In almost every life there are moments of waiting, when there is nothing in particular to be done. In some cases these may be properly improved by rest, so that our work, when it comes, may be better done. In many instances, however, these odd moments may be best improved by having something to do—a book to read, or some light labor to perform. It is surprising how much may be done by using a few moments at a time. Of course, they cannot properly be used for all purposes, since there are some duties which require continued application for a long time. There are, however, many kinds of light labor, and many subjects of study, which may be followed quite successfully by taking only a few moments at a time. It is said that Elihu Burritt, who was known for many years as “the learned blacksmith,” was in the habit, when an apprentice-boy, of having a grammar of English or of some other language fastened before him on the chimney of the forge, so that while he was blowing the bellows he could get an occasional glimpse of his book. Ben Jonson, a celebrated poet, who lived over two hundred years ago, was in early life a bricklayer. It is said that he always carried a book in his pocket, and while waiting for the laborer to bring him mortar or brick, he improved the odd moments in studying his book. Let our young friends try the experiment, and they will be surprised to see how much can be done by rightly using a few moments at a time. You need not take time from sleep to do this. Have a time for everything, and what you do, do thoroughly, whether it be sleeping, eating, working, or playing; for all these are, in their respective places, right.—S. S. Classmate.