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yeyed us to the haven of our desire. We didnot
seek the country again that season-
WATER.
Again, there is the unlimited supply Of water
which is available for every city resident. intro-
duced as it is into dwellings, until it has become
such necessity that house without 3 BATH
room Is looked upon as relic Of the barDsrous
ages. Even tho poores. classes learn to realize
tie influence Of this element, md apply it
freely to their persons. In the rural districts,
unless thero is stream or pond where the Doys
can swim (tlle girls arc prohibited from such MI
indnlgonce), it is quito possible that only twice
in their lifetime does water reach the entire Sur
face Of the bodies OF certain individuals WHO
live far away from the large centres OF elyiliza-
ton. This is not fr.1-Wll nblution either, but
administered when they aro born, Or before
they are buried, by people who consider it sort
Of appropriate rite for these special occasions.
EDUCATION:
Having thus shown that the city-bred child
will probably take moro regular exercise than
the one who lives IN the country, and cap reach
school with infinitely creator ea3e let us loul at
the educational advantages which prcdominato.
The best talent invariably seeks tho great COLI
tres, assured Of more generous recognition, as
we'll as wider scope for the development
Of lis speciality. Hence, the bes! teechers arc to
DO found within the limits ci }hrga ctiea, while
their Instructions are supplemented by FREQ
libraries, geological collections, muBeums Of
natural history, dne-art galleries, and many
other scnrces whence ere developed culture and
refinement.
The kindergarten for the littla ones is ahappy
importation from oversee, in which there 1s
such happy inter1narriage Of play and work
that the wee ones learn tho first principles OF
certainly with suiios instead Of tears. There
is frequent change Of position, light calisthenic
exercises performed in concert, merry little
Eongs, d system Of object-teaching. and, above
ali, realization Of the fact that constant
hitting on hard benches without backs is cer-
saiply provocative Of curvature of the spine, dis
torted forms, and is totally at variance will,
Natures plan, which urges constant action II
evory growing muscle. Hence, IL possible
city, the kindergarten being sort OF Miner
yas playhouse, in which they gain knowledge
without detriment to hes!th. As they adyance
in years, the great variety Of select schools
suited to all ages offer their differing adyan~
open their doors to those Nho, from preference
OF lack OF means, seek this avenue to learning.
DANCING.
The dancing school also embraces tho best
talent in the city. aud uncouth boys hare learned
los, to dlspose Of their logs and arms tho usual
number Of which generally seem to bo just go
many more than thoy know what to do with.
Here, alao, tho little girls gain added grace
ct motion; and whe na..;l5o i Is b9zs a Tor
ta them n when It class IS anons ouou
al friends,. and hsve them meet at some private
residence, engaging the the teacher to attend
them there, let them, when it Is necessary that
they should attend the public clnsses, always oe
liz. Especially is this 1esirable among people
of moderate income, who must sead their chill
dren out for their lessons. Excellent teachers
can be procured at moderate rates, and it IL only
requisite to make their services available that
the children SHOULD be properly etscA1ea NIen
they 20 to their lessons.
The gymnasium also offers it's advantages for
physical development, producing eupplaness OF
limb, grace Of motion, and elegant carriage.
MUSIC
In reHpect to musical education, Tho city not
only offers the best musical talent, but tha. at
rate which renders it available to people OF very
moderate income. Tho establishment OF Con-
eeryatoriea, where pupils are taught IN Glasses
at minimum price, or individually at a slight
advance, and shero, instead of d nero sn1attcr-
ing, thay gain a.complete mastery OF the science
OF music, is an immense improvement upon the
old sgstorn. Formerly, except in isoiated casea,
the pupil, after strummiug few exercises, y7as
taught to play suudry popular airs IN Kind Of
ios-trot style, aud roild tom. Now, knowledge
OF harmony and thorougA-bass Is added to the
skilled instruction aud exhaustive practice that
are considered regulate for the pupil whe learns
mueic, while access to library containing the
best criticisms and essays upon the subject fa
made available, and recognized as necessary
accessory to the proper requirement OF this worry
desirhlo accomplishment
Opera aud concert in which the rarest talent
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add their educational advantages to the morn
advanced student.
TIE LyeEUs1 AND THEATRE.
Popular 1ectucea from the aoat brilliant ora
tors Of the dag tend to 3 production Of intellec-
tual superiority, aud the fact OF Aaging geen and
heard Some Of tbs great contpmporaueous
thinkers naturally tends to special interest in
the written exposition OF their theories, and We
are led to paruse works which otherwise we
might take little interest in.
Fnra ffd 1acu or f1sA
ing, anon diyarting US; while the truly great
actor and actress show us living tableaux of his.
torical characters, or amusing porsonlhcations OF
different nationahties.
THR pu1Ilr AND SUNDAY SCHOOL.
The city also is tue magnet that attracts the
popular preacher, and the broad rs we'll as deep
thinker here finds each Sunday Ill attentive and
appreciatire audience to listen to his theories
and argumcnta. Tho ndult certainly is not
obliged to ain through Ignorance, for here all
cteeds find "a exponent, and he of an iuquiEing
mind may Listen to I'd exposition OF their differ
ent views from the ablest and most intelligent
tencherB.
and makes its exercises attractive to them with
pleasant music, add1esses suited to thoir undc-
yyeloped intellect; to eay nothing OF the social
gatherings, and the mammoth Christmas tree.
THE COUNTRY.
What has tho country to offer us as q substi-
tute for these positive advantages Of city life ?
Its district-sclool, where are gathered au ages
and both sczos under the rule Of single teacher,
aud she fte luontly young girl. Often iuacces- |
sible in wi4ter on account OF tho drifting SNOW,
aud only gained in summer by tlresome walk !
through dusty roads under broiling sun. Its !
very best advantages not reaching those OF the !
ordinary gra1n1nar-achool in the city Or the oe-
cesiona1 lecture by some long ~wndcd individual
whose name has never been heard outHlde Of his |
own township, or, very rarely perhaps, some |
feallyfamous orator who makes all angels visit.
The travelling Rhow, with It's company of six or