DOCTOR JOHNS; being a Narrative of certain events in the Life of an Orthodox Minister of Connecticut. By the author of "My Farm of Edgewood." In two volumes. York: Charles Scribner & Co. San Francisco: A. Roman &. Co. pp. 300, 295. This story was first published in the Atlantic Monthly. The handsome volumes before us serve as a sad reminder of the sentimental times when the 66 Reveries," and “ Dream Life,” by the same author, were the favorite companions of our leisure hours. There are sundry pleasant descriptions of New England homes and scenery, and sundry markings out of character that may sometime have actually existed, but which we have met only in novels hitherto. Notwithstanding, we have been pleased with the story, and while regarding it as one of the least valuable of Ik Marvel's books, we find certain traces of his skillful hand through these pages which make us glad to obtain the books. The King's chaff is as good as any other man's corn." 66 GOODSON'S DRAWING FROM OBJECTS. Ivison, Phinney, Blakeman & Co.: New York. This is the work of an able instructor in the Michigan State Normal School; and, as might be expected, treats of drawing in a simple and natural way. We earnestly recommend it to the attention of teachers who believe in progress. It is designed for use in primary and ungraded schools. Small quarto; 54 pages. THE UNION PICTORIAL PRIMER. New York: Ivison, Phinney, Blakeman & Co. We have received from the publishers, Sanders' New Pictorial Primer, which is so attractive in its appearance and arrangement, that we almost wish we were a boy, just learning to read. It has gone into the hands of a little "four years' old" of ours, for practical test. Meanwhile, we call the attention of teachers to a charming little book. PHYSIOLOGY AND HEALTH. By Edward Jarvis, M.D. New York: A. S. Barnes & Burr. 1866. pp. 427. Among the numerous school physiologies this is one of the very best. The parts relating to "Laws of Health" are particularly valuable; and, altogether, the book is a most excellent one for the teacher's desk, or for school use. Primary Physiology, by the same author, is equally valuable. CHARLES LAMB, a Memoir. By Barry Cornwall. Francisco: A. Roman & Co. pp. 304. The Boston: Roberts Brothers. San A book unfolding a poet's view of the genial Elia and his friends. There is no pretense of fine writing about it, but we have read it with great satisfaction. It cannot fill the place of Talfourd's book on Charles Lamb, but it should occupy a position near that excellent work in every library. RUSSELL'S NORMAL TRAINING. H. H. Bancroft & Co. have received a new supply of this valuable work, which should be in the hands of every thinking teacher in the State. It is used as a text book in the State Normal School, and in our opinion is the most valuable book of the kind which has ever been published. MRS. ELLIS' COMPLETE COOK. New York: James Miller. San Francisco: H. H. Bancroft & Co. pp. 142. It is sometimes said that school ma'ams are not skilled in cookery, but in our opinion this is a slander on the six hundred female teachers in the State; and in support of this opinion we appeal to the hundreds of sensible men who have married them faster than the Department of Instruction could send them out. They make the very best of housewives, and we doubt not many more are emulous of their example; wherefore we predict a good sale of Mrs. Ellis' Cook Book among the six hundred ladies engaged in teaching in this State. GUIDE TO HEALTH AND LONG LIFE. By R. J. Culverwell, M.D. New York: James Miller. San Francisco: H. H. Bancroft & Co. pp. 110. Teachers sometimes grow thin, pale, nervous, and dyspeptic; and to all such this reprint of an English work, which has had in England an annual sale of 60,000 copies, will be of value. It is said that the highest ambition of an ancient Greek was to be healthy, beautiful, and rich. Now very, very few of our teachers can hope to be rich, but some of them are very pretty, and all can hope to be healthy. To all invalids our advice is: take exercise, air, and sunshine; stop taking pills; be careful of your diet; buy this book and read it, and you will stand some chance of getting well. GRIFFITH GAUNT; or Jealousy. By Charles Reade. With Illustrations. Boston: Ticknor & Fields. San Francisco: A. Roman & Co. pp. 214. There can be no doubt of the rare ability displayed in the writings of Charles Reade, and this is manifest in almost every page of the latest work from his pen. We cannot, however, commend Griffith Gaunt for general circulation. We regard it, on the whole, as a disgraceful book. SUNNYBANK. By Marion Harland. New York: Sheldon & Co. San Francisco: A. Roman & Co. pp. 415. This story is one of the late civil war. The scenes are laid at Richmond, and at a plantation near the lines of the opposing powers. The leading female characters are represented as keeping diaries to which they entrust the history of their days. The Agatha is Iago drawn over again. The Elinor is an unsuspecting, innocent, peculiar personage who survives great trials, developing the womanhood, day by day, to the end. To say that Marion Harland wrote the book is enough to convince novel readers of its power to interest. It is a sad story; patriotic, well planned, and will, we hope, be a successful venture for the publishers. THE NATION-Whose prospectus we publish in our advertising pages this month-is one of the ablest papers in the world. We have read it from week to week, since the first number appeared; and while the editors do not expect all their columns to meet with the approbation of all their readers, those who differ in opinion must cheerfully concede the elevated character of the journal, and wish success to its conductors. EXCLUSIVE BOOK HOUSE ON THE PACIFIC COAST. A. ROMAN & CO. Booksellers, Importers & Publishers, Nos. 417 and 419 Montgomery Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Offer for Sale at Wholesale and Retail, THE MOST EXTENSIVE STOCK OF School Books In this market, embracing all the Text Books adopted by the State Board of Education, likewise all those in use in Colleges and Private Schools. Maps, Charts, Globes, Atlases, etc., etc. Standard and Miscellaneous Books, A complete assortment in every department of Literature and Science. Theological & Religious Books & Medical Works. Send for our Catalogues, which will be found to contain every valuable work extant on these subjects. Juvenile and Toy Books. A mammoth stock, including Sunday School Books. The publications of the various Sunday School Societies, etc. Subscription Books, Embracing all the most important works, for which we want Agents in every county on this coast. Liberal terms offered; for full particulars, address our "Subscription Department." Field Croquet. We are the Agents for this new and delightful game; a splendid School amusement, and should be introduced into every play ground in the State. Complete sets, neatly put up in boxes; price per set, plain, $14.00; extra finish, $15.00. Parlor Games, Instructive and amusing for young folks; thirty different varieties, including "The Game of Authors;" "Noted People and Places;" "The Tipsy Philosopher;" "The Commanders of our Forces;" "The Garrison Game," etc., etc. Special inducements and liberal discounts offered to Teachers, Public and Private Libraries, etc. Sept. A. ROMAN & CO. The Eighth Term of the State Normal School commenced on Thursday, July 5th, 1866, and will close in December next. EXTRACT FROM THE REGULATIONS. All pupils, on entering the School, shall be required to sign the following declaration of intention: We, the subscribers, hereby declare that our purpose in entering the State Normal School is to fit ourselves for the profession of Teaching, and that it is our intention to engage in teaching in the Public Schools of this State." Male candidates for admission must be at least eighteen years of age; and female applicants at least fifteen years of age; and all must possess a good degree of physical health and vigor. The Principal of the School shall be authorized, under the direction of the Executive Committee, to examine and admit applicants at any time during the term, when it shall appear that such candidates could not present themselves at the opening of the term. No pupil shall be entitled to a Diploma who has not been a member of the School at least one term of five months; but certificates of attendance, showing character and standing, shall be given to all who pursue an undergraduate or temporary course of study. OFFICERS. BOARD OF TRUSTEES. F. F. LOW, Governor of State.... JOHN SWETT, Superintendent of Public Instruction DR. F. W. HATCH WESLEY TONNER MELVILLE COTTLE. SAMUEL I. C. SWEZEY J. M. SIBLEY.... ....ex officio President of the Board. ....... Secretary. Superintendent Schools, San Francisco. ... County Superintendent, Sacramento. County Superintendent, Santa Clara. County Superintendent, San Joaquin. .San Francisco. .Sonoma. OFFICE No. 302, North-east corner of Montgomery and Pine streets, Rooms 5 and 6. ENTERING CLASS-SUB-JUNIOR. Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography, History, Reading, Penmanship, Drawing, School Calisthenics, Object-Teaching, Moral Lessons, General Exercises. Half an hour each day is devoted exclusively to Methods of Teaching, using Sheldon's Elementary Instruction, and exercises relating to the State Course of Study. JUNIOR CLASS. Same studies as in the entering class, with the addition of Algebra and Physiology. Methods of Teaching, half an hour daily. SENIOR CLASS. Arithmetic, Algebra, Grammar, Natural Philosophy, Physiology, Botany, Russell's Normal Training and Vocal Culture, Physical Geography. Methods of Teaching.-State Course of Study. Rules and Regulations. Use State Registers. School Law. Half an hour each day to be devoted exclusively to Methods of Teaching and School Management. General Exercises.-Select Readings; Declamations, and reading of Compositions weekly in each class room on Friday, and monthly as a general exercise for the whole school. Exercises in free Gymnastics, with dumb bells, rods and rings, etc., daily, fifteen minutes. Training School.—Pupils shall be detailed to teach in the Training School, one week at a time, in the following order: Two from the Senior Class, and two from the Junior Class, detailed each week in alphabetical order. Two pupils each day shall be detailed from the Sub-Junior Class to visit the Training School and observe Methods of Teaching. The Principal of the Normal School shall visit the Training School half an hour daily to observe the methods pursued by the pupil teachers. The Assistant Teachers in the Normal School shall visit the Training Classes at least once a week, for a time not less than one hour each visit. The credits obtained in the Training School shall be kept by the Principal of the State Normal School in a record separate from the term record of the pupils, and shall form an important part of the graduating standard. GENERAL REMARKS. The object of the California State Normal School is to provide for the Public Schools of the State a class of well-trained professional Teachers. The course of study as adopted for the School in its present stage of advancement, may seem very plain and unassuming, compared with the more pretentious lists of sciences and languages pursued in many private institutions; but it should be borne in mind that the aim of the Normal School is to teach thoroughly what it assumes to teach, and that its purpose is to fit Teachers for the actual duties of our public school rooms, rather than to graduate mere literary scholars. As the maximum number the School can accommodate is not yet reached, pupils will be received from any county in the State, without reference to the county apportionment allowed by law. Applicants who desire further information will apply by letter to the Principal of the School. |