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an incentive to the boys to do better work. T hissystem presents to the tired minds of the boys an agreeable change, besides giving them an insight into this useful trade. We desire to thank the Board and the public for this, as well as all the othei advantages, which they have given us. i fmmw T.. -Ex 129 -13-
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iiiri l Qlrraiiiiimg At the time of the opening of our Academy, in the Fall of 1886, the system of Manual Training was adopted as an adjunct to our system of public schools. The matter was discussed by the Board of Education for some length of time, and after a thorough investigation of its merits, it was decided to adopt the system and give it a trial. It has proved a remarkable success, and is now one of the finest elements of the education of our boys. p 1 When the system was adopted the shop Qwhich is located in the Glebe school-house on Clinton Streetj contained twelve benches and sets of car- penter's tools. A lively interest was at once manifested among the boys, and the teacher soon found his hands and time fully occupied. Since that time the interest has increased among the older boys, for they appre- ciate the advantage and usefulness of such a branch of education. The facilities have been increased from time to time, until to-day We have sixteen benches, twelve lathes, and two scroll-saws, besides new drawing materials. The work done consists of cabinet-making and mechanical drawing. For the latter, the Board of- Education has provided a room in the Lib- rary building and fitted it up with drawing tables and tools. In the former, the work is a series of exercises. The pupil is first taught the use and care of the different tools. He is then instructed in the different branches of the work-from planing a rough board, on through turning, scroll-sawing, drawing, and carving. Each pupil is given a certain piece of work to do. He first makes a drawing of his work, which he then completes according to his drawing. In this way the two kinds of work are blended together. At the end of the year specimens of the work are placed on exhibition, in order that the public may see the progress of the classes, and, also, as .-17,
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