"bound out" until a young man was "one-and-twenty," was the common thing. Their wage-hire, until this time came, belonged to their parents; but when that day of days came, they were given the freedom suit of clothes. To-day there is no learning a trade such as was common at a former time. Few of our young men learn to make an entire boot or carriage, but they learn a particular part. The present work of sixty-four men in making a boot was then performed by the skill of one man. We want all the improvements of these later days, but we are often obliged to consider whether or no the average workmanship will be as high as formerly. "Shoddy" is a new word. The "balloon-frame" is a modern architecture. The "home-made" is thought too prosy. Substance must stand aside for style. The fast and not the strong horse is wanted. To-day we strive to attract other eyes; formerly, to please our own. Full well do we know that the business of to-day could not be transacted by the business methods of even a quarter of a century ago. The new methods in mercantile and commercial dealings are such as we must possess. With the new methods we should retain the good old-fashioned honor; but the note of to-day must be backed up by its value and a half of security, while formerly in dealing with acquaintances the word was as good as the note. The business world of to-day is not godless, but the wide-spread circulation of news of defalcations has caused a lurking distrust in business circles. Honor and integrity are real things to-day, as two centuries ago, and they bind our enterprises together in an ever-strengthening tie. Honest work, goods worth the money, prompt and full pay, the practice of doing business faithfully, are treasures to be gained. They add to our self-stature, and increase our joy and influence in a busy world.