blind
lITi from drowning.
Tbs Principal then said that with the per-
mission of the company, he would relate short
story Not long since, some scholars were
flying kite III the street, just a poor boy
on horseback rode by on his way to the mill.
The horse took fright and threw the boy, injur-
ing him so badly that he was carried home and
confined some weeks To mis- bed. OF the schol-
ars who had unintentionally caused the dis
aster, none followed TO learn the fate of
the wounded boy. There was one scholar
who had witnessed the accident from a distance
but stayed to render services.
This scholar soon learned that the wounded
boy was the grandson Of poor widow, whose
sole support consisted in selling the milk of a
fine COW, of which she was the owner. Alas
what could she now do She was old and lame
and her grandson, on whom she depended to
drive the cow to pasture, was now on his
back, helpless Never mind, good woman
said the scholar, i can drive your cow, -
With blessings and thanks the old woman ac-
cepted his offer. But his kindness did not stop
here. Money was wanted to get articles from
the apOthecary. = have money that my
mother sent me to buy pair of boots with but
| can do without them for while" oh,
10. said the old woman, - can't consent To
that; but here is pair of cow-hide boots that
bought for Henry, who can't wear them. If
You would only buy these giving US what they
est, should get along finely The scholar
worn them up to this time.
Well, when it was discovered by other boys Of
the Academy that our scholar was in the habit
"i driving COW, he was aSsailed with laughter
and ridicule. His cowhide boots in particular
were made matter Of mirth But he kept on
cheerfully and bravely, day after day, never
stunning observation, and driving the widows
COW, and wearing his thick boots, cGntented in
the thought that he was doing right, caring not
Tor all the jeers and sneers that could be uttered.
lie never undertook to explain why he drove a
CON, for he was not inclined To make yaunt
pi charitable motives, and furthermore, in his
heart he mad no sympathy with the false pride
that could look with ridicule on any useful en-
plpyment. 1t was by mere accident that his
course of kindness and self denial was yester-
day discovered by his teacher.
And now, ladies and gentleman, | appeal to
You Wa. there not true heroisIn in this boys
conduct Nay, Master Hartly, do not slink
out Of sight behind the blackboard, You are
not afraid Of ridcule-yOu must not be afraid
If praise. Come forth, come forth, Master Ed
ward James Hartly, and let US see your honest
face.
A. Har,ly with blushng cheeks, made his
appearance, what a round of applause, in which
the whole company joined, spoke the general
APPRECIATION Il his conduct, The ladies stood
upon benches and waved their handkerchiets;
the old men wiped the gathering moisture from
the corners Of their eyes and clapped their
hands. These clumsy boots on Hartly's feet
,eemed prouder ornaments than CROWN would
have been on his head. The medal was bcstOw-
ed ON him amid general accamatiOn
Let Inc toll good thing Of Jemson before /
conclude. lie was heartily ASHAMED of his ill
Hatured raillery, and after we were dismissed
he went with tears in his eyes and rendered
hrs hand b Hartly, making handsome apology
for his past ill-manners. Think no more of
it old fellow" said Hartly, with delighted cor
diality; let us all 20 and have "A ramble in the
woods before We break up for vacation The
boys one and all. followed Jemson's example;
and then set forth with huzzas into the
wDoIs. What happy day it was