New-York tribune., 1900-04-11
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seize upon It and represent It in a score of diff
ferent ways"
CLAY MODELLING.
long table devoted to the clay modelling.
divided into sections. First comes that just
ferred tc Next is the cylinder and inventions
from the cylinder One original youngster. evil
IDENTITY Nth baby in the family. models prefer
naturally long baby in cradle. Catkins and pussy
willows. rolling pins various kitchen utensils and
q hand of the articles represented The
hand is ingenious betraying keen perception and
sense Of form. Not every adult mind would be so
quick 10 the association between the digits and
Gus application
The cube and inventions from it are the next
and tables abound
Nature work in clay shows the childish attempts,
generally recognizable. however crude. TO represent
Ine lea YES mowers Isl,Ts ana bnnr, fan1iIjsr
Miscellaneous inventions include their efforts to re-
"A big6iV ponuiar part Of their work is visiting
the CARPENTER and blaczsnitn said Mss, Mss Helm, I
back perfectly wild to make everything they have
seen. whether in clay or crayOn-"
Consequently there are saws, hammers axes and
planes. anvils. horseshoes and bellows There are
turtles and wheelbarrows One wee maiden sup
piled q half-d0zen Easter hats ..,,-. ..,,s,.
models. II has a box of shells pressed leaves and
bunch OF pussy willows and other bits OF reality
nect An aquarium with goldfish. another with
frog spawn and several growing plants are part
Of this collection.
BAb1 bO lLDf-ftS.
Another table shows original work in construc-
ton with toothpicks and beans St Georges
Church and rectory. several unnamed churches, a
mill and wheel baskets and other objects are
represented as they appear to their baby builders.
"One goes from table to table with ever growing
interest" said a visitor yesterday. There Is
something fascinating in noting the strength and
clearness Of these infant minds. The voluntary
home work furnishes proof that the kindergarten
imposes no tasks but only gives q healthfu out
let 10 the activities that otherwise might find vent
in mischief
A little girl who had no cravons nor paint at
home had recourse 10 her mothers bluing and
'.painted" the tenement house in which She lives
the baby in the crib blacksmith at work and
other pictures vita that simple medium Another
made paroSetry designs with strips of colored cloth
and wallpaper The parents TOO. show much in
terest and included IN the exhibit a picture OF
the Olympia and a plate OF biscuits IN nature
The weaving of coIored paners SEQUENCES in
paper folding. the application OF round and
plain surfaces the combination Of vertical
zontaI and inclined lines into Peonetrica forms all
is of the most interesting departments. The
children want to illustrate every song they sing
large coored cravons. that the small lead pencils
may cramp their hands.
Astonishing cieverness is shown IN many
with squirrels needs no label The squirrel atti-
parade has actual dTOlerv. The stiff and stately
leader carrying a faR the solemn patriot behind
spectacled nerson who brings up the rear, all have
distinct individuality.
teacher. that the little Italians most invariably
show the greater talent IN art
The roouls OF the Amitv <indergarten are light
and airy. with a pleasant playground at side
Al present they present particularly attrac ctive
appearance. owing to the decorative nature of the
exhibit. The eXhihlton lasts through thursday
OF this week and is open from 10 a. m. TO .. m.
This evening also. from $50 70 10. i VIII be
open. and the teachers viii play the Froebelian
games