HOW TOIL CONQUERED PRIDE.
John Adams, the second President of the United States, used to relate the following incident : — " When I was a boy I used to study Latin grammar ; but it was dull aud I hated it. My father was anxious to send me to college, and therefore I studied the grammar till I could stand it no longer, and, going to my father, I told him I did not like study, and asked for some other employment. It was opposing his wishes, and he wa3 quick iv his answer. • Well, John, if L-itia grduimar does not suit you, try ditching — perhaps that will. My meadow youder needs a ditch, and you may put by Latin and try that.' This seemed a delightful change, and to the meadow I went. But soon I found ditching harder than Latin, and the first forenoon was the longest I ever experienced. That day I ate the bread of labour, and was glad when night came on. That night I made some comparison between L^tin grammar and ditching, but said not a word about it. Dug next forenoon, and wanted to return to Latin at dinner ; but it was humiliating and I could not do it. At night toil conquered pride, and though it was one of the severest trials I ever had in my life, I told my father that if he chose I would go back to Latin grammar. He was glad of it ; and if I have ever since gained any distinction, it has been owing to the two days' labour in that ditch."
Baxter's Lung Preserver has gained great popularity in this district as a spaedy and effectual remedy in the treatment of Coughs, Golds, Bronchitis, and other chest and throat comp'aints. Read advertisement and try it — W. Auld agent for Tuapeka district.
Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, &c , are quickly cured by using Baxter's " Lun-; Preserver." This old-established and favourite medicine is peasant to the palate, and highly extolled by members of the medical, legal, and clerical professions. For testimonials see advertisement. Sod by all patent medicine vondora.-— W. iuloV agent for Tuapeka district
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Tuapeka Times, Volume XX, Issue 1427, 8 February 1888, Page 5
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354HOW TOIL CONQUERED PRIDE. Tuapeka Times, Volume XX, Issue 1427, 8 February 1888, Page 5
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