The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1871-05-24
From Miss Mary J. Baldwin, Principal of a. F..
Seminary Stanntnn. Va.

From Miss Mary J. Baldwin, Principal of a. +.
Seminary, Staunton, Va.
"I do most cordially commend to the notice of all
engaged in the instruction of children, Guyot' s
New Elementary Geography as being the best now
in use"
From Prof John LIE Conte, University of S. G.
"The obvious superiority of these Biographies
must speedily lead to their universal adoption in all
our schools"
DAVIES ARITHMETICS.
Davies Arithmetics are well known in Virginia,
and have long been the standard text books in our
schools they are general recommended by teachers
and superintendent. They are in use in seven
carefully gathered statistics This fact alone is sr
icient guarantee that they are the boot.
by the people. -ses.ssss
PROT Davies has devoted large t.ls--
life to the preparation and revision of his Matns
matical series, and no books are more concise or
better adapted to the wants of the school room.
They do not need new editions.
/. We submit that Davies is superior in both lite.
rary and mechanical execution.
g His language is more concise and direct
3. His arrangement has more system, uniformity,
and better graduation. Compare the classification in
Abstract and Practical Commercial Arithmetic.
4. Davies explanation of the Metric System is
that which was originally authorized by the United
States Congress.
s. Davies Arthmetics are the only ones that
comprise SLATE 1cithit the boz.
6. Davies Arthmetics are now in use in Virginia,
in proportion of 20 to 100 over and above all
others combined. See official returns at Richmond.
Nansemond. | had already recommended Davies
Arithmetics. have been using them in my school
for fifteen years, and no Arthmetics printed in the
English language are comparable to them.-R. l..
Brewer, Supt.
Nelson I could not be otherwise than favorable
to them. But could say nothing that would add
to the reputation of Series as well known and APP
precated in my State.-P. 81. Cabell, Supt
Norfolk. Davies is the standard in this State
j. J. Morris, Rec Ward School No. l.
F. Graves, Prin. Fem. Dept, Ward School No 3.
Evidently the best now in print.-W. A. Simmons,
Rec. 4th Ward School.
valued friends Davies Afithmetics, ever
favorite with me. j. c. Weaver, Supt.
Aheghany and Craig When teaching always
use Davies Series. and have met with other that
would prefer.-R. L. Parrish Supt.
Alexandria. Adopted Davies January 20, 1871.
amelia. From the examination have given the
books, consider them in every respect decidedly
superior to any of the publications ] have yet re-
ceived for examination. They meet with my UNI
qualified approval, and shall take pleasure in re.
commencing tnem Tor INTRODUCTION INTO our COH-
mon Schools.-H. T. Darnall, Supt
Bath and Highland. Can scarcely be equaled.-
j. X. Campbell, Supt.
Bland and Giles. | can recommend Davies Sc
ries as in my opinion, the best in the market.-H.
R. Broderick, Supt.
BOtetourt They will be adopted in this county,
G.. Gray, Supt.
Campbell AS former teacher very often used
Davies Arithmetics, with advantage TO all pupils
Rev. 9. G. Biting, Pres. Board Trustees
Carroll have used Davies in all my teaching,
and consider it an excellent work.-D. b. Brown,
Supt
Caroline standard book in almost universal
use in this State for many years.-T. K. Dew Supt.
Clarke. Has no superior. have recommended
it to the State Superintendent as standard Series,
the excellence and value of which is fully estab
lished.-J. Jennings, Supt
CuLpeper. Davies Practical Arithmetic is GER
tainly the best book have SEEM and well suited for
public or private schools.-R. E. Utterback, Supt.
GraySon. We have adopted Davies Course, be-
cause we think it best adapted to the wants and re-
quirements of schools and observation-disclosures M.
Cecil, Principal e. G. Acad.
Are admirably adapted to the of public in.
structon.-F. r. Cornett, Supt.
Isle Of Wight. 1 have been teaching Davies for
five years, and wish no other.-E. NJ. Morrison,
Supt.
James City. An old acquaintance, having met in
the school room regularly for the past fifteen years.
James 81. Allen, Supt.
These are but few of the many recommends
tons of Davies Series from every county in Virginia
The local school authorities will be instructed by
the Board of Education, (see March Educational
Journa rhen and hoac to select the books for their
respective counties. l ask an examination of the
Select Series before selection is made-for the
books chosen now must be used three and half
years., unless the Board of Education consents to
all should proceed carefully and
is wisdom in delay in a matter
If SO much Importance.
will furnish copies of the books of this Select
Series, free of charge, to any one interested in the
schools of the State, desiring to examine them.
Correspondence invited. Address
JED. H0TCHKISS, General Agent,
mr. 22-3m Staunton, Va.
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