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The kindergarten propaganda work that has been conducted by the Bureau of Education and the National Kindergarten Association in cooperation during the past six years has brought about a more widespread interest in the subject of the educational value of the early years of childhood. This has been manifested not only by an increase in the number of kindergarten classes established, but also by an increasing demand for the series of articles on "Training Little Children." These have been sent, upon request, to upward of 25,000 mothers, 1,500 home demonstration agents, 1,000 presidents of women's clubs, 1,000 kindergartners; also to 1,027 orphanages. The articles were furnished by the National Kindergarten Association, and nearly all of them were prepared by mothers who were formerly kindergarten teachers. Based upon kindergarten principles, these articles contain valuable suggestions for helping untrained women solve the perplexing problems which constantly beset the busy, overworked mother in her home. The articles were originally written for publication in newspapers and magazines, as it was felt that in this way a very large number of mothers could be reached. The results have been most gratifying, for the articles have appeared in the columns of daily and weekly papers in practically every large city in the country, as well as in those of many small towns and villages. More than 1,000,000 single articles have been circulated to date, and as the demand for them is constantly increasing it seems wise to present this material in more permanent form. This bulletin has therefore been compiled to meet the needs of parents. Following an introduction by Bessie Locke, the following 47 articles are presented: (1) Walks and Talks Afford Valuable Opportunities for Teaching (Bertha Emelin); (2) Kindergarten Activities Provide Profitable Amusement at Home (Alice Wingate Frary); (3) Rules Should Be Few but Positive (Elvira Hyatt); (4) Delightful Occupations During Walks with Children (Bertha Emelin); (5) Froebel's Philosophy Helps the Mother (Louise Guldlin Simenson); (6) Mutual Recognition of Rights Is Essential (Mrs. Charles R. Long); (7) Love What You Have to Do (Mana Clark Jackson); (8) Build Up Virtues and Faults Will Disappear (Elvira Hyatt); (9) Homemade Scrapbooks the Most Satisfactory for Little Folk (Jess Sweitzer Sheaffer); (10) Training for Membership in the Family Circle (V. Oma Grace Oliver); (11) Development of Ideas Makes Useful Men and Women (Janet W. McKenzie); (12) Enter into the Play Spirit of Your Boys and Girls (Lenore R. Ranus); (13) It Is Easy to Teach Through Play (Lenore R. Ranus); (14) Social Intercourse Brings Valuable Lessons (Lenore R. Ranus); (15) Give Children Toys Which Answer Their Needs (Lenore R. Ranus); (16) The Home Must Lay the Foundations of Character (Mrs. John Henry Hammond); (17) Sharing the Children's Work and Pleasure (Princess B. Trowbridge); (18) Simple Playthings May Be Utilized (Princess B. Trowbridge); (19) Helpful Plays Can Be Carried on While Mother Is Busy (Princess B. Trowbridge); (20) Educational Material Can Be Bought Easily (Dorothy Canfield Fisher); (21) Isolation Is an Effective Punishment (Laura Willard Lawrence); (22) The Real Mother Is Careful to Train Her Child's Character (Harriet Frances Carpenter); (23) The Careful Mother Ponders the Effects of Her Child's Actions (Harriet Frances Carpenter); (24) The Influence and Inspiration of Spiritual Motherhood (Harriet Frances Carpenter); (25) The Child Needs Care, Nurture, and Love (Bertha Goodkind); (26) How the Children Keep a Weather Calendar (Bertha Lewis); (27) Come, Let Us Live with Our Children (Ethel G. Young); (28) Every Child Instinctively Desires to Use His Hands (Dorothy Canfield Fisher); (29) A Kindergarten for Every Neighborhood (Alice Wingate Frary); (30) Planting a Garden More Fun than Playing House (Bertha Lewis); (31) All Living Things Appeal to the Vitality of the Child (Bertha Lewis); (32) Mothers' Problem: To Provide Children with Something to Do (Dorothy Canfield Fisher); (33) Base Early Education on Sound Principles of Child Study (Winifred G. McBroom); (34) Let Us Not Cripple Our Children's Self-Dependence (Alice Barton Harris); (35) Bravery Is Natural; Fear Is Inculcated (Alice Barton Harris); (36) Seventeen Useful Rules for Mothers (Gertrude H. Campbell); (37) Begin Early to Form the Habits of Your Child (Edith Clark Cowles); (38) Music an Elemental Part of Life (Jean N. Barrett); (39) How Music Helps in the Life of the Home (Jean N. Barrett); (40) Being a Good Mother Requires Understanding, Devotion, and Sacrifice (Isabel S. Wallace); (41) Simple Things Please Children, and Simple Methods Are Best to Control Them (Isabel S. Wallace); (42) Gardens, Pets, Books, and Pictures for Country Children (Eda W. Semken); (43) Develop Right Relationships from the Start (Ruth Heppner Swaine); (44) Be Kind, but Firm, in Your Insistence on the Right (Ruth Heppner Swaine); (45) Learning to Play with Others Is the First Lesson in Social Training (Dora Ladd Keyes); (46) Kindergarten Methods as Valuable for Home as for School (Marie K. Chaffee); and (47) Story Telling for Patriotism (Carolyn Sherwin Bailey). [Best copy available has been provided.]

The fable "The Fable of The Good People Who Rallied to the Support of the Church," by George Ade is presented.

The article presents part IV of the book "Biglow Papers," by James Russel Lowell. It discusses the speech of Antonius on the refusal of Palfrey to vote on the Whig candidate in speakership. It mentions that speech and speech-making faculties are diverse in its nature. It also presents a reflection of Babel as well as congressional debates as residuum of valuable information.

An essay is presented on private morality and political philosophy of the international law and the treaty of Amiens.

The article provides information on several letters of Thomas H. Huxley published on the "Times" periodical and featured on his book "Evolution and Ethics And Other Essays." According to Huxley, his letters bear out the conclusion which had formed as cited by General Booth's solicitors. Furthermore, Mr. Booth's declaration of trust deed in 1878 and legal opinions respecting his acts is also presented.

Chapter 21 of the book "The Cords of Vanity" is presented. It mentions Mrs. Vokins who is said to had the most kindest heart, but had spent the first 30 years of her life in mountain-girdled village. It emphasizes that when the Amalgamated Tobacco Co. was organised, Vokins was never again quite at ease. It adds that the lady was never accustomed to being waited on by any servant.

An essay is presented on the true character of the author's friend. It offers information on how his friend passes for a free-thinker with the severe religionist while the other supported themselves that he contradicted his sentiments. It discusses the interruptions made by the author's friend to the gravest discourses with some light jest.

Chapter V of Part I of the book "The Blazed Trail," by Stewart Edward White is presented. It explores Thorpe's experiences which includes his travel with Radway's supply team, conversations with the barn-boss Jackson, and Radway. It highlights the things he learned at the camp together with information on his co-workers and customs they followed.

Chapter XI of the book "The Betrothed," by Sir Walter Scott is presented. It highlights the proposal of Damian Lacy to Constable of Chester to return into his own territory and resume his preparations for the Holy Land, which Lady Eveline promptly affirmed. During the conversation of Hugo de Lacy and Lady Eveline, Hugo proposed a marriage for the lady and his nephew Damian Lacy. Also presented is the hesitation of Rose Flammock to accept the precious gifts from Hugo de Lacy.

The fable "The Fable of The Bookworm and The Butterfly Who Went into the Law," by George Ade is presented.

The fable "The Fable of The Good Fairy of the Eighth Ward and the Dollar Excursion of the Steam-Fitters," by George Ade is presented.

Letter XLVIII of the book "Clarissa," Volume 3, by Samuel Richardson is presented. It tells the tragic story of a heroine named Clarissa Harlowe, whose quest for virtue is continually thwarted by her family. It provides information on her family's efforts of acquiring estates and titles through advantageous pairings.

Letter XXI from the book "Clarissa," Volume 3, by Samuel Richardson is presented. It tells the tragic story of a heroine named Clarissa Harlowe, whose quest for virtue is continually thwarted by her family. It deals with the problems and challenges she faced after her family has become very wealthy and eager to become part of the aristocracy.

Letter VIII from the book "Clarissa," Volume 3, by Samuel Richardson is presented. It tells the tragic story of a heroine named Clarissa Harlowe, whose quest for virtue is continually thwarted by her family. It deals with the problems and challenges she faced after her family has become very wealthy and eager to become part of the aristocracy.

Chapter III of the book "Rollo in Scotland," by Jacob Abbott is presented. It highlights the arrival of Rollo, Waldron Kennedy, Mister George, and Mister and Mrs. Kennedy at the Glasgow, Scotland. It explores the role of Waldron in taking some of responsibility of the trip such as securing tickets and making decision what is best for themselves.

Letter LXII of the book "Clarissa," Volume 3, by Samuel Richardson is presented. It tells the tragic story of a heroine named Clarissa Harlowe, whose quest for virtue is continually thwarted by her family. It provides information on her family's efforts of acquiring estates and titles through advantageous pairings.

Letter LVI of the book "Clarissa," Volume 3, by Samuel Richardson is presented. It tells the tragic story of a heroine named Clarissa Harlowe, whose quest for virtue is continually thwarted by her family. It tells how her family forced her to marry a rich, obese and ugly man named Roger Solmes against her will and against her own sense of virtue.

The article presents various issues and topics pertaining to the book "The Cords of Vanity." The author said that it is important to tell Bettie Hamlyn everything, because it is not fair that he should have any secrets from her. It adds that he had not told her anything concerning matters about which he was glad she had not happened to ask any questions.

The article presents chapter XV of the book "Highgrader." It explores the difference of the boundaries of the ethical conduct of Lord James Farquhar and Jack Kilmeny, where Kilmeny was regarded to be reckless. It discusses the little progress made by Captain Kilmeny in winning the battle in love for Moya, which was his promised love.

An essay is presented on health, disease, and morality. It discusses the condition of a complete health as regarded by the physicians and the view of philosophers that life itself is a disease. It explores the nature of an ideal morality and the changes that can be made to it. It tackles also on how to understand a man and his actions or interests.

The article focuses on the author's view on the means to choose a birthplace. He notes that every American youth has been told by their parents that one must be a good boy to become the U.S. president. He mentions that to become a president one must go beyond moral character but one must be self-made man and should use discretion in the selection of birthplace.

The article offers a review of the Irish writer Oscar Wilde's "The Portrait of Dorian Gray." It mentions that Wilde has created a novel character in fiction one that is likely to engage public attention with the same odd fascination to that produced by the famous "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson. The book offers a spiritual insight into the inner life of the human being with a subtle spiritual effect of the aura of evil contemplating the image of his soul's corruption.

The article discusses science, art and literature during the first half of the nineteenth century. It is argued that no moral philosopher has been enabled to erect any theory which will stand the assaults of logic for a moment. According to the author, this is an age of literary decline despite increase in books and authors.