The ninth item is Soap and the ninth code word is Whip. Stand the soap on end and strike it with the Whip--see the lash wind around the Soap. The tenth item is a can of Corn and the code word is Toes. Let the boy imagine himself balancing a can of Corn on his Toes. The Visual Result A picture of what is now in the mind should show a systematic filing of ten grocery items, each hitched by picture to one of the familiar Hitching Posts. The pictures may be somewhat like the following: [Illustration] Have the child run over the code words and tell the item that he sees pictured with each. If the items are recalled once that is all the review necessary if they are to be used in the same day the pictures are made. He will be able to go to the store any time that day and by recalling each word in its proper order will recall the ten items just as they were pictured. Another Practical Application The same method can be used to fix in mind a list of errands which are to be done at different stores and at different times. It is simply necessary to hitch the errand to the Hitching Posts by picture and then recall the Hitching Posts in order, each will remind you of the errand visualized with it. For practice, have the child begin with the second series of code words and picture the following errands with them. Review them once and after a few hours see how many he can recall. Errands for Practice Dot--Buy some stamps. Town--Get toilet soap. Dime--Buy fish. Deer--Go to the Hardware store. Towel--Have shoes repaired. Dish--Get a spool of thread. Duck--Get some meat. Taffy--Get a Victrola record. Tub--Stop at the jewelry store. Nose--Buy some writing paper. Always Be Systematic The best results will be attained from using one list for groceries and another for general errands. Always start with the first word of a series of ten as printed in the code list. Never skip around. Any picture will answer if it is clearly visualized and the attention fixed upon it for a moment. Review the list once to be sure that the child has made and visualized a definite picture. One review is sufficient to be able to recall the items accurately in the next twenty-four hours. Applications Are Limitless The principle involved here is one which will apply to any need of adult, as well as child, life. Whenever there is a need for remembering a list or series of any kind the mental Hitching Posts can be relied upon to accomplish the result, if the method is properly applied. Business men are using this idea every day of their lives and working more efficiently because of time saved and increased accuracy. Use this yourself and see to it that your children form the habit. Important Points to be Followed For best results in using this idea: Always use the same series of code words for the same purpose, do not change lists from day to day.