The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1871-06-07
From Miss Mary j. Baldwin, Principal Of A. F.
Seminary, Staunton, Va.

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. c.
"The obvious superiority of these Biographies
must speedily lead to their universal adoption in all
our schools"
DAVIES ARITHMETICS.
Davies Arithmetcs 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
tenths of the schools in the State is proved by
carefully gathered statistics. This fact alone is sut
fcient guarantee that they are the books approved
by the people.
life to the preparation and revision of his Mathe-
matical series, and no books are more concise or
better adapted to the wants of the school room.
They do not need new editions.
l. We submit that Davies is superior in both lite.
rary and mechanical execution.
2. His language is more concise and direct.
8. 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-
5. Davies Arithmetics are the only ones that
comprise SLATE loitltin the book.
6. Davies Arithmetcs are now in use in Virginia,
in a proportion of 10 to 100 over and above all
others combined See official returns at Richmond
NanSemond. had already recommended Davies
/ Arithmetcs have been using them in my school
for fifteen years. and no Arithmetics printed in the
English language are comparable to them.-R. Ia.
Brewer, Supt.
Nelson. | could not be otherwise than favorable
to them. But could say nothing that would add
to the reputation of Series as well known and ap'
precated in my State.-P. II. Cabell, Supt.
Norfolk. Davies is the standard in this State
j. j. Morris, Rec Ward School No. l.
Have used Davies five years, and prefer i'll.
F. Graves, Prin. Fem Dept, Ward School No 3.
Evidently the best now in print.-W. A. Simmons,
Rec. 4th Ward School.
valued Enthusiastically Davies Arithmetics, ever
tavorte with me-. c. Weaver, Supt.
AHeghany and Craig; When teaching | always
use Davies Series AID have met with no other that
| would prefer.-R. L. Parrish, Supt.
Alerandria. Adopted Davies January 20, 1871.
Amelia. From the examination | have given the
books, / consider them in every respect decidedly
ceived for examination. They meet with my un-
qualified approval and l shall take pleasure in re-
commencing them for introduction into our Com
mon Schools.-H. I. Darnall, Supt.
Bath and Highland. Can scarcely be equaled.-
j. X. Campbell, Supt.
|
ries as, in my opinion, the best in the market.-H.
R. Broderick, Supt
BOtetOuH. 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. c. c. Biting, Pres. Board Trustees
Carroll / have used Davies in all my teaching,
Supt.
Caroline standard book, in almost universal
use in this State for many years.-T. h. Dew, Supt.
Clarke. Has no superior. have recommended
it to the State Superintendent 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 seen, and well suited for
public or private schools.-R. L. Utterback, Supt.
GrdyS0n. We have adopted Davies Course, be-
we think it best adapted to the wants and re-
quirements of schools and academies-Ihomas M.
! Cecil, Principal Il. G. Acad.
Are admirably adapted to the use OF public In
struction.-F. r. Cornett, Supt.
Isle Of Wight. | have been teaching Davies fol
five years, and wish no other.-E M. Morrison
Supt.
James City. An old acquaintance having met in
the school room regularly for the past fifteen years
James ii. Allen, Supt.
These are but a 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 Educationa
Jona) scAen and ho,o to select the books for thei
respective counties. | ask an examination of the
Select Series before selection is made-for the
books chosen now must be used three and hal
gears, unless the Board OF Education consents to
change-therefore all should proceed carefully ant
deliberatey-there is wisdom in delay in matter
of so much Importance.
will furnish copies of the books of this Selec
Series, free of CHARGE to any one interested in TIT
schools of the State, desiring to examine them.
Correspondence invited. Address
JED. HOTCHKISS, General Agent,
mr. 22-3m Staunton, Va.