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moistened shreds of newspaper. The oil would, of course, ruin a 

 carpet. 



The trash should never be swept out into the dooryard, but 

 should be carefully collected and burned. After the floor has been 

 swept it should be scrubbed. 



For scrubbing you will need a scrub brush, a soft cloth, some 

 soap and sand or some sand soap. The spots should be removed 

 first of all, since they will be difficult to locate when the floor is 

 wet. Next proceed working over the floor, a small portion at a 

 time. First scrub it well with the soap and sand, then wipe it up 

 with the cloth dipped in the clear water ; finally wring out the cloth 

 and wipe the place as dry as possible before proceeding to a fresh 

 portion of the floor. 



Now you are ready to return the furniture to the room. Since 

 you spend so large a proportion of your time in this room it is 

 worth while that this furniture should be arranged as attractively 

 and conveniently as possible. In arranging the desks we must be 

 guided by the position of the stove and the windows. No desk 

 should be too close to the stove, and where possible, the light 

 should come from behind or from the left side. Pictures always 

 add to the attractiveness of the walls. They should not be hung 

 too high, but in a position which would be about on a level with 

 the eyes of a person standing. Growing flowers always add to the 

 pleasing appearance of any room. It is nearly always possible to 

 have on the teacher's desk a bowl of bright-colored leaves or ber- 

 ries. Try it and see how much the appearance of the room is 

 improved. 



Now, if the inside of the house is to be neat and clean, the 

 outside should be in keeping with it. This work need not be done 

 in one day, but a little time spent each day will soon put it in, good 

 condition. 



AH the weeds and coarse grass should be cut. These should 

 be raked into a pile with the leaves and trash, which accumulate 

 about a school yard, and burned in an, out-of-the-way corner. Why 

 not keep one place for this purpose and burn there each day the 

 accumulations of trash and rubbish? All the rocks should be put 

 in a ravine or in an out-of-the-way corner. 



If there are no trees or shrubs on the school grounds set out 

 a few lilacs or other shrubs that may be found in the community. 

 Trees should be set out, taking care that an open space is left for 

 play. 



