those of another, and colonize far and uninhabited districts by sending away the surplus population of any country which may be overstocked. Lesson 202 to 208, May be drawn up in a manner similar to the preceding. SECTION III.— THE OPERATIONS OF NATURE. Lesson 215.-p. 122. 1. The appearance of Nature in winter. In winter, the trees have lost their foliage, the air is bleak and cold, and the ground nearly stripped of grass and flowers. The general aspect of the country is dull and uninteresting. The days are short and gloomy; and the nights long, dark, and frequently cold. 2. The effects of winter on trees, animals, and the land. Winter has been aptly termed the period of rest. It is the time when the roots of plants and trees strengthen themselves, and prepare for the active life of the ensuing season. At the approach of winter, many birds seek other countries. Domestic cattle are carefully housed and protected, while many of the wild animals are either buried in winter sleep or torpidity, or hide themselves in rocks and buildings. Winter is also necessary for the land to enable it to rest. 3. The advantages of winter both to the land and to man himself. A continuance of wet weather would render the soil stiff and clayey; but frost, by converting the water into ice, tends to break up the fragments of the soil, which, when thawed, are reduced to a kind of powder. Thus, the soil becomes fitted to receive seed and to assist it in vegetating. Winter is peculiarly useful also to man, as affording a season for social amusements. These social and domestic assemblies, when rationally and temperately conducted, are beneficial in enlarging our affections, and calling into operation the best and most ennobling feelings of human nature. Lessons 216 to 225, May be written in a manner similar to the preceding. A good boy is pious to his God, dutiful to his father and mother, obedient to his masters, loving to his play-fellows, and civil and obliging to all. After rising in the morning, which is early, he makes himself clean and neat, and says his prayers. He is diligent in learning his lessons, and takes a pleasure in improving in every thing that is worthy of praise. Should he commit a fault, he does not attempt concealment by telling a falsehood, but is sorry, and candidly confesses it. He loves to hear good advice, thankfully receives it, and always follows it. He never disgraces himself by swearing, calling names, or using ill words to his companions. He is never peevish and fretful, but always cheerful and good humoured. He scorns to steal or pilfer any thing from his play-fellows; and would rather suffer wrong than do wrong to any of them. He avoids wrangling or quarrelling, and keeps himself out of all kinds of mischief into which the other boys are apt to run. By these means, he becomes, as he grows up, a man of sense and virtue; is respected and beloved by all that know him: he thus lives in the world with credit and reputation; and, when he dies, is lamented by all his acquaintance. Lessons 227 to the end, Will not require any especial assistance. THE END. WORKS BY MR. HILEY. I. ELEMENTARY. 1. The Child's First English Grammar. 18mo. 3rd Edition 2. The Child's First Geography. 18mo. 4th Edition II. THE JUNIOR SERIES. 1 9 - 1 6 3. Abridgment of English Grammar. 18mo. 7th Edition III. MIDDLE SERIES. 6. English Grammar, Style, and Advice on Mental Improvement. 12mo. 6th Edition 7. English Exercises adapted to the same. 12mo. 5th Edition 8. Practical English Composition. Part II. 18mo. 2nd Edition IV. LATIN, ARITHMETIC, &c. 20 36 9. Latin Grammar, in English. This forms both a first and second Grammar. 12mo. 3rd Edition 3 0 20 - 2 0 10. Exercises adapted to the Latin Accidence. 12mo. Just pub. 11. Arithmetical Companion, containing also a concise System of Mensuration, Book-keeping, &c. 18mo. 3rd Edition V. FOR TEACHERS ONLY. 12. Key to Composition. Part I. 18mo. 13. Key to Arithmetical Companion. 18mo. 3rd Edition 14. Key to English Exercises, adapted to the new edition of Exercises. In preparation. LONDON: A. and G. A. SPOTTISWOODE, New-street-Square. |