point of view, we
have an illustration of the value of a method for cultivating the
faculty of memory, which differs widely from any thing known to ordinary
systems of education. From this illustration, we perceive that the
perfectness and permanency of memory, is dependent on the foundations
which have been laid for it, by the quantity and quality of sensations
and images, regarding the things to be remembered, which have been
registered or planted in brain-cell formation. These living images,
fixed on the sensitive plate of the brain by the law of vibration, in a
manner somewhat analogous to etching on the cylinders of a phonograph,
are capable of being reproduced by the will-force of the individual.
From these premises, we have gained a new definition for the word
memory. It is a process of refunctioning or reregistering, any
sensation, image, concept, idea, or thought, which at any time has
become a part of the growth of the brain.

In the child's mind, memories regarding objects or words which have
become familiar, are as a rule, closely connected with memories of keen
enjoyment, resulting from participation in some childish sport. These
memories are many times repeated. A few small groups of brain cells have
become dominant in growth, because they have received the full force of
the entire stimulating power of the brain. Hence, the memories of
childhood, are much more enduring than those of after life. Hence, it
becomes a matter of the utmost importance, that these early images,
should be connected with the greatest possible number of natural
objects, their names, and the key-words of the sciences, which are used
to describe them.

In these restless years for the little ones, it becomes a matter of
great moment, to keep their minds busily employed, at what appeals to
their self-consciousness, as some useful work. In this respect, the
popular science games, gratify and completely satisfy the pride and
dignity of these embryo men and women. The mind is naturally unfolded.
The brain areas, are all evenly and harmoniously developed. The
children, when so usefully employed, are kept amiable. They do not
become nervous, irritable, cross, or vicious. They are taught, as soon
as they can walk and talk, that the self-respect and innate dignity,
which belongs to them as little men and little women, demands that they
should always treat each other lovingly, politely, kindly, unselfishly.
It is continually urged upon them,