to be conducted to the place of worship by the teachers, a sufficient number of whom are to be appointed in rotation to remain with them during the public service.] Dismission. - Before retiring to go home, they are, at command, "prepare to go," to receive their hats, coats, &c. of the monitors, but no scholars must stir from their seats till they are ordered to retire class by class. At o'clock the children are to retire when ordered, class by class, in single rank, led by their monitors. Let the girls retire completely out of sight before the boys go. One of the teachers to take his station in the street to see that the children go home orderly. At Afternoon. o'clock the school is to re-commence, and the whole being arranged according to their respective classes, the attendance is to be taken, as in the morning. The classes are then to be inspected. The whole will then rise at command, and sing an hymn, and the person appointed will engage in a short prayer. Begin reading at o'clock. They will commence reading, which is to continue till o'clock, when the rotation will be recorded as in the morning. The late attendance to be taken, as in the morning. Begin spelling at o'clock. The children being arranged as they left off spelling in the morning, spelling is then to commence, and continue without interruption or deviation, till o'clock, when it is to cease, and the teachers to reward the scholars for spelling, and record the rotation as directed in the morning. At Begin catechisms, at o'clock. For directions see the morning rules. school to be concluded as in the morning. At in the morning. At o'clock the rehearsing to cease, and the o'clock the scholars to be dismissed as Evening. o'clock when arranged according to their respective classes, they are to be inspected, and the school to begin as before. If there be plenty of time, the evening can be devoted to rehearsing Scripture, and asking them questions connected with what they rehearse, or the evening exercises may be conducted on any plan agreed upon by the teachers. Words of Command. (To be given by the superintendent or his substitute.) At commencement.. Morning. Shew clean hands! As soon as the classes have been inspected.•••••• When prayer is concluded.. When the teaching is over.. Singing being over. The exhortation being over. Prayer being over Bibles The same commands may be used for the afternoon. Arrangement and qualifications of the Classes. READING. Testaments Spelling Books, 3 Syllables only SPELLING. Dictionaries or highest Spelling, 3 Syllables only Monosyllables only CATECHISMS, &c. Used by the first four classes generally, viz. Milk for Babes, Dr. Watts's, and Assembly's with and without Proofs, Watts's Hymns, or what other catechisms or hymns the Committee appoint. The classes are to be supplied with books agreeable to the above scale, as six classes will in general be found most suitable. The classes are to be kept as distinct as possible. They must be formed into divisions of nine scholars each, to be dis tinguished by A, B, C, &c. but when a class consists only of twelve scholars, they are to form but one division, until that number is exceeded, when it is to be formed into two divisions, and so on. The scholar whose name stands most frequently the first in reading and spelling, according to the class-book, is to be considered the most eligible for promotion to a higher class, which is to take place, when sufficiently qualified, the last Sunday in every quarter. Each class is to have a class-book, and if possible, to sit upon a separate form to keep them distinct. Teachers. When any teacher resigns a class, the rest of the teachers shall appoint one by ballot to fill the vacancy. They are to use every endeavour to maintain the good order and discipline of their classes, and are to act in strict confor mity to the rules of the school. They are to be strict in levying the fines on their scholars, and when they cannot pay, to keep an account of what tickets they may owe. They must not leave their classes, nor talk or gossip together, during school-hours. They are not to neglect visiting as often as possible the sick of their classes, and are to give a report in writing to the superintendent. If they do not go home, they are requested to dine in the school-room with such children as may stop. Monitors. A monitor is to be appointed to every class. They are to consist of scholars recommended by their teachers, appointed by the superintendent, and approved by the committee, but none are to be considered qualified unless they are well behaved, can repeat all the catechisms through by heart,, and are also able to write. These are to be termed qualified monitors. They are to wear labels with the number of the class to which they belong, during the school hours, as a distinction, and when the school is over they must deposit them with the secretary, and when they come to school, are to apply to him for them again, and must not go to their classes without them. They are always to be with their classes at the opening and conclusion of the school, during singing, prayer, &c. and while there is no teaching. They are not to teach, except in the absence of the teacher of their class, or at his request, when they are to assist in hearing the scholars rehearse the lessons, &c. When the teaching commences, they are (if not employed,) to exercise as scholars in the class to which they belong; and when the teaching is over, they are to return, at command, to the re spective classes to which they are appointed as monitors. The monitors are to keep the classes quiet, and if any scholar will not mind them, they are to ask the superintendent to put on the disorderly label, and the disorderly scholars are to sit at the bottom of each class. To avoid the inconvenience of waiting too long for qualified monitors, temporary ones may be appointed; but who must be given particularly to understand, that they are only to remain in office till regular monitors can be obtained, unless they are wise and industrious enough to qualify themselves in time, so as to prevent any others from taking their places, which will be always open to any scholars for fair competition. Note. This law should be well known in the school. If any monitor be absent two Sundays, the superintendent is to ascertain the cause of such absence, and if he judges it proper he is to suspend such monitor, and select another to the vacancy. till up Conduct to be observed by the Children. They must be obedient, and behave properly to their teachress and monitors. They must always come to the school clean washed and combed, and punctual to the time appointed. They must each come provided with a bag to contain their books. They must always bring the whole of their books with them to school, unless ordered otherwise. They must not be seen playing, or making a noise in coming to school, or returning home. No two scholars must be seen talking to each other, during the school hours, or divine service. While learning their lessons, they must repeat to themselves so as not to be heard. They are always to stand up while saying their lessons to. their teachers, in an uniform posture. They are not to go out during the school hours, unless ill, or particularly wanted. They are not to be allowed to go home before the time appointed, without a note being sent by the parents or guardians, requesting that favor, which is only to be granted on very particular occasions. They are not to bring with them any children who do not belong to the school. They are not to take home any books till they are purchased. Whenever they receive a ticket, and on entering and leaving the school they must make a bow or courtesy. They are not to turn round during prayer, and are to stand with their hands clasped before them. When they retire from the school room, to go to public worship, or any place appointed, they are to walk in rotation, according to their classes, beginning with the girls; the classes are to be headed by their respective monitors, both in procession and during divine service. One large ticket to be given in exchange for twelve small 2 E 2 ones. All large tickets must be rehearsed by heart, by the scholar who presents them, before they are received in payment; and no books are to be purchased with small ones. Fines. Any scholar, who, while another of the same class is repeating to the teacher, speaks out of turn, to forfeit one small ticket. Any two scholars seen talking together, during school hours, to forfeit each a small ticket. Any scholar seen eating fruit, or playing with toys, to for feit one small ticket, and the things to be taken away. Any scholar coming without his or her books, to forfeit one small ticket. Any scholars seen to take their hats, coats, &c. before they are given to them, to forfeit each a small ticket. Rewards. For every six verses in Hymns, Scripture, &c. repeated by heart.... For every four questions and answers, repeated by heart, in Milk for Babes..... For every four ditto, ditto in Watts's or Assembly's Catechism, without Proofs...... 1 small ticket. For every four ditto, ditto, ditto, with ditto. 1 For spelling, the first in the class or division, 2 small tickets, the second.... 1 do. 1 do. do. An annual reward of books, &c. is to be awarded, according to merit, if thought proper by the committee. Punishments. No corporeal punishment to be allowed in this school, Any scholar or monitor who misbehaves, is to be sent to the bottom of the class, and a large label is to be suspended about them, descriptive of the nature of the offence. Any particular instance of misconduct to be referred to the consideration of the teachers. REVIEW. The SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS' GUIDE. AFTER repeatedly reading this excellent work, on look ing back upon the passages which we had marked for quotation, we find that they embrace so large a portion of the book that it would be impossible, in our contracted limits, to insert them. However, it will be less necessary to make many extracts because, we trust, every Sunday School Teacher will make a point of procuring this "Guide" to direct his steps aright in the path of duty, to point out his dan gers and difficulties, to cheer his spirits amidst the fatigues of the way, and to accelerate his progress in knowlege, |