PREFACE.


This work, as its title indicates, is intended for the use of Advanced
Classes,--for scholars who are, to some extent, familiar with the
principles of pronunciation and syllabication. It is not intended to
supersede the ordinary Spelling-Book, but rather to follow it, as a
practical application of the pupil's knowledge, not only in spelling,
but in dividing and pronouncing the more difficult words in common use.

It is believed that, for Advanced Classes, the plan adopted in this
book, of presenting the words without indicating the pronunciation or
syllabication, will be found to possess some decided advantages; for the
pupil, as in the study of Arithmetic and the Languages, is thereby
thrown upon his own resources. This method will certainly test his
knowledge, while the dictionary will always be available to supply
deficiencies.

The words have been arranged in lessons of thirty each, and numbered
for convenience of reference. All classification has been carefully
avoided, so that the initial letter, the terminational syllable, or the
silent letters shall not be indicated by the preceding word.

It is suggested that, in written lessons, the words be arranged in
lines, instead of columns, in order to afford the scholar an occasional
exercise in practical syllabication.