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symbol distinguishable either for size or colour) localise the symbols for each century; and thus there will be an unbroken chain of events; for the selection of which, care should be taken lest you store up trifles. Mr. Thomas has published an excellent synopsis of Universal History on one sheet, and here allow me to recommend it.[1] Miss Rundall's Symbolic History of England, from what has been said of it, is also an excellent help: so are "The Stream of Time," and "Guy's Chart of Universal History."
Ancient History may be divided by the student into distinct periods; thus—
1st—Period from the Creation to the Foundation of Rome.
2d—to the Death of Alexander.
3d—to the Birth of Christ.
And, for general purposes, one window will contain the principal facts of Ancient History, forming the dates into words.
But as many persons are fond of the picturesque, and may not hesitate to be at the expence of having a room painted for the express purpose, we would suggest the following:
On the first wall let there be three pyramids, the middle larger than the other two—a scroll of the 100 symbols attached to ench; at the foot of the first is a Turk, having a scroll in his hand, for the idea of windows is now abandoned at the foot of the second, an elegant European lady, writing on another scroll; and, at the foot of the third, au African, exhibiting another for your inspection. Thus the pyramids will be numbered 1 to 3, and the persons 4 to 6, on your first wall.
On the second wall you have a steep Hill, on the top of which is the Temple of Fame, on which you place three celebrated characters,—Homer, Vir-
- ↑ Darton and Harvey, Gracechurch-street.
