means there are of extinguishing it, and the best means of escape. If in bed at the time they should not wait to dress, but wrap themselves in a blanket or bedside carpet, open no windows or doors unnecessarily, and shut every door after them. There is always comparatively a clear space of about twelve inches between the floor and the smoke; consequently, a room full of smoke can be entered on the hands and knees, and, by applying a wet silk handkerchief, a wet worsted stocking, a wet sponge, or any wet flannel substance folded over the nose and mouth, free breathing may be obtained even in the midst of smoke. In the event of being unable to escape by either the roof or street door, all persons in danger should at once make their way to a front room window, taking care to close the door after them. The head of the establishment should then ascertain that every individual is there assembled. Should no means of escape be procured from without, a rope, or blankets and sheets joined together, with one end fastened to the bars of the grate or a heavy piece of furniture, will enable one person to lower all the others separately, and at last let himself down with very little risk. Should no rope or other means for lowering the household be at hand, all persons are strongly entreated not to throw themselves out of the window, but to wait till the fire is close upon them, as assistance may come at any moment. A fire may often be kept well under, and frequently completely extinguished, by means of a hand-pump, provided doors and windows are kept closed to prevent a draught. It is strongly recommended that all public institutions and large private houses should have one or more of these useful little engines always kept in some convenient place, which should be accessible from as many directions as possible. DIRECTIONS TO BYSTANDERS. Immediately on a fire being discovered, see that notice is given at once to the Police and the Fire Brigade Station. Ladders and ropes should be sought for. Assistance can also often be rendered by an entrance being made from the roof of an adjoining house to the upper part of the house on fire, either by the attic windows or by removing the slates. When no other means present themselves, the bystanders had better collect bedding at hand in case the inmates throw themselves from the windows. A blanket, a carpet, or even a policeman's greatcoat held out by several persons breast high, will serve the purpose of a jumping-sheet. Bystanders should never give vent to the fire by breaking into the house unnecessarily from without; but in the event of anyone entering the house, a strong point should be made of shutting every door after him as he goes through the house. ACCIDENTS TO THE PERSON. Upon discovering yourself to be on fire, reflect that your greatest danger arises from draught to the flames, and from their rising upwards; throw yourself on the ground, and roll on the flames, drag the hearth-rug round you, or anything that is nearest and will serve your purpose. Scream for assistance-ring the bellbut do not run out of the room, or remain in an upright position. HOME EXERCISES. SIXTH BOOK. ROBERT AND WILLIAM CHAMBERS-(Page 9). Peebles-an ancient town in Scot- Immemorial (Latin, in, not; memor, name. Substantial prosperous and rich. Cotton-spinner--one who converts cotton wool into yarn, by twisting it with a spinning wheel; this was formerly done by hand, but now by machinery, the first "spinning jenny" being invented about 1767 by James Hargreaves, a Lancashireweaver. Looms-machines for weaving yarn into cloth; at first worked by VI.B. hand, but now by machinery (see p. 83). Buts and bens-"but" the outer, and "ben" the inner apartment of a Scotch cottage, consisting only of two rooms; the words are shortened from "be-out" and "be-in." Box-bed-a shut-up bedstead, look- Power-looms-looms worked by Ꮓ facts, principles, and discoveries | in science and art, arranged alphabetically under proper titles. Competitive examination-a trial Antiquarian - belonging to the by examination of the respective | Topographical-belonging Muscular powers-the powers of Pecuniary subsidy-assistance in Lottery a game of hazard, in which small sums are risked for the chance of gaining larger ones; certain tickets are bought, to some of which prizes are attached, and to the others blanks; they are all thrown into a vessel or cylinder, shaken up, and then drawn by chance, those getting the prizes who draw the number to which the prizes are attached, the rest losing their money; they were used by many European governments as a means of obtaining money, so called state lotteries; but were entirely abolished in this country A.D. 1823. Tholes (a Scotch word)-bears; endures; strives against difficulties. Aye to haud forrit always to press forward. Comport (Latin, con, together; porto, to carry)—agree with, suit, accord. Contraband (Latin, contra, against; and French, ban, proclamation) -goods forbidden to be exported or imported; or such as are brought in without having paid the necessary duty. to the Eked out—increased; enlarged; Fount of types (or font)—a com- Kaleidoscope-a toy formed of a cylinder of tin with a glass at the bottom and a hole at the top, through which the eye looks towards the light, and a variety of beautiful colours and forms are seen by the reflection of small pieces of glass placed inside it - these forms and colours being varied by each turn of the instrument; its name signifies "beautiful ap pearance. Mediæval (Latin, medium, middle; Literary world-learned men; per- Compiled (Latin, con, together; pilo, to drive)-driven together or made thick; collected from various books and put together. Pedestrian (Latin, pede, on foot)made on foot or by walking. Rigorous economy -- a strictly frugal expenditure of money. Geology-the science which treats of the structure and composition of the earth. Scientific-belonging to the higher branches of knowledge, . g., philosophy, physics, mathiematics, &c. Give the QUESTIONS.-Where were the brothers born? Describe Peebles. character of their father and mother. How and where were the boys educated? What made them go to Edinburgh? How did they begin business? Describe the way they got on at first. What was the first book they published, and what the first periodical? What first brought them into notice What great author helped them? What books did he write? What was their most successful publication? What caused Robert's death? Explain "encyclopædia "academy"-"lottery". -"contraband -"kaleidoscope -"medieval ""Spartan mother." PLEASURE ARISING FROM VICISSITUDE—(PAGE 21). Dew-bespangled-dotted or sprin- Ecstacy-excessive joy or rapture Phantom- -a ghost, spectre, or ap- Spleen-the milt, a spongy substance between the cleventh and twelfth ribs, of an oval form, supposed by the ancients to be the seat of anger, melancholy, or vexation; so, often used for "spite" or ill-humour." Scorpion-a kind of insect with a long body terminating in a slender tail, formed in six joints, and containing a very sharp sting, which sends out a poisonous liquid; this sting causes very great pain. Scorpions are found in the south of Europe, Africa, East Indies, South America. Used here for malicious and spiteful." 66 Hies him home-runs home quickly; with haste or diligence. Vicissitude (Latin, vicissim, by turns) change, revolution, or turn of fortune. QUESTIONS.-What is the description of spring? How does "nature lead the song"? What difference is marked here between man and beast? How is the sick man affected by spring? What is the description of indolence and pride? How is the peasant happier than the ambitious man? Explain ecstacy"-" lyric"-" vernal"-"Hebe "-" penury." JAVANESE-(PAGE 24). Java-one of the Sunda Islands, to the south of India, and east of Sumatra. Sacrilege (Latin, sacer, sacred; and lego, to take)-stealing that which is sacred, or appropriating it to any common purpose. Era (Latin, æra, time)-a fixed |