ritten composition work, these selections will raise his
ideas of right living, will quicken his imagination, will give him his
first knowledge of many things, stimulate his powers of observation,
enlarge his vocabulary, and correct and refine his mode of expression. A
wholesome reading habit, so important to-day, will thus be easily,
pleasantly and unconsciously formed.

The following are some of the features of the book:

GUIDE TO PRONUNCIATION.--This Guide is to be referred to again and
again, and the diacritical marks carefully taught. Instruction in the
vowel sounds is an excellent drill in articulation, while a knowledge of
the diacritical marks enables the pupil to master these sounds for
himself when consulting the dictionary.

VARIETY OF MATTER.--In the volume will be found the best sentiments of
the best writers. The pupil will find fables, nature studies, tales of
travel and adventure, brave deeds from history and fiction, stories of
loyalty and heroism, examples of sublime Christian self-sacrifice, and
selections that teach industry, contentment, respect for authority,
reverence for all things sacred, attachment to home, and fidelity to
faith and Country.

LANGUAGE STUDY.--If reading is to hold its proper place in the class
room, the teaching of it must not be confined to the mere reading of the
text. In its truest sense, reading is far more comprehensive. The
teacher will question the pupil on what he has read, point out to him
the beauties of thought and language, find out what hold the reading has
taken upon his memory, how it has aroused his imagination, assisted his
judgment, directed his will, and contributed to his fund of general
information. To assist in this most important work is the object aimed
at in the matter given for Language Study. Such study will also give
fuller powers of interpretation and corresponding appreciation of the
selection considered simply as literature.

RECITATIONS.--There are some selections marked for recitation. The
public recitation of these extracts will banish awkwardness of manner,
beget self-confidence, and lay the foundation for subsequent
elocutionary work. Besides, experience teaches that a single poem or
address based upon some heroic or historic event, recited before a class
or a school, will often do more to build up a noble character and foster
a love of history, than a full term of instruction by question and
answer.

POETRY.--The numerous poetic selec