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IV PREFACE-

Part T hird : Readings with Musical Accompaniments, contains
selections in which snatches of songs and instrumental music are
introduced. No readings arc more popular or more eagerly sought
than these. The skiliful recitationist of either sex, who can express
some part of the sentiment tzy appropriate strains of music never fails
to captivate the hearers and meet with hearty applause.
Tor this reason a number of well chosen recitals have been inserted
accompanied by suitable musical scores. These are both .sprightly
and pathetic. In some instances thrilling scenes are depicted by the
text, and the music, properly rendered, adds greatly to the effect.
P.Akt F oukth: Descriptive and Dramatic Readings, is a vast,
collection of gems in I’rose and Poetry, all chosen from the very bes*

authors. They are such, and such only, as are remarkably adapted
to illustrate the power and fascination of the reader's consummate art.
Descriptions of startling incidents, feats of heroic courage, manly
achievements, daring exploits, thrilling adventures and noble deeds,
Combine to give an unrivalled charm to this prut of the work.
P at<t F i f t h : Grave and Pathetic Readings, embraces a rare
collection of recitals that touch the heart and arouse its deepest
emotions. The great masters of pathos art: here fully represented,
and the scenes they depict with graphic power are among the choicest
jewels the English laninin'-re affords.
J n O O
Part S ix t h : Humorous Readings, is without a peer in those
fascinating selections of satire, wit and humor which are absolutely
indispensable to all public entertainments. These are the brightest
flashes of wit and drollery from authors of world-wide fame.
P a r t S e v e n t h : Readings for Juveniles, is a charming collection of
sprightly and beautiful recitations for the little folks, suited admirably
to every occasion on which the boys and girls are expected to appear.
The grave, the gay, the beautiful, the serious, the fascinating, are all
mingled here in a manner that delights all young people.
P a r t E ig h t h : Dialogues and Tableaux, furnishes a wide and varied
collection of pieces containing several parts for as many reciters.
These have been written and selected with great care.