ECLECTIC EDUCATIONAL SERIES, Embodying the most approved methods of instruction; indorsed by the leading educators; used in the best schools; the best books at the lowest prices. The following prices are, first, regular retail price; second, introduction price, for first introduction into schools where not already in use, and for single specimen copies to teachers or school officers for examination with a view to first introduction; third, exchange price, (one-half retail) for first introduction into schools in exchange for the corresponding old books of other series in use in the schools. MCGUFFEY'S READERS AND SPELLER-Indorsed by more leading teachers and now in use in more schools than any other series: McGuffey's New First Eclectic Reader..... "" Second Eclectic Reader. Third Eclectic Reader... ............. $0.18 $0.14 $0.09 .35 .27 .18 HARVEY'S READERS AND SPELLER-Harvey's Graded-school Readers and Primary Speller, (by Thomas W. Harvey, A. M., author of Harvey's Language Course), are just published. A new fresh series, adapted to either of the best methods of teaching and reading; admirably graded; superbly illustrated; handsomely and substantially bound, and cheap in point of cost: Harvey's Graded-school First Reader..... .20 .15 66 Second Reader.. .45 .34 Ray's New Higher Algebra, (8vo. sheep). 2.00 1.50 1.00 ECLECTIC GEOGRAPHIES-The general plan of these books, the maps, system of map drawing, illustrations and typography are superior to those of any other similar American text-book: Eclectic Primary Geography, No. 1........ Eclectic Intermediate Geography, No. 2. Eclectic School Geography, No. 3.. Eclectic Educational Series. ECLECTIC SYSTEM OF PENMANSHIP-The simplest and most business-like and practical system published: Eclectic Copy-books, 9 numbers. Eclectic Elementary Course, Nos. 1, 2, 3, per copy..... $0.10 $0.08 .15 .10 Eclectic Primary Copy-book.. .10 .08 Eclectic Exercise-book.. .15 .10 Eclectic Copy-book Covers, with blotters, per dozen... .25 .20 Eclectic Writing Cards, 72 numbers on 36 cards, p. set 5.00 5.00 Eclectic Hand-book of Penmanship, per copy... .60 .60 .15 .10 Educational Series Stands adopted wholly or in part in every county in the State. It is also used in the best schools throughout the country and is warmly indorsed by the best teachers. In urging the further introduction of the series by the schools of Indiana, the publishers invite attention to the following POINTS |OF SUPERIORITY: 1. A Complete Series.-The Eclectic Series embraces a full line of textbooks in the branches of study usually taught in schools and colleges. 2. A Practical Series.-The authors are teachers of acknowledged ability, and of large and varied experience. The books stand the test of the class-room, as shown by their long continued use where adopted. 3. A Progressive Series.-It embodies the latest reliable scientific data and the most approved methods of teaching. 4. A Popular Series.-It is more widely recommended by prominent educators, and more extensively introduced and used than any other in America. 5. An Artistic and Durable Series.-In the manufacture of these books the best material and the most skilled artists in the various departments of the work are employed, insuring thorough excellence in all mechanical features. 6. A Cheap Series.-The long experience of the publishers in the manufacture and publication of school text-books exclusively, and the wide introduction and use of the Eclectic Series enable them to offer their list at the lowest prices. Teachers and school officers are invited to correspond with the publishers for further information as to terms of introduction, etc. State what books are now in use, and give in full your name, postoffice address, county and State. Descriptive circulars on application. WILSON, HINKLE & CO., PUBLISHERS, CINCINNATI, O., AND NEW YORK, N. Y. GEOGRAPHY-Cornell's Unrivalled Series. Revised Edition. Three Books. Primary, Intermediate or Grammar School, Physical. ARITHMETIC-Appleton's Popular Series. Primary, Mental, Practical. GRAMMAR-Quacken bos'. Two Books Primary and English. Quackenbos' First Lessons in Composition. HISTORY- -Quackenbos'. Elementary and Illustrated. Krusi's New System of Inventive Drawing. Adapted to the requirements of all grades of schools. Part 1.-Synthetic Series, consisting of Four Drawing Books and a Manuel for Teachers. Price of books, 20 cents each; Manuel, 75 cents. Part 2.-Analytic Series, consisting of Six Books and a Manuel. Price of books, 25 cents each; manuel, 75 cents. SCIENCE PRIMERS-For the purpose of facilitating the introduction of Science Teaching into Common Schools. Under the joint editorship of Profs. Huxley, Roscoe and Balfour Stewart. Six books now issued, viz: Chemistry, Physics, Physical Geography, Geology, Physiology, Astronomy. Price 50c each. MORSE'S FIRST BOOK OF ZOOLOGY, YOUMAN'S CLASS BOOK OF CHEMISTRY, LOCKYEAR'S ELEMENTARY ASTRONOMY, QUACKENBOS' REVISED NATURAL PHILOSOPHY, YOUMAN'S FIRST AND SECOND BOOKS OF BOTANY, HARKNESS' LATIN SERIES, HADLEY'S GREEK GRAMMAR, HARKNESS' FIRST GREEK BOOK, HUXLEY & YOUMAN'S PHYSIOLOGY, QUACKENBOS' COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC, ETC. For Catalogue, Price List and Educational Record, address D. B. VEAZEY, AGENT, No. 18 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. CONTENTS: JUNE, 1876. The Educational Struggle in this Country. W. B. Chrisler.. Active and Neuter. M. M. Campbell........ Poets' Corner....... Teachers out of School.. Woman' School Work.. On Bibliphobia.... Education of Girls. S. E. Turner.. Art of Listening..... Editorial and Personal..... Decisions on School Law. Advertisements.... 49 50 50 51 52 57 58 59 60 62 63 64 67 ..68, 69, 70, 71, 72 The Common School Teacher. A MONTHLY MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, AND TO THE CAUSE OF EDUCATION GENERALLY, The Teacher has a Large and Increasing Circulation and is an Excellent Advertising Medium TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One copy one year....... In clubs of seven, one year.. THE TEACHER the hands of every teacher in the State. Let every township send a club. particulars and rates of advertising, address Now is the time to begin. THE TEACHER, For Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana. SALEM DEMOCRAT STEAM PRINT. |