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Abstract Abstract May-Pole Possibilities with Dances and Drills for Modern Pastime. Arranged and Adapted by Jeannette E. Carpenter Lincoln, Director of Woman's Gymnasium, University of Illinois. Published by American Gymnasia Company, Boston, Mass., 1907. 56 pages. Bibliography of seven references. $1.25 by mail, prepaid. Club Swinging for Physical Exercise, and Recreation. By W. J. Schatz, with introduction by Dr. W. G. Anderson, Professor of Physical Education, Yale University. Published by American Gymnasia Company, Boston, Mass, 1908. 122 pages. Illustrated by 68 line drawings. $1 a copy. Graded Games and Rhythmic Exercises for Primary Schools. By Marion B. Newton, Supervisor of Physical Training, Rochester, N. Y. Edited by Ada Stone Harris, Supervisor of Kindergartens and Primary Schools, New York. Published by A. S. Barnes & Co., New York, 1908. 110 pages. Price $1.50. Folk Dances and Games. By Caroline Crawford, Teachers College, New York. Published by A. S. Barnes & Co., New York, 1908. 82 pages. Swedish Song Plays. By Jakob Bolin. Published by the Author, 645 Madison Avenue, New York, 1908. Price, 75 cents. Handbook of Lessons of Physical Training for Primary and Grammar Grades of the Public Schools of Philadelphia. By William A. Stecher, 1907. Handbook of Lessons in Physical Training, Grades 1–8 of the St. Louis Public Schools. By A. E. Kindervater, 1908. Successful Drills and Marches. By Gertrude Williams Lundgren. Published by the Friedenker Publishing Company, Milwaukee, Wis., 1908. Relation of Athletics to Longevity. By Dr. R. Tait McKenzie, Professor of Physical Education, University of Pennsylvania. Pyramids and Postures for Gymnasium Class Use. By Albert B. Wegener. Published by American Gymnasia Company, Boston, Mass. American Gymnasia Series, No. 3. 15 cents. American Playgrounds: Their Construction, Equipment, Maintenance and Utility. Edited by Everett B. Mero. Selling agents, America Gymnasia Company, Boston. Illustrations, over 100, including 30 full-page plates showing various forms of playground activities; many drawings of exercises with and without apparatus, athletics, water sports, etc.; plans for playgrounds in connection with school buildings and separate. 336 pages. Price, $1.50 net. (Postage, 20 cents.)