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 scholars, the children's papers, the attendance record, visitors' book, and cradle roll supplies. There will usually be new children for her to enroll, and she must also oversee the marking of the day's attendance, provided little fingers are to help in making their own record.

The teachers should welcome their own children, help with the wraps, and bring out the material to be used in the day's work.

The Superintendent should oversee everything, welcome children, parents, and visitors, and make ready whatever she will need to use during the session.

The children may be busy visiting and helping. The older ones may help the little ones with their wraps, same may carry things for the teacher, some arrange the chairs. The time just before Sunday-school is the time for spreading the spirit of good cheer and helpfulness.

All should be ready by the time the clock points to the hour for beginning. (A Sunday-school which does not begin on time will fail in many other ways. Promptness is as essential in religion and religious services as in the business world. While the Beginner can not be blamed for coming late since he is dependent on others to bring him, yet he can be encouraged to come early.)

(b) Program conducted. Soft music from the piano tells every one to be in his chair, quiet, and ready for the signal, A chord from the piano tells Miss Annie's children to rise, take their chairs, and march on the circle. Thus each group of children will come in turn till the circle is complete.

When all are seated quietly the teacher says, "Good morning, children." And the children reply, "Good morning, Miss Smith."; Then the children have their individual greetings. Mary may come to the center of the circle and bow to the child of her choice; when this child comes to the center, they shake hands with a pleasant "Good morning," and Mary takes her seat. The other child then