If we carefully observe persons of fine manners, we shall learn much that can be learned in no other way. We must not think we are too well informed to be taught on this or any subject, but keep our eyes and ears open, and be always ready to learn a "more excellent way." The greatest advantage to young people of being in good society is the opportunity to learn by observation.
We began this lesson with a quotation, and we will close by another worth remembering: "Politeness is like an air-cushion; there may be nothing solid in it, but it eases the jolts of this world wonderfully."
Lesson II.
OUTLINE FOR BLACKBOARD.
MANNERS AT SCHOOL.
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| Entering and leaving room. Laughing at mistakes or accidents. Conduct if accidents occur. Treatment of new scholars. Conduct when visitors are present. Raising hand. Rights of property. Distributing and collecting materials. Conduct at looking-glass and drinking place. In relating occurrences, when to speak of one's self. |