trated." The words are arranged in comparative sentences, giving the right and the wrong uses in each case. This arrangement o the words in sentences is the climax to the instruction in English, as it saves the trouble of running to the dictionary to see how the word is used in sentences, and at the same time fixes the correct use in the mind. Here is a sample illustration taken at random from the book of the specific instruction in English: "Your favor has been received and I assure you it is highly ‘appreciated' (esteemed)." ("Appreciate weighs both the good and the bad qualities or intentions. Bad intentions in a favor? Esteem weighs the good qualities or intentions.") This is a common error that wellnigh everyone makes. This book shows us how to correct all such common errors that make us ridiculous, and at the same time it furnishes a plan for the practice of the right word, so that the use of the right word may be drilled into habit. We wish that we could give more space to this phase of the work. We can not suppress the wish that this book might get into the hands of every school teacher in the land. Many teachers use bad English; this the pupils hear, repeat, and then the bad habit becomes fixed; and then a larger part of the remainder of the life is devoted to the breaking up of these bad habits. The book should be in the hands of everyone that makes any pretense of teaching English. Spelling is treated in a different manner from any work yet brought out on this subject. The different forms of the words are spelled, and the question of doubling or not doubling the last letter when another syllable is added is brought out. Then the prefixes and suffixes are added, and this brings up the question of when to use the hyphen with the prefixes and suffixes, and the rules for hyphening words are fixed in the mind. Then the synonyms, the antonyms, and the homonyms of the words spelled. This brings out several important points, the best of which is that it enlarges the vocabulary. Take the word "scold," for illustration. Every pupil would know the meaning of this word, but this plan enables each pupil to add to his list of words the words vixen, virago and termagant, as they are synonyms of scold. Then add the anto are nyms for each word, and the vocabulary is still further increased. This plan brings out the difference in the ending of adjectives and nouns. For instance, attention is called to the fact that we have the noun dissension, but that the proper adjectival form is dissentious. The work covers in the same careful and painstaking way the subjects of division of words, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word formation, diction, forms for business correspondence, English, and the last part of the book is a speller, a word-builder, and a dictionary. In short, the book contains complete and specific instruction and guidance on every phase of work that the stenographer, the business man, the writer, the editor, and the teacher of English should know and use. The book is especially well arranged for the teaching of all the essential subjects coordinately. It is well known that many stenographers handle their shorthand and their typewriters very well, but they are so deficient in English as to be barred from the more remunerative positions. If the learner will follow the guidance of this book he will come out so well prepared in English that he can command the highest salary. The great advantage of this plan is in the fact that the learner's time is not increased in the learning of all these subjects. For instance, penmanship is taught at the same time that English in all its phases is taught by this plan; and the learner's time is not increased. The advantages of touch typewriting are so generally recognized that it is not necessary to add anything on this point. The book combines the teaching of all the essential subjects in such a happy way as to make each contribute to the teaching of the other. The book is worthy of a place in every library and is an absolute essential to every stenographer, business man, writer, and teacher of English. The book is published by the Hollenbeck Press, and this is sufficient guarantee of the mechanical make-up of the book. Sheldon & Company, New York, Philadelphia and Chicago. In the First Book of this series is the alphabet with the sentence method. Very soon the sounds of letters are progressively introduced and the words are divided into their elements. Word building and phonetic reviews are the distinctive features of the First Reader. The criticism must be favorable as to gradation, choice of subject matter, child life in thought and picture, and typography. True, the illustrations, except of objects used in sense training, are not colored. But the pictures are well adapted to illustrate the text and to interest the child, even if there are no red pumpkins, green cows, badly colored rainbows, and civilized children in barbarous colored garments. The second book is well adapted to aid the pupil in learning the printed word-form. The new words are given at the head of the lesson. They are divided into syllables having the accent and the silent letters indicated, and the sounds of the vowels marked. The child is given help which leads to selfmastery and self-confidence. More than thirty exercises are given in phonetics, word building and suggestions for study. The selections of stories, fables and rhymes are well chosen. In the third book the material is grouped under appropriate headings. By this arrangement there is a continuity of interest in a group of closely related topics without the loss of interest as would be the case in long selections for this grade. Many of the selections are chosen from books of interest and value to children and a supplementary list of these books is appended to aid the teachers in selecting a usable library. The progressive course in reading meets in a remarkable degree the demands for a new series of text-books in reading. Murillo, by Estelle M. Hurll.-The December, 1900, issue of the Riverside Art Series is devoted to the great Spanish artist, Murillo. This book shows the same care that has been given to the preceding issues. Inasmuch as the art work is pressing upon the public schools, every teacher should have this series. [Houghton, Mifflin & Company: 40 cents.] D. C. 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