theory, as sucn, but rather the best scientific practice 

 with sufficient theory to show the reason "why" for such 

 practice; in a word, to give as much real help and prac- 

 tical information as possible. 



(J After much planning and consultation, well known 

 teachers were invited to prepare the lesson books from 

 the standpoint of the average woman, and later these 

 same teachers have given or supervised the correspond- 

 ence instruction. The whole course is so planned that 

 each series of lessons fits into and supplements the others, 

 making one logical whole, without duplication. 

 C| From the expressed appreciation of nearly two thou- 

 sand students, the results sought would seem to have 

 been attained. The scientific accuracy and scholarly tone 

 of the books is attested by their use as text books in 

 many prominent schools and colleges. Although prepared 

 primarily for the woman in the home, as the books natur- 

 ally embody the teaching experience of their authors 

 they have been found especially valuable to teachers and 

 to those preparing themselves for various positions. 

 l| The Library contains the complete series of iessons s 

 including test questions, which the active members of 

 the School answer in writing and send in, as a written 

 recitation, for the correction and comment of the teachers. 

 This correspondence work has given the text a most rig- 

 orous and effective test for clearness of statement and 

 adaptability. In republishing the lessons for the Library 

 such revisions have been made as seemed necessary to 

 clear up all obscure points and to rectify original de- 

 ficiencies. 

 (J In addition, much supplementary material of interest 



