THOMAS MESSINGER DROWN, LL. D., President. THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS THE FOLLWING COURSES: 3. THE COU I. IN GENERAL LITERATURE. 1. THE CLASSICAL COURSE. 2. THE LATIN-SCIENTIFIC Course. IN SCIENCE AND LETTERS. II. IN TECHNOLOGY. 1. THE COURSE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 2. THE COURSE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. 4. THE COURSES IN MINING Engineering AND METALLURGY. 5. THE COURSE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING. 6. 1 COURSE IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. III. COMBINED COURSES. The authorities of the University, being convinced that many men who desire eventual! study a technical profession, would appreciate a preliminary literary education, have decided to offer to such persons an oppo nity of combining culture studies with those which belong to practical life. Any student who wishes to do so, will be permitte substitute such technical studies as are approved by the faculty for a portion of the regular work of the Junior and Senior ye At the end of the four years he will receive the literary degree appropriate to his course. If he then chooses to complete the te nical course in which the substituted studies belong, he can do so, and may expect to receive the technical degree in from one two years, depending upon the course chosen and the diligence of the student. This opportunity will be valuable to many may have use for the technical knowledge which may be acquired within the four years, even where they are unable to remain the full technical course; while to those who can avail themselves of the combined courses, it offers a means for acquiring a w rounded training, which will fit them for more effective work and for greater success in the future. For further information, for Registers, and for descriptive Circulars of the different Courses, address THE SECRETARY OF LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, SOUTH BETHLEHEM, F TWO SCHOOL BOOKS BY JOHN FISKE. Civil Government in the United States CONSIDERED WITH SOME REFERENCE TO ITS ORIGIN, By JOHN FISKE. With questions on the Text by HON. FRANK A. HILL, formly Head Master of the English High School Cambridge, Mass., and Biographical Notes by MR. FISKE. In one volumn. Crown 8vo. 380 page $1.00 net. "The practical application of the whole to the duties of good citizenship. Schools."-WM. DEW. HYDE, President of Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Me, make it an ideal text-book for our Pub A History of the United States for School By JOHN FISKE. With Topical Analysis, Suggestive Questions and Directions for Teachers, by HON. FRANK A. Hi With 200 illustrations (including maps, not colored). 5 full-page colored maps and 2 double-page color maps. Half leather, 495 pages. $1 00 net. We have been using Fiske's History of the United States ever since its publication, with great benefit to the pupils and satis tion to the teachers. In the making of the book the author has evidently availed himself of many valuable original documer the great improvement of the work. The questions, the topical tables and the bibliography of the book, are valuable qua.. tions We find the book, furthermore, to be the best possible prelude to the use of the author's work on Civil Government.-. S. IRWIN, Supt. of Schools, Fort Wayne, Ind. Descriptive circulars of both books, giving sample pages and letters of recommendation from prome educators who have used the books, will be sent to any address on application. HOUGHTON, MIFFLIN AND COMPANY, 4 PARK STREET, BOSTON; II EAST SEVENTEENTH STREET, NEW YORK; 378-388 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO. The School Journal for School Directors From Last Annual Report of Co. Sup't R. M. McNeal, Dauphin County, Pa. Too many Directors are ignorant of their official duties and obligations and are unwilling to make an ef to learn them. A law was passed several years ago giving School Directors the right to subscribe for Pennsylvania School Journal and pay for it out of the funds of the district. The official department of Journal contains all new school laws passed by the Legislature, the rulings and decisions of the Superinte ent of Public Instruction, directions to members of the School Boards concerning their official duties information on many school matters with which Directors should be familiar. The purpose of the law wa put this valuable aid in the hands of Directors without expense to themselves, so that they might be the be qualified to preform their duties and render efficient service to the schools under their control; and yet ma Directors do not avail themselves of the opportunity thus afforded. Every School Director in the State ou to be a reader of The Pennsylvania School Journal. McMaster's School History of the United States By John Bach McMaster, Professor of American History in the University of Pennsylvania. Profusely illustrated. Price, $1.00. Remarkable for its wonderful power of condensation, force and insight; its fascinating literary style; its unequaled presentation of the social, political, industrial and financial history of the American people from Colonial days to the present time. "McMaster's School History of the United States is not only an admirable literary performance; it is also a workable textbook whose use will result in clear comprehension of the sequence and relative importance of the shifting scenes of our history. I predict that it will meet the heartiest welcome from teachers that has ever greeted a school history."-CHARLES W. COLE, Supt. of Schools, Albany, N. Y. School Reading by Grades By James Baldwin, Ph. 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In Mechanical execution, llustrations, gradation, and literary merit, this series of readers was considered the best adapted to the needs of our public schools. HENRY P. EMERSON, Supt. of Schools, Buffalo, N. Y. We have adopted Baldwin's School Reading by Grades for use in the public schools of Buffalo." Eclectic School Readings A collection of supplementary reading in classic tales and folk lore, history, and nature study, prepared by the most skilful writers for the young. Profusely illustrated with original drawings and reproductions of famous works of art. Fifteen volumes now ready. Send for catalogue. Natural Elementary Geography By Jacques W. Redway, F. R. G. S., with numerous maps and illustrations. Price, 60 cents. The first real embodiment of the new methods in geography. Simple, inductive, natural treatment. The study of man in his geographic. industrial, and commercial relations. Maps of corresponding divisions on same scale, facilitating comparison of areas. Topical outlines for language work. Constant exercises in correlation and comparison. Hon. WILLIAM T. HARRIS, U. S. Commissioner of Education, Washington, D. C., says of the Natural Elementary Geograph: "School Geography should treat of the earth as the home of man... these topics in a proper manner, and on a plan well adapted for use in school grades in which the book is to be used." I congratulate you that you have combined Natural Course in Music By Frederic H. Ripley and Thomas Tapper. Simplest and best. Every indication points to this series as the coming standard of music instruction in American schools. The plan is similar to graded course of literary readers. the power to do and develops independent power in the pupil. Many helpful and novel devices for teachers. Each step tends to cultivate Musical and literary selections of the highest quality. The Course comprises Primer and First Reader, each 30c.; Second, Third and Fourth Readers, each 35c.; Fifth Reader, 50c.; Advanced Reader, $1.00; Charts, Series A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, each $4.00. Patterson's American Word Book Price, 25 cents. A thoroughly modern speller, coördinating orthography, punctuation, pronunciation, definition, language work, synonyms, etc. Milne's Mental Arithmetic Price 35 cents. The latest addition to Dr. Milne's well-known successful series of mathematical text books. "I would be glad to have every boy who comes to us, have before coming, a thorough drill in this excellent little book." -J. G. ESTILL, The Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Conn. Other Important New Books $.90 Pearson's Greek Prose Composition. 1.25 .75 .75 .35 Curtiss's Semi-Vertical Copy Books, 6 numbers, 4 per dozen .70 .96 Van Bergen's Story of Japan 1.00 Schaeffer's Bible Readings for Schools .35 Carpenter's Geographical Reader, Asia. Bailey's Comprehensive Arithmetic. Holbrook's 'Round the Year in Myth and Song Patriotic.... Howell's (W. D.) Stories of Ohio. Tomlins' Christmas Carols, Ancient and Modern The American Book Company publishes the largest number of the best books in all branches, adapted to every grade of public and private Schools, Academies, Normal Schools, Bigh Schools. and Colleges. New books to meet new demands in every department constantly issued. Largest list from which to make selections. Books sent prepaid on receipt of prices. Catalogues, circulars, and Bulletin of New Books on request. Correspondence cordially invited. AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY NEW YORK CINCINNATI CHICAGO BOSTON ATLANTA PORTLAND. CRE. THOMAS MESSINGER DROWN, LL. D., President. THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS THE FOLLWING COURSES: I. IN GENERAL LITERATURE. In Science and Letters. 1. THE CLAssical Course. 2. THE LATIN-Scientific CouRSE. 3. THE COUC 1. THE COURSE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 2. THE Course in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. 4. THE COURSES IN MINING ENGINEERING AND METALLURGY. 5. THE COURSE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING. 6. TH COURSE IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. III. COMBINED COURSES. The authorities of the University, being convinced that many men who desire eventually study a technical profession, would appreciate a preliminary literary education, have decided to offer to such persons an oppon nity of combining culture studies with those which belong to practical life. Any student who wishes to do so, will be permitted substitute such technical studies as are approved by the faculty for a portion of the regular work of the Junior and Senior yeas{ } At the end of the four years he will receive the literary degree appropriate to his course. If he then chooses to complete the te nical course in which the substituted studies belong, he can do so, and may expect to receive the technical degree in from one two years, depending upon the course chosen and the diligence of the student. This opportunity will be valuable to many w may have use for the technical knowledge which may be acquired within the four years, even where they are unable to remain the full technical course; while to those who can avail themselves of the combined courses, it offers a means for acquiring a we rounded training, which will fit them for more effective work and for greater success in the future. For further information, for Registers, and for descriptive Circulars of the different Courses, address THE SECRETARY OF LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, SOUTH BETHLEHEM, PA "Preeminently a natural and rational course."' The Educational Music Course The School Journal for School Directors. From Last Annual Report of Co. Sup't R. M. McNeal, Dauphin County, Pa. Too many Directors are ignorant of their official duties and obligations and are unwilling to make an effor to learn them. A law was passed several years ago giving School Directors the right to subscribe for The Pennsylvania School Journal and pay for it out of the funds of the district. The official department of The Journal contains all new school laws passed by the Legislature, the rulings and decisions of the Superintend ent of Public Instruction, directions to members of the School Boards concerning their official duties and information on many school matters with which Directors should be familiar. The purpose of the law was to put this valuable aid in the hands of Directors without expense to themselves, so that they might be the better qualified to preform their duties and render efficient service to the schools under their control; and yet many Directors do not avail themselves of the opportunity thus afforded. Every School Director in the State ought to be a reader of The Pennsylvania School Journal. |