The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-24
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NCONCLODED FROM FIRST fAGE.l
its 1.400 students in less than two minutes
As his automobile moved down the street
the prince was given three rousing cheers,
followed by the Training schools favorite
yell. "Rickety ex.
The next stop made by the party was
at Shortridge. The prince was introduced
10 the faculty of the school. and took
hasty look at the classrooms Here the
fire drill was also executed for his High
ness, giving him a chance 10 see ana 10 De
seen by all of the pupils.
AT school No. 10. which is attended py
Mr. Wong's son and nephew, his Hlghness
was introduced TO all of the classes as
sembled. and made short speech. thank
ing them for the cordial welcome of him
self and party, and advising them TO take
advantage of the excellent opportunities
offered them by their State and country TO
make good citizens. His talk was warmly
applauded when translated by Mr. Wong.
AT the close of his speech, his Highness
was escorted TO the playground OF the
school and saw the children in their hour
of recreation. He showed great interest
in dance about a Maypole-
A short stop was made at School No. 70,
where his Hghness was greeted by the
entire school. His departure was made
amid grand waving of flags.
The prince especially interested in
his visit TO the next school, No. IS, where
he saw the work of the gymna SUM class.
After seeing drill by several classes.
using Indian clubs, his Highness remarked
that ii was no wonder the Americans had
so little trouble in securing soldiers. when
young children were so perfectly drilled
in martial maneuvers.
SAMPLES WORK OF COOKING CLASS
The Indianapolis kindergarten and Pri-
mary Normal Training School was the next
one visited. Here his Highness showed es-
pecial interest in the work of the cooking
class. When the plan of it's conduct was
explained to him he looked at the instruct
significantly and she asked him if he
would like to taste some of the food pre-
pared by the students. His Highness
smiled boyishly, and anyone who saw him
answer through Mr.. Wong, would have
wagered that he said You bet" What he
really did say. however, was that he would
be glad to try. anything He was. served
with light biscuit and a cup of cocoa,
which he disposed of with evident relish
While here the entire party was served
With sandwiches, tea, waters and ice cream.
The prince ate two dishes of cream, for
which he has shown a marked preference
during his stay in the city.
The party then visited the BENJAMIN Har-
duced to the teachers of Indianapolis. His
tilghness, in a short speech, thanked them
Tor their greeting to him and assured them
that before he had seen them he knew that
he would be presented to the brightest and
brainlest women in the world. He said he
knew this because of having visited repre-
sentative schools in which they taught.
MR.. WONG TO THE TEACHERS.
Mr. Wong then delivered the address to
which the teachers of the school had been
looking forward with great interest, hav-
ing heard so much of the remarkable COM
missioner. Mr.. Wong speaks extemporan-
eously always, and seems not to be sure
OF what he will say until he is on his feet
Mr.. Wong told the teachers of their pro-
fession as it is in his own country. He
said in part
In,
the five things most revered. They are
classified thus: The heaven, the earth the
Emperor, the parent and the teacher. While
the teacher is poorly paid, he is honored
in every way, and has part in all things.
when a Chinese student completes his
course in the university his teachers are
given equal credit with himself. In Ameri-
ca if man writes a great book or paints
a great picture his name becomes famous,
but in China If man becomes famous
through any great intellectual feat his
teacher gets much credit the student
does himself.
1.-The Chinese youth not only knows the
great men of his country, but he knows who
taught them You teachers know the names
of your great men, but / venture 1t is only
chance if you know the names of their
teachers.
"A Chinese teacher, too, is always hon
ored by his pupils, and while one of them
has crust of bread the instructor never
goes hungry. In these things you Amer
leans can learn much from the Chinese.
Il fear that, perhaps, the students do not
always appreciate the goodness of their
instructors, but thoughtful parents do, and
/ wish personally to thank you for the pa
thence and kindness you have shown to my
children. / shall ever be grateful to you.
On the way to his apartments, at the
end of the afternoons journey, the prince
stopped at fire headquarters and was shown
how the horses respond to an alarm. Three
firemen also slid down the pole to show
him how they leave their sleeping rooms to
respond to a call The prince was much
interested. and held his watch on the
horses. They were ready to go in five Sec
onds after the tap of the gong. When the
men came down the pole Mr.. Wong and the
prince both laughed loudly.