Daily Republican., 1879-08-30
REPORTERIAL NOTES.
On light, Ventilation, Co.eduea.
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On light, venaiIatisp, Uo.edues
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As We think the following an iinter
esting and instructive discussion, "
publish 1t although it was not obtaine'
by a reporter Of the REPUBLICAN.
"The eye is q delicate member ant
should never be dangerously expose,
to the heat Of hot iron, fire or the sun
Lying asleep in the sunshine has dam
aged thousands Of eyes Of boys camping
out, Of soldiers, sailors and tourists
But it is in the school room, wher'
millions Of young and tender eyes ar
seriously damaged for lifetime, that tn
most insensate and reckless danger ex.
lists. You observe we throw the ligh
down from above, from behind and oh
liquely from one side over the shoulde
of the student upon his book and shad
ing his eyes. Then illustrate, scientifi
lectures from an able physician AM
watchful sdmonition from teachers in
struct him to take care Of his eyes.
"That, in answer to your question
is why We have SO mary large window
reaching the high ceiling and hum
with double curtains. By having NOR
than twice the necessary light We can
with these shades, change its direction
and quantity, thus preserving th'
health and strength of the many pre-
cious eyes for which we are responsi
ble."
This answer was given to a reporte
who called on Prof. Harkness at hil
and was rewarded with 1
which will prove interesting
to all who read it through.
"Did these ideas about light" con
tinued the reporter "occhr to you befor'
this building was constructed"
eyes, sir, and before the land was
bought. My attention was first called
to it (asids from personal experienced
by a German scientific report, and
since by scientific and educational
journals. The three great dangers
arise from students facing windows,
flood Of light strikes directly
and constantly in their eyes. Second.
ly. in the fine large building, Of cities
where the absence of sufficient quan.
lity of light constantly strains the eye
sight, which is far worse. Thirdly,
from "cross- lights" where the light
from opposite sides crosses and strikes
The eyes. l also thought of
VENTILATION.
"By the arrangement Of Railways,
loors and windows we can create, in
calm weather, strong draught, which
delightfully."- lowers the temperature on
he warmest days. In cold weather
The production of more than double the
artificial caloric required-allowed to
escape through open air hues and from
he tops of windows-renders our school
rooms so healthy that slightly affected
.hroats and lungs of students, although
attending school sessions daily, have
been completely cured.
"On this plan We have two complete
school houses, entirely separate, OF
different floors, each consisting of study
room, wash, dressing and class rooms,
&c. This is Of the utmost Importance il
The
C0-EDUCATIoN OF THE SEXES.
"If there is any place on earth where
young ladies and gentlemen can meet
with perfect safety and propriety it IL
here in the common pursuit of moral
and intellectual growth, where they
are ever in the presence of lady and
gentlemen instructors for whom they
the highest respect. AS a
company of teachers We think We are
ar more strict as to the manners and
of our pupils than parents.
thus while removing the objections We
,njoy the
GREAT ADVANTAGES OF CO.EDUcATIoN.
zone young lady will keep a dozen
Young gentlemen good, manly, cour.
eous and emulous of scholastic honor.
)ne young gentleman's presence will
guarantee modesty, propriety and IN
;ellectual emulation in dozen young
aides. This is one of the greatest of
Incentives to educational progress and
Our experience has proved
his principle and infinite blessing to
humanity. There is deceptive ele-
nent in the human nature OF most men
ind women. Girls and boys, although
more ingenious, when educated togeth
,r, conceal their bad traits OF DISPOSE
ion until they by habitual non-use
lie out. Thus more beautiful disposi-
ions, courteous manners and pure
characters become the solid foundation
Ind substantial superstructure of their
whole subsequent life. The influence
If good girls and young ladies-beauti.
ul in their mien and manners-is an
mmeasureable power for good upon
he demeanor and character of boys
Ind young men.
By all its varied exercises, discipline,
phases, relationships, trials and joys,
school life fully reveals the unpremed-
tating mind of ingenious youth. There
you can study real and natural human
nature as whole in all the unfortifed
positions of its developing period.
Study it while it is yet unshaded by
he blue lights of adversely, the red
lights of passion or the green lights ol
'trite. 1t is the most advantageous pc.
'iod of life for studying human nature
md the alert mind of youth is quickest
md most ubiquitous to observe it all.
Shall our girls be denied this best OPP
,ortunity of knowing one-half of the
world Shall they be kept ignorant Of
until as young women they are
aunched into life without judgment
Or compass, or knowledge fora chart !
low
THE YOUNG LADY.
'ho has been educated from girlhood
a schools for both sexes has become
Dol and conservative critic of mans ma
ure. Character and dispositions, facul-
es and manners have all been analy-