ISBN: 9781154984415

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RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 676 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 1.4in.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. 1909 Excerpt: . . . LANSING, MICH. ALMA COLLEGE ALMA, MICHIGAN The School of Music (Vocal and I strumental); The School of Art (China, Water Color and Oil Painting); and The Commercial School may be entered at any time. THE INSTRUCTION IS INDIVIDUAL You begin when you please, stop when yoc please, and pay for what you get U you please. For full particulars address, Secy. ALBERT P. COOK, Alma, Mich OLIVET COLLEGE OLIVET, MICHIGAN Second Semester Begins February 3 Excellent Library, Museums, Laboratory equipment and facilities for teaching Sciences, Languages, Literature, Mathematics, Surveying, etc. Unusual opportunity to study Music; the best of teachers, 21 pianos, 2 pijie organs, pedal piano and small instruments. Tuition moderate, living expenses the lowest, a faculty in all departments unsurpassed in any college. Send for Bulletin or Catalog. E. G. LANCASTER, President KALAMAZOO COLLEGE OFFERS RUPKRIOR ADVANTAGES TO AJHBITIOVS YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN. Admirable Location. Strong Faculty. Earnest Company of Students. Moderate Expense. Many Opportunities for Self Help. Several Valuable Scholarships. College Teachers Certificates to Those Who Take Fedngogy. Fourteen States and Countries Represented In Student Body. TERM OPENED SEPT. 16 SKID FOR CATALOG. A. GAYLORD SLOCUM, L. L. D. , President. MEMORY GEMS Complied by H. R. PATTENGILL. Graded for the twelve grades. Old, new, fresh, vital, vigorous, inspiring. Regular character builders! Three indexes!!! (1) By first lines, (2) By sentiment as, Kindness, truth, labor etc. (3) By authors. Cloth, 142 pp. , 25c. Address HENRY R. PATTENGILL LANSING, MICH. I Quips, Quirks and Conundrums SICKNESS IN THE FAMILY. Arry--Wots yer urry, Bill Bill--Ive got to go to work. , Arry--Work Why, wots the matter with th. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub, RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 862 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 1.7in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 edition. Excerpt: . . . the blind to participate in all the educational benefits provided for every child in the Commonwealth is acknowledged by the State in its sovereign capacity, and since they cannot be taught in the common schools, an express provision is made for their instruction. This policy has acted very favorably upon the blind and has inspired them with selfrespect and a worthy ambition to be independent. The general system adopted in the American schools is as follows: (1) ti give to all pupils the same sort of instruction, and to the same degree, as is given in the best public common schools; (2) to tench them the elements of vocal and instrumental music; (3) to train them iu some sort of simple handicraft by which to earn a livelihood. Owing, however, to the prevailing desire of the young in America to strike out in new directions, to the general preference for brain work rather than hand work, and to the disadvantage at which the blind do mechanical work, comparatively few, hardly twotenths, it is said, practice for a living the handicrafts which they have learned at the several institutions. Most of the graduates resort to various branches of the musical profession, teaching the elements of vocal and instrumental music, playing upon organs, tuning pianos, or trading in musical instruments. Some graduates take petty agencies and with a guide go about the country peddling on their own account. Others, favored by friends, find employment in some of the establishments where hand work combined with a certain amount of headwork is required. A few work diligently at their trades and earn an honest and comfortable livelihood. The general condition of the graduates is affected by the prevailing feeling of compassion, which, it must be said, is often. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub<