The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-15

find children who took no interest in copying
ornamental forms delighted ut the study of a
| leaf or flower, and ambitious to express upon
| paper their individual thoughts concerning IL.
Modelling in clay in conjunction with the
| study of type-forms and objects has been
| taught in the rst and Esecond grades / would
| suggest that il be introduced into the third
grade the ensuing year. In order to satisfaction
schools be furnished with suitable models and
/ other materials.
| models at present There are few needed for
| the use of the primary grades In the new build
ing... limited supply OF modelling tools, col
ored paper and scissors would greatly facilitate
the work of the primary grades.
l would recommend that drawing be brought
/ into close relationship with other branches in
| the school curriculum, thus enabling the pupil
| to make q practical application of it az means
| OF expression. Let IL help him TO tell what he
mas mas 70 say h-sd wors sns' Is ms very own ana
sar1ly be crude, but our object being to develop
| rather than 70 display the child, we can smile
at the crudeness and oftentimes discern therein
| grand promise.
One cannot express his ideas, however fine
| they may be. until he has learned to recognize
| ana speak, at least, the ''little words" of the
| language Drawing is universal language. II
| is one OF the best means of expression. Nothing
appeals so readily and directly to all minds as
/ graphic illustration. To render that Language
/ exact the child must learn its simplest factors
| first He must learn to see form Alright, then to
express what be sees in simple and correct
1
| fewest lines has the greatest power Later when
| he Celebrates the work so well begun, every
touch is alive with ''know how and adds to its
| value.
When child finds that he can express form,
distance, growth, atmosphere even: not only
| what he sees, but what he feels, by few simple
| lines, he recognizes within himself new power
| by which he may make his thought under
| stood
| I have endeavored to place especial emphasis
| upon the fact that all teaching of the subject
| that has not in direct view the development of
that power and knowledge 10 an utter waste OF
| time
| / have sought, too, to lay the foundation Of
| future strength by intoxicating thoroughly the
little words of the language / feel that the
I WORK Is fa1rly begun, and with a conscientious
investigation on the part of those who do not
| comprehend 1t in all its bearings, il may be
made complete success to all: Respectfully
submitted, EMHA 5. SMALL,
Supervisor of Drawing.
Writing-The writing for the past year having
been under the special supervision of Miss
Bette Z. Mcconnell, no special course OF study
was prepared. Harper's copy books were used
by the pupils, and the teachers manual, de-
signed to accompany that series OF copy DOCKS,
was used by the teacher.
Music-The course of study in music was ar
| ranged by Professor Charles E. Whiting, of Bos-
| ton, the author of the series of music readers
used in our schools.
| Miss Cora Finch, who was supervisor Of music
at the beginning of school in September, re-
signed February l.
Miss Marie L. Hegardt was elected to fill the
vacancy thus created, and has labored faithfully
and successfully in organizing and sytematizing
the work in this department
This has been the pioneer year for music in
our schools, and the progress has necessarily
been slow.
Music is blessing of inestimable value, and
its study should be encouraged Music is the
sunshine oil the school-room, the Joy OF the
home, a source of rest when bodily and intel
lectual labors seek relief il eleyates and renes,
and appealing to the highest feelings, becomes
moral agent.
No study excels that of music as a means of
mental development and healthy growth.
The study of music strengthens the lungs, ex-
pands the chest, and is an aid in general physical
culture
Your attention is called to the following re-
port OF the supervisor OF music, Miss Marie L.
Hegardt:
Superintendent Frank J. Barnard, Seattle.
Wash.-Dedr Sir: In compliance with your re-
quest, submit the following:
AS music is new departure in these schools,
the results of last years work are as satisfactory
as could be expected.
The following is general outline of the work:
The first grades followed the study of inter-
walls, as outlined in the Quincy methods, sing
The second grades used the same exercises In
intervals, singing first from dictation, then from
representation.
Third grades sang from Mason's music charts,
and took up the first reader OF the Whiting Sc
| ries during the last three months.
Fourth grades used the first reader. The ex-
ercises and songs in the reader are well adapted
| TO beginners. and these grades did excellent
| work. Had this book been used in all the grades
above the fourth the work would have been
| The fifth grades used the second reader From
this grade to the eighth the first reader of the
| Normal course was largely used, as their re-
| spective readers were found too difieult
The book assigned to the sixth and seventh
| grades was the third reader, which they used
only occasionally, their regular class book being
the first reader Of the Normal course.
The eighth grades used the fourth reader and
made marked progress, even though their work
was very difficult for beginners. They entered
| into 1t with the determination to master it,
/ appreciate the efforts OF the teachers in CO.
| operating with me in trying to carry out this
| new work and make 1t success.
MARIE l. HEaARDr,
Supervisor of Music.
| United States History-Civics-Ph
| No special outline OF work was arranged for the
above studies during the past year-but they
| have received proper attention.
The work accomplished by the teachers In
| United States History deserves especial com.
| mendation.
| The High School.
| 1t will be seen by referring to the course of
| study that the work OF the High school has
been greatly enlarged-and the opportunities
| for obtaining not only n thorough preparation
ior the university out good education made
more extensive.
Much has been done by Professor Heston and
his assistants toward making our High school
the equal of any in this country. Teachers and
| pupils have worked with an energy and enthus-
| iasm deserving of the highest credit
The citizens OF Seattle take more than q pass
| Ing interest In their High school; they have
| given 1t warm place in their affections Mr..
l. s. ]. Hunt by his generous and liberal gifts to
| the pupils has done much TO arouse and en-
thuse pupils teachers and citizens alike
Inc interest taken by Judge Thomas
| Burke in the manual training department
| indicated by the substantial aid offered toward
| enlarging and continuing the work, is a power.
| ful incentive to renewed efforts by those inter.
ested, ana meets with grateful response from
| teachers and pupils. The crying need now
| however, is new High school building The
| present rooms are but storerooms, lily venti.
| lated, with scarcely any light, and in every way
utterly unit for High school purposes. Parents
ana pupils become discouraged. Physicians adj
wise pupils not to continue in school and ruin
their eyesght and general health. 1t is TO be
| hoped that the time is not far distant when we
! shall have a commodlous building erected
| alter the most modern and approved plans, with
| spacious halls and assembly rooms well ar.
/ ranged laboratories; well lighted, heated and
| ventilated study aud recitation rooms; comfort
! able library and reading rooms; ample museums;
| practical aud convenient rooms for workers in
wood ana IRON, and rooms especially designed
| for drawing, modelling and carving.
| Its need is imperative, and the good such a
! building would do, not only our High school
but our entire city well, can not be oyeresti.
mated.
| Your ttention is especially called TO the fol.
| lowing report OF Professor John W. Heston,
| principal OF the High school:
/