Special Report of the Committee on Drawing on the Evening Drawing Schools (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 Excerpt: ...authorities that will have the matter in charge. I favor heartily any plan that will bring into common use a practical knowledge of the different conditions of development as shown in industrial education. All such progress makes for a higher and a happier life." "I do approve this undertaking." "The plans embody much sense with enthusiasm, a combination that always brings results if it is possible to have any at all. "More and more in New England, especially, must we take heed to the signs of the times and try to maintain an expert leadership which comes from skilled training in the arts and crafts." "Everything that possibly can be done for our evening classes ought to have hearty support. It is help extended to those who are making an effort to better themselves against odds, and they deserve the encouragement which comes from good conditions." "I give my support to the project for the extension of the course of study in industrial design in our evening schools. I readily see how it can be made the means of great good to young men and women by preparing them for a greater variety of industries in the various branches of applied arts." "You know how deep is my interest in any endeavor that will bring to graduates of grammar schools any form of systematized work that will eventuate in a profitable occupation. For years I have watched my graduates go forth with no openings that would satisfy their desire for getting on in the world. It has become a pitiful spectacle to observe them blundering about, not knowing where to go nor what to do, but seeking some sort of work that would respond to their aptitudes. The path has been worn pretty smooth that led to the department stores, deplorable and heartbreaki...