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Its plan has the merit of novelty, and by its simplicity and natural adaptation to the purpose of both teacher and learner, would seem to be such a one as would develop itself to the experience of a practical man, intent on discovering the best means of imparting knowledge, on this intricate and most difficult subject; and yet I have never seen a work, the classification of which appeared to me at once so intelligible and complete. 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I cannot doubt that your reputation as a philologist will be enhanced by the publication of this work, and I sincerely desire that the just appreciation of your utilnarian labors among the teachers of our common schools may obtain for this excellent manual a share of patronage, which shall adequately remunerate your toils, and at the same time contribute to the more thorough instruction of the pupils upon subjects which regard as lying at the foundation of all other scholastic nequirements. With high respect, I am yours, &c., D. MEREDITH REESE, Supt. of Common Schools for the City and County of New York. 19 JUVENILE MUSIC. THE SEASONS: A JUVENILE ORATORIO, OR CANTATA, IN FOUR PARTS. Author of "School Singer," "Flora's Festival," "Musical Gems," &c. &c. This is a highly entertaining and beautiful work, consisting of Solos. Choruses, Ducts, Rounds, etc. etc., each part complete in itself. 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This last is accomplished not by dry, and to him unmeaning exercises, but by the regular introduction of pleasing melodies, airs and tunes, progressively arranged from the most simple and easy, to the somewhat difficult, such as will prove of interest sufficient to stimulate the Young Singer to muster the few difficulties that will in each present themselves. Mr. B. has undertaken this work at the specia! solicitation of school committees and music teachers from some of the largest cities and towns in the Union. 47 MUSIC BOOKS FOR SCHOOLS. FLORA'S FESTIVAL. A Musical Recreation for Schools. Juvenile Choirs, Classes, &c., together with Song Duetts and Trios, Solfeggios, Scales, and Plain Tunes for singing by Note, in t teen keys, for the advancement of youth who have acquired some knowledge of the elenients, as taught the Young Choir and Young Melodist. Edited by W. B. BRADBURY. 144 pages. 25 cents. 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