The earth is my home. Here I was born. I live on the soil, with the sky 

 and wind, the drought and rain, the animals and plants, and the common scenes 

 of the common day. My life will be poor and scant unless I know and love them 

 all; and I sliould know first and best the things that are nearest by. 



L. H. Bailey. 



The Editors wish to acknowledge the very efficient aid given by Miss Ada 

 Georgia in preparing the lessons for the current year. 



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