JUST OUT. Nature Songs for Children By Mrs. Fanny Snow Knowlton. This is a charming collection of Children's Songs admirably adapted to the There are sixty-five songs in the book, divided into groups as follows: The Months, Flower Songs, Bird Songs, The words are in the main, by distinguished authors and all were selected with great care. The melodies are simple and within the compass of the child's voice. It cannot too strongly be said that these songs are exceedingly appropriate for the home circle. They are just what musical mothers are looking for. Teachers of singing classes for children will also find them invaluable. The size of the book is 8 x 10 1-2 inches. 110 Pages. Handsomely bound in gray cloth. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.00. MILTON BRADLEY CO., Springfield, Mass. New York. Atlanta. Kansas City. Chicago Agents, THOMAS CHARLES CO., 195-197 Wabash Ave. "In both print and illustrations it furnishes a picture of current events and current interests of its time that will be of immense value on library shelves as a book of reference."-San Francisco Evening Post. Send 5 cents in stamps for a sample copy or send $1.00 for the year 1899. OVERLAND MONTHLY PUBLISHING COMPANY, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. PUBLISHED THIS MONTH. HEALTH CHATS WITH YOUNG READERS. For many years, the author has made a specialty of this department of instruction; and the manifest enthusiasm of students pursuing this branch of study, has been a continual inspiration to renewed effort in getting at the best methods of its presentation. Among prominent educators, from whom many helpful suggestions have been received in preparing this work, are Dr. David E. Smith, Principal of State Normal School, Brockport, N. Y.; Dr. C. E. Beecher, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.; Dr. C. C. Blackshear, Woman's College, Baltimore, Md., and Prof. Charles H. Peck, State Botanist, N. Y. Critical examination of various portions of the work has also been made by the following gentlemen of the medical profession; Dr James Kraus (Sen.), Carlsbad, Austria; Dr. H. F. Biggar, Cleveland, O.; Drs. A. Vander Veer, F. C. Curtis, C. S. Merrill, and C. M. Culver, Albany, N. Y.; and Drs. Geo. T. Stevens, W. E. Rounds, and Geo. Tucker Harrison, New York City. The work is in no wise intended as a text-book upon the subjects of either Anatomy, Physiology, or Hygiene; on the contrary it has been prepared expressly for supplementary reading. LA FAYETTE. THE FIVE CENT CLASSICS The issuing of this number some two weeks previous to the general observance of La Fayette Day throughout the country, is indicative of the timeliness of these classics. Many teachers were absolutely without material to observe the day until this book was brought to their notice. It will pay you to watch our list of Five Cent Classics. Following is a complete list to date: Order by number. Each number contains about 32 pages of choice illustrated literature, bound in strong mani la covers. Price, 5 cents a copy, 60 cents a dozen, postpaid. TEN CENT CLASSICS. The Souvenirs are 31-4 x 5 1-8 Inches In Size. For Use in Day Schools and Sabbath Schools. T is time for teachers to think of what they desire to present their pupils at Christmas time and to arrange for it. There is certainly nothing more appropriate and attractive for this purpose than the School Souvenirs published by us. We have furnished them to more than 20,000 schools, and many teachers have sent second and third orders for different occasions. They are equally appropriate For Christmas, for Close of School, for Special Anniversaries, Or for any occasion when a Gift or Souvenir is desired. Both teacher and pupil enjoy and appreciate them. Containing as they do the name of the school, place, date, name of teacher and all the pupils, they constitute a real Souvenir, always kept and highly prized. Sabbath School Teachers and Superintendents Will find these Souvenirs a most acceptable gift for either a class or a whole school. Nothing else so inexpensive as these will give half the satisfaction that they will. The School Souvenirs Consist of two cards tied together with silk cord. On the face of first is printed the name of school, town, teacher, date, officers, etc., as may be desired, in the brightest gold letters, and on the second the names of the pupils. Heavy embossed cards are used and the Souvenirs are gotten out in a highly artistic manner. Where two cards are not sufficient, additional cards are attached so as to accommodate all the names of the pupils without crowding. Remember we now furnish Three Styles of Souvenirs, all of the same size and with the names of teacher, officers and pupils, differing only in the style of the outside card. Notice the different price of each and mention the one wanted in your order. These three are called Plain Souvenirs, Photograph Souvenirs, and Flag Souvenirs. FLAG SOUVENIRS. The American Flag, "Old Glory," is the popular feature in decorations this year. It is most appropriately applied to our School Souvenirs. The flag, printed in colors, attached to a golden staff, and embossed, is placed upon the title card in the place of the regular Souvenir design, when desired. It makes a handsome and patriotic device. This we have named our Flag Souvenir," and it should be so designated when ordering. THE PHOTOGRAPH SOUVENIR has become very popular and differs from the Plain Souvenir only Sample Souvenirs: One Souvenir of each kind sent to any address on receipt of 2 cent stamp. Price Reduced. PRICE LIST. The following prices are for the plain Souvenirs. For the Flag Souvenirs add 20 per cent to these rates. For the Photograph Souvenirs add 25 per cent. 12 or less 75c. 90c. Additional ones 3c. each. 15 Be sure and specify which style you want and add proper percentage if Flag or Photographic styles are desired. All the Best Old Songs. All the favorite old songs are included, and not only solos but duets, trios, quartettes and choruses. Biographies of Song Writers and The library contains over three hundred biographical sketches and critical estimates of composers and musical compositions. Choice New and Recent Songs. Original compositions by the best American composers, including Reginald De Koven, Gerrit Smith, S. G. Pratt, Paul Ambrose; also many of the best recent songs copyrighted by the Ditson Company, the Century Company, and other publishers. Portraits and Illustrations. The library presents nearly five hundred portraits and illustrations, including many exquisite full-page half-tone plates, making a varied and extensive art gallery. Famous Instrumental Selections. The library contains a rare selection of the masterpieces of the composers, such as Haydn, Mendelssohn, Behr, Wagner, Arditi, Schwarenka. Selections Not Too Difficult. The songs and instrumental pieces are not intended for great professional musicians, but for American homes of culture and refinement. IT WILL COST YOU NOTHING to get this Treasury of Music, Art and Biography into NEW YORK STATE. Examinations for Principals of Elementary Schools. OFFICE OF THE CITY SUPT. OF SCHOOLS. 146 GRAND STREET, NEW YORK, November 12, 1898. A written examination of applicants for licenses as principals in elementary schools in any and all boroughs of the City of New York will be held by the Board of Examiners, commencing on Tuesday, December 27, at 421 Broome Street, Manhattan; and an oral exam. ination, at the call of the Board of Examiners. For admission to the examination for princi. pal's license the applicant must have one of the following qualifications, numbered 1, 2, 3, 4. 1. Graduation from a college or university recognized by the Regents of the University of the State of New York; and two years of profes stonal study in a university school or department of education, or in a normal school or college; together with at least three years' succeesful experience in supervision or teaching. 2. Graduation from a college or university recognized by the Regents of the University of the State of New York; together with at least five years' successful experience in supervision or teaching. (Applicants in this class for licenses in Manhattan and the Bronx must have had eight years' experience in a graded school) 3. A New York State certificate granted since 1875, together with eight years' successful experience in teaching or supervision, immediately preceding the examination. (The satisfaction of this condition constitutes a qualification for a principal's license in the boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens and Richmond, but not in the boroughs of Manhattan and The Bronx.) 4. Ten years' successful experience in teach. ing or supervision in city public schools, immediately preceding the examination. (Applicants in this class for licenses in Manhattan and The Bronx must also have successfully completed a course of at least two years in a school of pedagogy approved by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, or have attended at least two sessions of not less than six weeks each in a university or normal summer school.) The position of each applicant on the eligible list will be determined by his marks in the lowing heads, numbered I., II., III., IV. The written and oral examinations under the folattainment of not less than seventy per cent. under each head will be required. I. Personality, studies, experience in teach. ing. II. History and principles of education. III. Methods of teaching. IV. School Management. Applicants will also be required to pass an examination in scholarship. as follows: Group A. English literature, rhetoric. Group B. Logic, psychology. Group. C. Algebra, geometry, trigonometry. Group D. Physics, chemistry, physiology and hygiene. Group E. Physical and mathematical geography, United States history, civil government. Group F. A language and its literature, viz: Greek, Latin, French, German or Anglo-Saxon. Applicants will be required to take Group A and two other groups; but a candidate presenting, before December 15, 1898, a satisfac tory thesis in any of subjects mentioned in from examination in the subject forms a part. Our Special Offer, Terminating December 20.roups B, C, D, E, and F, may be exempted Send us your application at once, stating which style of binding you prefer, cloth or half leather. We will forward the entire set, charges prepaid. We will allow you 15 days in which to examine this wonderful collection of music. If you are not satisfied, you can return the set at our expense. If satisfactory, you can make your first payment of one dollar, and remit thereafter $1.00 a month for 14 months, if cloth is ordered, making total payment of $15.00. If you select half leather binding, which we recommend, there will be four more monthly payments of $1.00, making a total payment of $19.00. This offer must be accepted on or before December 20th. We assume all risk. We suggest that you apply at once if you desire to obtain a set of this limited edition. Don't fail to mention this paper. Address Absolutely no risk to you. We pay express charges. Hiawatha. THE UNIVERSITY SOCIETY, 78 Fifth Avenue, New York. OUR RED CHILDREN. By HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW. With notes. Paper, 10 cents. Stories of the Red Children. NOTE. Each applicant must file with his application on the day of the examination, documentary evidence of possessing the quali fications named under "1" "2," "3," or "4" in the above notice. WILLIAM H. MAXWELL, City Superintendent of Schools. Our readers will do well to read the advertisement of the Champion Chemical Company, of 11 South 7th Street, Philadelphia. The "Champion Polishing Fiber" is certainly a unique invention and for the price-25 centsno teacher can afford to be without it; all articles requiring a good polish are made as new in a few moments. 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We have made a personal investigation of this firm, and know they will do exactly as they agree to do. They have a large number send free with each order for the sake of advertising and introducing the goods. They are just the thing for teachers and worth the price of the goods if purchased from dealers in cards. Send for a package of "Nee Ban" and "Champion Polishing Fiber," and get the cards for your pupils during the holiday season. |