New and enlarged edition containing a series of graded lessons giving familiar words, words of similar sounds and different spelling, words pronounced alike but spelled differently, letter writing, use of capitals, simple rules for spelling, difficult words, and a chapter on etymology. Series title at head of title. Running title: Gage's practical speller. 1898 edition authorized for Ontario in 1899. Cf. White, E.T. Public school textbooks in Ontario. Literary selections: p. 147-172.