Part 1

MANNERS AND CONDUCT IN SCHOOL AND OUT

THE DEANS OF GIRLS IN CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOLS

The gentle minde by gentle deeds is knowne; For a man by nothing is so well bewrayed As by his manners.

--SPENSER

ALLYN AND BACON BOSTON NEW YORK CHICAGO ATLANTA SAN FRANCISCO

COPYRIGHT, 1921, BY FANNY R. SMITH.

Norwood Press J.S. Gushing Co.--Berwick & Smith Co. Norwood, Mass., U.S.A.

FOREWORD

"The supreme business of the school is to develop a sense of justice, the power of initiative, independence of character, correct social and civic habits, and the ability to coöperate toward the common good."--Dr. Frank Crane.

How do you develop correct social habits, the habits of a gentleman or a lady?

You develop correct social habits just as you develop correct habits in playing ball, or in swimming,--you discover the rules; then you practise, practise, practise. A good general rule is, Do what a kind heart prompts; for,

Politeness is to do and say The kindest thing in the kindest way.

We earnestly hope this little book may help girls and boys to become happier, more agreeable, and more effective citizens.

THE DEANS OF GIRLS, CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOLS.

MAXIMS OF CONDUCT

Let us have faith that right makes might; and in that faith let us dare to do our duty as we understand it.

--LINCOLN.

Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well.

--EARL OF CHESTERFIELD.

Do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.

--FRANKLIN.

The secret of success is constancy of purpose.

--DISRAELI.

Evil communications corrupt good manners.

--NEW TESTAMENT.

Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever; Do noble things, not dream them, all day long; And so make life, death, and that vast forever One grand sweet song.

--KINGSLEY.

Vice is a monster of so frightful mien, As to be hated needs but to be seen; Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.