A.D. HISTORY-Continued. England, but was defeated and slain at Flodden, in Northumberland. Next year peace was made with France and Scotland. 1520 Henry visited Francis I. of France, and from the splendour of the monarchs' retinues the place where they met was called "The Field of the Cloth of Gold." 1527 Henry wanted a divorce from his wife, Catherine of Arragon. This was opposed by his chief minister, Cardinal Wolsey, and by the Pope. He broke away from the Papal authority, and was made head of the Church of England. This was called the Reformation in England. Lesson 11.-Learn for Monday Morning. ANGELS OF THE HOUSE. 'Tis said that ever round our path But there's an angel in the house, Meek, watchful, and sincere, That whispers words of hope to us When none beside are near: It is the one, the chosen one, OR ELSE LEARN Psalm xvi. 'Tis said that angels walk the earth- Such bright things come and go. As pure, as stainless, as the forms Yes! there are angels of the earth, Lesson 12.-Tuesday. Geography. Write and Learn. ISLANDS.-There are above 700 islands belonging to Scotland, of which only about 170 are inhabited. They lie chiefly on the west and north. On the North.-The Ork'-neys, or "isles of seals," are separated from the mainland by the Pentland Frith. Only a few of them, which afford good sheep pasturage, are inhabited. The Shet'-land Islands lie about 50 miles north of the Orkneys. They are bleak, dreary, and destitute of trees. A race of small and strong ponies runs wild among the hills. On the West.-The Heb'-ri-des (heb-'-ri-dēēs), or Western Islands. These islands are generally rugged and mountainous, with large tracts of moorland and pasture land. They are divided into two groups. The Outer Hebrides, the principal islands being Lewis (lews) and North and South Uuist (wist). The Inner Hebrides, including Skye, Mull, Staf'-fa, I-o'-na (e-o'-na), Ju'ra, Is'lay (l'lay). The Isle of Skye is noted for its beautiful mountain scenery. Lesson 13.-Wednesday Morning. Work these Sums. (a) How many days will 20 men be in doing it? (c) How many days would forty men do it in? (3) If 24cwt. can be carried from Manchester to, Liverpool for £2 13s., how many cwt. can be carried for £5 12s. 6d. ? (4) Two pieces of cloth, both the same length, cost £10 13s. and £21 6s. respectively. If the first was 5s. 6d. per yard, what was the price per yard of the other? (5) 12 bushels of wheat cost £21 10s.: how much may be bought for ten five pound notes? (6) If a train runs 60 miles in 2 hours 10 minutes, how long would it be in going between London and Edinburgh, a distance of 420 miles? Lesson 14.-Thursday.-Grammar. Learn and Write. THE PREDICATE. The predicate makes a statement about the subject; it tells something. A verb is a word that tells, therefore The PREDICATE must always be a verb. The predicate may be (1) A single or finite verb. (2) A compound verb. Dogs bark. The ball was lost. (3) The verb "to be" and some other part of speech. The verb "to be" joins easily with the other parts of speech: hence it is most frequently found in predicates. (a) The verb "to be" and an adjective The boy is lazy. (b) The verb "to be" and a noun or pronoun That Is a bird. I AM he. (c) The verb "to be" and a participle or gerund— The boy is writing. (d) The verb "to be" and an infinitive- Ex. 5. Select the predicates and state the kinds.-That boy is industrious. The ploughman whistles. The giraffe is tall. Lying is sinful. Iron is a metal. John may go home. Mary was at home yesterday. I love my mother. Tom was all alone. Ex. 6. Parse.-I was now too far from home to think of returning, so I went forward. Lesson 15.-Friday Morning. Work these Sums. (1) If two pounds of sugar cost the same as 1lb. of cheese, how many lbs. of cheese are worth 91bs, of sugar? (2) One lb. of gold is worth £46 14s. 6d. : how much is that for 5oz.? (3) A gentleman with an income of £210 paid £2 0s. 6d. as income tax : how much will a person with an income of £450 pay? (4) What is the amount of a servant's wages for 84 days, at £13 a year! History.-Write and Learn. A.D. HENRY VIII.-Continued. 1530 On account of Cardinal Wolsey opposing Henry's divorce he fell under Henry's displeasure, and was at last arrested on a charge of treason. He died at Leicester on his way to London to take his trial. 1540 Thomas Cromwell, Wolsey's secretary, was then taken into the King's service. He was also arrested on a charge of treason and heresy, and executed. 1536 Insurrections in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, caused by the suppression of the monasteries. The Bible translated into English. Henry had six wives-(1) Catherine of Arragon; (2) Anne Boleyn ; (3) Jane Seymour; (4) Anne of Cleves; (5) Catherine Howard; (6) Catherine Parr. The first and fourth were divorced, second and fifth were beheaded, and the third and sixth died naturally. He was learned, but vain, despotic, and cruel. While young he was a handsome prince, but in old age grew bloated and unwieldy. FOURTH WEEK. Lesson 16.-Learn for Monday Morning. ARGUMENT. Argument may be overcome by stronger argument, and force by greater force; but truth and force have no relation, nothing in common, nothing by which the one can act upon the other. They dwell apart, and will continue to do so till the end of time. Pascal. Let the end of thy argument be rather to discover a doubtful truth than a commanding wit: in the one thou shalt gain substance, in the other froth. That flint strikes the steel in vain that propagates no sparks. Covet to be truth's companion-at least, to hold her colours. He that pleads against the truth takes pains to be overthrown; or, if a conqueror, gains but vain glory by the conquest.-Quarles. OR ELSE LEARN Psalm xxii., verses 1-10. Lesson 17.-Tuesday.-Geography. Write and Learn. SURFACE.-Scotland is generally mountainous, above twothirds being elevated. The lowland districts are chiefly towards the east, and between the Friths of Forth and Clyde. A long level tract called Strathmore runs from the mouth of the R. Clyde in a N.E. direction near to the mouth of the R. Dee, dividing the country into two parts. The NORTHERN DIVISION, generally called the Highlands. The SOUTHERN DIVISION, generally called the Lowlands. (1) The Highlands contain the Gram-pi-ans, which stretch from the R. Clyde to Aberdeen. The highest points are Ben Nevis (4,400 feet), Ben Macdhui (Mak-du-ï'), and Ben Lo'-mond. Ben Nevis is the highest point in the British Islands: if it were 150 feet higher its top would be always covered with snow. GEOGRAPHY-Continued, North of the Grampians the country is often called the Northern Highlands; it is wild and rugged, consisting chiefly of heaths and moorlands. Between the Grampians and the Northern Highlands is a depression, called Glen-more', or "The Great Glen," containing Lochs Lochy and Ness. Lesson 18.-Wednesday Morning. Work these Sums. (1) How much will 16/6 in silver weigh if 1lb. troy be worth 66/-? (2) I lent John half-a-crown for 3 weeks: how long ought he to lend me two shillings? (3) A man bought 100 oranges at 2 a-penny, and 50 more at 1d. each. He sold the lot for 3 for 2d.: did he gain or lose, and how much? (4) If 1 ton of hay cost £3 19s. 6d., how much, will 12cwt. 2qrs. 141b. cost? (5) How much poor rate will be paid upon £30 if £180 has to pay £1 10s. ? (6) If 3 yards cost 6s. 9d., how much must be given for 10 yards? (7) If £666 be lent for eight months, how long ought £50 to be lent? (8) It takes 5,000 bricks 9 inches long to build a wall: how many will be required if the bricks be 11 inches long? Lesson 19.-Thursday.-Grammar. Learn and Write. Ex. 7. Make three sentences with (1) A verb as predicate. (2) The verb "to be" and an adjective as predicate. (3) (4) a phrase Ex. 8. Parse.--We cannot desire to receive benefits on easier terms than the asking for them. Lesson 20.-Friday Morning. Work these Sums. (1) If coffee is sold at 54d. per ounce, what must be given for 2 cwt.? (2) How many yards of cloth may be bought for £21 10s. when 3 cost £2 15s.? (3) If lcwt. of Cheshire cheese cost £1 14s. Sd., what must I give for 34lb.? (4) Bought 1cwt. 24lb. Soz. of old lead, at 9s. per cwt.: what does it come to? History.-Write and Learn. A.D. HENRY VIII.—Continued. THE REFORMATION. 1520 Martin Luther, a monk, feeling convinced of certain errors in the Church of Rome, especially the sale of indulgences, preached against them, urging their reform. These reformed doctrines made great progress in Germany. Henry VIII. wrote a treatise against Luther, and received from The new doctrines spread in England, and the Pope's authority was 1529 In 1527 Henry expressed doubts as to the validity of his marriage with Catherine of Arragon, his brother's widow. His real desire was to get rid of Catherine in order that he might marry Anne Boleyn. HISTORY-Continued. The Pope, who decided all such matters, appointed Wolsey and another cardinal to try the case. He was afraid to grant a divorce for fear of offending Charles V. of Germany, Catherine's nephew. The cardinals came to no decision, and Wolsey fell under Henry's displeasure FIFTH WEEK, Lesson 21.-Learn for Monday Morning. THE RAINY DAY, The day is cold, and dark, and dreary: But the hopes of youth fall thick in It rains, and the wind is never weary; the blast, The vine still clings to the mould'ring And the days are dark and dreary. wall, But at every gust the dead leaves fall, Be still, sad heart, and cease repining; Behind the clouds is the sun still Thy fate is the common fate of all-- OR ELSE LEARN Psalm xxii., verses 11-21, Lesson 22-Tuesday.-Geography. Write and Learn. (2) The Lowlands contain many ranges of hills, the principal of which are the Camp'-sie Hills, in Stirling; the Och-il (Ok'-il) Hills, in Perth ; and the Sid'-law Hills, in Perth and Forfar. These hills form nearly a continuous line, and run parallel with the South of the R. Forth are the Pent'-land Hills in Edinburgh, and the Lam'-mer-muir Hills between Haddington and Berwick. The Low-ther or Lead Hills, in Dumfries, are a continuation of the Cheviots. They contain some of the highest points in the Lowlands, and several valuable lead mines. The Cheviots are really an English range, and form part of the boundary between the two countries. Lesson 23.-Wednesday Morning. Work these Sums. (1) If a barrel of beer (36 gallons) cost £2 10s., how much will 3qts. 1pt. cost? (2) Bought 27yds. of muslin at 13/4 for 3 yards: what was that per yard? (3) How far will a person walk in 25 days at the rate of 41 miles in 2 days? |