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CONTENTS

George Washington (Plate) IS .Page 3

Washington '. Page 4

Humor in the Schoolroom; U- Page 5

Booli Notices -L Page 8

Singing in School -U. Page 9

Nature Study in Schools J-. Page 10

Editorial Page 13

Program for February 22 jr. Page 18

E. C. BROOKS, . Editor FEBRUARY, 1908 H. E. SEEMAN, Publisher G,,^^ S^^^»'*^«»^»^ f For Progressive Teachers 1

We want j^ou to examine carefully the splendid new Johnston Map of the World and see what a fine addition it is to their alread_v comprehensive and popular series. This new map, copyright 1908, is practically two maps in one. It is a map of the World in Hemispheres, also the World-Mercator's Projection. It shows:

1. The United States Insular Possessions. 2. The Panama Canal and the Canal Zone. 3. The principal trans-continental Railroads of both Hemispheres. 4. The principal Steamship Routes to all parts of the world with distance in days. 5. The sub-marine cable lines.

6. The international date line. 7. The length of the day at different latitudes on June 21st. 8. The comparative height of mountains. 9. The comparative length of rivers.

This is a map that ever}' up-to-date teacher of Georgraphy will want and the price is so low that they can all have it. The maps mounted on high grade map muslin and on plain rollers at $1.25 ^ each, or in spring roller cases at $2.25 each. Maps will be shipped subject to approval, returnable at f our expense if not satisfactory. L

CHARLES J. PARKER, STATE AGENT f RALEIGH, N. C.

P. S.—Don't for g:et to write for quotations on anything you may need in the school furniture or supply line

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THE FOLLOWING LINES REPRESENT THE GROWTH IN THE USE OF

Gordon's Comprehensive Method of Reading DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS

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J 907 CHARACTERISTICS:

It is a combination of the sentence and the phonic methods.

It has gotten rid of the mechanical crutches known as diacritical marks.

It is a simple, clear, and effective method of teaching the beginner to read.

It is the only system of phonetic reading that really aids in spelling.

It is endorsed by superintendents and primary teachers wherever tried.

Book I, 30 cents. Book II, 30 centSm PUBLISHED BY D. C. Heath & Company Boston New York Chicago

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Entered at the FostofSce at Durham, N. C, as Second-class Matter.

Voi.n DURHAM, N. C, FFBRUARY, J908 No. 6

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GEORGE WASHINGTON NOETH CAEOLINA JOURNAL OF EDUCATION

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Soldier anb statesman, rarest union;

Dflgb-polsed example of great 6utles done Simply as breathing, a world's l)onors won

'T\s life's Indifferent gifts to all men born:

"3)umb for i)lmself, unless It were to (Bod,

^ut for l)ls barefoot soldiers eloquent,

Oramplng t^e snow to coral wl)ere tlje^ trod,

'Jfeld bj ^Is awe In ^oUow-e^ped content:

^llodest, Y^^t firm as nature's self; unblamed

Savi. bi? t^e men [)is nobler temper sljamed; tJlever seduced tbrougl) s^ow of present good yb's ot^er lljan unsettlng lights to steer

^ew-trlmmed In Hfeaven, nor tl^an l)ls steadfast mood

5tlore steadfast, far from rasljness as from fear:

!5\lgld, but wltb blmself first, grasping still

TFn swerveless poise tl^e wave-beat b^^lm of will:

^ot honored tljen or now because \:)Z wooed

Ol)e popular voice, but tl)at l)e. still withstood:

^road-minded, ^igb^r-souled, t^ere Is but one

\R?l)0 was all t^ls and ours, and all men's —Xil?asl)lngton. —maiadl. ;

NOETH CAROLINA JOURNAL OF EDUCATION

HUMOR IN THE SCHOOLROOM By 5UPT. J. A. BIVIN5, Monroe, N. C.

Wit and humor seem to be the common posses- ing for learning's sake, the normal, healthy child