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(3) Reduce, },,, and, to their respective decimals. The proof of the foregoing operation is the same as in the division of whole numbers, but in pointing, follow the rule in the multiplication of decimals.

Thus: .375

8

3.000 Proof of the first example.

GRAMMAR.-LESSON 48.

The inflection of the Neuter Verb, To Be.
Indicative Mood--Pluperfect Time.

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Solemn and Poetic styles, 2d person, singular No. Thou

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Solemn and Poetic styles, 2d person, singular No. Thou

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-Solemn and poetic styles, 2d per. sing. Thou wilt have been

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The Printing of Calicoes, &c.

Jane. A part of the cloth made from cotton', is appropriated to calicoes; the printing of which, I should suppose, would afford some amusement`.

Ma. Many parts of the operation is quite inviting'. The small patterns are imprinted by small blocks, similar to your method of stamping letters'; but the larger', are stamped by being impressed by a roller.

Mary. How are furniture prints managed'? bunches of flowers must be very difficult.

The large

Ma. In those prints, the outlines are first made by a stamp or roller, and then the cloth is spread upon a lóng table', on each side of which, stand the painters; one paints the red', another, the blue'; a third, the green', and a fourth, the yellow'. Some work the brown stalk', and others tint the leaves'. Mary. I think', Jane', that employment would please you`. Ma. The noise of the workfolks', the warmth of the room`, and the smell of the paint', detract much from the pleasure of the artist'. As the calico receives the different colours', it passes along the table, till the whole piece is finished'. It is then pressed', measured', rolled upon a board', marked', and ready for market'.

ARITHMETIC.-LESSON 51.

Reduction of Decimals.

The method of Reducing Compound Terms, to their proper Decimal value.

RULE. 1. Place the given Compound terms in a perpendicular column, with the lowest term at the top..:

2. Draw a line on the left, near and parallel to the column of terms, on the left of which, and opposite to each term, place such a number, as will reduce it io the next superior

term.

3. Divide the upper term, and place the quotient on the right of the term below it for a dividend.

4. Continue to divide all the terms in the column in the same way, and the last quotient will be the true decimal. Thus: (1) Reduce £0 - 13 - 6

4 3.00

12 6.7500

20 13.56250

.678125 Ans.

3 to the decimal of a £.

(2) Reduce £0 1992 to the decimal of a £.

Ans. .989583.

(3) Reduce lbs. 0 13oz 15d. to the decimal of a pound.

Ans. .8719375.

(4) Reduce hhd 0 24g 24 1pt, to the decimal of a Hhd, Ans. .390873. (5) Reduce 4mo 3w 5d 16h 37m 42 sec. to the decimal

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2d do If you were,

If you were,

If they were.

3d do If he, she, or it, were.

NOTE. The other tenses of this mood, are the same as the corresponding ten

ses of the indicative mood, except will, is not used in the second future time.

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READING. LESSON 54.

Brown Holland, Irish Linen, Flax, &c.

Mary. Now we are on the subject of cloths', do, Ma.' favour us with an account of Brown Holland', and Irish Linen'. Ma. Those articles are manufactured from a beautiful grass green plant', called flax`.

Jane. We saw a field of it last summer', Ma`; it bears a delicate flower of a soft blue cast'. The whole field was in bloom.

Ma. You are right, my child'. When the flax is ripe', all the blossoms have decayed, and in their places, little bowls or close cups are formed to secure the seed'. It is then pulled', and the seed stripped off; after which it is spread thin in a field where the rain, the dew', and the sun', rot the stalks'; or, it is put under water', for a while', where it undergoes the same `process'.

Mary. What is the object of rotting it`, Ma'? It seems to me it wonld tend to spoil it'.

Ma. It is rotted for the purpose of making the stalk break easily, and separate from the fibrous substance' which is the only valuable part of it. Subsequently', follows the breaking, dressing, and hickling'; then it goes to the spinners', who

form the thread', and reel it off in skeins'; thence to the weav ers', who make it into cloth', and', lastly', to the bleachers', who whiten it', and roll it up for market.`

ARITHMETIC.-LESSON 55.

Reduction of Decimals.

NOTE. The proof of the foregoing operation in the reduction of compound terms, will furnish the means of reducing any given decimal to its proper value in the terms of an integer.

RULE. 1. Multiply the given decimal by that number which equals one, in the term next below that in which the decimal is given.

2. Point off to the right, as in multiplication of decimals, and then proceed to multiply the remainder by the number which equals one in the next lower term.

3. Thus continue to the end of all the terms, and the seve ral sums to the left of the points, will be the correct answer. 1. What is the value of .678125 of a £.

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2. What is the value of .0625 of one shilling? Ans. 3 qrs. 3. What is the value of .989583 of a £?

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4. What is the value of .8119375 of a pound?

Ans. oz. 13

5. What is the value of .390873 of a Hhd.?

Ans. gal.24

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NOTE. It may not be improper to observe that in the reduction of some decr mals, a remainder will continually occur; and although the further the ope ration is extended, the nearer an approach is made to the true fraction, yet the exact decimal can never be reached. Five or six places, however, will suffice for ordinary purposes.

GRAMMAR.LESSON 56.

Potential Mood.-Present Time.

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