r better still select
one or have them select one) to procure for next
Sunday some weeds that grow by the wayside and
also a few cut flowers or potted plants.

After "driving home" from church and after putting
the horses away, which little action gives the
children a few moments' diversion, then other
methods contained in the chapter of "Suggestions
to Parents" can be selected according to the age,
intelligence and interest of the children. After
this, refreshments or whatever is best suited to
the thought of the parents and the conditions of
the household may be introduced.

[Illustration]

WAYSIDE WEEDS AND GARDEN FLOWERS.

NEGLECTED VERSUS CHRISTIAN CHILDREN.

SUGGESTIONS TO PARENTS:--The objects to be used
to-day are a bouquet of flowers or some potted
plants and a bunch of weeds that grow by the
wayside. These will illustrate the difference
between neglected, untaught and undisciplined
children, and the children of a well trained
household. Make the lesson impressive, so that the
children will appreciate that the restrictions and
discipline which are imposed upon them are all for
their own good--that without these careful
attentions they would grow up like the children in
the slums. The neglected character of the clothing
of undisciplined and uncared for children is only
indicative of the minds and hearts and character
of these children.

Arrange the chairs, "drive to church"; let the
ushers show the different real or imaginary
persons to seats. Then let the hymn, prayer or
"opening service" precede the "preaching" of the
object sermon of last Sunday or the regular sermon
at the morning church service by one or more of
the children, after which a hymn may be sung, and
the parent gather the children close so they can
see the pictures, and read the following sermon on
"Wayside Weeds and Garden Flowers." During the
reading, or before, or after, let the children
gain the impressive lessons from the colored
picture which so beautifully illustrates the
sermon.

[Illustration: Wayside Weeds and G