The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-03-22

of all nationalities. All unnecessary display
and show was to be avoided, but the preser-
walton OF the German language in its purest
form, and to give an easy access to German
literature to the descendants Of German emf
grants was desired. In general, it was con-
sidered equally important to teach both the
English and German language, and experience
has shown that the children are capable of
learning to read, write and speak two Ian
guages together. There are three German
and three American teachers employed in the
institution. Mr.. Barbeck, who is also Direc-
tor OF. Superintendent, and Messrs. Kuhn and
Boltz are the German teachers, and the
Misses Noyes, Raft and Rainsworth
are the English teachers. It is of
course understood that the German teachers
understand English. Instruction alternates
every hour; that is, one hour strictly English,
and one hour strictly German, thus keeping
the pupils in constant exercise in both Lam
guages. Instruction is also given in reading
and writing German and English translations
from one language to the other, in compost
ton and correspondence. Other subjects of
instruction are arithmetic, geography, natural
and physical history, mathematics, German
and English literature, Spanish, drawing and
gymnastic exercises. The Spanish language
was considered preferable to any of the other
modern languages on account of the geo.
graphical position OF San Antonio. Old or
dead languages are excluded entirely.
We have considered it necessary to min
utey explain and elucidate the arrangements
and aims as well as the means employed
by the Directory, in order to allay
the many wrong impressions now
prevalent in the public mind. II should
also be mentioned that religious instruction is
entirely ignored, hence the school is open to
all confessions and creeds, and equal rights
conceded to all. Discussions of religious
questions are carefully avoided, and 1t is left
to the parents of the pupils 10 attend to this
matter according to their own inclinations.
The institution is under the control of
officials who are appointed by the association
annually, and consist of President, Sec
rotary, two Architects, Treasurer and four
Trustees, and it is the constant aim Of these
officials to bring the school up to the highest
point of development. -
The examination was attended by large
number of visitors and was gratifying through
out. We are far from overlooking any faults
that may exist and that changes would not
improve, but if we look back to the 2s years
existence OF the school and follow its course
from small beginnings, its development into
the large institution .of to-day with its
six departments is a matter of great pride, and
we hope to see the day when the German
English school will stand as one of the match
less institutions of the State. We assert even
now that no school, following the same
objects, can be found in Texas that surpasses
the German-English school of San Antonio.
The annual course of the institution begins
and ends with Easter. The new course will
begin Monday, April 2. New scholars will
be received on that day. Application can
be made to Mr.. Mic Tengg.
After that date and during the year pupils
Any one can become a member who COM
plies with the statutes and pays the necessary
admission fee,