The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-06-25
EDITORS CHAT.
Fducation of Head and Hand Should Al
WAYS Go Together.

FDITOR,S CHAT.
Education OF Head and Hand Should Al
ways Go Together.
SUCCESS OF AN EXPERIMENT.
Through the bequest Of broad-minded and
nublic-spirited man, intelligentiy placed by
his sons, who are men Of the same practical
trend. q National training building. fully
eouinpcd. was. some years since, made part OF
the public school system of Toledo, O.
Some laughed. others doubted, but the be-
levers in the project were undaunted when
II was proposed TO teach the boys and girls OF
the grammar schools the uses of the hand and
the eye in acquiring useful knowledge
Nav. more: and that is that mere BOOK
examining is not education; that II sanes
original thought and dwarfs the understand
ing: that the great beneiactors OF MANKIND
have been those taught in the schools OF sd-
versiiy. cumpaled to exercise the faculties taat
the average school sets down naught
The school was opened. and at specihed
times, from that day to this. the boys ana girls
OF the Toledo High School have lad down
their hooks and papers and hleo lnto the
Manual Training School-some to work In
metals or wood. TO run engines, or TO shoVe the
plane: some to draw and sketch ana MAKE
architectural and mechanical designs some TO
the value aud qualities of foods, 10 weigh and
measure cook and bake; all to use the hand
and eve aud so perfect the powers OF observs-
ton and imitation and invention; TO learn OF
nights and depths, fluids and solids SHADOWS
and substances of things essential AND nen-es-
sential ia short 10 learn by the exercise OF ther
Goi-riven faculties in what direction their
powers lie and to be ready to utilize those
powers when schoel-dzys are ended sno the
rongh and tumble of life begins.
The cooking class of the Toledo Mammal
Training School gave q recent supper, and the
quality OF the dishes prepared and served was
excellent And yet the class had been IN
training but single year, some entering with
out the slightest knowledge Of household work
or cookery.
The table was artistically laid. the coors
being mink and green. The lamp-shsdes were
pink, and gariands Of smilax were deilcateiy
traced across the cloth. gentleman present
az a guest said that he had sat down 10 ban
Duets ia six countries of the globe, where
speciality is made of fne service and cookery,
and had never enjoyed a more prettiy-ap-
pointed. better cooked, or more daintily served
meal.
The sumner was in seven courses and some
idea Of its variety can be gained by looking
over the bin OF fare. The value OF such IN
struction TO the future housekeepers OF the
land is beyond estimate.
Rou;llon. Waters.
Fish turbot. Boston brown bread.
Sand witches Cucumbers-
Veal crouuettes. Macaroni and cheese.
Potatoes in cream Peas
Parker Honse rolls. Raaishes.
Pineapple ice.
Tomato salad. Cheese strsws-
Olives. Pickles.
Fruit ieIly, Cake.
TT
HAPPY ASSURANCE.
How happy VIC all are that our dear little
friend, Edith Haines, who writes 10 day Of her
experiences ia the great storm at ST. Louis, is
snong those who have been preserved in their
lives their friends and their homes.
Il was q terrible ordeal worse than the storm
OF battle with all the furies Of the air let loose.
Lei us hope the shock will not be lasting in
Ednh's case and that we may all meet and
welcome her TO the ST. Paul Reunion.
GRATEFUL FoR SYMPATHY.
Our Secretary. A. /. Seaman, who, happily,
was not in The track of the great ST. Louis
storm writes an acknowledgements OF the mes
sages OF inquiry and sympathy that reached
him, when ali was over. from &C. and L.b.N.
friends the country He says:
Il cannot tell you how deeply touched with
feelings Of gratitude j am, when ] read the
kind, sympathetic Letters. inquiriBg as TO the
~
the heart and reminds Us that no stretch OF
land is 20 distant but that the hearts OF trust
ing and courageous people beat in one common
sympathy and unity Of feeling.
IL is the occasional disasters Of this char
acier which reuews faith in human kindness
and human goodness of all our people; and to
Ms who have so narrowly escaped annihilation
aud ruin, II strengthens our nerves and gives
us new courage.
We cannot escape the inevitable: we must
be prepared for the worst and take things as
they cone. Nothing will SO convince one of
this feeling as the disaster just gone through
ia midst
II thank yon all for yOnr kindly interest.
aud atn glad that the loss Of life here was SO
comparatively small. There viii be q void in
many home for days TO come. but upon the
whole those most afflicted are taking their
misfortune with great courage"
WELCOME BACK AGAIN.
In contributing the patriotic ode, "Our
Flag" d. y. Simons writes as follows: and we
sure the &C. and Loyal Home Workers all
will welcome him back again. and join in the
stirring song:
81 was enrolled q member OF the &C some
ak seven years ago. and for two or three
years occasional contributor TO lis
columns. ] formerly resided at Chilhowee
Mo-. but for The last three years have been a
resident OF Grand Gorge. n. Y.
Although long silent have been q con-
slant patron and reader OF The kATIoS AL
TRIBUNE and j hope my name has not been
dropped from the &C roll, and that some of the
older members yet remember me.
81 think Our Flag will do for a recitation
for Flag Day or Fourth Of July. or it may be
sung by adding the Glory Hallelujah' chorus.
which everybody knows"