to the attack again and again, even though you may meanwhile go on with other branches of the same subject. 55. Never be content until you can reproduce in plain simple language, suitable for an intelligent child, the substance of what you have learned. 56. In Arithmetic, Mathematics, Grammar, and Music, a small quantity must be thoroughly mastered before any further step is attempted. But in the other subjects most persons find it best to learn or picture the broad outlines, and then to fill in details. 57. Try to obtain the assistance of some certificated teacher for correcting parsing, and such other exercises as you cannot check by reference to a book. 58. If you can obtain the society of a child, try to lead him on to ask questions about some common object, and notice for your own guidance in study, what is your chief difficulty in answering or interesting him; for example, whether it is caused by want of knowledge, or by deficiency of language. 59. Practise reading aloud for a short time every day, paying particular attention to slowness and distinct speech; and try to hear as much good reading as you can. 60. Write all notes and abstracts (see 55) as clearly as possible, keeping a margin, and placing each marked division of the subject under a separate heading, by means of figures or letters. 61. While studying, live on plain diet (with a good supply of animal food), and take, regularly, exercise in the open air, without excessive fatigue. This is important. 62.—List of Books for the use of Candidates preparing for the Examinations: Reading.--Morell's Expressive Reader, 2s. 6d. Arithmetic.-Colenso's, 4s.; or Barnard Smith's, 4s. 6d. ; with Moffat's Mental Arithmetic, 1s. 6d. [Cornwell and Fitch's "Science of Arithmetic" is the best for principles, where the student has sufficient time to study these.] History.-Collier's British Empire, 2s. 6d. ; or Ross' (smaller) History of England, 2s.; or Curtis' History, 5s. 6d. ; with W Stewart Ross' Biographical Sketches, 9d. Geography.-Markwell's Senior Geography, 3s.; or Cornwell's, 3s. 6d. ; with Faunthorpe's Physical Atlas, 4s.; and Keith Johnston's General Atlas. Grammar.-Allen and Cornwell's, 1s. 9d.; with Curtis' Analysis of Sentences, 6d. Composition. Morell's Guide to English Composition, 3s.* School Management.-Gladman's School Method, 2s. 6d.; with Steele's Hints and Models for Oral Teaching, 1s. 6d. Music.-Hullah's Time and Tune, 2s. 6d., with Hullah's Grammar of Harmony, 4s. ; or Currie's Musical Analysis, Part I., 2s.; Stewart's Book of Music, 1s. (For Tonic Sol-fa System) Curwen's Grammar of Music, 4s. Euclid, &c.-Stewart's Riders, Deductions and Exercises on Books I. to IV., worked out in full, 3s. 6d. ; Tate's Practical Geometry, 1s.; or Todhunter's. Algebra, &c.-Elliot's Algebra, 2s.; Sparkes' Algebra for Pupil Teachers, 1s. 6d. ; Tate's Algebra Made Easy, 2s.; Todhunter's, 2s. 6d. Domestic Economy.-Stoker's Home Comfort, 2s. 6d. Dictionary (for Reference).—Chambers' Etymological, 4s. 6d. [The above books, though by no means the only suitable ones, are of proved value. They can be obtained through Messrs. Stewart, or any other educational publishing firm.] HINTS TO CANDIDATES AS TO THE ACTUAL 63. Give yourself a clear day's rest before the examination. Weariness, feverishness, and anxiety, are among the worst possible enemies of success. 64. Take with you all letters, papers, certificates, etc., which you have received in reference to the examination, or which record successes gained before. 65. Provide yourself with good pens, pencils, india-rubber, and penknife. It is desirable, too, to carry a portable inkstand, with a good supply of black, and a small quantity of red, ink. No other stationery may be taken into the room. it 66. If you take any book with you to read by the way, give before the examination commences, to the officer in charge up, * Paraphrasing is one of the most difficult exercises to the Candidate. Setting aside the fact that he is not required to turn the given subject into metre, he may study, as perfect models, Milton's Paraphrase of the 136th Psalm, Addison's, of the 23rd, etc., which are to be found in most Hymnbooks. The poetry of the Bible is also full of parallelisms and paraphrases; i.e., the same thoughts expressed in different words. of the room. The possession of any book whatever excludes the candidate from the examination. 67. Arrived in the room, place yourself entirely under the direction of the Inspector; and if you have any question to ask, or communication to make, address yourself exclusively to him. 68. On receiving your paper of questions, fill up at once the form at its head, writing your name in full, surname first. 69. Next study the directions at the head of the paper; then look carefully at the questions, and "tick" those you intend to attempt. Ten or fifteen minutes are well spent on this. 70. Divide the time allowed, and allot to each answer its due share of time, so that the paper may be equal in character throughout. Try to leave ten minutes for revision at the last. 71. Avoid untidy erasures. A mistake may generally be neatly crossed out by ruling a line through it. Even should a blot unfortunately occur, it may be better simply to take up the wet ink and leave the sharply defined black mark, than to cause a smeary, blistered appearance, by awkward and nervous attempts at erasing it. 72. As in your study-notes and abstracts, keep the work clear and definite, both in language and arrangement. 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