The boy who works his way through college may have a hard time of it, but he will learn how to work his way in life, and will often take higher rank in school, and in after life, than his classmate who is the son of a millionaire.

It is the son and daughter of the farmer, the mechanic and the operative, the great average class of our country, whose funds are small and opportunities few, that the republic will depend on most for good citizenship and brains in the future.

The problem of securing a good education, where means are limited and time short, is of great importance both to the individual and the nation.

Encouragement and useful hints are offered by the experience of many bright young people who have worked their way to diplomas worthily bestowed.
Gaius B.Frost was graduated at the Brattleboro, Vt., High School, taught district schools six terms, and entered Dartmouth College with just money enough to pay the first necessary expenses.

He worked in gardens and as a janitor for some time.