6. Yellowstone Park contains some of the most wonderful

geysers in the world.

7. Our friends are staying at the Holland House.

8. The concert was held in Steinway Hall.

9. Lake George is noted for its beautiful scenery.

LESSON IV.

WHEN TO USE CAPITAL LETTERS.

I.

Tell which words in the following sentences are used as titles, and point out each title that is applied to an individual:

1. The boy was welcomed by aunts, uncles, and cousins. 2. He stood by Uncle William.

3. The fathers and the mothers of the children were invited.

4. Here are your slippers, Father. 5. Senator Brown made a speech.

6. Two generals were on the train.

7. General Warren died at the battle of Bunker Hill.

8. The Governor of Vermont signed the bill.

9. The Pope lives at Rome.

10. The eldest son of Queen Victoria is called the Prince of Wales.

When a title is applied to an individual, or when it is used as part of a name, it should begin with a capital letter; as,

The Mayor of Chicago,

President Lincoln, Aunt Mildred.

II.

1. The Republicans held a meeting last evening.
2. Mr. Brown is a Baptist.

3. Congress meets the first Monday in December.

What is Republicans the name of? What is Baptist the name of? What is Congress the name of?

Begin with a capital letter the name of a religious sect, of a political party, or of any special body of men; as,

Presbyterian,

Democrat,

Congress.

III.

Find in these sentences the name of a document of special importance, the name of an important event, and the title of a book :

1. The law is contrary to the Constitution of the United States.

2. The first great battle of the Revolution was fought at Bunker Hill.

3. Have you read "Tom Brown's School Days at Rugby"?

Begin with capital letters words naming particular things or events of special importance; as,

The Declaration of Independence,

ン

The Revolution.

Begin with capital letters the important words in the title of a book, of a newspaper, or of any other composition;

as,

Robinson Crusoe,

Harper's Young People,

My Trip to the Mountains.

IV.

Mention in the following any name or title of God:

1. The Lord is my shepherd.

2. Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth.

Begin with a capital letter any name or title of God; as, Father, the Supreme Being.

Lord,

Creator,

Tell where capital letters are used in the following stanza :

"All things bright and beautiful,

All creatures great and small,

All things wise and wonderful,

The Lord God made them all."

Begin with a capital letter every line of poetry.

WRITTEN EXERCISE.

Copy all the numbered sentences in this lesson, and tell why each capital letter is used.

LESSON V.

DICTATION EXERCISE.

I. Alice is reading "Little Women."

2. All the Democrats voted against the bill.

3. The Natural Bridge is in Virginia.

4. The meeting was opened by Mayor Green.

5. We shall attend Grace Church.

6. How did you spend New Year's Day?

7. The President gave a public reception at the White House last Wednesday.

8. Why is the Declaration of Independence sometimes read on the Fourth of July?

9. The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth in December, 1620.

IO.

Howe'er it be, it seems to me,

'Tis only noble to be good.

Kind hearts are more than coronets,

And simple faith than Norman blood.

TENNYSON.

LESSON VI.

WORDS DERIVED FROM PROPER NAMES.

Read the following sentences, and give the meaning of each word printed in Italics :

1. We speak the English language.

2. He works in a Chinese laundry.

3. The woman bought a Japanese fan.

4. The American flag is respected abroad.

5. These table-cloths are made of Irish linen.

6. Have you ever seen a Mexican pony?

7. The Canadian winters are enlivened by many outdoor

sports.

8. The German band will play at the exercises.

9. Robert Burns was a Scottish poet.

10. Do not be too quick to follow French fashions.

The words in Italics are derived from proper names. With what kind of letter does each of those words begin?

Begin with a capital letter every word derived from a proper name.

DICTATION EXERCISE.

1. He bought a Swiss watch.

2. Who wrote "The Barefoot Boy"?

3. The English sparrow is not a general favorite.
4. The schools were closed on Decoration Day.

5. Columbus made four voyages to the New World.
6. Who is your French teacher?

7. The Russian winter is long and cold.

8. Horses were introduced into Mexico by the Spaniards.