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ancient gladiator. Posterity will cry shame on us if 

 we do not remedy this deplorable state of things. 

 Na}', if we live twenty years longer, our own con- 

 sciences will cry shame on us. 



"It is my firm conviction that the only way to 

 remedy it is to make the elements of physical science 

 an integral part of primary education. But let me 

 entreat you to remember my last words. Addressing 

 myself to you, as teachers, I would say, mere book 

 learning in physical science is a sham and a delusion 

 — what you teach, unless you wish to be imposters, 

 that you must first know ; and real knowledge in 

 science means personal acquaintance with the facts, 

 be they few or many." 

 — Thomas H. Huxley, F.R.S., LL.D. 



" Herein at present lies the main difficulty concern- 

 ing the introduction of the science of observation into 

 courses of ordinary education — a grade of teachers 

 who should be able and willing to carry science into 

 schools for youth has hardly yet appeared. Hitherto 

 there have been few opportunities for their normal 

 instruction." — Professor Edwaj'd Forbes. 



" Normal schools for the preparation of teachers 

 must necessarily be an essential part of any well- 

 ordered public school system. The rule under which 

 they should not only be taught, but likewise subse- 

 quently teach — the rule that should be made to apply 

 in every establishment, from the primary school to 

 the university, is this — education should represent 

 the existing state of knowledge. 



"But in America this golden rule is disregarded, 



