There are infinite varieties of birds, and they differ very much among themselves, as regards size, color, beauty of plumage, and capacity for singing. The ostrich is the largest of birds and the tiny humming-bird is the smallest. Some birds are distinguished because of their beautiful and … [Read more...]

Politeness is the art of behaving in a pleasant manner. Politeness costs nothing, and yet it is a very valuable possession. The tradesman who is not polite soon loses customers. Many boys and girls seem almost incapable of being-polite. When they speak to any one, they do so in a rude and even … [Read more...]

Light is necessary to see in darkness. The chief modes of lighting are (1) Electricity, (2) Oil-lamps, (3) Gas, and (4) Candles. 1. Electricity has changed the race of the world. It drives our trains and tramcars, it carries water hundreds of miles, it enables us to have light where light could … [Read more...]

It is said that God made the village and human-being made the town. This expresses much of the difference between the two. Advantages of Village Life It represents the ideal life of which the poets sing. The life of villagers passes quietly. The works of nature surround the villagers. The … [Read more...]

A journey by train presents us with many scenes. However, these scenes differ in character according to the location through which we pass. Thus, we see one kind of sight in passing through manufacturing districts, quite a different kind of sights in agricultural districts, while the scene … [Read more...]