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Lessons in Nature Study. 



years I have never found lack of material or lack of enthu- 

 siasm in pupils as a reason for neglecting this kind of study. 

 It smacks of adventure. It is conducting them into a field 

 full of new facts and awakens new interest in them. 



II. Sheep's Fore Leg. 



Boil the leg until the flesh is very soft and is easily re- 

 moved from the bones. If it has been boiled long enough, 



FIG. 27. HORSE s FOOT. 



the bones may be cleaned by wiping off the flesh which 

 adheres. Then add plenty of soap to the water and boil 

 the bones. This will remove the fat and render the bones 

 white. They should be bored and wired. 



The teacher who tries this alone, or who requires the 

 pupils tQ do so, will riot regret the. time, so spent, The 



