PREPARING TO GIVE THE CHALK TALK: The Method Explained .......................... 12 Outlining the Right Picture ................... 13 Not an Artist, But a Teacher .................. 14 Finishing Part of the Drawing in Advance ...... 14 The Value of Individuality .................... 14 International or Graded Lessons ............... 14 Talks for Special Days ........................ 14 Talk vs. Chalk ................................ 16 Strive Only for Good .......................... 16 Recording Your Talks .......................... 16 A Word to Parents ............................. 16 A Final Word to Pastors ....................... 18 INDEX: Talks for Special Days ........................ 205 Subject Index ................................. 207 His pictured morals mend the mind And through the eye correct the heart. --GARRICK, _on Hogarth_. INTRODUCTION. ~~The Plan of the Book.~~ In the preparation of this book the author has had two great plans in mind: To prepare a work which will enable _any person, who can speak to a class or an audience, to give a helpful, inspiring illustrated talk_; to place in the hands of parents everywhere a book to enable them to teach the children a simple, fascinating method of drawing and, at the same time make the great truths of life a part of their every-day learning. Clear instructions are given as to the method of doing these two things. Then come sixty-two complete talks of special appropriateness for Christian teaching. If you are included in the following classes of workers, the book should be of special value to you: (a) Speakers who earnestly want to give illustrated talks, but who feel that they "can't draw a straight line." (b) Those who are experienced in chalk talk work and are seeking new material. (c) Teachers of the Uniform Lessons. (d) Teachers of Graded Lessons. (e) Sunday school superintendents, for platform work. (f) Pastors, for use in prayer meetings and many other services of the church. (g) Temperance workers. In this department of work this book is especially worthy of consideration. (h) Those who need suggestions to help them work out their own addresses. (i) Parents for giving instruction in the home. It is a great truth that such teaching is far more effective than any which the church or the schools may provide. ~~The Value of Chalk Talks.~~ Scientists tell us that _nothing which completely occupies the mind for any length of time is ever forgotten_.