pin, and the latter by pearl buttons. If, for example, the madder-colored calicoes were chosen, and trimmed with simple braid, they would fill all the conditions of a neat, cheap, comfortable, and becoming school dress" cheap enough for the poorest, and good enough for the best," and with a considerable variety for the exercise of good taste in the selection. Such an arrangement is entirely practicable, and has been adopted in some schools where simplicity of manners and goodness of heart were the prevailing traits of the lady pupils.

Jewelry.-A profusion of rings, chains, pins, charms, and gilt gewgaws is not in good taste among well-bred people. Fancies of that kind should be indulged very sparingly. A watch, used as a time-piece, is very valuable to the student and the man of business, but when used as an ostentatious ornament is simply vulgar. In respect to the wearing of jewelry, there should be a marked distinction between the savage squaw and the enlightened lady.

The following incident will illustrate the fact that tawdry finery and the display of jewels is not consistent with the ideas of good society in Europe:

A party of some sixty Americans were traveling for pleasure in Europe. When in the vicinity of Odessa, a city of Russia, on the Black Sea, it was suggested that they should make a visit of courtesy to the Emperor, who, with his brother and their families, were spending some time at their beautiful residences near a watering place called Yalta. The Emperor invited them, with the assurance that the visit would be agreeable to him and his family. As the party was too large to enter the house, the reception was made in the open air, under the shade of the trees. "The royal family came out," writes one of the party, "bowing and

State the reasons why such a dress would be desirable. What are the reasons why it would not be desirable? What is said of a profusion of jewelry? What is said of a watch for use and for show? Ought moral people to emulate savages in their tastes? Give an account of the American travelers in Europe.

smiling, and stood in our midst. With every bow, his majesty said a word of welcome. He said he was very much pleased to see us, especially as such friendly relations existed between Russia and the United States.

"The Empress said the Americans were favorites in Russia, and she hoped the Russians were similarly regarded in America. She talked sociably with various ladies around the circle. The dukes and princes, admirals and maids of honor dropped into free-and-easy chat, first with one and then with another of our party, and whoever chose, stepped forward and spoke with the modest little Grand Duchess Marie, the Czar's daughter. All talked English.

"The Emperor wore a cap, frock coat, and pantaloons, all of some kind of plain white drilling, cotton or linen, and sported no jewelry or insignia of any kind. No costume could be less ostentatious. The Empress and the little Grand Duchess wore simple suits of foulard silk, with a small blue spot in it. The dresses were trimmed with blue. Both ladies wore broad blue sashes about their waists; linen collars and clerical ties of muslin; low crowned straw hats, trimmed with blue velvet; parasols and flesh-colored gloves. The Grand Duchess had no heels upon her shoes. I do not know this of my own knowledge. I was not looking at her shoes, but one of our ladies told me so. I was glad to observe that she wore her own hair, plaited in thick braids against the back of her head."

This long extract has been given to show that persons of great wealth, of exalted station and real nobility, can, without any show of humility, be gentlemen and ladies, and these, in our estimation, are their most befitting titles.

Did they act differently from other intelligent people? Did the royal families act differently? How should noble men and women act but as gentlemen and ladies? Do people who affect style always behave so modestly? Describe the ladies' dresses. Describe the gentlemen's dress. What ought to be the difference between the conduct of an emperor and a gentleman? Was it genteel for the grand duchess to wear no heels on her shoes when that was the fashion? Would she have appeared prettier or happier if she had been decked with rings, pins, chains, and bracelets?

In concluding this subject, we offer a few lines from one of our American poets, Dr. Holmes:

"From little matters let us pass to less,
And lightly touch the mysteries of dress;
The outward forms the inner man reveal,
We guess the pulp before we eat the peel.
One single precept might the whole condense-
Be sure your tailor is a man of sense;
But add a little care, or decent pride,

And always err upon the sober side.

Wear seemly gloves; not black, nor yet too light,
And least of all the pair that once was white.
Have a good hat. The secret of your looks
Lies with the beaver in Canadian brooks.
Virtue may flourish in an old cravat,

But man and nature scorn the shocking hat.
Be shy of breastpins: plain, well-ironed white,
With small pearl buttons-two of them in sight,
Is always genuine, while your gems may pass,
Though real diamonds, for ignoble glass.

CHAPTER XXXIV.

THE EDUCATED COUNTENANCE.

First impressions are often derived from what we see, or think we see, in the countenance. On entering a school and examining the faces of the pupils, we are unconsciously drawn to some and repelled by others. Whence comes

What are the ideas expressed by Dr. Holmes? What is meant by guessing the pulp? Why should the tailor be a man of sense? Why err upon the sober side? What should be the style of gloves? Why? What kind of a hat should a gentleman wear? What kind of breastpin? What kind of shirt front? What is meant by pearl buttons being genuine? What is meant by gems passing for glass? What are first impressions derived from? What is the difference between the expressions of countenance as seen in school? Why is this difference?

this difference? Looking around, we discover here a face wearing a pleasant, but not affected smile, while there sits. one that cultivates a habitual frown, whose mouth and brows are rough, with a coarse expression of unloveliness; here is one that bears a bright, intelligent countenance-he is a student, a thinker; there is one whose face never lights up with emotion-he does not care to learn; here is one that wears a silly simper, that is ready to laugh at the slightest occasion, indicating a vacant, trifling character; there is one who is full of affectation, whose mouth is moving in pretense of study, but whose eye is watching to see whether he is observed; here is one who affects coarseness, who is abrupt and rude, whose manner indicates respect neither for himself nor others; and there is a coward, who takes advantage of his teacher. Injustice may be done sometimes in thus forming an estimate of character from appearances. Yet, as a rule, we may distinguish intelligence, gentleness, and kindness from ignorance, coarseness, and brutality, by an inspection of the countenance. Habits of mind are stamped upon the face. This is true even of animals. The heart and mind educate the features to express what they suggest.

Anecdote.-There was an exhibition of the pupils of the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, at Jacksonville, Ill. After many curious and interesting illustrations had been given of the methods of training this class of persons, two of the most advanced boys were selected to convey ideas to each other by the changes of the face alone, without the use of the hands. They were placed about ten feet apart, facing each other. The hands of one were tied behind him, and to him were shown some words, written by a visitor on a

What may we discover in these faces? May we do injustice in forming opinions solely on appearances? Are opinions and impressions the same? Can you judge of the character of animals by their appearance? Give illustration. What is it that affects the countenance? How do deaf and dumb persons usually communicate? Give the illustration.

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paper, which he was expected to communicate to the other. He read the words, and then each looked the other in the face attentively. In a few moments the boy, who read the communication in the other's face, wrote it upon his slate, and handed it to the visitor.

Curious to understand the method by which this was accomplished, the following alphabet of emotions was furnished to explain it. A was represented by Admiration, B by Boldness, Curiosity, Devotion, Envy, Fear, Grief, Humility, Incredulity, Joy, Kindness, Love, Mirth, No, Obstinacy, Pride, Quiet, Recollection, Scorn, Thought, Uneasiness, Vanity, Wonder, Xebec, Yes, Zany. The xebec is the name of a small boat and a vibratory motion of the body, as of a man standing in a boat, passing over the water, expresses the letter. It is seldom needed. A zany is a fool, and a silly expression of countenance suggests it. If the pupil were called upon to spell CAT, he would do so by expressing Curiosity, Admiration, and Thought by his countenance.

While we may not emulate these deaf and dumb boys in their training of the muscles of the face, we may at least educate our faces, that they be not repulsive. It is not claimed that any amount of training can change the form of the features; all that can be done is to let the countenance be the index of a kind, loving heart. Politeness requires that young folks shall learn to express the better emotions in their faces, and, above all, that they shall not frown or scorn, grin or simper, and thus give the impression to strangers that they are habitually cross or silly.

The eyes, brows, and lips are the tell-tales of the affections and passions, as it is written, "A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance."

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Explain how you can spell your name in this manner? express emotion? What will our face always indicate? index? How shall young persons always try to appear? tions? Name some of the bad ones.

May we train our faces Of what is the face the What are the better emo