Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-05-20


The managers ofa boys reform school
in the State of New York advertised for
places fol some Of the boys under his
charge, and among other letters received
the following: +s
DEAR SIR-You advertise good boys
for good farmers. Iwant lgood boy,
fourteen years old. Don't want any Of
your dirty, ragged, saucy, brassy, un-
couth urchins-weve got enough of them
here; but good boy: smart, active.
brave, tractable, industrious, honest.
clean, pious boy one that is intelligent
and good looking, yet reserved and mod
est, fit companion for my children one
who is willing to work and takes pride
in well doing, whether in play, study or
labor. That is the kind of boy want.
My pretensions as farmer and other
wise are extremely humble, yet have
200 acres Of farm land, and pasturage
scattered about, besides four hundred
acres Of timber some way off. Forty
acres of my farm is set over with young
fruit trees, most Of which / got from
your scotsman, Mr.. F. / will cite him
as reference; and he will tell you that
l am the tightest mortal that ever lived.
Well, in explanation ofthat, I have on
ly to say I have little property placed
in my hands by my late father, for sa-
cred trust, that Of seeing my aged and
most worthy grandmother, who lives
with me, well and respectfully supported
through life; and I don't mean any of
those grab sharks shall get it from me,
so cannot fulfil these most sacred filial
duties to my own satisfaction.
Now, sir, our custom is to have our
help the same as one of our family
would not harbor one we could not con-
slider so-fed as we'll, clothed as we'll,
schooled as well. But We wish the fol-
lowing rules impressed upon the minds
of our help: |. No conversation during
the hours of labor, except to inquire
about the work. 2. No talk at meal
time, unless spoken to. 8. No whistling
or singing. A. Make suggestions about
the work, and give an opinion when ask
ed, but not insist upon the advice being
followed. s. Eat the fruit of no trees
but those assigned for the use Of the fam
lily, Of which wholesome supply Of less
salable apples in theirseason will always
be furnished. 6. No pears are to beeat-
en-, except presented by some of the FAM
lily. Berries near the house also inter-
dicted. Z. Pastimes allowed, Mayplay
ball, read, sing or whistle or play on in
struments during the hours Of leisure.
8. May play cards or chequers with the
family, in order to soften down the en-
ticement of these useless games but
shall not play from home, unless attend
ing an evening party with mixed COM
pany of gentlemen and ladies. 8. Must
attend church at least twice day each
Sabbath. 10. Must attend Sabbath
school during the session thereof. IL.
Must use no disrespectful language to
any person. ~. Mustnot, be harsh with
children. 13. Must not, with arrogant
assumption, assume false airs, blackguard
or hold any one up in ridiculous light
without cause. IA. May attend danc-
ing schools, parties and balls to rea-
sonable amount. Is. No profanity, nor
any narcotic stimulant, such as alcoholic
mixtures, tea or tobacco, to be allowed
at home or abroad in any case whatever.
There If you have good looking,
healthy boy, that can conform to the
above rules, | will give my attention to
any arrangements you may propose. l
beg leave to mention as an additional
qualification that we want some one who
will make a good reader to read to the
family. H. s.