Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-03-10
THE STUDENT:
A Family Miscellany and Monthly School Reader
EDITED BY n. A. CALKINS.

A Family Miscellany and Monthly School Reader.
EDITED BY N. A. CALKINS.
INHIS work has now entered upon its Sixth Volume
l. with more .ttering prospects than ever before.
Its 0bectS-PhySca Moral. and intellectual improve
nent nave been so successfully carried out, to
meet the unqualified appreciation of its thousands OF
readers Being so arr 'nged as to adapt it to every
member OF the family. from the child to the parents
it occupies broader field than any other Magazi
extant, and is emphatically The FAMILY MISCELLANY.
THE SUBJECTS
Treated in its pages embrace The Sciences, including
important discoveries; Hitmy, with the leading
current events of nations countries and of individual
acts; B0grdphy of distinguished persons illustrated
with portraits; Natu al History embracing descrp-
tons and illustrations of Beasts, Birds, Fishes insects,
Trees, Plants, Fruits. and various productions of ma
tnre These are enivened, and rendered more inter-
estng by pleasing facts. historical incidents and illus
tratve auerdotes Besides all this, appropriate Music
given, to gladden. the happy home with pleasant
songs.
OUR MUSEUM
Is feature which attracts much attention from the
young and old. This is filled with mental curl, tics
composed of gems of knowledge, embracing both lite
rary productions of the presentday and relic of former
times, as found i'll phi osophy, science, history bellies
| lettres and anecdotes. Among its varieties may be
oriin of words, of sayings, questions from CORE
spondentS their answers also ergmas, puz les. wit
and pebbles uncommon picked up along the sho. es Of
| reading.
THE PLAN OF TIE WORK
|
are devoted to articles i'll prose and poetry ON the
ablest writer's, embracing subjects OF interest the
older members OF the family. and the advanced classes
III chool The l0u'S Department contains narratives
to each valuable moral lessons, relating 10 hal its,
conduct, etc. Also travels, natural history. and
c!es srientc sui ccs, adapted to the capacity OF
tie young. FIR Children few pages contain articles
with easy words and simple ideas, to teach sonIe
II. e>son tact history or nature. Ieuchcys aud
Parents will find portion devoted to useful suggest
| ions relating to their duties and responsibilities A
Rccord Of ErentS, embracing brief summary Of the
| news, from month to month, is given. Its Literary
Notices OF books etc will acquanJ the reader OF the
fublication and character of books, particularly
such as are suitable for the family, the student
the school library.
| A MONTHLY SCHOOL READER
Is one of the leading characteristics of this work. 1t
is adapted TO classes different grades and furnishe
| fresh and entertaining matter every month, thus i'm
parting to the pupils variety of useful info: nation
| that cannot be obtained from their school books,
while it develops taste for readpg. its utility in
this respect has been thoroughly proven. and hun
dredS have testified to its superior usefulness in the
| SchoOl-room.
TIE AIM OF THE STUDENT
IS to develop intellect interest and instruct them
enk Dde love for such learning will lie practically
useful in life While its pages breathe high mo al
tome and inculcate hone but pure principles they will
b. free party and sectaran pIeulces endeayor
ing to do the greatest good to The greatest number.
THE STUDENT
Is published the first eff each month containing
TH!RTY-1WO large octave pages. with numerous illus
| trationS, on the following
Trims, IN ADVANCE:
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| Five copies = OO Fifteen copies - 10 co
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