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rationally, and with pleasure to himself and 

 others. 



(6) In some accounts it has been deemed advisable 



to limit participation in the "school journey" 

 to those deserving of prize or distinction. No 

 such limit is advised here. Frequently the 

 dull and indifferent boy in school and book- 

 work proves both active and interested in 

 the outdoor effort. This activity aroused by 

 the outdoor exercise reacts upon the scholar's 

 effort in the school. 



(7) Lastly, the social and aesthetic advantages 



are not overlooked. A love of Nature is 

 engendered. Teacher and scholar display 

 mutual sympathy and regard. School work 

 is intellectually benefited, and school life is 

 morally elevated. 



THE PRESENT WORK OF THE COUNTY 



COUNCILS 



BY MR. H. MACAN, SECRETARY TO THE SURREY 

 EDUCATION COMMITTEE 



The present work of the County Councils, as far as 

 it relates to the training of teachers so as to qualify 

 them to give instruction in Nature-study, has been, as 

 regards certain phases (and perhaps the most impor- 

 tant), very fully dealt with by Mr. Hobhouse on 

 Thursday. He pointed out the value of the holiday 

 courses now so common at our leading agricultural 

 colleges and other institutions of tertiary or university 



