The demonstration work : Dr Seaman A Knapp's contribution to civilization . Secy. Houston awarding diplomas to prize winning club members. Six 19 13 prize winners in Washington CHAPTER m GIELS HOME CLUBS AT THE time the Boys Demonstration Work was takenup systematically Dr. Knapp realized the urgency andnecessity of similar work for the girls, but he said that ifboth were taken up then neither would be more than halfdone. He said it was necessary for the Boys Club Work tobe successful if it were to attract attention and inspire con-fidence. He told his helpers in the office and a few leadersth
The demonstration work : Dr Seaman A Knapp's contribution to civilization . Secy. Houston awarding diplomas to prize winning club members. Six 19 13 prize winners in Washington CHAPTER m GIELS HOME CLUBS AT THE time the Boys Demonstration Work was takenup systematically Dr. Knapp realized the urgency andnecessity of similar work for the girls, but he said that ifboth were taken up then neither would be more than halfdone. He said it was necessary for the Boys Club Work tobe successful if it were to attract attention and inspire con-fidence. He told his helpers in the office and a few leadersthroughout the South of the plan that he had in prospect fordeveloping lines of work suitable for women and girls. Ex-tracts from speeches that he delivered at that time show whathis thoughts were in this connection. The following quota-tions are taken from an address delivered at the StateTeachers Association of South Carolina, in July 1907: If much can be done for boys to interest and instruct them intheir life work, more can be done for girls. Teach them to mend andsew and cook; how to doctor; how to dress a wound or make aligature
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