The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1871-05-18


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 suf
fcent guarantee that they are the books approved
by the people.
Prof. Davies has devoted large portion of long
life to the preparation and revision of his Mathe.
matcal 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
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.
5. Davies Arithmetics are the only ones that
comprise SLATE 1citltin the book.
6. Davies Arithmetics are now in use in Virginia,
in proportion of 20 to 100 over and above all
others combined See official returns at Richmond.
NdnSemoRd | had already recommended Davies
Arithmetics. have been using them in my school
for fifteen years, and no Arithmetcs printed in the
English language are comparable to them.-R. IL.
Brewer, Supt
Nelson. / could not be otherwise than favorable
to them. But l could say nothing that would add
to the reputation of Series as we'll known and APP
Al Otota ii ~ hall
Norfolk. Davies is the standard in this State
j. j. Morris, Rec. Ward School No. l.
Have used Davies five years, and prefer til.
F. Graves, Prin. Fem Dept, Ward School No 3.
Evidently the best now in print-W. A. Simmons,
Rec 4th Ward School.
Accomac. 1 recognize among them some old and
valued ENTHUSIASTICALLY Davies Arthmetics, ever
favorite with me-. G. Weaver, Supt.
Aueghany and Craig. When teaching | always
use Davies Series. and have met with no 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
ceived for examination. They meet with my
qualified approval, and shall take pleasure in re.
commencing them for introduction into our Com
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. Broderck, Supt.
BOtetourt They will be adopted in this county,
G.. Gray, Supt.
Campbell AS a former teacher, 1 very often used
Davies Arthmetics, with advantage to all pupils
Rev. G. c. Biting, Pres. Board Trustees.
Carroll. | have used Davies in all my teaching,
and consider it an excellent work.-D. B. Brown,
Supt.
Caroline. A 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
tany the best book have seen, and well suited for
public or private schools.-R. Z. Utterback, Supt.
GroyS0n. We have adopted Davies Course, be-
cause we think it best adapted to the wants and
quirements of schools and academies.-Thomas NJ.
Cecil, Principal h. G. Acad.
Are admirably adapted to the use Of public in
struction.-F. II. Cornett Supt.
Isle Of Wight. l 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 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 Educational
JOurnal) Chen and hon 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
gears, unless the Board of Education consents to a
all should proceed carefully and
deliberately is wisdom in delay in a matter
of so much Importance
will furnish copies of the books of this Select
Series free of charge, to any interested in the
schools of the State, desiring to examine them.
Correspondence invited Address
JED. H0TCHKISS, General Agent,
mr. 22-Sm Staunton, Va.
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