The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-10
Conducted by superintendent Ken
men Put in q Busy Day.
BOTH HIGH SCHOOLS INSPECTED
SCHOOLS NO. O AND As AND THE HAIR
RIsON BUILDING VISITED.
mt University Club Enabled
English Educators to Meet Rep
re~sentatfve Citizens.

serving class work and obtaining informa-
ton IN detail, the distinguished English
educators composing the Mosely commits
sion TO the United States left for Dayton,
o., last night. They expressed admiration
for tho schools of this city and were unani-
nous in the opinion that the schools of
indianapolis compare favorably with those
OF any city in the country. Alfred Mosely,
the South African diamond king, remarked
to Superintendent Kendall that an educator
ought to be proud to be in charge of such
a model system.
The other members Of the commission
are the Rev. 7. l.. Papillon, NJ. A, vicar Of
Writtle, Essex, late fellow and tutor of
New college. Oxford; o Rhuys. Ii. D.,
professor of Celtic in the University OF
oxford, member OF the British Academy,
and of the Oxford educational committee;
Joseph r. Heape, chairman OF the Roch-
dale Technical Institute; John Whittburn.
Esq, member of the education of
Newcastle-on-Tyne; Harry Coward. Esq,
president OF the National Union of Teach
ers. Bristol. Mr.. Mosely bears the title of
Companion of st. Michae and st. George.
conferred in recognition of his colonial
service.
SPENT A BUSY DAY.
Conducted by Superintendent Kendall and
Charles w. Moores, they spent a busy day,
varied by a charming luncheon at the Uni
versity Club, where they met a number of
representative citizens. The first visit was
paid to the Manual Training School. Prin-
cipal Charles II. Emmerich took charge of
the commission and explained the work Of
the different departments of the Training
School Tho wood workinr Shon the mo-
chanical drawing department. the molding
room, the forge rooms and the finishing
room were carefully inspected. and the
visitors were enthusiastic in their approval.
In the lathe room the Englishmen were
surprised when they were informed that
the tools and the lathes in use were made
by the pupils. Mr.. Coward remarked that
it was the first time he had inspected a
school where the tools had been made by
the boys themselves.
The girls department was very interesting
TO the visitors. Glasses in the sewing de-
partment and the cooking department were
visited and the details of the courses in
spected. Shorthand, ~typewriting and free
hand drawing occupied their attention for
a time.
School No. 6 was next visited. The Eng
lishmen with their guides arrived at recess
time, when the games of the pupils were
in progress. Like all Englishmen the MEM
bers OF the commission take a deep interest
in outdoor sports and all forms of athletics,
and the recess play at No. 6 gave them a
fairly good idea Of the character of recrea-
ton that young Americans indulge in TO re-
lieve the grind of school work.
SHORTRIDGE INSPECTED.
From No. 6 the commission went to
Shortridge High School. The big building
was examined from top to bottom first Of
ali. and its convenience was commented on.
Principal Benton was questioned freely by
the members as to all phases of the man
agement of the high school. The spacious
library and the school newspaper, the Echo,
were objects of especial interest to the COM
missioners. The newspaper was commented
on as n novel idea that is worthy of re-
production everywhere, and when the COM
missioners left they took with them copies
of the paper and considerable information
given by Mr.. Benton as to its preparation.
The laboratories were also in de-
tail, and classes in the different depart
ments were observed. The work in free
hand drawing seemed to interest the Wis
itors very much. To Mr.. Benton the COM
missioners expressed their surprise at the
number and excellence OF the school decora-
tions. the pictures. statuary, ETC., pre-
sented to the school by friends. They re-
marked that nowhere had they noticed more
AT UNIVERSITY CLUB.
At noon the party proceeded to the Uni
4 NtlSlls luO hhtlC AASDCO was SCIftQ.
Charles w. Moores presided. Those at the
table with the English visitors were Presi-
dent Scot Butler. Of Butler College; Hugh
H. Hanna. Capt. William H. Armstrong.
one Of the trustees of the State Normal
School; j. w. Fesler, a trustee of Indiana
University; John l.. Grihiths, Fasset A.
Cotton. superintendent of public instruc-
ton: Louis Bacon and Franklin F. Hoyt,
the latter two being from the staff of Mr..
Kendall. Speeches were made by these gen.
tlemen, and the response was by Mr.. Nose
ly on behalf of the commission, in which
he expressed his satisfaction with the re-
suits of the visit TO Indianapolis, and his
warm congratulation on the perfection of
the Indianapolis schools.
School A. was visited in the afternoon,
Immediately after luncheon. Six or eight
rooms were visited while classes were at
work. The practice school and the shop
downstairs, for pupils of the seventh grade.
were especially marked by the approval of
the visitors. A little incident Of the visit
to School 40 pleased the Englishmen. Ii
grade was studying geography at the time.
and had come to the chapter on England.
quizzed the pupils on their knowledge of
England. One little tot responded brightly.
II know the most important thing about
England; all Englishmen are civilized. -
This answer was hardly expected, but it
delighted the commissioners and sent them
away in jolly humor from the classroom.
1 AS Iney lclls the tSdCucT III CfldTSc re-
marked: Gentlemen, we don't teach these
children to pay compliments. you must un-
derstand."
The gymnasium of the school was In use
at the time by the pupils OF the eighth
grade. and some time was spent there by
the visitors.
VISIT TO HARRISON SCHOOL.
The Harrison School was the last build
ing inspected. Glasses had been dismissed,
so the members of the commission con-
tented themselves with talking to the in
structors and going over the rooms. The
art department engrossed them for a time.
Miss Seegmiller. the instructor in charge
explained the work in detail. and the com
missioners asked for samples of the pupils
work to take away with them.
From the different schools the commits
sioners secured bundles of printed informa.
ton, school reports, courses of study
school rules, Indiana school laws, and vari-
Gus other data which they expect TO use.
From the inspection of the big cash reg
lister concern at Dayton the commissioner
will go on to Pittsburg, and from there tC
New York. whence they will sail for home
Nov. IL
"AwAkENING ENGLAND"