Reading Aloud

Among the aecomplishments which gii-ls may cultívate to advantage none urpasses that of leading aloud to the atisfaction of others. It is singular hat more of us do not acquire this deightful art. I do not mean that we should becorne elocutionists, or study o be proficient in dramatic effects ; I simply advise girls who wish to give ileasure to their families to practice the art of reading intelligently, in a clear and distinct voice, pronouncing their words plainly, giving each sentenue its 'uil meaning, and being careful not to drop the voice too suddenly at the end oL a paragraph. It is so natural to let the voice fall too much and too far at the close of a paragraph, thatthose who wish to be heard make a poiut of learning how to use the rising inflection - not to the degree which implies interrogation, but, so to speak, leaving off witli tones on the level, so that the voice carries well across the room. During vacation you will have opportunities to exercise this gift if you possess it. Half a dozen girls may enjoy the same story if one reads aloud while the rest work. The dear auntie whose sight is failing, and -who is bidden by the doctor to rest her eyes, will be very much obliged to you if you will read to her an hour or more a day at intervals, as she and you may find