rs so much treasure and so much blood,--have
you read the Declaration of Independence? If you have not, read it; if
you have, read it again; study it; make its noble sentiments your own,
and do not fail to grave deep in your memories these immortal lines:--

"We hold these truths to be self-evident; That all men are created
equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable
rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness; that, to secure these rights, governments are instituted
among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed;
that, whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these
ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to
institute a new government, laying its foundation on such principles,
and organizing its powers in such forms, as to them shall seem most
likely to effect their safety and happiness."

SELECTION III

BE TRUE

Thou must be true thyself,
If thou the truth wouldst teach;
Thy soul must overflow, if thou
Another's soul would'st reach;
It needs the overflow of hearts
To give the lips full speech.

Think truly, and thy thoughts
Shall the world's famine feed;
Speak truly, and each word of thine
Shall be a fruitful seed;
Live truly, and thy life shall be
A great and noble creed.

_Anonymous_.

LESSON IX

NEWFOUNDLAND

Newfoundland is an island about the size of New York State. It belongs
to England. The cod fisheries there are very extensive.

The people of Newfoundland are strong, healthy and industrious. They
are law-abiding, and serious; crime is very rare among them. Their
kindness and hospitality to strangers who visit the country are
proverbial. Kindness to the poor and unfortunate is a marked feature
in the character of the people. When business is poor they are ready
to share their last morsel with those in distress.

The fishermen are the working classes of the country. During the
height of the fishery season, and when fish are abundant, their labors
are severe; but during winter they are for the most part in a condition
of enforced idleness. Much of the work of curing the fish is done by
women and girls, and their labors are often very heavy. When the
fisheries are over, there are boats, nets, etc., to repair, stages to
look after, and fuel to be cut in the woods and hauled over the snow.

If the fishery has been