Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-04-30
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] Bond street. April II. 1916.
STUDY A CnILD'S CAPACITIES.

II some are naturally dull, and yet strive do well
notice The effort, and do not eensnre the duness. A
teacher might well scoid child lr being near .saht,
ed as Tor being naturally dali some children have
great verbal memory, others quite the reverse. Some
minds develop early, others late. some great pow
eTs OF acquiring others Of originating Some may aps
pear stupid because their true spring Of character has
never been touched. he Ounce Of the schuo NAV turn
OUT III the end the living, progressive, woodworking
gens al the aye In order TO erect the best in
huence, must understand the spn upon which we
wish 10 exert that Influence. Fol with the human mind
we must work with nature and against il. Like the
leaf OF the neiile If touched one way, it sings like o
wasp; II The oiher is softer than satin II we would
do justice 10 the human mind, must find lila pecu
liar characteristics aud adapt ousey its ndiv dua
wants. In conversation on this point with friend who
Is nnw tho principal III of best grammar schools
and 10 @hose instruction ] look back with delight
your renafksp sind he, quite true; let toll you
little incident whiah bears upon the point
Last summer had girl who was exceedingly be-
hind IN all her studies She nj the foot OF the dyis
ion, and seemed TO but hltIe for her books II SC
happened that relaxation, let them during
school hours unite in singing noticed that this pif
had remarkable clear sweet voice; aud | said 10 her
Jane you have good voice, and you may lead in The
singing She frightened up; and from that time her
mnd appeared To be more aclye Her lessons were al
tended TO- and she gained high rank One day
was going home qyertook her with schoo conipan.
ion. well Jane" said l. lyon are getting along very
well. how happens II, yun do much better than the
beginning Of Tie quarler7" II do 10, know why il is.
she replied. q" know what size told me the other day y
said her companion.
And what was hiatt" | asked.
why, she said she encoUnged"
Yes, here We have lt-she encouraged She felt
she WAS not dull in every thing She had learned self
respect, and thus she encouraged.
the twelve or thirteen years ago, there was in
Franklin schuo an exceedingly dali hoy. One day the
tea her wishing 10 Look out word ok up the lads die
onary, and opening II, fund the blank leaves COW
cred with drawings. He called the boy to him.
ibid you draw these2" said the teacher.
Yes tlr," said Tie boy, with downcast look.
81 do not think II is well for boys 10 draw in ,hel
books, and Would rub these oui il were you but they
are well done; did you ever take iessons2"
mo sir" said the boy, his eyes sparkling.
"Well, ! think you have a talent for this thing;
should like yon 10 draw me something when your a
leisure, al home, and bring it to me- In the tim,
see now well you can recIle yonr lessons"
The next morning the boy brought picture. sn.
when he had Committed his lesson the teacher permit
ted him TO draw map. The spirit touched
Inc boy lell he was understood He began 10 lave hi
teacher. lie became animated and fond OF his books
lie took delight in gratifying his teacher by his faithful
ness 10 s studies, while The teacher took every opporu
nlty 10 encourage him in his natural desires The bo,
became of ibe first scholars and gained the media
before he left the school After this he became
graver laid up money enough to TO Europe, studied
The works ct Ole masters, SEM home productions rolr
his pencil, which found place in sumo Of the hes
collections Of paintings and Of the most pro-
mls,ig artists OF his years IN the country After the boy
gained the medal he sent the teacher beautiful picture
,ken Of respect; aud while he an eneraver the
teacher received frequent tokens Of continued regards
and doubt moi, this day he feels that that teacher by
The Judclus encouragement he to the natural iurn
OF his MIND. has had gtta, ara and spiritual elect
On his character,