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24 One surprise for Uncle Sam comes before you cross the threshold. He rather expects you to trample on his school grass, and cut your name with a jack knife in the fence, and throw papers and pencil shavings in the gravel paths. Surprise him by doing none of these things.

If you have studied pictures of Uncle Sam you have discovered that although his suit and hat are not of the style of to-day, he is very particular about his personal appearance. He is never too busy to tie his necktie in a neat bow, comb his hair, and blacken his boots, This is your school surprise number two for Uncle Sam. Come to school looking just as neat and tidy as you possibly can.

Surprise number three will he to show Uncle Sam that he docs not need to stay in your school-room, behind the teacher’s desk. He has done a great, deal for the children of the Union in giving them free schools, and he deserves a chance

MAKING A GOOD RECORD IN THE COOKING ROOM