The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1871-05-03
From Miss Mary J. Baldwin, Principal of a. f.

Seminary, Staunton, Va.
81 do most cordially commend to the notice of all
engaged in the instruction of children, Guyots
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 Arithmetcs are well known in Virginia,
and have long been the standard text books IN our
schools; they are general recommended by teachers
and superintendents They are in use in seven
tenths of the schools in the State, as is proved by
carefully gathered statistics This fact alone is suf
ficient guarantee that they the books approved
by the people.
Prof Davies has devoted large portion of a long
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.
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 Arithmetics are the only ones that
comprise SLATE aCithia the book.
g. Davies Arthmetics are now in use in Virginia,
in proportion of 70 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 Arithmetcs printed IN the
English language are comparable to them.-R. Il.
Brewer Supt.
Nelson | could not be otherwise than favorable
D--AT IL. Io1h
to the reputation of Series as well known and APP
preciated in my State.-P. 81. 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, Prn. 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 friends-especialy Davies Arthmetics, ever
favorite with me-. c. Weaver, Supt.
Aueghany and Craig. When teaching | always
use Davies Series aad 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
superior to any of the publications / have yet re-
ceived for examination. They meet with my I'M
qualified approval, and shall take pleasure in re-
commenting them tor introduction into our Com
mon Schools.-H. I. Darnall, Supt.
Bath and Highland. Can scarcely be equaled.-
j. K. Campbell, Supt.'
Bland and Giles. can recommend Davies Sc
ries as, in my opinion, the best in the market-H.
R. Broderick, Supt.
Botetomt. They will be adopted in this county
G. Gray, Supt.
Campbell AS former teacher, very often used
Davies Arthmetics, with advantage to all pupils
Rev. G. 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
ainly the best book have seem and well suited for
public or private schools-R. T. Utterback, Supt.
GrdySon. We have adopted Davies Course, be-
cause think it best adapted to the wants and re-
quirements of schools and observation-disclosures NJ
Cecil, Principal E. c. Acad.
Are admirably adapted to the use Of public IN
structon.-F. r. Cornett, Supt.
Isle of Wight. | have been teaching Davies tor
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 H. Allen, Supt.
These are but few of the many recommended
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 ahen and hO 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 a half
gears, unless the Board of Education consents to
change-therefore all should proceed carefully and
deliberately-there is wisdom in delay in a matter
of so much Importance
will furnish copies of the books of this Select
Seres free of charge, to any interested in the
schools of the State, desiring to examine them.
Correspondence invited Address
JED. HOTCHKISS, General Agent,
mr. 22-3m Staunton, Va.