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 Thring), already referred to, whose talents and exertions bid fair to earn a high reputation for the school of Uppingham, of which he is the head-master.

Lastly, one of the most distinguished scholars, as well as one of the most practical teachers in our country, Dr. Kennedy of Shrewsbury, permits me in the kindest manner to add his opinion:—

I have devoted what may seem to some a disproportionate space to the subject of language, and particularly to the discussion of the question, whether and to what extent Latin should be taught to farmers' sons and others in the middle ranks?—because I know it is one on which many fathers are anxious for information. It is one also on which very powerful influences have been brought to bear in opposition, as I believe, to the right course. I have therefore felt it necessary to support my argument by high authorities. The subjects which remain must be more shortly disposed of.

History and geography are full of interest to those whose minds are already sufficiently called out to enter into their mutual