He shall have the right to consult with the instructor. The decision of the judge is to be final. However, any member of the class may appeal, without debate, to the class. In such case, the chairman is to present the appeal which is to be handed in in writing by the student desiring to appeal. It might be well to insist on a two thirds majority to sustain the appeal.

3. The chairman of the committee is to be elected by the committee. In addition to presiding over the work of the review, it is suggested that he make a summary of the review, in a ten minutes' talk.

EXERCISES BASED ON PICTURES

All Hands to the Pumps! Henry Scott Tuke, the artist, shows a ship in distress. Amidst the fury of the elements, safety lies in obedience to command, and this shows here. Let us hope they will weather the storm.

Study the picture, and tell its story as you see it, and as if you were a member of the crew.

Every Man a Hero. - No nobler deed happens than where, after all is done that can be done, it becomes apparent that all must go down with the ship. The seamen line up in perfect order, and await the plunge. Refer again to the account of the sinking of the Titanic for a scene of courage and manliness in the face of death.

EXERCISE IN BRINGING IN A REPORT

Bringing in a Report. — Master one or more items suggested herewith, and make a report on it.

1. The Paragraph. Take time to master the important matter of paragraphing. Think it out, and make an outline that shall cover the entire subject. Then write out a report on paragraphing, embodying everything that you think belongs in it. Use your own ideas, as well as getting whatever suggestions the public library affords. Do not limit yourself too narrowly, but write at some length.

2. Modern Warfare. Read, think, and write a report upon the topic, Modern Warfare. Note the changes in the method

of fighting, and the probable effect of this new method of fighting upon (a) the belligerents; (b) the people at home; (c) the world at large; (d) the coming generation; (e) the danger of future wars. Take time in looking up your facts, and give

yourself a sufficient number of words to enable you to do your subject justice.

3. Your Own Interests.1 - Give a report on whatever interests you most. Your vocational interests; your hobby; your investments, if you have begun to invest; your plans for an extended vacation trip; if you are a fisherman, a report on fishing conditions within your knowledge.

4. Report on Trapping, and Selling Furs. Quite a number of high school boys trap fur-bearing animals and add to their income by preparing and selling furs. If you are interested, prepare a report on this subject.

5. Report on How Girls May Be Self-supporting. — If you are interested in this subject, study up on it, and report. Make it worth reading. Make it clear, and make it logical. Use as many words as you need.

EXERCISES BASED ON PICTURES

The picture on the opposite page shows the central court of one of the houses in Pompeii. In the distance may be seen the volcano Vesuvius, which was responsible for the ruin of this ancient city. As the ashes from the eruption sifted down upon the town, they preserved houses, utensils, jewelry, and even paintings, so that to-day we can tell with no small degree of accuracy of the life and tastes of the ancient Pompeians.

1. Look up in your Ancient History or in the encyclopedia some interesting facts about Pompeii and bring in a report to be read to the class.

2. If you have read Bulwer's Last Days of Pompeii, retell what appealed to you as the most interesting incident in the book.

1The English Syllabus, Board of Regents, New York, quotes with approval this statement from the Report of the Committee on English, N. E. A. Commission on Reorganization of High Schools. "Expression in writing includes ability, with due time for study and preparation, to plan and work out a clear, well-ordered and interesting report of some length upon one's special interests — literary, scientific, commercial or what not."

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Round Table Survey.1- What is the status of the English class at this time as to its habits in speaking and writing? Let a survey or inquiry with this question in mind be now made.

How to Conduct the Round Table. The instructor in English will appoint a chairman and name the closing speaker, unless he chooses to sum up the findings himself. He will name ten speakers, one for each item given below. These are to have two minutes each in which to report. Let a week elapse, in order to afford time for investigation. Points in the Inquiry. Each of the ten speakers will report

on one of the items here suggested.

1. Do the manuscripts presented by this class in their daily exercises come up to a high standard? What faults are observed?

2. Are the habits in speech and recitation in this class what they should be? Does each student speak clearly, and answer definitely?

1 Suggested by the English Syllabus, Board of Regents, New York.

3. Do we get accurate information before we attempt expression?

4. Does the making of effective topical outlines, and recitations from them, characterize the majority of our recitations? 5. Is each paragraph the result of the effective development of one topic, and but one?

6. What is our status as to the proper use of topic sentences, summaries, and transitions?

7. As a rule, do we use short, unified sentences?

8. How about careful connection between matter and form? Do we clothe our thoughts, spoken or written, in appropriate form? Do our business, friendly, and social letters meet upto-date requirements as to form and appropriateness?

9. Do we, in class and out of class, habitually use good English?

10. Do we look up the principles of writing in our text-book and books of reference when those principles become hazy or require new applications?