The Washington times., 1902-07-22
VACATION SCHOOLS
DOING GOOD WORK

incomplete, for knowledge of this
branch of work by the average woman
is absolutely necessary. both for econ
omic as we'll as many other reasons.
The sewing. then, under Mrs. Millie
G. Lewis and Miss Sallie Goines, fits
the girls for life. The aim is to teach
! them how to cut out, put together. and
complete plain garments. These young
misses have drafted and cut undergar-
ments, shirtwaists and skirts from goods
purchased by themselves or donated by
generous merchants.
The original idea in the department of
cooking was to give instruction In the
making of actual dishes prepared in the
homes of the poorest children. which at
best are very simple. so that the know
| ledge gained thereby could be put to
practical use at the close Of the term.
Plan Found Expensive.
This plan was found to be too expen-
sive, however. ard the cooking of foods
donated or purchased from funds made
by concerts was substituted. Many poor
children coming TO the school without
| breakfast. for obvious reasons find the
one. but 90 away feeling that it was
coed to have been there.
This subject is taught by Misses Cat
lett and Julia Brooks. In the bent-ir
or Venetian iron work. under Mr.. j. D..
Baltimore. veteran of the public
schools. scrolls, angles, pen-racks, iron
stands, candle-sticks, ETC.. are being
made Light tin-smithing is also taken
up, very happy thought having been
hit upon by Mr.. Baltimore In convert
ing old tin cans into cups, nutmeg
graters, match-boxes, cake-cutters. wa
tering pots, etc. etc.
Mrs. Alice r. Dunbar teaches short
hand and typewriting. In the six
weeks of the summer school the class
in the former subject shall have ad-
vanced far enough to have seen the
practical uses OF the art, and Will go
on, either finishing the course them
selves, or taking further lessons The
classes in typewriting will accomplish
more. With an hours daily work they
will complete the courses outlined,
and practice will bring perfection.
Course in Woodwork.
The course in wood work, Mr. A. u.
Craig. is made with special reference
to the conditions under which the vaca-
tion school is run, the pupils, of their
own choice, making such things as will
appeal to them from a personal as we'll
as altruistic standpoint.
The effect upon the home In this as
well as other branches of the work in
the vacation school is not lost sight of,
and at the end of the term such OBJ
tects as key-tags. match-scratchers
ooffee-stands, picture-scrolls, Ironing
boards and holders. coat-racks, screens,
etc, may be taken home by the pupils
In embroidery, an effort is made to
develop some skill in first principles.
and then to take up a few interesting
applications. so that desire shall be
created in the children to continue this
line of work after the term.
Among other things. the lettering of
towels, handkerchiefs, underclothing.
snd the decorating of collars, pincush-
Ions, needle cases, and picture frames
are taught by Miss NJ. B. Fisher. Mr..
John T. Layton is teaching music OF a
,'ght and joviai nature, suited 10 the
season and the temperament of the pu-
Ills, technical and heavy work being
avoided as inappropriate for q summer
school. The most popular songs are
now and then, 10 one feels that a crime
has been committed, but that much has
Leen done tc Tighten the vacation hours
of7'a large number of interested chill
dTeu.
2od Practical Results.
The practical results of the work in
craving rs taught by Mr.. Boynton bod :
son speak for themselves. Whether in
designing, painting, cardbcard construc-
ton, or lettering the fact that fitness
TO purpose is the greatest law of de-
sirn," has teen constantly in nina.
Each article is made to meet some
hcme or personal need. Match scTatch-
ers. fans, decorating of paper napkins.
burnt wood and leather decorations hay:
coupled NEST Of the tire. AS an illus
tration of the utilitarian tendency of tn,
work. each child will take Into the regu
lar schcol next fall a note book Of his
cwn construction and de sign, so that
parents may be spared the usual ex
pense in this direction.
Sor.e of The most interesting as we'll
as most valuable work is being done in
basketry and millinery by Miss Emily
Z. Lewis. Here pupils have learned how
10 weave baskets, mats, bags. belts.
hats. bonnets. picture frar:es. handker-
CHEF and aecktie cases. napkin rings,
etc, out of raffia, and to make and trim
l.ats from tissue paper. Already a
number of these articles are on hand,
and by the end OF the term each girl
shall ut least have made hat. which
sire viii! be able to wear in summer
weather.
A large number Of visitors have come
to the building since the beginning o.
the vacation school term to inspect the
work. and have gone away delighted AMI
ustonished at the ground covered along
Tlany of the lighter lines of industrial
pursuits. The school closes Friday, Au-
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