particles as would obstruct its narrow outlet. the lens of radiating and concentric fibres, the inner laminæ dense, the outer soft and pulpy. The whole invest with a delicate capsule. This outlet build of cement finer than purest porcelain, and of capillary dimensions, to absorb the fluids which approach Now mark! if you err in any point with its mouth; endow it with a consciousness of all these lenses and humours, if there be one its office and importance; make it irritable minim of fluid too much, or if the lens be and impatient of insult, that when prov ked one line too convex, or its structure one it shall bar its entrance and refuse admis-grain too dense, or the relative proportion sion to all, until its tiny wrath is fully ap- of each be changed one fraction, all your peased. labour is vain. You may as well expect with imperfect rules to ascertain eclipses, or the course and return of the eccentric comet. Arrange along the slender border of each lid minute eacs, stored with unctuous matter, which shall constantly pour their contents from narrow mouths, as oil is laid Be not faint and discouraged; for, reupon the edge of the brimming bow to member, the road to fame was never a prevent its over flow. Still farther, plantswift highway," but always sadly rough outside of these a double row of lashes, that when the lids are nearly closed, they hall, by interlacement, effectually exclude all particles of dust, yet admit the light. Ah! it is a weary and vexatious task for such unpractised hands! Then rest awhile; for this inch of creation, which at first seemed unworthy an artist's hour, is searce begun! You have raised the walls and built its towers; the gates are hung; you have dug the fountains and the waterpools; you have sheltered all from baneful dews and the scorching sun; but of the beautiful temple within, not a stone is laid nor a timber hewn. Now mix your ores. Buy silver, gold, platinum, iron, lead, and brass; gather here all your metals, rare and costly, of all degrees of consistency, and streng h, and malleability; and, when you have carefully selected, fuse them together, and from your crucible mould a crystal like the cornea, transparent, tenacious, flexible, smooth, and polished, with the exact convexity and density necessary to a proper refraction and convergence of the rays of light. Next form of opaque and stronger materials a case, in which the bevelled edge of the cornea shall be received, like an optician's lens. Within this globe thus constructed pour fluids of different densities, as in the perfect achromatic telescope, to combine the rays and prevent the imperfection of colours. In the anterior chamber of the eye let the fluid be thin and pellucid, and inclosed in a fine transparent capsule, while the posterior chamber must be filled with a more consistent material, like melted glass, and divided into a multitude of minute cellules, by intersecting septa. Between these two place a double convex lens, of perfect form, its posterior surface the arc of a lesser circle than its anterior. Construct' But and wearisome, and covered with difficulties From Call the shrewd mechanic and cunning art san; ask counsel of the learned, the mathematician, the geometrician, the chemist; invoke the mysterious science of Rosierucian, the sorcerer and the magician. all demand knowledge how to weave an iris, the inner curtain,, with its changing pupil, formed of circular and diverging fibres, and floating freely in the fluid of the anterior chamber, prompt to dilate when the nerve of vision demands more light, and as prompt to contract when the light is too intense; never moved or excited by the direct infringement of the luminous rays upon its own fibres, but ever faithful and obedient to the calls of the retina; and so made that, through the threescore years and ten that it shall serve, watching the while, both night and day, with attentive care every cloud and shade of the inconstant light, not a string shall loosen nor a thread need repair. The retina form of finest texture, and spread it broad within the back of the eye, like the white canvas of the camera obscura, To absorb the rays and prevent their reflect tion after they have impinged upon the retina, line its posterior surface with a painwhich light, however long it may act upon it, shall never fade--an art in colouring not yet attained. Supply the whole eye with nerves, arteries, veins, and absorbents, for the purposes let its brightness cease for ever. Oh, foolish man! How vain are all your boastings, and how dwindled your greatness, when compared with Him who laid the deep foundations of the earth, and spread the heavens abroad!" * * 66 of growth and reparation; place it upon a nicely-adjusted axis, and give the power of motion and rotation in every conceivable direction; and last, bestow the strange and hitherto inimitable power of adapting its vision to different distances, without any perceptible change in the form of the organ. Have you done? And does your careful Thou hast listened to the song of a syren, eye detect no flaw or fissure, no failure or and it was the song of Lucifer, bright son imperfection? Hold it up! It is beautiful of the morning," who, warring for the and wondrous indeed! But one thing more. thro e and sceptre of God, was hurled from and the pledge is yours-now make it see! the battlements of heaven. Thou hast lis"for truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant tened until thine own harp is attuned with thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun." most discordant strains, and thy erring feet Let it at one glance receive and recog-have been lured to almost where the portals nize the extended landscape, with all its varieties of feature, and colour, and distance; the valley, and mountain with its hoary locks; the forest and the rien harvestfields; the meadow, the pearly lake, the rippling ever-babbling brook; the village "The gay recess of wisdom and of wit, And passions' host, that never brook'd control." In sorrow let it be dimmed and sad; in terror, wild and restless. But to the eye of the angry man give fire; let a savage brightness shoot from its dark and stormy surface, like lightning amid the blackness of a tempest; and when despair seizes the soul, knit the brows convulsively, and fix the eye in a fierce and sullen glare. of eternal night shut out the day. But a new harp is struck, and another song comes gathering upon the air; it is the song of Nature. From the woodlands and the heath, from hill-top and sequestered dell, it comes, and it saith, "There is a God!" It is heard in the rustling of the forest leaves, in the warbling of the morning birds, in the whispers of the evening breeze, in the "warm hum of the insects by the side of the babbling brook," in the waterfall, in the rushing of the tempest, and the hollow murmur of the ocean-tide; and in all it saith, "There is a God!" It speaks in the booming thunder, and is echoed by the broad mountain-side-from all around, above, beneath, a choral anthem is raised, and the voice of everything is heard to say, in harmonious melody, "There is a God, the Maker and Ruler of all things." CAPS AND HAT.-The introduction of caps and hats is referred to 1419; the first seen in these parts of the world was at the entry of Charles VII. into Rouen, and from that time they began to take the place of the hoods, or "pecharons," that had been used till then. When the cap was of velvet they called it mortier; when of wool, simp'y bonnet, as still called amongst the Scotch. None but kings, princes, and knights were allowed the use of the mor ier. The cap was the head-dress of the clergy and graduates, churchmen and members of universities; students at Imprint also the finer sentiments. In joy, teach it to sparkle and beam with a mild and radiant light; in love and deep affection, to glow with a warm and melting softness. Here paint innocence and modesty with a sweet and lovely harmony. law, physic, &c., as well as graduates, wear square such as angels look. Benevolence, kind-e ps in most universities. Doctors are distinness, charity, patience the choicest virtues-all holy passions and unholy, both good and evil, must be here depicted; and give it not the blank look of your dumb automaton until death approaches. guished by peculiar caps, given them in a suming the doctorale. Pasquier says, that the giving the cap to students in the universities was to denote longer subject to the red of their superiors, in that they had acquired full liberty, and were no imitation of the ancient Romans, who gave a "All flesh must perish;" and as the soul pileus or cap to their slaves in the ceremony of loosens from its mysterious connection, making them free. The cap was also used as a fasten the sightless ball in the gaze of in-mark of infamy in Italy. The Jews were distin sensibility, and let a cold dampness distil from its surface to dim its lustre. Lighten it a moment with a celestial splendour, as if to announce the spirit's departure; then guished by a yellow cap at Lucca, and by an been bankrupts were obliged, ver after, to wear orange one in France. Formerly, those who had a green cap, to prevent people from being imposed on in any future commerce. THE CHILD OF MISFORTUNE. HE's weary of existence, it has proved And as he drinks, his eyes, with envy, see With eager lips, only to find it sweet, And still more sweet each moment than before; Of nameless gratitude it owes to thee." THE WANDERER'S SONG. 'TWAS a sweet little cot by the mountain sid Not far from a shady wood; And the trailing vines its walls did hide, How well I remember the old lime tree, How well I remember the village spire But now, like a dream, they have passed awa I still hope to find in the bright realms above SUCCESS IN LIFE. F you would be successful in life, live for some definite object. This is one of the nost important elements of success. If you vill read the biographies of our most sucessful men, you will find that the single bject, in the attainment of which they beame distinguished, was fixed in their ninds at an early age, as the great object of life. They may have been wild and unpromising in their first years, but something happened in their history that changed the entire current of their life. Not only should our object of life be definite, but it should become our ruling passion to gain it. It should awaken every emotion in your soul. It should fire you with a zeal that will not let you rest or sleep merely for comfort, for, with right notions, your comfort is not there, but at the end of your journey. Everything else should be forgotten. We do not here speak of the motives by which you should be governed, our object being simply to point out what is requisite to success. Another element of success is decision of character. When your object of life is chosen, let it be the fixed purpose of your soul to gain it; otherwise you will be turned aside by every trivial circumstance. Let what will be your object in life, there will be obstacles and difficulties to be overcome at every step. No man ever has, or ever will, succeed in life without severe struggles. His life must be a battle. If we find nothing to fight, it is because we are drones; if we do not gain the victory it is for want of bravery. Suppose, after the plans of life are laid, and you have entered upon its business, you are easily induced to attend places of amusement, to spend your money for that which is of no profit, or to engage in every fancy speculation that is presented, is it not evident that you would squander what you might have in your possession, and form habits of idleness and dissipation, that would result in your ruin? Is it not true that we need a "single eye" to succeed in its temporal affairs as truly as in our spiritual life? When our object of life is chosen, we should see nothing but that, or, at least, we should never suffer ouselves to engage in anything contrary to its nature. There is something noble in a decided character. Especially is this trait exhibited when the community is rocking under some great excitement. Amid such scenes he holds himself still and true to the great ob ject of his life. He acts with deliberation; hence he moves, when he moves at all, with great strength. He never turns from his course, but trims his sails to the wind. In this way everything favours him, for by his own strength he has made everything his servant. He can be trusted, for all know where to find him. His advice is asked and followed, simply because he is ever firm and even in his life. He exhibits the same nobleness in his struggles against difficulties. He cannot be discouraged or disheartened. If his property is burned up, his business is suspended but a few days. Wherever he is known he has credit. Few men know their full strength until it is called out. All of us are strong enough, were our strength properly expended, to place us in the front rank of heroes. But most men lack courage and faith. Be not afraid. There is no obstacle but you may overcome, if you will not suffer it to overcome you. What has been done can be done again. If you will consult the history of our best and most successful business men, who are now reaping the fruit of their labours, you will read of their early struggles and sleepless nights. You will also find that they neither wavered nor staggered in any situation. Their faith sustained them. If they ran behind this year, they laboured the harder to succeed the next. They did not change their business. They plunged into the rushing current, having staked their all in a single labour of life. For that they lived. Whatever be your calling in life, maintain a strict integrity. Never swerve from the right and the true. Let your simple word be as sacredly binding as your bond. Fulfil every engagement, however trifling. Do as you agree. Be punctual to a moment. Remember when you promise to meet your friend at a certain place at eight o'clock, you have no right to wait one moment past the time. Be on the ground when the bell strikes. School yourself in these little things, if you would be punctual in paying a bank note, or in meeting more important engagements in after life. Be fair and honourable in your trade. Let every man know where to find you. You need have no fears of being unknown, and your good actions unacknowledged and unappreciated, for a noble life cannot long remain concealed. While you may be in the employment of others, if trusts are committed to you, keep them as you would your life. In this way you will form a character that is invalu-pearance, it may require a struggle, but he able, and make yourself a name that will can endure it all. He would be glad to stand for integrity and honour so far as you dress, but he cannot consiste tly with the are known. Never stoop to any low artifice purpose of his life. His heart is fixed. He or dishonourable means for obtaining the lives a life of virtue, not by laying hold of various wants of life. Walk with your his passions, compelling their conformity to head up, through the world. Fear no one, the right, but by living for a higher, nobler flatter no one, nor court any man's favour. object. All this may be experienced by strict integrity of heart and purpose. When you are proved you will be loved and re-pected. Nor is he penurious or selfish. He may appear so to others, but it is in appearance only. His heart is generous and free. There can be no benevolence and generosity in a course of life that is sure to make one poor in after life. Self-denial will be required of those who are successful in life. We mean by selfdenial, giving up what we have the right to enjoy for the sake of obtaining some Live, then, with your eye on a noble obhigher good. Here is a young man just ject, and self-denial is sweet. If gentlecommencing life, penniless, and without men of the middle ages could sacrifice their friends. His business affords him but ae ise, their time, and their life for their bemeagre support. He is proud and ambitious. He loves social intercourse, and would be glad to mingle with his young friends, but he finds it impossible to keep up with them in external appearance. His coat is soiled, and his hat out of the fashion. He knows that men are usually rated according to their appearance, not by their true worth; hence, as he cannot associate with them as an equal, he abandons their society. Now comes the temptation. What shall be done? Shall he spend his whole income for dress, or live alone, waiting his turn, or seek association with those beneath his level? Here is the rock on which thousands have been shipwrecked. If he spends all his earnings and spare time with his fellows in scenes of pleasure, he may be called noble-hearted and generous; but he will not only be without funds when he would enter into business himself, but he has formed habits of dissipation and prodigality that will not be easily broken. If he lives alone and dresses as he can afford, seeking the improvement of his mid and skilfulness in his business, he will doubtless be called niggardly and covetous, but he is all the while forming a character that is more valuable than gold, and habits of business that will be of more service than a rich inheritance. He will increase while others will decrease. It may be difficult at first to make this sacrifice of feeling, but it can be done. Fix your eye on the end of your race, and you will be sustained. How many a young man has been saved by some little incident that has fixed his eye on the end of a year, or some brief period! For that he lives. To gain it he can sacrifice his ease and time. trothed, can not you withstand temptation when the eyes of kindred are on you? Ask the student who has earned a world-wide fame, or the man of princely fortune, and learn of them their toil and struggles! In conclusion, let me entreat you to seek the control of the elements by forethought, if you would be successful. It matters not what your profession may be; there are certain la vs that govern it. Learn the laws by which every trade and all intercourse with men are governed, and conform to them. Think! There is more strength in true thought than in the whirlwind or in the lightning. The time has gone by when mere physical force will be sufficient to serve us. Our work is too great and too heavy to be done by our hands. We must have the winds, and the streams, and the lightning to aid us. Persevere against discouragement. When you have chosen your object of life, pursue it without fear or faltering. Be not discouraged amid difficulties. Let your will be under the control of reason and a sound judgment, and your success, in whatever you undertake, is beyond a doubt. CRIES OF CHILDREN. TF we inquire into the causes which produce the crying of infants, we shall find that it seldom originates from pain, or uncomfortable sensations; for those who are apt to imagine that such causes must always operate on the body of an infant are egregiously mistaken, inasmuch as they conceive that the physical condition, together with the method of expressing sensations, is the same in infants and adults. It reLet temptation assail him; let him be in- quires however, no demonstration that the troduced to some gay young men, and hear state of the former is essentially different some remark made in reference to his ap-from that of the latter. In the first years |