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Show UOURSE OF STUDY. 451 ~~-~~~~ ~~ - lesson's br what is ~darnedf rom 0 t h h e~artments'oft he sohool. Give exercisz in whichihe pupilschange tho form of exprersionandretain the thought. Descrihe pictures orallv and in writing. Tho dictation leasons t h ~ sy ear will he moro advanced rhnn last. The cookbook" and the ruanunlsof eardeniue.laondrv.seri-culture, dairying, woodwork, sewing, etc., that the childyen shall-write frGm Zie tation given by the teacher must be fuller and cover more ground than those of last year. The teacher must bring newspapers into the schoolroom occasionally to let the pnpils become familiar with reading h e print, the teacher picking out here and there a paragraph for their reading lesson. Teach pupils also how to look at head-lines for news items. Fifth year.-Use third and fourth readers. Follow suggestions given in previous grades. Read for information; train to read and to think at the same time, both in the class and at the seat. Tram the child in the use of the dictionary. Show him the vslne of diacritid marks, eto. Business forms. 8Ewma. AU civilized nations have obtained their culture through the work of the hand assisting the development of the bran Basketry, weaving, netting, and sewing were the steps in culture taken by primitive people. A knowledge of sewing means a support for many. Skill in the art of using theneedle is important to every woman and girl as an aid to domestic neatness and economy and as a help to profitable ocoupation. The teacher of sewing mnst be trained in every branch of needlework. and have the ability to plan and construct garments. She must be an expert in the use of her needle and know the nnciplaa upon which every stitch is based. She should he well informed as to t2;process of the manufacture of the different articles and materials wed in the work, and she must be so qualified in her language ae to he able to give intelligent talks and explanations to her claeaes on these subjeota Her knowledge of drawing should he su5dent to enable her to illustrate a lesaon by the use of the blackboard. She shonld provide herself with books and specimens as an aid to self-improvement and devote a good portion of her time to the preparation of her lesson. She mnst feel that at the same time she is training a pupil in sewing she is also making some impression on a human sonl. The object of all this training and expenditure of money for industrial training ia to make our girla useful and self-supporting women, good citizens, properly trained for the great responsibility of womanhood and motherhood. Sewing is an effective agent in the building of character and in making indue trious, capable, independent, and happy women. On dark, rainy days, when the sewing classes seem to grow tired. the theory lessons will be opportnne-leseons on pins, needles, and the likc. The factories sendout pamphlets giving the story of the development of needles, pins, thimbles, thread. etc.. which will he helpfd to the teacher in making the lessons interesting and educative. When cloth is first put into the child's hand, the attention should be called to the threads and the general plan of weaving. Talks on textiles should be given frequently, the relation of one stitch to another should be brought out, and the rules governing the oonstruction of seams and hems and the layingof tucks should begiven daily. Alltendency toagreat amomt of trimmiugshouldbediscouraged, and should give way to the more refined finish of plain hems, tnoks, ruffles, and handsome stitches. The instruction in sewing begins when the child enters school. Under the direction of the class-mom teacher, the little ones are given a regular course of stitches throughout the year. In making thedoll'ssheets, pillowoases: tablecloths, and napkins, eto., the children will discover the useof the hem. Before the doll's wardrobeiscompleted the uses of hasting, running, overhanding, and other stitches will be clearly demonstrated. When the children have gained skill in the handling of the needle, which will be about three months after they enter school, each week they will bring their hose into the schoolroom and darn them. Half as hour a day will he sufficient time to devote to sewing in the class room at first. First yesr.-In teaching sewing, have pupils make thing9 that are needed and will add to the comfort and pleasure of the homehold. Tesoh the child toappre |