serve, the delicate snow-drop first appears; hence delicacy and refinement should not prevent or oppose usefulness. Each one of us must render an account of the talent committed to us, at some future time. May it be long before my young friends are called upon to render up their accounts; may they pass many useful and consequently happy years, ere they arrive at that bar where all must give account of their works, when summoned to the judgment-seat of Christ. Flowers may be considered to sweeten our toils, as sugar sweetens our tea. The scented and blushing rose whose fragrance is so delightful; the lovely and chaste white lily, compared to Solomon in all his glory, by our blessed Lord; the narcissus, which beautifully drops its delicate head; the imperial or orange-coloured lily, so stately, erect, and magnificent in its deportment, are emblems of their Maker's works-the one, an ensample of modesty, the second, of delicacy of sentiment,—and the third, or coloured lily, of deportment of our carriage. The young people of higher circles sometimes require a check on their actions, or over pride and arrogance may degrade them. Middling classes the same, substituting respect and amiability for haughtiness.

In the lower classes it is equally requisite,-more so, that they offend not their superiors, who would be their friends if treated respectfully. Middling and lower classes of persons if chaste, honest, and respectful, are equally esteemed from on high as those of superior birth and education, though perhaps not so much admired in the great world of fashion in this lower world, where sometimes folly and dissipation too fully prevail. I am not inclined to the notion that great people universally despise their inferiors, or treat the poor and unfortunate with disrespect and unkindness-no, my dear children, it is not so generally, though occasionally. Christians of all classes will be kind to their inferiors, when deserving, or merit claims their patronage. rich persons cruel, would be an offence to the most high God; the scripture saith, "it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye, of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven;" which is intended to show the dreadful state of the wicked who are rich in worldly goods, but destitute of charity and other christian virtues. As faithful Adam was rewarded with riches; and David also was taken from the sheep-cotes and selected as king, for his obedience, humility, and

To suppose all

great courage in killing the giant, the enemy of his country, thus was David rewarded, and riches bountifully bestowed on him,if riches increase, set not your heart upon them, but receive them as a loan granted, to be accounted for when the day of reckoning arrives; thus you are not lofty in pride, despising not the lowliness of others, you will continue happy and humble.

Down in my solitude under the snow,
Where nothing cheering can reach me,
Here without light, to see how they grow,
I'll trust to nature to teach me.

I will not despair, nor be idle, nor frown,
Lock'd in so gloomy and chilling;

My leaves shall run up and roots shall run down,
While the bud in my bosom is swelling;
Then from my heart will young buds diverge,
As rays of the sun from their focus,

And I from the darkness of earth will emerge,
A happy and beautiful crocus!

Many, perhaps, from so simple a flower,
This useful lesson may borrow:
Patient to-day, through its gloomiest hour,

We come out the brighter to-morrow.

The similitude of the humble crocus, beautiful in itself is a lesson of humility and patience. Patience is evidently a rare virtue; it is a virtue which requires much self-command. To govern

impatience is indeed a virtue of excellence; it is

one of the highest virtues. Lamb are emblems of patience.

The Sheep and the

the slaughter, meek and patient. Saviour was led to the cross for

They are led to

As our beloved the sins of the

world, to save us from our vices, so is the pretty little lamb to the butcher's block to strengthen and recruit our weak bodies with the refreshment which nourishes our frail bark, without which we should droop and sink. "Take no longer water, but a little wine for thy stomach's sake," wine, that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengthens man's heart. Thus we are taught by Divine inspiration to take such food as is requisite for the nourishment of our bodies, to keep us in health and strength. Our souls are strengthened by true religion as our bodies are by the good things of this life. God giveth us all things richly to enjoy, that is, if not used to excess. Wine, or the juice of the fruit of the grape, is occasionally essential to our comfort. I am no advocate of teetotalism. Indeed, I consider it sin to refuse the blessings it has pleased God to endow us with, if we have the means to obtain them. Animal food is ordained for our refection, therefore

there is no cruelty in slaying the oxen, sheep, lambs, pigs, and other animals necessary to our sustenance, if they are put to death speedily and not unnecessarily tortured.

Now to a conclusion of accomplishments: languages I consider more useful than adorning; it is unpleasant to travel in foreign countries if we do not understand their conversation. French is used in most countries, and it should be taught in all schools, and all classes of society. Persons in general are of opinion the lower classes of society should not be educated; or, indeed, very plainly educated. I certainly would not extend their learning beyond their sphere in life; as reading, writing, and arithmetic are generally considered essential to the poor, so I consider French. French is so usually spoken by foreigners, that it is often required in shops, since the peace. An errand lad, for instance, may have an enquiry addressed to him in French; if he is ignorant of the language, he cannot answer, and thus at a future time may lose encouragement or advancement. I would not propose that poor persons should be educated as gentlefolks or those in high life, if it were possible they could attain it. Should they rise in after life, they can