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Page 36
... light apparatus ; at least , in the commencement . The word " calisthenics " implies the imparting of strength and beauty . There is a proverb that " beauty is but skin deep ; " a very superficial view , indeed . Beauty of form is not ...
... light apparatus ; at least , in the commencement . The word " calisthenics " implies the imparting of strength and beauty . There is a proverb that " beauty is but skin deep ; " a very superficial view , indeed . Beauty of form is not ...
Page 39
... no appa- ratus being required for the lower grades , and only a few light implements carried in the hands for the more advanced pupils , and each scholar needing only space enough upon the floor for a step in each EXERCISE . 39.
... no appa- ratus being required for the lower grades , and only a few light implements carried in the hands for the more advanced pupils , and each scholar needing only space enough upon the floor for a step in each EXERCISE . 39.
Page 45
... regards calisthenics of a very light description , performed daily once or twice , for relaxation more than for development , the ordinary teacher is per- fectly competent to perform and teach them . I will EXERCISE . 45.
... regards calisthenics of a very light description , performed daily once or twice , for relaxation more than for development , the ordinary teacher is per- fectly competent to perform and teach them . I will EXERCISE . 45.
Page 49
... light , at the distance of forty inches , and at all intervening distances down to four inches : this is a very moderate test for young eyes . Any child who cannot read it as far as fifteen inches off should have his eyes examined by a ...
... light , at the distance of forty inches , and at all intervening distances down to four inches : this is a very moderate test for young eyes . Any child who cannot read it as far as fifteen inches off should have his eyes examined by a ...
Page 50
... light from a distant object com- ing to a focus on the retina ; while the dotted lines represent a near - sighted eye , with rays from a very near object coming to a focus . In near - sightedness , rays from distant objects may be ...
... light from a distant object com- ing to a focus on the retina ; while the dotted lines represent a near - sighted eye , with rays from a very near object coming to a focus . In near - sightedness , rays from distant objects may be ...
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Page 134 - A child, young person, or woman, shall not be allowed to work between the fixed and traversing part of any self-acting machine while the machine is in motion by the action of steam, water, or other mechanical power.