Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 194, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 August 1913 — OUR BOYS and GIRLS [ARTICLE]

OUR BOYS and GIRLS

Good Rules for Children.

These are gome rules adopted by the Children’s Guild of Courtesy in connection with the London County Council Schools. Don’t you think they would be good for our American boys and *irls: Courtesy to Yourself. Be honest, truthful, and pure. Do not use bad language. Keep your face and hands dean, and your clothes and boots brushed and neat , * Keep out of bad company. Courtesy at Home. Help your parents as much as you can. Be kind to your brothers and sisters. Do not be selfish, but share all your good things. Do your best to please your parents. Courtesy at School. Be respectful to your teachers, and help them as much as you can. Observe the school rules. Do not copy. Do not cut the desks or write in the reading books. Never let another be punished in mistake for yourself; this is r cowardly. Courtesy at Play. Do not cheat at games. Do not bully. Be pleasant and not tugtrrelsome. Do not jeer at or call /your schoolmates by names which they do not like. Courtesy In the Street. Salute your ministers, teachers, and acquaintances when yOu meet them, who will salute you in return. Do not push or run,against people. Do not chalk on wails, doors, or gates. ) Do not annoy shopkeepers by'loiterIng at their shop doors or gates. Do not throw stones or destroy property. - Do not throw orange pool or make ■Udes on the pasvement; this soften results in dangerous accidents. Do not make fun of old orfcrippled people. Be particularly courteous toistrangers or foreigner* Courtesy Everywhere. Remember to say "Please" and “Thank you." Always mind your own Before entering a room it is often courteous to knock at the door; do not'forget to close it after you. Always show care, pity, and consideration for animals and birds. Never be rude to anybody, whether older or younger, richer or poorer than yourself.