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In some cases this is rapid. in others it is slow; so much depends on previous experience and personal talent, We, however, seldom complain of a Student being slow. Some of the most successful Students we have had at the Academy have been slow, but their work has invariably been solid. Students as a rule, are eager to make progress.

A Lesson in Drafting.

Commencing at the very beginning if necessary, and explaining each point as he proceeds in alter drafts to fill in the details, and explain the manipulation that will be necessary to bring the garments out to perfection. These latter lessons are often listened on with the greatest interest and although intended for the special benefit of some one particular Student. the others hearing what is going on. occasionally gather round in the manner shown in the illustra- tion, which is reproduced from a photograph taken while such a lesson was proceeding. One great feature of the tuition at our Cutting Academy is found in a reason being given for all that is done. We do not believe in teaching such and such a thing because we had it to be so. but we go beneath the surface, and explain the underlying principles on a proper scientific basis. showing the Students the why and wherefore for each angle, curve or sweep that is made. It is just this feature that enables us to achieve such success with our Students. Their intelligence is appealed to. and they are always impressed with this fact, that although the systems taught are as perfect as it is possible for any systems to be, yet the system is only a means to an end. and that it requires an intelli- gent mind and a trained eye, as well as a good system, to produce a satisfactory fit that will please the customer.

Our system of Class Teaching

Which occasionally takes the place of direct teaching. enables us to deal with many subjects that would be quite outside the range of possibility if individual teaching alone was resorted to; but as our accom- modation is abundant, Students who have no desire to take up the subject treated of in this way, may proceed with their individual studios as usual. Amongst the subjects treated of in class form are: Cutting by Block Patterns; Alterations, and how to avoid them. Defects and their remedies: Knotty Questions, such as Straightness and Crookedness, or Openness and Closeness, which may be exercising the minds of the Students at the time. Another popular subject is "Trying on," and this we have selected as the subject ol one of our pictures. A coat has been prepared in the most approved manner. and is than placed on the figure, which may be one the Students themselves. or one of the teachers. (To be continued.}