a change," a relaxation from our usual reading. Read books that will aid you in life, that will further you in your objects and aims; books that contain information regarding your special study or calling; books that have elevating ideas and noble thoughts; books that cultivate good expression and develop reflection. "Histories make men wise," says Bacon, "poets witty; the mathematics subtle; natural philosophy deep; moral grave; logic and rhetoric, able to contend." And "so," he concludes, "every defect of the mind may have a special receipt." Furthermore, let me say that a good book is worth reading again and again, and should give renewed pleasure on each occasion.

Should the reader feel dissatisfied with the vagueness of these suggestions, there are many lists at his disposal, covering general literature, and special studies. A strict adherence, however, to the above rules will no doubt accomplish much toward a higher regard for true literature. And should that be acquired, the reader can easily aid in the noble work now going on for the raising of the standard of pure books and good reading.

. Education is the unfolding of the powers of the mind.

2. The fifteenth century was one of stirring achievement in discovery, invention, and letters.

3.

The young man who chews gum in public places should not expect to be received as a gentleman.

4. For some people, "Hitch your wagon to a star,"-may prove an unfortunate precept.

5. We can best avoid gossip by trying to think well of our neighbors.

46. The United States needs a larger standing army.

7. We should avoid the bargaining spirit in making presents. 8. Examinations are a necessary evil.

9. Unpunctuality is one sort of rudeness.

10. The necessity for labor is an inestimable blessing.

II. Many new employments are opening for women.

12. The forests of this country form one of its most important

resources.

13. Truth requires help for its spread; falsehood, none. 14. Opportunity comes but once.

15. The student who will not give attention in the class-room cannot hope to learn.

16. The study of Latin may be made an excellent training in accuracy of expression.

17. It is difficult for a boy who cannot spell well to obtain a position through correspondence.

18. The theory of evolution has affected all scientific thought. 19. "Half the world does not know how the other half lives."

20.

"Rome was not built in a day."

21. A love of Nature has a refining influence on the character. 22. I was frightened when I saw him coming up the walk. 23. It was one of the most attractive spots I ever saw.

24. The best education is sometimes that which a man gives himself.

25. I shall never forget my pleasure in reaching the "Bill and Cross-bow Inn" that night.

26. The hotel clerk was a very important fellow, who maintained a pompous reserve behind his diamonds.

27.

The study of mathematics is a training in logical acuteness. 28. There are many qualities required in the woman who assumes to be a lady.

29.

30.

Our treatment of the Indian has been unjust.

I shall always remember the night of the fire.

31. There is usually so much lawlessness in connection with a strike that people do not sympathize with the strikers. 32. Willie had a number of accidents on the Fourth of July. 33. The village had changed very much since I last saw it. 34. We are all influenced more or less by our environment. 35. Abraham Lincoln probably stands higher in popular regard than any other American.

36. Nature never copies.

37. History repeats itself in many ways.

TOPIC SENTENCES AND THE WHOLE COMPOSITION.

Assuming that each of the topic sentences given above is for a paragraph which is to be part of a larger whole, write three other topic sentences for as many paragraphs which shall complete the composition, and supply a title for what you assume the completed writing is to be. Arrange the topic sentences in the proper order, and be prepared to say which topic sentences should be developed into the longer paragraphs.

SUBJECTS FOR WHICH FIVE TOPIC SENTENCES EACH FOR AS MANY PARAGRAPHS ARE ΤΟ BE WRITTEN AND ARRANGED IN ORDER.

1. The French and Indian War.

2. Municipal Government.

3. Making a Photograph.

4. The Return of the Foot-Ball Team.

5. A Roman Triumph.

6. Franklin in Philadelphia.

7. Long John in Treasure Island.

8. Jim Hawkins's Part in Treasure Island.

9. The Story of Sohrab and Rustum.

10. The Character of Basil the Blacksmith in Evangeline.

II. Life in Acadia in Evangeline.

12. The Character of Oubacha in The Flight of a Tartar

Tribe.

13. The Story of Rip Van Winkle in The Sketch Book.

14. The Greek Gods as found in the Iliad.

15. Roderick Dhu in The Lady of the Lake.

16. The Course of the Fiery Cross in The Lady of the Lake.

17. Shylock and Antonio in The Merchant of Venice.

18. Character of Gama in The Princess.

19. The Man in the Iron Mask.

20. The Humor of Lincoln.

21. The Legend of the Holy Grail.

22. Where and How to advertise.

23. Color-printing in Modern Magazines. 24. Spanish Influence in South America. 25. A Local Industry.

26. A Fast Mail Train.

27. An Old-fashioned Garden.

SUBJECTS FOR WHICH MATERIAL IS TO BE GATHERED AND ARRANGED.

1. Causes of the Revolution.

2. The French Peasantry in the Eighteenth Century.

3. Charlemagne's Influence on the Development of Civili

4.

zation.

The Growth of Manufacturing Industries in the South. 5. The Nicaragua Canal.

6. Results of the Peace Conference at the Hague.

7. Schools for the Indian.

8. A Roman House.

9. The Trans-Siberian Railroad.

10. The Friendship between Johnson and Goldsmith. 11. Pope and Addison.

12. The Roentgen Rays.

13. The Yellowstone National Park.

14. The Coal-fields of the United States.

15. Wealth and Progress.

16. The Department Stores.

17. The Conspiracy of Aaron Burr.

18. The Origin of Thanksgiving.

19. The New England Town Meeting.

20. The Elizabethan Age in Literature.

21. Milton as a Controversialist.

22. Bacon's Contribution to Scientific Thought.

23. The Natural Advantages of the United States.

24. Social Customs of the Last Century.

25. The Sinking of the Alabama.

26. The Holiday Season.

27. The Falls of Niagara.

28. A Spanish Bull-fight.

29. Farragut at New Orleans.

30. The Suez Canal.

31. Advantages of Recreation.

32. The Grievances of the American Colonies.

33. Summer Sports in the Country.

34. Dangers of Trades Unions.

35. Changes of Fashion.