In learning songs apply the principles given in the second book, and learn the words thoroughly. This will enable you to devote all of your time and attention to the technical part of the music. When you do not know the words thoroughly your attention is divided between learning the technical part of the music and recalling the words. Better master one thing at a time and do that well.
Speaking in Public
When you have trained your child's memory and created in his mind a feeling of confidence that he can remember what he wishes to say, there will be very little embarrassment connected with speaking in public.
Teach the child to use the Hitching Post idea in all matters of public speaking.
This subject was covered in Book Two and the following sample outline of the points of a talk "Hitched" to the Code Words will be helpful.
A patriotic speech made after the Declaration of War with Germany.
1 (Tie)—Volunteering for Service.
Young men are taking off their ties and waving them in the air rushing into the Enlisting Office.
2 (Snow)—Great Need of Shipbuilders.
A partly built ship covered with snow which men are shoveling away so others can go on with the work.
3 (Home)—Public Speakers for Propaganda.
Speakers going from home to home calling out to people and addressing them.
4 (Wire)—Conservation of Food.
Boxes of food being wound around with wire so that they cannot be wasted.
Young men are taking off their ties and waving them in the air rushing into the Enlisting Office.
A partly built ship covered with snow which men are shoveling away so others can go on with the work.
Speakers going from home to home calling out to people and addressing them.