Fourth. Reading. In the lower classes, a readiness in reading, and in the higher, the style of reading, is attended to especially. Pieces learned previously, by heart, are recited.
LOWER SCHOOL.
Class VII. A good pronunciation, and some facility in reading. Six hours.
Class VI. Readiness in reading, and repeating the substance of what has been read. Familiar illustrations. Five hours.
Class V. Reading some work in reference to knowledge useful in common life. Four hours.
Class IV. Reading, with attention to emphasis. Four hours.
UPPER SCHOOL.
Class III. Reading the Bible and sacred melodies, with the view to correct reading in this kind of composition. Two hours.
Class II. Reading various selected works, in and out of the class.
Class I. Reading continued, and recitations from works previously read.