irded as vulgar and low-bred
ie use of profane words. The
nly indicates that the person
ich a limited knowledge of
xpress ideas, that he is com-
- language in order to convey
the same measurably is true
uch words   as "Level best,"
I Played out," " You bet,"
be., while sometimes allowed
luaintances, are vulgarisms,
aking and writing should be

uniform use of a chaste, refined, and
ful language is not only an index to a
clear, and cultivated intellect, but is
3, to the lady or gentleman, one of the
elements of success in any business where
ige is required.

Lmation of Original Compositions.
aan or the woman in any com-
dty who can express ideas cor-
ly, plainly, readily, with good
e and self possession; in the
ence of others, wields always a
mandin(Z influence, provided this

frequently, during the week, should the stucent
declaim ; the declamation being, generally, the
student's own composition. Thus youth become
accustomed to the speaking of their own
thoughts correctly, and oftentimes eloquently.
This art, acquired under the guidance of an
experienced teacher, will be of infinite service
to the man in after life. And with the rapidly
widening sphere of woman's work, the ability
to speak well in public is equally desirable for
her.

True, many people who have an ambition for
public speaking do not awake to the necessity
and importance of this subject until the period
of their school days has long passed, when the
conviction -is likely to force itself upon their
minds that they are too late. Such, however,
need not be discouraged in their efforts towards
the acquisition of a pleasing style of oratory.
Let a debating club be established, of half a
dozen or more persons, to meet regularly during
the week at stated times, for the discussion of
current topics of the day, either at a private
residence, some hall chosen for the purpose, or
at a school-room; the exercises of the occa-
sion being interspersed with written essays by
various members of the club, the whole to be
criticised by critics appointed. A few weeks
thus spent will oftentimes develop in the club
several fluent essayists and speakers.
A rule ever to be acted upon by the student
is, that whatever is worth doing at all is worth
doing well. Aim always for the greatest excel-
lence whert commencing the study of any art or
science.