GEIKIE'S READING BOOKS, SPELLING BOOK, ETC. NOTICES OF THE PRESS-continued. They are based on a principle consistently carried out in all of them-that, namely, of enabling the pupil to master the various symbols which express the vowel-sounds, by illustrating only one at a time, and doing that very thoroughly. While possessing this advantage of a methodic plan, the lessons are adapted to interest the pupil, and are nicely illustrated.-Scotsman. 1 Compiled by a man of culture and literary ability. Parents and teachers should look at them.-Edinburgh Daily Review. There are stories, natural history, poems, &c., in every form, likely to be attractive as well as instructive. The Third Book is calculated to be the delight of the child who has travelled so far.— School Board Chronicle. Well printed and illustrated. A remarkably useful set. wholesome and good.--Record. All are We think very highly both of the idea, and the intelligent way in which it is carried out to the minutest detail.—Baptist. Carefully prepared, and sure to prove an aid to teachers.-Nottingham Guardian. In these books a new line has been struck out. The Third Book appears to us a particularly useful one. So is the Spelling Book. All are nicely printed.-City Press. Throughout, indications are visible of a lively apprehension of what will commend itself to the youthful mind, and anything that does so is of great value.-Elgin Courant. GEIKIE'S READING BOOKS, SPELLING BOOK, ETC. NOTICES OF THE PRESS-continued. Worthy the attention of all engaged in teaching.-Weekly Review. Admirably adapted to facilitate the work of the teacher. Well designed to cultivate youthful intelligence. They are printed in large clear type, and illustrated by really good woodcuts. We should say that these books will eminently subserve the purpose of interesting children. They are all strongly bound.-Ayr Advertiser. Among so many competitors it is no mean honour to have secured a foremost place, and that distinction can be unhesitatingly accorded to Dr. Geikie. In his Spelling and Reading Books he has done much to smooth the path of pupils of tender years. There can be no doubt he has struck the proper key-note, which is admirably carried out through the whole range of primary endeavour. We are not surprised that it has won the approval of the School Board of London, and it only requires to be known to be equally appreciated by the sister institutions of the Kingdom. Altogether, this valuable series challenges admiration.-Chelsea News. We like Dr. Geikie's Spelling Book very much. . . . . The appearance of this capital Spelling Book leads us to hope we will fall back on the good old systematic teaching of the Spelling Book.-School Board Chronicle. Dr. Geikie's Spelling Book commends itself by its careful and systematic arrangement Its distinguishing characteristic is its thoroughness. To thos recommend an inspecti their requirements. ks, we would kely to meet |