Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-17
WOMEN AN5 THE TRADES.


Clara Brdgeman. in letter from Mexico to
the New Orleans Times, writes enthusiastically
OF the School of Arts and Trades for Women,
established there some years ago by President
Juarez
AS it Is. however, Mexico could not furnish a
more Interesting and attractive sight than this
school when it is in operation with all the work.
shops crowded with busy students and such a
hum and stir of busting activity that one is ire
slstlbly reminded of a vast beehive. There are
troops of dark-eyed maidens on every side
cneerfuily engaged in all manner of occupa-
tions. and one hardly knows which to admire
most, the dizziness with which they perform
their various tasks or the exquisite neatness of
their appearance. with faces and clothes spot
lessly clean hair SIN oothy braided and all with
long holland aprons that give to them partcu-
larry tidy look The school numbers a bout SIS
regular attendants VARYING in age from girls of
II up to women of middle age. The govern
ment not only gives them every variety of in
structlon tree OF charge. but likewise provides
all the materials and apparatus for work. two
substantial meals each day. and the linen
aprons. Moreover it allows them to dispose of
what they make and for that purpose
PRETTY LITTLE STORE
Is attached to the school building. where all
such articles may be exposed for sale. Further
assistance is furnished by government officials
who give orders tor upholstery, bookbinding,
and also clothing for the various charitable in
situations of the city. Several hours in the
morning are devote d to the primary branches
OF good Spanish education well as book
keeping. and the rest of the day is passed in
learning the trades appropriate to the different
classes. On the ground floor are the workshops
or 'talleres." all largely attended by students
that seem deeply interested in their various
labors. In one room YOU will find crowd Of
workers busily engaged in upho.stering furni-
ture; in another multitude of delicate hands
are modn@ and gliding. while in third one is
surprised to see the skill with which these Next
can girls can bind books One large depart
nent Is set aside for the manufacture of artificial
flowers in which the scholars particularly
expert and they are sure Of finding ready sale
for these beautiful specimens of their handi-
work. The pr!nting-roOm is we'll stocked with
all appliances of the art. and although the class
at present is small. the work done is very satis-
factory. and proves beyond doubt that woman
IS emnently qualified for this employment.
newspaper is published 10y the students-a small
weekly OF four sheets-whch bears the appro-
pirate title of La Nujr. On the second floor
are the apartments for
SEWING AND FANCY WORK.
ana these contain large number OF machines,
looms, and instruments for making all manner
of trimmings, fringes, cords, and tassels and
the like. Some OF the embroidery and ''mailla"
is beautiful beyond description. for the Mexi-
cans are unrva led in this branch of needlewOrk.
and their dainty fingers seem specially adapted
to all that requires delicate handling. In the
meantime the higher arts are not neglected:the
school has several good pianos and both vocal
| and instrumental music are taught while such
as evince talent for drawing or painting are
sent to the academy of San Carlos. near by.
When one considers that these advantages are
all enjoyed without the slightest expense to the
poor Students that. moreover, they partly
supported and aided in every possible way in
their efforts to be Independent and self-he!ptul.
one cannot refrain flom paying tribute of
heartfelt admiration to the government which
shows so paternal an interest in the welfare of
its daughters. and ma:es such generous efforts
to lit them for career OF usefulness. Nor are
these efforts confined % the capital. Similar in
stitutiOns exist in other cities of the republic
and in almost every direction the prospects for
the future improvement and education of wO-
men are most encouraging. In Guadalajara,
connected with the HospiciO, there is
A SCHOOL. OF ARTS AND TRADES
where women are taught printing, photography,
photography. stenOgraphy. tailoring, shoemak-
ing. stocking and cloth weaving.
will close this already too lengthy article
with the following sensible remarks which re-
Gently appeared in the PdbejiOn MericanO. of
Guadaaja ut is absolutely necessary to de-
part from the Old Oroer OF things in order to
ampliOrate the situation of the fair sex among
us. and to free it from the grave perils by which
it is menaced. and this be done only by Civ
ing to women ample instruction. scientific as
We'll as artist c. By this road we must advance,
and that without delay for circumstances
pressing and each day they will be more so,
when we are invaded BY a population superior
to ours in activity andindustry.'
THE BELL RINGING NUISANCE.
A Judicial Opinion Oh the Subject.
From the Providence Press,
The factory bell is scarce less nuisance than
the steam whistle. The use CT the church bell
is often abused. On railroads passing through
cities both bell and whistle are used far more
than necessary to the great ANNOYANCE of the