e areas which are particularly
interesting on account of their natural scenery, is of the greatest
importance. The timber and water are preserved for the general good
instead of being squandered for the enrichment of individuals.

The preservation of scenic features in their original wild state
is just and right, because such things add to the pleasure of
out-of-door life, elevate men's feelings, and cultivate a love for
the beautiful. The protection afforded the plant and animal life
by these reserves gives a better opportunity for studying them,
and tends to foster a general interest in the welfare of living
things.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE HEATH READERS

A new series, that excels in its

1. Interesting and well graded lessons.
2. Masterpieces of English and American literature.
3. Beautiful and appropriate illustrations.
4. Clear and legible printing.
5. Durable and handsome binding.
6. Adaptation to the needs of modern schools.

The HEATH READERS enable teachers, whether they have much or little
knowledge of the art, to teach children to read intelligently and
to read aloud intelligibly. They do this without waste of time or
effort, and at the same time that the books aid pupils in acquiring
skill in reading, they present material which is in itself worth
reading.

The purpose of the HEATH READERS is, _first_, to enable beginners
to master the mechanical difficulties of reading successfully and
in the shortest time; _second_, to develop the imagination and
cultivate a taste for the best literature; _third_, to appeal to those
motives that lead to right conduct, industry, courage, patriotism,
and loyalty to duty. The larger purpose is, briefly, to aid in
developing an appreciation of that which is of most worth in life
and literature.

The series contains seven books, as follows:

Primer, 128 pages, 25 cents. | Fourth Reader, 320 pages, 45 cents.
First Reader, 130 pages, 25 cents. | Fifth Reader, 352 pages, 50 cents.
Second Reader, 176 pages, 35 cents. | Sixth Reader, 352 pages, 50 cents.
Third Reader, 256 pages, 40 cents. |

_Descriptive circulars sent free on request._

D. C. HEATH & CO., Publishers, Boston, New York, Chicago

_REVISED AND ILLUSTRATED_

THE HEART OF OAK BOOKS

A Collection of Traditional Rhymes and Stories for Children, and
of Masterpieces of Poetry and Prose for Use at Home and at School,
chosen with special reference to the cultivation of the imag