Chapter II: Introduction: , 3

Importance of the definite teaching of manners, 3

The underlying principles of good manners, 3

Aim of the work, 5

_CHAPTER I._

General directions for teaching manners, 13

Special directions to teachers, 15

Practical training in manners 18

_CHAPTER II._

LESSONS ON MANNERS. FOR THE YOUNGEST PUPILS.

Lesson 1. Awakening an interest in manners in general, 21

2. Kindness an element of politeness, 22

3. Seeking the happiness of others an element of good
manners, 23

_CHAPTER III._

LESSONS ON MANNERS. SECOND TWO YEARS.

Lesson 4. Kindness and unselfishness two underlying principles
of good manners, 25

5. To follow the example of the best people a reason
for cultivating good manners, 26

6. Gaining the esteem of others a reason for cultivating
good manners, 28

_CHAPTER IV._

MANNERS IN SCHOOL. FIRST TWO YEARS.

_Illustrative Lessons._

Lesson 7. The necessity of good manners in school, 29

8. Regularity of attendance at school is a mark of
good manners, 30

9. Punctuality of attendance at school is a sign of
good manners, 31

10. Cleanliness is one sign of good manners in school, 33

11. Care in keeping the school-room clean is a sign of
good manners, 34

_Subjects for Additional Lessons._

1. Care of school-furniture, 35

2. Care of halls, piazzas, walls, 35

3. Care of school-grounds, 35

4. Care of books, 35

5. Economy in using what is furnished by the school, 35

6. Care in using and returning borrowed articles, 35

7. Quiet conduct in the school-room at all times, 35

Lesson 12. How pupils should conduct themselves toward
their teachers, 35

_Subjects for Additional Lessons._

1. Rendering assistance to teachers, 36

2. Care in not interrupting a teacher, 36

3. Kind treatment of school-mates, 36

4. Respectful treatment of the janitor, 36

5. Respectful treatment of visitors, 36

6. Respectful treatment of those who address the school, 36

_CHAPTER V._

MANNERS IN SCHOOL. SECOND TWO YEARS.

_Illustrative Lessons._

Lesson 13. The necessity of good manners in school, 37

14. Regularity of attendance at school is a sign of
good manners, 38

15. Punctuality of attendance at school is the sign of
good manners, 40

16. Cleanliness is one sign of good manners, 41

17. Care for school-belongings is a sign of good manners, 42

_Subjects for Additional Lessons._

1. Care of books, 43

2. Economy in using what is furnished by the school, 43

3. Care in using and returning borrowed articles, 43

4. Quiet conduct in the school-room at all times, 43

Lesson 18. How pupils should conduct themselves toward
their teacher, 43

_CHAPTER VI._

MANNERS AT HOME. FIRST TWO YEARS.

_Illustrative Lessons._

Lesson 19. Awakening an interest in home manners, 45

20. The attention due to home friends, 46

“Keys” suggested for additional lessons, 47

_CHAPTER VII._

MANNERS AT HOME. SECOND TWO YEARS.

_Illustrative Lessons._

Lesson 21. The polite attentions due to home friends, 48

_Subjects for additional lessons._

1. Special politeness to very old people in the family, 49

2. Polite treatment of visitors, 49

3. Polite treatment of servants, 49

Reminders, 49

_CHAPTER VIII._

MANNERS IN PUBLIC. FIRST TWO YEARS.

_Illustrative Lessons._

Lesson 22. The necessity of good manners in the street, 51

23. Undue curiosity shown in the street is impolite, 52

_CHAPTER IX._

MANNERS IN PUBLIC. SECOND TWO YEARS.

_Illustrative Lesson._

Lesson 24. The necessity of good manners in the street, 54

_Subjects for Additional Lessons for Both Grades._

1. Polite attention toward elderly people on the street, 55

2. Polite attention towards strangers who make inquiries, 55

3. Church manners, 55

4. Manners at places of entertainment, 55

_CHAPTER X._

TABLE MANNERS. FIRST TWO YEARS.

_Illustrative Lessons._

Lesson 25. The necessity of good table manners, 56

26. Punctuality at the table is desirable, 57

27. Polite attention is specially due the lady of the
house, 58

28. Selfishness at the table is a sign of bad manners, 59

29. Some forms of polite expressions used at table, 60

_CHAPTER XI._

TABLE MANNERS. SECOND TWO YEARS.

_Illustrative Lessons._

Lesson 30. The necessity of good table manners, 61

31. The deference due the lady of the house at table, 62

32. Some polite usages at table, 63

_Subjects for Additional Lessons for Both Grades._

1. Use of fork and spoon, with practical illustrations, 63

2. Impoliteness of rapid eating, 63

_CHAPTER XII._

LESSON ON MANNERS. FOR ADVANCED PUPILS.

Lesson 1. To suggest the underlying principles of good manners, 64

_CHAPTER XIII._

MANNERS IN SCHOOL.

Lesson 2. The necessity of good manners in school, 66

3. Regularity and punctuality of attendance are signs
of good manners, 67

4. Cleanliness is one sign of good manners in school, 67

5. Care for school-belongings is a sign of good manners, 68

6. How pupils should conduct themselves toward their
teacher, 69

Subjects for additional lessons, 71

Reminders, 71

_CHAPTER XIV._

PERSONAL HABITS.

Lesson 7. The necessity of attention to personal habits, 73

Suggestions for instruction relating to personal habits, 74

_CHAPTER XV._

MANNERS IN PUBLIC.

Lesson 8. Some particulars of street manners, 76

Suggestions for further instructions, 77

Reminders, 78

_CHAPTER XVI._

TABLE MANNERS.

Lesson 9. The importance of good table manners, 81

Subjects for additional lessons, 82

Reminders, 82

_CHAPTER XVII._

MANNERS IN SOCIETY.

Suggestions for lessons, 85

Reminders, 87

_CHAPTER XVIII._

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Miscellaneous items, 90

Suggestive stories, fables, anecdotes, and poems, 91

1. Little Jack.
2. The Boy and the Sparrows.
3. The Unhappy Boy.
4. Which was the Gentleman?
5. The Elder Brother.
6. The Gnat and the Bull.
7. A Real Lady.
8. Cautions.
9. Letter of Recommendation.
10. A Gentlemanly Lad.
11. A Series of Don’ts.
12. Family Intercourse.
13. The Drum and the Vase of Sweet Herbs.
14. Love.
15. Treatment of the Aged.
16. Civility to Strangers.
17. A Good rule.
18. Character.
19. Honor.
20. Consideration for Others.
21. Truthfulness.
22. Delicacy.

MEMORY GEMS, 102

HOW TO TEACH MANNERS IN THE SCHOOL-ROOM.