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An Encouraging Letter From An
Qld Pupil.
James Ktuart wriles from 8iuart, Idalw:
"Please find enclosed 2Afi in postage
atamps tor the Weekly ClIRMAWA Aaieu
cak. I am one of the old Chemawa stu
dents I was among the first when moved
from Fort-si Grove, left school In the year
1S85, and have ever since been endeavor
ing lo live an honest life, mb I was taught
in Cbenuawa Hchool by the dear teachers.
I have also filled a very responsible po-
engineer and am now figuring for i be survey,
of the Government Forest Reservation, and
will put my bid in for same. My heart in
witl i he dear old school, a,id my earnest
desire 18 thai Chemawa School will long w.n
tiuue to be a benefit to the Indian race."
Yours Kespt.
James Stuart.
We note with pleasure the following
business hemline on Mr. Htuarfs letter.
"James Siuait, lewler in Furniture and
Undertaking (1 -oils, Hardware, Crockery,
Glassware, Saab Doors, Windows Eic.
Smart, Idaho;" which indicates that
James I) aw launched out in a tiood profit
ab e business lor himself as we hope to ape
every young educated Indiau do when he
leaves school. s
Estelle Reel.
The Annual Report of the Superintend
ent of Indian Schools has been sent to us.
The General Superintendent, has outlined'
a uniform course of study for the students
of the Indian SehoolR, and makes a ptrong
argument for education along practical
lines which will improve the Indian's
modeoflife, In this connection the sub
ject of agriculture is taken up, embracing
dairying and other branches of farm study,
as well as domestic science for the girls.
Speaking of agriculture the Superintendent
says :
'"The Indian naturally ii.ves an outdoor
Hfr, associated with cattle and horses, and
he should be taught to cultivate the allot
ment the Government has given him. Of
all the occupations open by any possibili
ty to him that of farming is foremost. No
occupation will so soon dispossess the In
dian of his nomdie b'stinct and fix upon
him permanency of habitation aa agricul
ture. Tilling of the soil will oblige him to
remain in one spot, and the performing of
certain duties at proper times of the yfiif
will instill into him the necessity for syste-
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malic work and for giving attention to de
tails. Furthermore it will make clear to
him how much better in the individual
ownership nf property than tbe community-owner-ship
plan. To make any real ad
vance the Indian must have a borne,
wherein will center all interests, hopes, anil
ambitions. The refining and ennobling
in flue nee of family life will be his gieatent
boon, and a home on a farm Is the one
which will best ttl! these requirements."
We were also interested in the couraeof
study in the Indian schools. We give u
The aim' of all reading, "MaBtery nf
thought and ability to read with expres
sion, " should underlie all training. Drill
in ready recognition of phrases is still w
sential, especially all new phrased, New
wonts nt the head of tbe lesson n nst I
drilled on the board : tneir meaning found.
Dictation will be given daily by the
teacher. It is expected (hat each pnpil
wijl mke a cookbook, containing leceipts
for cooking everything served in a well-ordered
home. These will necessarily le
'simple this year, and may be written irnm
dictations given by the leather. The cook
ery book must contain simple receipts,
Each child must make a book of draw
ings, of tools used, stitches taken, and di
rections for sowing. Sample bits of cloth
may be added, showing the actual stiteht'B.
This book must contain descriptions and
drawings of garments cut, fitted and made,
wi'h full direcilons for making each and
paMerns of pach part drawn.
Each child is expected to make a hook
showing everything learned in the laundry
containing drawings of utensils used, ruiii
of pupils engaged in the occupation, show
ing the different singes of ibe work. The
teacher mut, by drawing, show the chil
dren tbe correct way to fold each garment
after Ironing. A full account of the whole
process, from tuning the articles to the
laundry to sending them out, must be writ
ten in ihisbook.
The dictation leeBnn in gardening wilt
be very full and completed, so thai eimli
child may make his book of notes on thin
subject interest in i; as well as Corn pre-