Look at this child, and see if he has them.

(Here an inspection will take place, the sufferer will look sheepish, and begin to perceive he has not made the best use of the sense of seeing, whilst the singular observations of the children will sharpen his faculties, and make such an impression as to cause him to be more cautious in future; and many a scholar who is sitting in judgment will profit by the circumstance.) I have known the lives of several children saved by such simple lessons, and they are of as much importance as any that are taught, though I am not quite sure that all the teachers will think so.

Too many, to save trouble, will find fault with the swing; and I have known several instances where the swing had been taken down in consequence.

We have found the swing answer in all three countries; it strengthens the muscles, which, in physical education, is a matter of the highest importance.

It has been introduced into juvenile schools with similar success; and, also, in ladies' boarding-schools I have personally inspected tine effects produced.