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Show I ~, RXPORT OF THE COMMISSIOBER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS. 101 directed- toil, either with brain or hand, in profitable labor or useful study. The pupils must be tapght the marvelous secret of diligence The consciouliness of power springing from the experieuceot"" bringing things to pass1' by their own efforts is often the beginning of a new career of earnest endeavor and worthy attaiorne~~t.W hen the Indian children sl~alhl ave acquired a taste for study and a love for work the day of their redernptiou will be i t hand. During the grammar period of say fire gears, from ten to fifteen, much can be accomplished in giriug to the girls a fair knowledge of and prm-tical experience I I I all common i~ousehold cluties,.such as cooking, sew-iug, laundry worlr, etc., and tbe boys may acquire an acq~~aintanwcei th farming, gardening, care of stock, eta. Much can be done to familiarize them with the use of tools, and theycanlearn so~nethingo f the prac- - tical work of trades, soch as tailoring, shoe.making, etc. Labor should cease to be repalsive, and come to be regarded as ho~~orabalen d at-tra, ctive. The homely virtue of economy should be emphasized. Pupils should be taught to mxke the nlost of ererythiug. and to save whatever can be of use. Waste is wicked. The farm should be made to yield all that it is capable of produciug, aud the children should be instructed and emplo.yed in the care of poultry, bees, etc., aud in utilizing to the utmost whatever is supplied by the beuevolence of the Government or furnighecl by the bounties of nature. (3) All tlie appointments and employments of the scl~oul shoul~i be such as to render the chilclre~l familiar with thg forms aud usages of civilized life. Personal cleaulioess, care of health, ijolitenes8, an'l s spirit of mutual helpfulness should be iucdcated. School-rooms should be supp1ie.d with of civilized life, so that all their assocPations will be agreeable aud attractive. The games and sports should be such as white children engage in, and the pupils should be rendered familiar with the songs and music that make our home life so dear, It is dur-iug this period particularly that it will be possibl& to inculcate in the minds of pupils of both sexe8 that mutual respect that lies at the base of a happy home life, and of social purit~. Much can be dune to fix the current of their thoughts in right channels by haviug them memorize choice maxim6 and literary gems, in which inspiring thoughts and noble sentiments are embodied. (4) It is of prime importance that a fervent patriotism should be awakened in their miuds. The stars sod stripes should ~e a familiar object in ererj7I ndia11s chool, l~ationalh ymus should be sung, and pa-triotic selections be read and recited. They should be tai~ghtto look upon America as their home and upotr the United States Government as their friend and benefactor. They should be made familiar with the lives of great aud good men and women in American hiutory, and be taught to feel a pridein all their great achievements. They should bear little or nothing of the 'Lwrongs of the Indians," and of the injustice of the white race. If their nnhappy history is alluded to it should be to . \ |
