The boys are assigned to work as follows: carpenters, 15; painters, 1; tinsmiths, 6; shoe-makers, 13; harness-makers, 3; farmers, 13; blacksmiths, 3; wheelwrights, 3; tailors, 1. A generous lady in New York City has recently given $5,000 for an Indian workshop, which will be completed and occupied by the first of April next, and be a most satisfactory change from the shed in which they have for four years uncomfortably worked at their trades. Considering the past of the Indian, the disposition of our boys and girls to work is remarkable. The general rule is to work from seven to twelve o’clock, A.M., or from one to six o’clock, P.M., Saturday being holiday. Those who work mornings study afternoons, and _vice versa_. All are paid, girls as well as boys, usually at the rate of $2.50 per month, for to expect Indians to take a real interest in their work without some compensation is absurd. It is weak and foolish to reason that the skill they attain is enough compensation. Human nature requires something more. On the other hand they purchase all their underclothing and shoes with their earnings, and are thus taught the use of money and the true value of garments, and become quite skillful in buying. A school uniform is provided for each one, made in our tailoring department. Their appreciation of work is a direct contradiction to the statement that an Indian hates to labor. Frequently boys who are working a half-day at some trade will ask to be allowed to work the entire day, including Saturday, so as to earn more and be better able to take care of themselves when they go home. Their wages are then increased and they go to night school. Every such application is encouraging. Especially those who make extra time in the shops are inclined to save. They generally agree to draw but one-half of extra earnings, the other half being saved to buy them tools and other outfit when they shall finally leave school. We allow ten per cent. interest on all such savings; they are quick to see the advantage of laying up money. They seem to have no marked aptitude for special trades, unless it be for work in leather, shoe and harness-making. Their ancestors have dealt in this commodity more than in any other. They take to all handiwork remarkably; while quick to learn, they are slow to execute. They seldom bungle or “botch” a job. The first pair of shoes made by an apprentice is always serviceable. An Indian carpenter will make as good a mortise as a white one, but will take three times as long. Our expert harness-maker says he can do no better work than some of his boys, but they are very slow about it. We are constantly making and selling carts made by Sioux boys. They have made all our school benches, desks, wardrobes and wash-stands, besides window-frames, etc., for the outside market.