lesson-books, exercise books, summaries of lectures, maps, charts examination papers, freehand pencil drawings, mechanical drawings, architectural drawings, projections, studies from nature in crayon and in water-colors, plain sewing, fancy needle-work, embroidery, apparatus for teaching, mathematical models, anatomical models; all were there. 2. Its systematic arrangement. It was easy to trace the progress of a pupil from the elementary to the highest grade in every subject, and to observe, not only the results, but, to some extent, the means by which the results were obtained. A study of the work, in the order in which it was presented, was a study of the system under which it was executed. 3. Its excellence. One cannot speak of comparative excellence without knowing more than can easily be ascertained of the exact circumstances under which the work was done. Not merely the age and the grade of the pupil must be taken into account, but the character and extent of previous preparations, the amount of assistance and direction given, the time occupied in the work, the amount of revision and correction, and other facts well known to practical educators. But, speaking absolutely, all the work was good, and some of it remarkably good. A word or two respecting the causes which have produced these excellent results may not be out of place. 1. The existence of a single will; a single superintending, directing, energizing force. If La Salle himself were at the head of the system in person, as he is in spirit, he could not infuse into it a greater measure of unity, in design and uniformity of execution. 2. The persistence of this force. A child once placed under the care of the Brotherhood for his complete education, remains under precisely similar influences during all his school life. There are no contrary winds and currents to retard his ship. From port to port he is wafted by the genial and uniform trade-winds blowing ever in the same direction. 3. The system admits of adaptation to the special wants of individual pupils. This is one of the causes of the success of the Jesuit schools of the preceding century. The individual was not neglected for the mass. Wherever special talent was discovered, it was fostered, encouraged, developed ; where special weaknesses were found to exist, the proper remedies were applied. The purpose was not to turn out a large number of coins from the mint, under precisely the same pressure, and with exactly the same inscription and ornamenta. tion, but rather to study the nature of each separate piece of metal, and to subject it to such pressure and leave upon it such an impress as would best suit its character. 4. The Brothers are devoted exclusively to the work of education as the sole business of their lives. This absolute consecration to a single aim, which, in other spheres, sometimes degenerates into fanaticism, seems with them to produce only an enthusiasm which at once increases and lightens their labors, giving the power to work while it stimulates to action. 5. The Brothers are alive to every change in the popular phase of education. While they hold on to nothing merely because it has the sanction of antiquity, they are ready to try every novelty, and to adopt it if it stands the test of experience. La Salle himself could not have been at the same time more conservative, more observant, and more originative than his successors. 6. Whether the connection of the "Christian Brothers" with the church is a favoring or a disturbing element, this is not the place to inquire; but investigators must always take this factor into account. The school is taking a more important place in the machinery of the church than it has occupied in it for several centuries past. The result will be watched with interest. M. A. NEWELL, Committee. REPORT UPON THE EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT OF THE COLORED PEOPLE. The impressions made were very favorable. Here was to be seen the educational efforts of a recently liberated race of people; out of the bondage of darkness they have, by almost superhuman industry, passed into the freedom of light. In the short space of twenty years we see established and liberally maintained, both by State and individual, a complete system of free education, from the kindergarten to the university. In the kindergarten department were seen a number of colored children, happy and industrious, evincing much aptitude for the work before them; busy fingers, eyes, and ears, indicated that they were ready pupils The results of this department were satisfactory, and clearly demonstrated the wonderful ability of the rising generation of colored people to become useful, valuable, and honorable citizens. The general exhibit of school-work was large and satisfactory, Thirteen States-viz., Ohio, Indiana, New Jersey, Virginia, Tennessee. Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, New York and Michigan,-also, Washington, D. C., made exhibits, either from the common schools or institutions of a private, endowed, or parochial nature. Seven of the Southern States were represented, thus showing the spirit of progress of the colored people, and the spirit of friendliness of the whites. The possibility of the development of the intellect of the colored race is placed beyond dispute by the evidence of their ability through their educational exhibit. This evidence of their ability to rapidly improve the mental and moral condition clearly defines the importance of placing in the hands of this people greater opportunities to remove, by their own efforts, much of the uneasiness felt for them and for the country, on account of the still existing incubus of illiteracy. In every grade and subject, marked ability was apparent. Penmanship was good, setting forth clearly the power, imitation, and control over the nervous system. Drawings, class and individual work, showed talent, and much of the work was interesting, and attracted general attention. The manuscripts examined were evidence of faithful application and much good teaching. Occasionally the need of better instruction was very discernable. Here it may be stated, that the existing evil is slowly but surely being corrected. Year after year better prepared colored men and women are leaving the many valuable institutions of higher learning that are rapidly growing up all over our coun. try, and especially in the South; and these better prepared colored men and women are taking the places of those who have been trying to do a work they were so ill-prepared to do; thus the future of the colored child is growing brighter. Old prejudices are passing away, a new era is dawning. Through this great, bold, and noble effort of the colored people to stand side by side with their former masters, they have been able, in this great exposition, to demonstrate their wish, their desire, their ambition, and their ability to get up higher. Down in the slum of ignorance, vice, and crime they will not remain, but in the bright light of a new-born day they are going to live, and God grant them speed in their noble resolve. The many noble institutions for higher education are well repre sented. Normal schools, theology, law, medicine, and industrial schools, in all departments, are proofs in various forms of good work being done. The following named schools make exhibits: Virginia-Richmond Normal School, Richmond. Kentucky State University, Normal and Geographical Institute, Louisville. North Carolina-Biddle University, Charlotte. South Carolina-Schofield School, Aiken; Morris Street School, Charleston. Alabama-Cuba Street School, Mobile; Tuskegee Normal School, Tuskegee. Arkansas-Union High School, Arsenal School, and Public High School, Little Rock. Ohio-Wilberforce University, Xenia; Public Schools of Gali polis. Washington, D. C.-Sumner School, Jno. F. Cook School, Lincoln School, Stephens School, Anthony Bowan School, Chamberlain School, Muren School. Indiana-Governor Street School, Evansville; Independence School, Evansville; Clark Street School, Indianapolis; Public Schools Nos. 19 and 24, Indianapolis. New Jersey-Mount Vernon School, Camden. New York-Public School, Kindergarten, Sygarueth; School No. 1, Brooklyn. Michigan-Mason High School, Mason. Louisiana-Leland University; Straight University; Southern University; Public Schools; Kitchen and Kindergarten, New Oreans; Parish schools from over the State. As has been stated, the State and the individual have fully realized the importance, value, and necessity of the education of the colored race, and have happily united in sentiment and activity in developing greater opportunities for the better education of this people. Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon the colored people for the satisfactory display they have made in their first exhibit. It certainly contained a sufficient amount of work to show their advancement, ambition, and the increasing interest they are taking in the educa tion of themselves, which is the only agent that can solve the many isturbing questions of the day. WARREN EASTON, President. THE EXHIBIT OF WOMEN'S WORK. In any attempt to estimate the quantity, variety, and value of the work of the women of the United States from the exhibit of women's work at the International Exposition lately closed at New Orleans, it is necessary to bear in mind many facts and circumstances which combine to make a completely representative display of women's work impossible, and to render an even remotely indicative display difficult. First: A very large majority of women still spend all of their time, strength, and skill in house-keeping and child-rearing; and the products of such labor, although of fundamental and final importance, are not of a kind that can be collected, classified, labeled, and set forth in show.cases. Second: Of the minority of women who pursue, outside of home, an independent calling, by far the larger number work as subordinates, and, although one found the work of their hands exposed at New Orleans, it was entered in the name of the manufacturer, machinist, miner, or merchant in whose employ the work had been done. Third: Concerning that minority of the minority who own their business, who are at the head of their own affairs in whatever trade, art, or profession engaged, a few simple facts must be considered. Some expense is always incident to the display of one's work; and, although this expense was by the provisions of the Exposition management reduced to a minimum, it remained a relatively greater obstacle to women than to men. This is not because working women are deficient in enterprise, but because the business ventures of women, even in the older States, are elatively recent. Compared to the whole number of women conducting an independent business in this country, the number of those that have been so engaged long enough to have large exhibitable results, and to have surplus means warranting the expenditure incident to exhibiting, is very small. According to the United States census of 1880 the number of our women then engaged in registered occupations was 2,647,157, and the number of occupations among which these were distributed was The work done and being done by these millions of women in these hundreds of occupations was suggested rather than shown at New Orleans; more forcibly suggested, perhaps, in the displays in the main building and in the State exhibits than by those in the |