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5. Lastly, very great care is necessary in leading the pupils to acquire correct method in handling brushes, tools, and all the implements required. Another point which demands attention is that of the general posture of the children during their lessons. Where much stooping is necessary the work should be occasionally interrupted and a short extension drill given. Unhealthy and cramped postures should be avoided. Whilst fairly accurate work should be aimed at, you must beware of expecting very fine work requiring minute finish, or any work which is likely to strain the eyesight of young children. 6. My Lords have noticed with satisfaction that many of the larger School Boards have appointed superintendents or instructors of manual training, and have issued by their help excellent schemes of manual occupations for the lower standards. Some of these courses have already been published, and, while it is contrary to the practice of my Lords to draw up any lists of educational works, you may remind managers that particulars of such schemes can easily be obtained through the usual channels of trade. I have, &c, G. W. Kekewich. Approximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, not given: printing (1,550 copies), £6 18s. 6d.

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