The child must pronounce the following words clearly and distinctly; but no more than one word with the same breath. Let there be an interval of silence between every line, and by no means carry on a humming sound, or a drawling tone, from one word to another.

Words of two Syllables, accented on the first Syllable.

Words of two Syllables, accented on the latter Syllable.

Short Sentences, to be pronounced clearly and distinctly, with a full stop, and an interval of perfect silence, be

LESSON VIII.

A little town.
A country church.

A ruined abbey.

A stately tower.

An old castle.

A rural seat.
A splendid palace.
A royal park.
A flowery lawn.
A large orchard.
A fine garden.

A woody country.
A gloomy forest.
An aged oak.

A nodding beech.
A shady grove.
A rugged rock.
A high mountain.
A rapid river.
A crystal lake.
A fertile vale.
An early spring.
A hot summer.
A mild winter.
A flying cloud.
A gentle gale.
A whistling wind.
A gloomy sky.
A heavy shower.
A dreadful storm.

Short Sentences, to be pronounced clearly, distinctly, and

Say your prayers.

Make yourself clean.

Honour your parents.

Love your friends.

Oblige every one.

Speak the truth.

Cheat nobody.

Never be rude.

Never be idle.

Mind your book.

Strive to excel.

Do not read too fast.

Do not read in a hurry.

Do not speak violently.

Do not assume a rough tone.

Do not strain your voice.

Let the voice be supported, and the last words be pronounced

briskly.

LESSON X.

Do not confine your breath.

Do not stop abruptly.

Avoid a mournful tone.

Avoid a whining cadence.

Avoid affectation.

Begin gently.

Speak openly.

Speak freely.