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Exercises.

In a similar manner enumerate the parts of the following objects:

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OBJECTS, THEIR QUALITIES AND USES.

The parts of a visible object having been noticed, the next step to be taken is the enumeration of its qualities and uses; according to the following

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For windows to admit light:

For spectacles to assist sight:

For useful vessels, such as tumblers, pitchers, decanters, wine-glasses, jelly-glasses, bottles, phials, inkstands, lamps, and lamp-glasses, chandeliers, handles of doors and drawers, vases, cups, and ornaments, such as beads, drops, prisms, &o.

Exercises.

In the same manner enumerate the qualities of the following objects:

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OBJECTS, THEIR PARTS, QUALITIES. PROPERTIES, USES, AND APPENDAGES.

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The use of the pen is to write down what we have seen, read, or thought, and thereby to preserve what would probably soon be lost, if intrusted to the memory alone. What is once written can be read, or preserved for future information, and thereby we can learn what our friends who are absent, and even those who are dead, have seen or said.

Exercises.

Enumerate the parts, qualities, and uses of the following objects:

A book.
A house.

A tree.
A table.
A bureau.

A work-box.

A saw.

A chisel.

A plane.
A ball.
A kite.

A knife.
A wing.

A fin.

The hand.
The arm.

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The contents of a box.
A secretary.

A plate.
A barrel.

A lamp.

A dressing-case.
A sofa.

A chair.
A lock.

A candlestick.

A key.

The foot.

The eye.

The ear.

The nose.

The mouth.
The human face.

IV.

EVENTS.

The object of this lesson is to teach the learner to describe, in easy sentences, any circumstances which happen to himself

and others.

He should be directed to write the incident just as he would relate it to his parents or a young friend; and after he has thus written it, to revise it carefully, to see whether any of his words are mis-spelt, and whether he has used the very words which he intended to use.

Example.

On returning home yesterday, I saw a man severely beating a horse. I stopped a moment to ascertain the cause; and perceived that one of the wheels of the wagon had sunk deep

in the mire, and the poor animal was exerting all his strength to drag the heavy load, while the cruel driver was mercilessly beating the unfortunate creature because he could not proceed.

Exercises.

In a similar manner, the learner may describe the following events:

The meeting of a beggar in the street.

The overturn of a carriage.

The passing of a procession.

The sailing of a ship.
The catching of a fish.

The capture of a bird.
The raising of a kite.
A fire.

The raising of a building.

V.

OBJECTS AND EVENTS.

The object of this lesson is to accustom the learner to combine the results of the preceding lessons.

The same directions should be given to him as are presented in the last lesson; and it will be proper to enforce the directions with regard to the spelling, and the proper use of words, in every exercise.

Example.

As my brother was riding in the country, he saw a beautiful, large house, painted white, with green blinds. In the front of the house was a small flower-garden, and the bright tulips, all in full bloom, presented a brilliant show. The rose bushes were not yet in flower; but the lily of the valley was dropping its modest head, while it perfumed the air with its delicious fragrance. At the back of the house were a number of fruit trees, in full blossom, among which was the peach tree, with its beautiful pink flowers. Some boys were seen

clustering around a willow near the brook, busily engaged with their knives. One was cutting the small leaves and scions from a large branch, which he had just taken from the tree for a whip, while another was busily engaged in making a whistle. As my brother approached the house, the boys, mistaking him for the owner, immediately scampered away; some hiding themselves among the bushes, while the more active leaped over the high stone wall, to escape being caught. It appeared that these boys were truants from a neighboring school-house, and the little rogues were fearful, not only of being caught in trespassing upon private ground, but likewise lest they should be carried into the presence of their master, to be corrected for playing the truant.

Exercises.

In the same manner the learner may describe the following objects and events;

Boys fishing from a bridge.

Girls dressing their dolls.

A tree blown down by a tempest.

Boy driving cows or sheep to pasture.

Horses running at large.

A dog, in a state of madness, biting passengers in the street.

A lion, elephant, or tiger broken loose from its cage.

A menagerie, with the postures and employments of the wild animals. A museum, with dancing puppets.

A public concert.

An exhibition of paintings and statuary.

VI.

NAMES.

The object of this exercise on names, is to prepare the student for a future exercise on definitions. How it is to be performed will be readily seen from the following

Examples.

What is the name which is applied to false or undeserved praise ?

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