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These Desks can be made of any kind of wood, but the
hard woods are the best. When made of Walnut, Cherry,
Oak, Ash or Birch, they may be finished in oil, which is
much, cheaper than varnish, more durable, and generally
preferred.

These Desks have already been introduced into a large
number of the Schools.

To facilitate their manufacture of wood, Lithograph Work-
ing Drawings, accompanied by printed instructions, will be
furnished, and for Iron standard Desks, handsome patterns.
for casting have been prepared which are shown in the ac-
companying cuts.

DESCRIPTION OF INK-WELL.

The Ink-Well represented in the cut, is recommended as
most suitable for use on Soper's Patent Desk. It is enclosed
in a metalic frame, which is let into the Desk nearly level
with its surface, thus preventing the annoyance caused by
spilling Ink upon the desk and floor. It is protected by a
metallic cover nearly flush with the desk, and having no
hinges, is not liable to be broken. The Well can be taken
out for cleaning, and, when broken by accident, can be re-
placed for a few cents while the the metallic ease and cover
will last for almost an unlimited time.

FROM OF TREASURER'S BOND.

Know all men by these presents, That we

are held and firmly bound to the State of Maryland in the
penal sum of Ten Thousand Dollars, to be paid to the said
State of Maryland, or its certain Attorneys or Assign, for
which payment to be well and truly made, we bind ourselves,
each and every of us, each and every of our heirs, executors
and administrators, firmly by these presents, sealed with our
seals and dated the

The condition of the above obligation is such, that if the
above bound shall fathfully
perform the duties of Treasurer of the Board of School Com-
missioners of and
pay over and apply all moneys that shall come into his hands
or care, as Treasurer aforesaid, to such persons and in such
manner as the said Board of School Commissioners shall di-
rect, and that he will keep and enter a full and fair account
of all moneys received and paid by him, and of all matters