The Washington times., 1895-06-19

In mathematics and il history similar
methods are adopted The thing must
precede the definition and the operation
induce the rule AnteCedent conditions
must explain events, and specific in
stances lead up 10 general characteriza-
tiOns.
OF course in the physical sciences the
laboratory method is applied in its sim
pliCity While Tire subjects are necessarily
elementary in their scope, still the same
methods are followed as are followed
in the higher schools, namely,
the pupil is taught first, TO observe
with aCcu racy; secondly. 10 infer with
precision; thirdly, 10 express the re-
suits OF his own observations and infer
ences either By drawings or models, or in
the cIearest and most cogent language.
The results obtained aTe highly graft
flying.
As a study that has 10 do with all
other studies, for young Americans the
work in English literature and the tram
ing in composition and oral expression
Is worthy of special mention. The work
is placed so far as possible, upon the basis
OF the pupils indivuaI thought No author
is studied merely with q view to the aSCeF-
tanning of what his style is,
what Were the facts OF his lie,
or what particular school Of thought
he contributed TO develop, but with the
CONSTANT ann TO enable the pupil TO make
the thought Of the author be come. so far
as 1t is worthy of such adoption. his own
Possession; TO aSSimilate the ideas aud to
absorb the exCelleuCeS of style and OF
dictiun; these mate rialS he is immedi-
ateIy To- utilize by a healthy exercise aud
display IF these very qualities IN practical
composition work
Frum the very be ginning the pupil is
taught u take in hand the subject, simple
at first and cradatim more complex. for
the purpose OF expressing in clear and
forcible language, with due regard TO ar
rangemeut and Stburdination. the ideas
that he derives from observation Con
slant aud sCrupulouS care Is exercised 20
prevent the tolerance of any habits Of IN
accuracy ur CareleSsnesS in expression or
in Thought In the use Of English in
every department " school work. whether
the EXPIRE sSiun OF the thought is oral or
written. it is insisted that there shall Toe,
first. visur OF thought, secondly. good
sentence structure in oral speech. thirdly.
correct pronunciation and clearnesS or
articulation aud. in written discourse.
correct spelling aud re spectacle pen
manship
In all these methods the one grand
object in view is the training OF men and
women for the activities of hfe-the de
yelopnnent of citizens who shall be pre-
pared, when they enter upon the active
world to mingle with men and do well
their part in promoting the advancement
OF the race. 1t is, therefore, properly
a part OF the system that pupils are trained
to the utmost possible seif-reliance IN
conduct as well ss in thought. that the dis
cipiine, so far as practicable is that of self
discipline in order % the establishment OF
a firm groundwork of moral character.
Building upon this basis we aim TO see
Of FEf.rH rHrrFnr TTYrr
which the minds of the pupils are led
shall be broad and high, worthy of the
broader and higher civilization in which
they are to play an important part.
c. NJ LACEY SITES, A NJ,
Principal OF the Eastern High school