COMPOSITE DECLAMATION.

The article offers suggestions on the preparation for a composite declamation or an oratory wherein the participants recite different selections. The author recommends the "Lord Ullin's Daughter," "Barbara Frietchie" and "The Dutchman's Serenade" to be used as pieces for the declamation. It is important that the audience is familiar with the selected pieces so that they can follow the performance. It is also suggested that the teacher should choose the pupils with good and strong voices.