National Republican., 1875-05-29
The ART OF DRAWING.
The Annral June Exhibition by the Public
Schools,

Schools,
Yesterday afternoon the annual June exhibI.
tion Of the proficiency Of the pupils in our public
schools in the art Of drawing took place at the
Franklin school building in the presence Of the
ofhcers Of the public schools, their teachers and
large number Of ladies and gentlemen, among
whom we noticed the accomplished superintend-
ent, Mr.. J. o. WiIsoa, Rev. Fathers White and
Eaton, Dr. Warren, Prof Daniels, Commissioner
KetcAam, AdolPh Oluss, Col. Goo. W. Dyer, Dr.
Tyndsll, Lieutenant HO1Ie, Joseph LyOns, JShn
George CoWfe, ex- Trustee AtLee, Fred Daniels
Trustee Curtis, Henry johnson, Mr.. Reese, Mr.
champion, Mr.. Tasker, Mr.. Holmead. Mr.. Ryder,
Mr.. H. L. BerloW, Mrs. Admiral Wilkes and
daughters, Trustees Hart and French ana Mr..
z: d. Stuart. There were many teachers present;
the Fourth HALE Grammar school; Mrs. Martin;
Miss Myrick, Miss Lane s1d Mrs Nevitt, Of the
Female Grammar school; Misses Johnston, Davis,
Kelley, Morgan, Awkward, Victoria Z. Nourse,
Lusby, Thomas and Hilton, Of the Wallach
school; Miss Sue Hickey, and several others with
from the colored schools were Misses Mary Jane
Patterson, Laura F. Barney, NJ. 4. Robinson,
Matte Lawrence, Lena Bruce. Chanie Patter!
SOD, Emma Patterson, M E. Pryor, A. Rose ana
The large hall Of the building was beautifully
otic plants and evergresns and over the centre Of
the hall the inscription in evergreen, "The Beau
tiGul and Useful-United Industrial Art was
conspicuous. The exhibition IN this hall con-
sisted Of six states from each school of the first
and second grades, each slate containing geonet-
lines. These were from, the youngest pupils Who
are taught drawing, and all Of them gave evil
dence Of skill from the little people. Following
grade, containing drawings Of straight and
curved lines from copy, and a few from
SITth and SsVsatb orsdas con,istTno' ~ n, ta-
drawing books from each school, three drawings
from copies, three from dctation and three de-
signs on paper. From the Normal school (Miss
;Smith) there Was on exhibition one book from
each pupil, one page Of design and one drawing
The exhibition Of the Normal school was very
hne, several Of the designs being Of high order
Of merit. From the first special class Of boys, one
& yOs eTe On the II M
dictation and from model, and the second class Of
boys exhibited one book each Of free handwriting,
one design, one drawing from model one geome-
tric problem and one perspective problem.
FOR THE PUBLIC RPHIBITIoN.
Mrs. Fuller, singularly gifted and apt as .
teacher, called the first class, consisting Of egh-
age, to the blackboard to draw from dictation. It
was q simple geometrical problem, yet somewhat
intricate in It's combinations, requiring Well-de-
They all drew with an evident knowledge Of
terms, as dictated, and some Of them with re-
markaole ease and sWtftness, but, owing to the
performance wss.Quite uneven, and yet It mer-
tied the praise generously bestowed.
object drawing, consisting of three geometricsl
fGures-a plane, q cylinder, and q cone. This
work, much moro dificult than the first, was exc
cuted by all the boys with celebrity and ease, but
not with equal artistic effect.
Mr.. Superintendent Wilson then introduced to
the schools and teaShers and friends present Prof
Hngard, who delivered the following practical
and useful address:
PROFESSOR HILGARD's ADDRESS.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: The exhibition
which we have all witnessed Of drawings made
schoO as RRe as The sTiSsPCe Of the Ser sk sC
quired by some Of their number in free-hsnd
drawing performed before our own eyes, must
in this useful branch Of instruction, which has
been but recently entered upon In our schools.
When we remember that this is but the second
year. and that it was at first necessary to instruct
the teachers as we'll as the pupils, we can but be
surprised at the high grade Of proficiency at
that has been made. I Understand that but two
half hours can be given In each week to this
work, the time being chiefly taken from that pre-
l am informed, does not suffer thereby, since the
training Of eye and hand in the drawing lessons
reacts favorably upon the former;
in evidence has not been attained without much
practice out Of school hours-practice, however,
from inclination. for It is one Of the advantages
OF THIS ATTRACTIVE STUDY
that with those who achieve moderate success its
exercise becomes a great pleasure. 1t is not
given to all alike TO excel in the art Just
as talents differ in other directions, but it may
all pupils from It's study. The habit Of close at
tention and comparison which It cultiVates. and
the training Of the hands to the dictates OF the
eye constitutes probably Its chief value as an
educational method. In this respect 1t cannot
but fayorably influence all other studies. But
apart frem the development Of the perception and
faculties, the actual skill required and the cui-
ture Of the mind in respect to the beautiful, are
important and valuable requirements. Not only
ngs Of great use in most occupations Of life, bit
the experience gained here Will often determine
whether youth shall
Rise TO HIGHER GRADE
in the trade or profession he may afterwards pur-
sue, the very choice Of which may be determined
by the discovery Of talent that boy unsupported.
But whether they find direct utilitarIan sppli-
time Bestowed upon the study Of draWinS iS by the
mental culture and heightened sense Of the beau
tiful, which has been unconsclously acquired.
by the touch Of art-feelIng which our girls will
have acquired. In short, there is, perhaps, no |
study that will yield larger return for the time
given TO It.
Instruction in drawing as part Of the regular
course in public schools is no longer Q doubtful
experiment. 1t has been in successful operation |
elsewhere for number Of years, and It's utility is
freely admitted. The progress made here during |
the brief time that 1t has been attempted is |
their instructress-Mrs. Fuller-to whom SO |
much Of the success is due may we'll be congratu-
lated on the results they have attained. I an |
rents here present, will join in rendering to them
our hearty thanks and our best wishes for the |
future.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE PRIZES.
The Judges selected to determine the winners |
of prizes were Capt. Z. D. Stuart, Mr.. Joseph |
Enthotier, Prof. Mcleod, Mr.. Adolf Cluss and |
Mr.. Charles Roeser. They were all present ex- /
cept Prof Mcleod, and after q careful examina- |
tion they made the following award.
First PriEe-Gold medal, best original design, |
awarded to VIM. H. Cohen; honorably mentioned, |
W. g. Sharrett and r. Hopkins.
Second PriEe-Goli medal best drawing on the |
SSiiaek board from dictatIon, awarded TO Edwin ].
Finch; honorably mentioned, W, II, Cohen.
Third PriZe-GoId medal, best drawing book, |
awarded to Frank Mcdowell, with honorable |
mention OF Hopkins Bender and Cohen.
Fourth PriZe-Course Of lessons IN models and |
cast drawing, awarded to best object drawing to |
Arnold Bradford; HON rably mentioned, o. II. |
Ourand and 4. Y. Mcguire.
Fifth PriEe-A course of lessons in mechanical |
drawing, awarded to Bingham Baxter for best |
geometrie drawing.
Sixth PriEe-Parallel OF Historical Ornament, |
awarded for best perspective drawing, to q. II. |
Ourand, the highest prize.
The exhibition, in all its parts, VIII be long and
pleasantly remembered.
"GIVE Us TIME TO CONSIDER"
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