The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-22

compete. This Is an error. The qualities that
wv most appreciated In the country youth are
100 often absent ~ the city boy. We have
ions noticed that the city merchants ccnsidei
y recommendation for young man 10 have
peen brought up In tho country and instead
81 neing hindrance. Il Is an aid. The &C.
| the country boy.
The farmers SON needs a business education
more than a merchants because tho latter
can get IT, though inperfcctly and slowly, In
his fathers store II should be rceardcd rs
essential that the farmers boy and girl should
have thorough knowledge Of bookkeeping
ana the forms OF business. 50 that they would
know how to figure correctly. Then, too. therr
are many 'armtra IN good irums,ances
who have more sons than they care 70 retain
them to business college at comparatively
small outlay they may be able to secure en-
ployment. procidsd they have the raauisite
a. COLLEGE STUDENT.
st. Edwards College. Austin. Texas.-Dear
Haphammer. How are you all feeling since
Christmas and enjoyed niysclf splenddly, but
II was With heavy heart that arrived at the
college in Austin Wednesday morning. How
ever arrived here safely and am now active
" engaged in my studfous duties. st Ed
wLrd's college looks. natural, with the cxccp-
ton Of a few unfamiliar faces. Our latest ar.
rival is man OF about 20 summers and Just
as many winters. | suppose he wishes to
make PREPARATION for his youthful folly when
he neglected his boyhood opportunities for an
education However, this man docs not es-
ceeu ~ age a gentleman who attended the re-
cent session OF this college, Mr.. Werman who
w WA, o W. 20 years q age when he grased US
With US. having left to take his place In the
business world. I'll Ss.3 "a
What viii DO q grea. attraction g this instl-
tuition when completed is a magnificent gym (
nasiuin, now In course OF construction. which
will contain all the up-to-date gymnastic APP
raratus. ST. Edward can boast OF one OF the
IN N :
Eanizatlons IN the South. The company Was
organized last summer when the war broke
Intensely patriotic. decided they must have
military company at all hazards. According
y. through the gracious assistance OF the
faculty, they soon obtained tho requisite ma
terial. This company is at present under the
supervision Of Captain Clegg commander. O.
W. Griffin, first lieutenant, and Ed Mccarty.
Mr. Hap. | believe Henry Beyer's dream
was hint for you to have II reunion. What
40 you think about 4? Let me suggest that
ton.
Mis-. Olive Fagen, do not know whether
you are. going TO write first. I would have
written long ago, but ! am ignorant of your
street address.
Sumpter Etheridee your sPsychology or
Dogs" was good. Some time may write up
the psychology of the horse II can find the
Maurice Smith, one OF our leading pioneer
members. has been inquiring anxiously about
the result OF our recent debate. or course the
Judges will weigh the arguments carefully ON
both sides and decide the debate accordingly
While reading awhile ago / came across
beautiful poem. which runs as follows:
When all thy mercies. OH my GodtoW
NV rising soul surveys,
Transported with the view I'm lost
in wonder, love and praise.
Unnumbered comforts to my soul |!
Thy tender care bestowed,
Before my infant heart conceived ann
From whom those comforts flowed.
When In the slippery paths OF youth
With needless steps 7 ran.
J hlne arm. unseen, conveyed mc safe,
And led me up to man.
Ten thousand thousand precious gifts
My daily thanks employ.
Nor is the least a cheerful heart
That tastes those gifts with Joy.
Through every period OF my lfo
Thy goodness l. pursue
And after death. in distant worlds
Tho glorious theme renew.
will close by wishing every Happybammer
happy new year. Good bye.
Cornelius Combs.