The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-06-21


popular enthusiasm here favorable to
the development of artistic taste and
talent we have every reason to believe.
1t is possible, however, that the chief
purpose in the establishment of the in
stitution is not precisely understood.
Or, to speak more definitely. a certain
large and influential class Of people may
not properly comprehend and appreciate
the practical benefits arising from
short period of application to the course
| of study which it offers.
| The school is organized into two grand
divisions, day, and night, class; the
latter being intended especially for those
whose daily occupation or business
would otherwise prevent them from at
tending. 1t is open to persons of either
sex and of all ages and conditions. 10
every one who chooses to attend, thorough
| instruction in any desired branch, or
branches, of art is GRATUIToUsLY i'm
parted. No restrictions or conditions
are placed upon the pupil or candidate
for admission, excepting, 1t may be, an
ordinary public school education, a
guarantee OF good moral character and
behavior, and obedience to rules, or such
as may be required for the maintenance
of order and discipline.
Tue American people are, beyond COM
parison, utilitarian in all their views
and requirements. They are still in
that embryo state which necessitates
the. struggle for existence. They are
just passing through that period when
the foundation OF future affluence and
ease must be laid. But time will work
its changes, and even now eau be seen
the dawn of that @stetic development
and expanding love of the beautiful by
which alone our higher civilization is at
| tained.
| At present, however, the earnest in
quiry of the practical mind will natu-
rally be: "What are the solid advan-
tages gained by these art studies, upon
which so much time and money are to
be expended? Are there any pecuniary
\ results flowing from them?" We can
only reply by stating fact or two.
Let us take for instance one branch OF
art but recently introduced into the
school-that of '3Original Designing
Itis now in its infancy, but during sue
ceeding years it will be perfected and
made to supply a want universally felt
in this country. In this the pupil will
| receive thorough instruction; and oiigi-
nality, both in the conception and in the
execution of his work, is enjoined upon
him. By diligent application and some
| amount of inventive talent he soon ac-
| quires the knowledge and skill, which,
put in practical use, renders him COM
plete master of any one Of various occu-
pations. or these we may name fresco
painting, hthOgraphy, designs for wall
paper, carpets, ETC., watch-case and Jew
elry engraving, the making Of mono
grams and business labels, etc. We are
informed that several of the pupils who
have passed through this one term are
now proftably employed in lithographic
establishments in this city. The knowl-
edge to enable them to undertake such
work was all derived from few months
study in this department Of the school.
The school affords q splendid opportu.
nifty to any one desirous Of obtaining a
thorough knowledge OF drawing Good
draughtsmen always find ready employ
ment at high remuneration, and here
one can qualify himself in the art with
cut incurBing the slightsst expense oI
infringing upon the time that probably
belongs to his present employer.
The art Of wood carving, painting or
china, etc., afford similar advantages ap
parent to the most ordinary mind. Wood
engraving will be added during the .oom'
ing session, and tanght in like manner,
The school being amply endowed, there
need be no fear oil lack Of funds to con-
duct it. ALI citizens OF Cincinnati de.
string to attend can avail themselves OF
it's benefits FREE OF COST, and to every
one cordial invitation is extended.
To the young men and women of Gin
cinnati who labor during the day, the
night school particularly commends
itself. 1t offers superior Inducements
to every one who may wish to procure
an art education. This will not be a
mere trifiiDg accomplishment, but they
viii find iG of incalculable service to
them in their efforts to earn livelihood.
1t will tend to exalt them to higher en-
ployments, with corresponding in.
crease of pecuniary gains.
I Ditkens' Advice to, His Son.
1t is said the following letter written
by Charles Dickens to his son, as the
latter left his home for Australia, de.