IN the THIRD READER of the "School and Family Series" the Elocu tionary Rules contained in the Second are repeated in that part entitled "Elements of Elocution," with some few additions. Instead of multiplying sets of rules, which only serve to perplex both teacher and pupils, we have given the same brief rules, for convenience of reference, in all the Readers. The First Part of this Reader, entitled "Stories from the Bible," and comprising a connected series of sketches of some of the most interesting portions of sacred history, with poetical selections, etc., furnishes some very fine lessons in reading; and the whole has sufficient variety not to become monotonous. The Illustrations in this part (by Adams), which are unsurpassed in artistic execution, will not only be found to give much additional interest to the narrative, but, it is believed, will do much to cultivate in children a taste for the beautiful. Part Second, although specially designed to convey moral instruction, through the medium of "Moral Lessons," is not peculiar in its tendencies, as no pains have been spared to give all the Readers not only a moral, but a Christian influence. To this end, the numerous opportunities which are presented, throughout all the departments of Natural History, of illustrating the wisdom, goodness, and power of the Creator, have not been neglected. In the Third Part, which treats of the first great division of animal life, the attempt has been made, and, it is hoped, successfully, to invest the subject with a great degree of interest for children; to popularize it to their capacities; to give all desirable variety to the lessons, as exercises in reading; and to convey as much positive information as would be compatible with these requisites for a good reading-book. As narrative is that kind of reading which is easiest understood by children, it is employed here, to a great extent, in the descriptive portions, while numerous interesting incidents of animal life, illustrating traits of character, habits, etc., and both poetical and prose selections, effectually relieve it of that sameness of style and matter which is found in works of merely descriptive zoology. In the Fourth Part, “Miscellaneous,” we have retained a few old selections, because they have stood the test of Time-the only true standard of taste and because, although old to us, they will be new to every succeeding generation. To the artist, Charles Parsons, Esq., of this city, I am under great obligations for the beautiful manner in which he has carried out my views in the Natural History illustrations in this and other numbers of the series, and also for many beautiful designs in other portions of the works. M. WILLSON II. Be honest, and dare to tell the Truth III. George Jones and Charles Barlow.. IV. Three Lessons of Industry. Little by Little. V. Robert Bruce and Timour the Tartar. VI. The Boy who was told to try again.. XI. Earthly and Heavenly Interest XII. The Two Robbers.. 30 32 34 36 39 41 46 48 50 53 57 60 62 Second Division of the Carnivorous or Flesh-eating Quadrupeds: Animals of the DOG KIND, embracing the Dogs, Wolves, Foxes, Jackals, and Hyenas. Third Division of the Carnivorous or Flesh-eating Quadrupeds: Animals of the WEASEL KIND, embracing the Weasel, the Ermine, the Mink, the Skunk, the Sable, the Martens, Fourth Division of the Carnivorous or Flesh-eating Quadrupeds: Animals of the BEAR KIND, embracing the Bear, the Raccoon, the Badger, the Coati, the Wolverine, the Fifth Division of the Carnivorous or Flesh-eating Quadrupeds: Animals of the SEAL KIND, embracing the Common Seals, the Sea Lion, Sea Bear, and Walrus. Second Division of the Hoofed Quadrupeds: the RUMINATING ANIMALS; embracing the Camels and Giraffe, Animals of the Deer kind, of the Ox kind, Sheep and Goats, and ELEMENTS OF ELOCUTION. RULE I.-Direct questions, or those that can be answered by yes or no, generally require the rising inflection, and their answers the falling. EXAMPLES.-Do you think he will come to-day'? No'; I think he will not.-Was that Henry'? No'; it was John'.-Did you see William'? Yes', I did'.-Are you going to town to-day'? No, I shall go to-morrow'. MODIFICATIONS OF RULE I. NOTE I.-Answers that are given in a careless or indifferent manner, or in a tone of slight disrespect, take the rising inflection in all cases. EXAMPLES. Did you see William'? I did'.-What did he say to you'? Not much". See, also, Lesson II., p. 39, of Second Reader. NOTE II.-Direct questions, when they have the nature of an appeal, or are spoken in an exclamatory manner, take the falling inflection. In these cases the voice often falls below the general pitch, contrary to the general rule for the falling inflection. EXAMPLES.-18 not that a beautiful sight'?—Will you persist in doing it`?—Is it right? -Is it just`? Was ever woman in this humor wooed'? NOTE III.-When a direct question is not understood, and is repeated with emphasis, the repeated question takes the falling inflection. EXAMPLES.--Will you speak to him to-day'? If the question is not understood, it is repeated with the falling inflection, thus: Will you speak to him to-day'?-Are you going to Salem'? I said, Are you going to Salem`? RULE II. The pause of suspension, denoting that the sense is unfinished, such as a succession of particulars that are not emphatic, cases of direct address, sentences implying condition, the case absolute, etc., generally requires the rising inflection. EXAMPLES.-John', James', and William', come here.-The great', the good', the honored', the noble', the wealthy', alike pass away. Friends', Romans', countrymen', lend me your ears. Jesus saith unto him, Simon', son of Jonas', lovest thou me'? |