"Agricola was more occupied with writing a charming poem than with the true meaning of the original, and so confused the subject in the first verse:

As to a child, through green woods straying,
The west wind, playing,

Flings many blossoms as they fall.

And in the second delightful verse he contented himself with a poetical simile for the child's still future youth: She never seeks to hoard the dower

Of petals in her curls entwined,
But gently frees each clinging flower,
Which had so gladly stayed an hour,
And tiptoes for another shower

Of blossoms from the April wind.

Another competitor, "Glück auf," also confused the

No care to cull and keep distresses

A care he little understands.

Lightly he frees them from his tresses,
Though fain to be where such duress is,
And to the years whereof he guesses,

Dear, fresh, young years, holds forth his hands.

We commend "F. W. Macnamara's" first verse:
Seek not this life to weigh and measure,
Then will it greet thee like a guest.

Let every day come at its pleasure,

Be like a child at careless leisure,

Who flowery treasure

Takes from each wind, or East or West.

Unfortunately the second verse did not nearly come up to the same standard.

(Continued on page 196)

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and managed most cleverly to follow it up, but this led her to a rather strained predominance of genitives:

Let each day yield thee such a trace

As is the child's in Progress' race,

Who blossoms' grace

Wins for himself in each woe's trail.

Far more lyrical is this competitor's second verse:
To hoard and spare these petals rare,
Comes no such hest to childish mind;
Lightly he loosens from his hair

The loving prisoners clinging there:

With outstretched hands he seeks the fair
New hours the dear young year to find.

Strange how many competitors dragged woes somehow into this poem-" Marsyas," "Hibernia" and Pixie all join "Anna Knowles Merritt " in this fault.

We wish we had space for many other pleasant versions, but we must leave a line or two for comment on the letters received. We assure "Lacy "that we were not at all offended by the expression of his preference in the January competition; we like our competitors to say what they think, and we value their co-operation very much. Some readers send us most helpful criticism and quotations.

We think "Blackheath " right in sticking to Mass for prone as this is sufficiently near to Instruction chrétienne que le curé fait chaque dimanche après le premier évangile de la messe paroissiale. We had a very kind letter from the Rev. Bishop of Pella on this matter; he also gives the following interesting note: "Capuchin is the speciesFranciscan the genus of that Order of friar. It is quite correct to say Capuchin, or Capuchin friar; but Franciscan friar, although correct does not describe the branch as does Capuchin."

We thank "Lacy" for a friendly letter and for showing us a very clever version of Rilke's poem done by a pupil of his and sent hors concours.

We thank "Beetle " for his letter, but we disagree. Our reason for feeling sure that faïencerie is a factory, or better said, a pottery, is that it was in Spain, where to this day one is more likely to find earthenware at the actual works -alfarería-than at a shop. One goes to a shop for china, or some special make of earthenware such as Triana, but ordinary pottery one buys straight from the alfarero who makes it.

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Students not received under 18 years of age.

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The College stands in its own grounds of 23 acres, and has accommodation for 120 resident women students.

The course of training covers three years, and is based upon Ling's Swedish System. The curriculum includes Anatomy, Physiology, Hygiene, Theory of Games, Theory of Gymnastics and Principles of Education, Educational and School Remedial Gymnastics, Games, Dancing, Swimming, and Voice Production. Preparation for the Conjoint Examination of the Chartered Society of Massage and Medical Gymnastics is given to those students who show special aptitude for this branch of work. Students practise teaching (under the supervision of the College Staff) in London secondary schools and in local secondary and elementary schools.

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THE INCORPORATED BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING Offices: 25 Chalcroft Road, London, S.E. 13. HE Association is an Examining Body for Teachers (Men and Women) of Physical Education, and admission to Membership is by Examination only. It holds Examinations in the Theory, Practice, and Teaching of Swedish and British Educational Gymnastics. Fencing, Elementary School Teachers' Drill Certificate, Preliminary Examination admits to Studentship, and Final Diploma Examination admits to Membership of the Association. The Final Examination Certificate is approved by the Teachers' Registration Council as satisfying the conditions for Registration in regard to attainments. Applications for qualified Teachers, or for the Syllabus of Examinations, should be made to the Secretary, Mr. T. WILLIAMS.

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Three Years' Diploma Course of University Standard for women desiring to train as teachers of Physical Education in public and private schools. Exceptional facilities for teaching practice under the supervision of the College Staff. Preparation for the Conjoint Examination of the Chartered Society of Massage and Medical Gymnastics.

There are three well-equipped gymnasia and playing fields of 34 acres; three hostels for students requiring residence.

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The object of the College is to train Students to enable them to become Teachers of Gymnastics and Games in Schools.

The Course of Training extends over three years, and includes the Theory and Practice of Educational Gymnastics, Massage and Medical Gymnastics, Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene, Dancing, Lacrosse, Lawn Tennis, Hockey, Net Ball, and Cricket.

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Asturias. En contacto con la misteriosa sencillez de la naturaleza, nuestros anónimos poetas del pueble han hallado directamente las mismas harmonías sugestivas que en plena cultura universal percibió el delicado oido de Rossetti, Maeterlinck y los simbolistas. Pero, no obstante esta curiosa relación con el simbolismo europeo, nuestra poesía popular, en su manera mas típica, es a la vez mas primitiva y mas honda, mas directa y mas penetrante, y en su interpretación de la vida y de la naturaleza, mas viril, que la fina pero algo afeminada poesía del simbolismo moderno.

Initials, or a nom de guerre, must be adopted by ALL competitors, but the prize-winners, and the competitors awarded the second place will be required to send real names for publication if necessary.

No competitor will be awarded a prize more than ONCE during a given year, though the name of the competitor gaining first place will be published each month.

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SCHOOLS OF THE EDUCATIONAL HANDWORK ASSOCIATION.-Since 1903 the Association has organized fiftytwo schools, which have been attended by some 11,000 teachers. The attractive programme for 1927 (July 25 to August 20) announces schools at Scarborough, Bournemouth, Aberystwyth, and Tenby. Among the many courses offered are: Pedagogy of Handwork, Handicrafts, Art Crafts, Needlecraft, Art, Geography, Gardening, Nature Study, Refresher courses for Administrators, Headmasters and Teachers of long standing. Detailed particulars may be obtained on application to the Secretary, 79 Derby Road, Thornbury, Bradford (for Scarborough), Mr. H. F. Stimson, Caerlon House, Aberystwyth, Mr. H. F. Burrows, The Bungalow, Park Road, Lower Compton, Plymouth (for Bournemouth), and Mr. E. T. Davis, County Education Offices, Haverfordwest (for Tenby).

ANGLO-AUSTRIAN INTERCHANGE of TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. -The first meeting of the Anglo-Austrian Committee for the Interchange of Teachers and Students was held at the Austrian Legation on February 7, on the kind invitation of the Minister, Baron Franckenstein. The following have given their patronage to the undertaking: The Duchess of Atholl, Sir William Beveridge, Viscount Cecil of Chelwood, Baron Franckenstein, Sir Alfred Hopkinson, Sir Israel Gollancz, and Sir Rennell Rodd. Two of the patrons, Baron Franckenstein and Sir Alfred Hopkinson, were present at the meeting, which was also attended by over twenty members, the majority representing the many associations and other bodies interested in the furtherance of this scheme. Mr. G. R. Parker was elected Chairman of the Committee. Dr. Krassnig, who has come to this country as representative of the Austrian Government to explore the possibilities of establishing this interchange, addressed the meeting. A statement of the aims of the Committee, embodying Dr. Krassnig's scheme, is now being prepared and will shortly be issued. Though the work is in its preliminary stages, the Committee will welcome inquiries from those interested in the proposed facilities for interchange. The secretary is Miss M. A. Challen, and any inquiries should be addressed to her at 29 Gordon Square, W.C. 1.

THE WORK OF THE TEXTILE FACTORY.-Textiles form one of the most important of British exports at the present time, but if we are to maintain our markets in the face of foreign competition, the standard of production must always be advancing. The operatives are unsurpassed in manipulative skill; added to this, however, there should be a higher standard of general intelligence and creative ability. Industrial firms can help by providing the necessary environment but, in the end, the matter remains with each individual worker to improve his status by taking a more intelligent interest in the operations he performs. The guidance required can be obtained from technical schools, but a wider circle is reached by a publication such as the recently issued Pitman's Textile Educator. This work will be completed in thirty fortnightly parts (price Is. 3d. each). The first issue (February 2) contains a number of short "lessons" on most varied aspects of cotton and woollen mill operations, ranging from elementary chemistry to cotton crop forecasting.

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