“Wanton Zephyr, come away.
. . . . .
The sun, and Mira’s charming eyes,
At thy return more charming grow.
With double glory they appear,
To warm and grace the infant year.”
John Hughes, 1700.
Zetes (Ze′tes), with his brother Calais, drove the Harpies from Thrace.
Zethus (Ze′thus), twin brother of Amphion. He was the son of Antiope and Zeus. See Amphion.
Zeus (Zūs). The Greek name of Jupiter, the greatest god in Grecian mythology. He was the god of the sky and its phenomena, and as such was worshiped on the highest mountains, on which he was enthroned. From Zeus come all changes in the sky or the winds; he is the gatherer of the clouds which dispense fertilizing rain; and is also the thunderer and hurler of lightning.
THE END.
Entertainments for Every Occasion. Ideas, games, charades, tricks, plans—for keeping those present entertained, on whatever occasion, whether a party, a festival, a bazaar, an entertainment, or merely “our own folks” or an “entre nous.”
The Humorous Speaker. The choicest, most recent humor that lends itself to recitation. Easily the best collection that has been made. The selections are chosen because they are good literature, and because they are good recitations. Unhackneyed material—most of it from recently copyrighted books, for which special permission has been secured. A hundred and twenty five selections, about 500 pages.
Commencement Parts. “Efforts” for all occasions. Models for every possible occasion in high-school and college career, every one of the “efforts” being what some fellow has stood on his feet and actually delivered on a similar occasion—not what the compiler would say if he should happen to be called on for an ivy song or a response to a toast, or what not; but what the fellow himself, when his turn came, did say! Invaluable, indispensable to those preparing any kind of “effort.” Unique.
Contains models of the salutatory, the valedictory, orations, class poems, class songs, class mottoes, class will, ivy poem and song, Dux’s speech; essays and addresses for flag day, the seasons, national and other holidays; after-dinner speeches and responses to toasts. Also models for occasional addresses—social, educational, political, religious. Also models for superintendents’ and principals’ addresses to graduating class, debating team, educational conference; on dedication of school building, public building, library; for holidays, festival days, and scores of social and other occasions. Also themes for essays, and lists of subjects for orations, essays, toasts.
College Men’s 3-Minute Declamations. Material with vitality in it for prize speaking. 14th edit.
College Maids’ 3-Minute Readings. Up-to-date recitations from living men and women. On the plan of the popular College Men’s 3-Minute Declamations, and on the same high plane. Twelfth edition.
Pieces for Prize Speaking Contests. Volume I. Over one hundred pieces that have actually taken prizes in prize speaking contests. Successful.
Pieces for Prize Speaking Contests. Vol. II.
Pieces for Every Occasion. “Special days.”
Famous Poems Explained. (Barbe).
How to Attract and Hold an Audience. Every student in college or school, every lawyer, every teacher, every clergyman, every man or woman occupying an official position, every citizen and every youth who is likely ever to have occasion in committee, or in public, to enlist the interest, to attract and hold the attention of one or more hearers, and convince them—every person who ever has to, or is likely to have to “speak” to one or more listeners will find in our new book a clear, concise, complete handbook which will enable him to succeed!
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Fenno’s Science and Art of Elocution. Standard. Probably the most successful of its kind.
The Power of Speech, How to Acquire It. A comprehensive system of vocal expression. Thorough and practical instruction in the use of the speaking voice, embracing deep breathing, articulation, modulation, emphasis and delivery; vocal coloring, interpretation of the written word, the conveying of thought by means of vocal expression, and the principles of oratory and dramatic art.
The Psychology of Public Speaking. A scientific treatment of the practical needs of the public speaker. A worth-while book.
How to Use the Voice in Reading and Speaking. By Ed. Amherst Ott, head of the School of Oratory, Drake University. Suitable for class work.
How to Gesture. E. A. Ott. New illus. edit.
Constitution of U. S. In English, German and French.
Constitution of U. S., with Index. (Thorpe’s Pocket Edition).
Brief History of Civilization. (Blackmar).
The Changing Values of English Speech.
The Worth of Words. (Bell).
The Religion of Beauty. (Bell).
Dictionaries: The Classic Series. Half morocco. Especially planned for students and teachers in colleges and high schools. Up to the times in point of contents, authoritative while modern as regards scholarship, instantly accessible in respect to arrangement, in a binding elegant and durable. 8×5½ in.
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Latin-English and Eng.-Latin,
Greek-English and Eng.-Greek,
English-Greek Dictionary.Dictionaries: The Handy Series. Pocket Edition. Scholarship modern and accurate; beautiful print.
Spanish-English and Eng.-Spanish,
Italian-English and Eng.-Italian,
New-Testament Lexicon. With a fine presentation of the Synonyms of the Greek Testament.Liddell and Scott’s Abridged Greek Lexicon. With new Appendix of Proper and Geog’l names.
White’s Latin-English Dictionary.
White’s English-Latin Dictionary.
White’s Lat.-Eng. and Eng.-Lat. Diction.
International Pronouncing French-English and Eng.-French Dictionary. Half morocco. The pronunciation is indicated by a full re-spelling of each title-word in the system of the International Phonetic Associ’n, a widely used means of indicating, simply and accurately, the pronunciation of all languages in a single (amplified) Roman alphabet.
Who’s Who in Mythology? A dictionary of mythological characters. Identifies and locates instanter every god and goddess, hero and myth that are likely to be broached either in conversation, sermon, song, drama, painting or statuary.
Who’s Who in History? A dictionary of classical characters and allusions. Locates the places, identifies the persons, describes the things, which are constantly alluded to in literature, in sermons, in paintings, in sculpture and in conversation.
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The Worth of Words
Third Edition, Revised and Enlarged.
The SOULS of words live after their forms change. This spiritual element of words survives as literature. The living book contains the EGO of the author—the spiritual personality of his mind. This book treats of the right usage of words on this vital basis. It is a living guide. Simple and clear, it aids correct speech and shows how to vitalize words with SOUL.
The Changing Values of English Speech
A mate to THE WORTH OF WORDS. Touches lightly the philosophical side in a practical way: illumines Style, Soul of Words, Early English, Language Change, Poetry, Syntax, Variations in Word-Meanings, Distinctions, Origin of Language, Old Celtic Friends, English Orthography, Words Changed Since Shakespeare, Commonplace Poetry, Aborigines. Reads with the fascination of romance.
The Religion of Beauty
Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged.
This is the autobiography of a Soul glad of life—one who finds riches in the possessions of others and, above all, a golden wealth in man’s Impersonal Estate—in SKY and STAR, SUN and CITY, the SEA and the OPEN WORLD—one who finds the Religion of Beauty in all things, and reveals the secret whereby all who will may dig up “real wealth” while having a good time.
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English and American Literature
A One Year Course
FROM CHAUCER TO MARK TWAINBy B. A. HEYDRICK, A. B.
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE
NEW YORK CITYInterestingly written, illustrated with portraits and enlivened by pictures of scenes described, facsimiles of manuscripts, etc.
In the space of three hundred pages the author has managed to give a clear account of English literature from Chaucer to Mark Twain and James Whitcomb Riley. It is not a mere outline, but a continuous narrative, and really the most engaging book on the subject that has appeared. It is written on a different plan from most brief text-books. The author has wisely not attempted to treat every author in English literature. By omitting the names which have no meaning for us to-day the author has gained space to treat the really significant writers quite fully enough for the needs of young students. An excellent feature of the book is the profusion of illustrations. Throughout the work emphasis is placed upon books that still live. The nineteenth century in particular is treated fully; the writers may be no greater than those of the eighteenth, but they have more to say to us.
Each chapter is followed by a list of recommended reading in the chief authors, with references to volumes where these may be found. By means of this recommended reading the course covered by this book may readily be extended to cover two years’ work, or more. Under each chief author is mentioned a standard library edition of his works and inexpensive editions of single volumes.
The Speaker Series
The Speaker Series (32 vols) paper.
No. 1 Popular Short Stories No. 2 Selections Chosen for Declamation Contest No. 3 Selections for Children to Recite No. 4 Cuttings from Stories No. 5 Cuttings from Stories No. 6 Ten Short Plays No. 7 Readings, and Four Plays No. 8 Briefs of Debates, and Readings No. 9 Cuttings of Popular Stories No. 10 Modern American Oratory No. 11 Dramatic and Humorous Readings No. 12 Centennial Number No. 13 New Platform Selections No. 14 Selections for Religious Occasions No. 15 Encores: Nearly 200 Fresh, Bright Hits No. 16 Popular Platform Readings No. 17 Humorous and Dramatic Readings No. 18 Monologues No. 19 On Temperance No. 20 For Declamation Contests No. 21 After-dinner Speaking No. 22 School and College Readings No. 23 Selections for Entertainments No. 24 Dramatic Selections No. 25 Popular Prose and Poetry No. 26 Readings from Great Authors No. 27 Readings and Debates Not Found Elsewhere No. 28 Classic Masterpieces No. 29 Best Fiction for the Platform No. 30 Humorous and Pathetic Readings No. 31 Patriotic Selections No. 32 Scenes from Plays for Platform Readings THE ABOVE NUMBERS IN EIGHT BOUND VOLUMES,
indexed by authors and titles:
Vol. I. Including Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, Vol. II. Including Nos. 5, 6, 7 and 8, Vol. III. Including Nos. 9, 10, 11 and 12, Vol. IV. Including Nos. 13, 14, 15 and 16, Vol. V. Including Nos. 17, 18, 19, 20, Vol. VI. Including Nos. 21, 22, 23, 24, Vol. VII. Including Nos. 25, 26, 27, 28, Vol. VIII. Including Nos. 29, 30, 31, 32.
| No. | 1 | Popular Short Stories |
| No. | 2 | Selections Chosen for Declamation Contest |
| No. | 3 | Selections for Children to Recite |
| No. | 4 | Cuttings from Stories |
| No. | 5 | Cuttings from Stories |
| No. | 6 | Ten Short Plays |
| No. | 7 | Readings, and Four Plays |
| No. | 8 | Briefs of Debates, and Readings |
| No. | 9 | Cuttings of Popular Stories |
| No. | 10 | Modern American Oratory |
| No. | 11 | Dramatic and Humorous Readings |
| No. | 12 | Centennial Number |
| No. | 13 | New Platform Selections |
| No. | 14 | Selections for Religious Occasions |
| No. | 15 | Encores: Nearly 200 Fresh, Bright Hits |
| No. | 16 | Popular Platform Readings |
| No. | 17 | Humorous and Dramatic Readings |
| No. | 18 | Monologues |
| No. | 19 | On Temperance |
| No. | 20 | For Declamation Contests |
| No. | 21 | After-dinner Speaking |
| No. | 22 | School and College Readings |
| No. | 23 | Selections for Entertainments |
| No. | 24 | Dramatic Selections |
| No. | 25 | Popular Prose and Poetry |
| No. | 26 | Readings from Great Authors |
| No. | 27 | Readings and Debates Not Found Elsewhere |
| No. | 28 | Classic Masterpieces |
| No. | 29 | Best Fiction for the Platform |
| No. | 30 | Humorous and Pathetic Readings |
| No. | 31 | Patriotic Selections |
| No. | 32 | Scenes from Plays for Platform Readings |
| Vol. I. | Including Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, |
| Vol. II. | Including Nos. 5, 6, 7 and 8, |
| Vol. III. | Including Nos. 9, 10, 11 and 12, |
| Vol. IV. | Including Nos. 13, 14, 15 and 16, |
| Vol. V. | Including Nos. 17, 18, 19, 20, |
| Vol. VI. | Including Nos. 21, 22, 23, 24, |
| Vol. VII. | Including Nos. 25, 26, 27, 28, |
| Vol. VIII. | Including Nos. 29, 30, 31, 32. |
Transcriber's Note
As referred to in the Transcriber's Note at the beginning of this ebook, proper nouns have been amended for ease of searching as follows: