ext year. Then the long line of students repaired to their respective
class-rooms, followed by the friends who came to listen to their oral
examinations. The latter were in all grades, from the seniors who
replied to questions in Latin, mathematics, etc., to the tiny tots in
room No. 1.

INDUSTRIAL WORK.

A conspicuous feature in the day's programme was the exhibition of
articles made in the _sewing department_. Hundreds of specimens were
effectively displayed against the walls of the large office. There
were nicely made garments, bright patchwork quilts, dressed dolls
illustrating hygienic styles of dress, buttonhole work and neat
patches. Much of the work done won warm commendation from the visitors
present, and that by the boys of the third grade received a full share
of praise. In many cases it was difficult to believe that the
specimens of work done in May were wrought by the same pairs of hands
as the great, uncouth stitches made on the companion pieces furnished
in January. Yet each pupil has had but two hours' instruction a week.
We hope during the coming year to enlarge and improve the department.
Extending our sincere thanks to the kind friends who have sent us
supplies for the sewing, we would, by the way, very modestly suggest
that a good sewing machine is needed here, and if one should be
forthcoming from the beneficent ones who have an especial interest in
this most important branch of education, we should indeed hail its
advent with fervent gratitude.

Tuesday noon found us with our friends again gathered in the chapel,
where prizes were awarded to those who had made the most improvement
in sewing. One little girl had said to her sewing teacher: "Oh, if I
can only get a prize for sewing, just a card, or anything, to show my
mother that I am improving, and that she is getting something in
return for the dollar she pays for my tuition!" From the nice books,
etc., sent us in boxes by Northern friends, we distributed our prizes.
To this little girl we were glad to give something, which rejoiced her
heart, and the gleaming eyes of several other pupils--notably those of
the boys of the third grade--as they came forward for the coveted
honor, was a pleasant sight. Before dismissal, the Rev. L. B. Maxwell
gave us a bright and helpful little talk. Tuesday night, in the
freshly decorated and densely crowded chapel, was given an exhibition
by members of all grades of the school. The songs, recitations,
readings,