The Infant System

far less confident now than I was in the earlier part of my course; but should I have the pleasure to labour for years to come, I trust I shall have much more to communicate on the subject.

Two editions of this work, in its former state have been printed in German, and it has also been reprinted in America.

Alpha House, Alstone,

near Cheltenham.

May 21, 1882.

Just Published, in 12mo. price 5s.

DEDICATED, BY PERMISSION, TO THE RIGHT HONORABLE

BARON BROUGHAM AND VAUX,

LORD HIGH CHANCELLOR OF GREAT BRITAIN;

EARLY DISCIPLINE ILLUSTRATED;

OR THE

INFANT SYSTEM PROGRESSING AND SUCCESSFUL.

BY SAMUEL WILDERSPIN.

Sets of apparatus for Nurseries from five to ten pounds.— Sets of ditto, for Infant Schools from ten to seventeen pounds, according to size of School and number of Scholars; to be had of Mr. WILDERSPIN, Alpha House, Alstone, near Cheltenham. Agent for Scotland, Mr. Scott, Hawkill, Dundee.

THE FOLLOWING EXTRACTS

From the different Reviews, are inserted as Testimonials in favour of the former Editions of this Work.

"We have no space to enter upon the subject of early juvenile delinquency, to the consideration of which, Mr. Wilderspin's book naturally invites us, and for the prevention of which, Infant Schools seem to present a more hopeful remedy than most other plans which have been suggested. Our author shall relate, in his own way, one of his adventures, in his benevolent rambles, which will furnish a good commen tary on all that has been stated both in and out of parliament, on this great moral and national question.”

Christian Observer, May, 1823.

“We cordially approve of the plan, particularly as due care seems to be taken for the exercise, amusement, and health of the little pupils; and we hope a cheap edition of this book will be printed for circulation through the country, whereby it may prove a national benefit.”

Evangelical Magazine, April, 1823.

"We cannot conclude our remarks without returning thanks to Mr. W. for this interesting and useful, though plain and unadorned volume, and we sincerely recommend all our readers to procure it for their own use, and should they be heads of families, we may add, that there are, throughout, many valuable hints founded on experience, which deserve the serious attention of every parent."

Teachers' Magazine, February, 1823.

"We found it impossible to lay the book down until we had read the whole, and were, in consequence, induced to take the earliest opportunity of visiting the School, a visit which afforded the highest gratification."

Christian Guardian, April, 1823.

"We have read this little book with uncommon pleasure,Infant Schools, under religious and judicious management, would be an inestimable blessing in every considerable town and village of the kingdom.

"All who feel it a duty to preserve their generation, are, we think, bound in conscience to encourage and extend this new and most important scheme for the prevention of juvenile delinquency, and for the promotion of the best interests of society."

Wesleyan Methodists' Magazine, April, 1823.

"We clearly gather, from the information which Mr. W. gives us, that similar schools must be of essential service to the labouring classes in every part of the kingdom; and that they are particularly needed in manufacturing districts."

"We take this occasion, in announcing the second edition of this interesting volume, to join others of the critical corps, in thanking the worthy author for a most valuable performance; and from the perusal of which many parents and teachers may derive much practical instruction, in the right management of children from the early dawn of reason. Many pleasing anecdotes are interspersed through the volume, that cannot fail of interesting the reader."

CONTENTS.

Chap.

1. Juvenile Delinquency.