The Family Circle
A, B, C OF SCHOOLBOYS' QUALITIES
Attentive at both work and play, Busy all the livelong day; Courteous at home and school, Diligent to keep the rule; Earnest in whate'er you do, Friendly with your classmates true; Generous of hand, and heart, Honest in life's every part; Innocent of aught that's mean, Jolly as a king or queen; Kind where'er your footsteps roam, Loving to the ones at home; Merry in the sun and rain, Neat in dress, but never vain; Orderly in desk and books, Pious, more in deeds than looks ; Quiet when 'tis time to be, Ready others' needs to see ; Steady in your every aim, Truthful, though it bring you blame; Untiring in the way of right, Vigorous in temptation's fight; Willing others to befriend, Xemplary to the end; Youthful till life's set of sun, Zealous till the crown is won.
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New Zealand Tablet, 10 December 1908, Page 37
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147The Family Circle New Zealand Tablet, 10 December 1908, Page 37
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