ar dirty shoes rather than take them
down to be cleaned, or clean them for themselves.

My young friends, remember through life that sensible horse. Take the
pump by the handle, and work away with it till you have brought up the
water.

THE PONY WHICH SAVED A LITTLE GIRL'S LIFE.

A small pony, belonging to a gentleman in Warwickshire, was fed in a
park through which a canal passes. It was a great favourite, having
been long kept in the family, and was ridden by the children.

A little girl--the daughter of the owner of the property--had run out by
herself into the park, and made her way to the banks of the canal. As
she was playing thoughtlessly near the water, she fell in. Her cries
attracted the pony, which, galloping forward, plunged into the water,
and lifting her in his mouth, brought her safely to the shore.

However weak or apparently inadequate your means, you may often, if you
employ them to the best of your power, render essential service to your
fellow-creatures.

THE HORSE AND THE SHIPWRECK.

A remarkable instance of a horse saving human life occurred some years
ago at the Cape of Good Hope. A storm was raging, when a vessel,
dragging her anchors, was driven on the rocks, and speedily dashed to
pieces. Many of those on board perished. The remainder were seen
clinging to the wreck, or holding on to the fragments which were washing
to and fro amid the breakers. No boat could put off. When all hope had
gone of saving the unfortunate people, a settler, somewhat advanced in
life, appeared on horseback on the shore. His horse was a bold and
strong animal, and noted for excelling as a swimmer. The farmer, moved
with compassion for the unfortunate seamen, resolved to attempt saving
them. Fixing himself firmly in the saddle, he pushed into the midst of
the breakers. At first both horse and rider disappeared; but soon they
were soon buffeting the waves, and swimming towards the wreck. Calling
two of the seamen, he told them to hold on by his boots; then turning
his horse's head, he brought them safely to land.

No less than seven times did he repeat this dangerous exploit, thus
saving fourteen lives. For the eighth time he plunged in, when,
encountering a formidable wave, the brave man lost his balance, and was
instantly overwhelmed. The horse swam safely to shore; but his gallant
rider, alas! was no more.

It is sinful uselessly to run even a slight risk of losing life; but
when, on any occ