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and repairing electrical appliances and apparatus , foundryman , gasfitter , gold-beater , harnessmaker , hatter , locksmith , machinist , marble mason , moulder , painter , paperhanger , patternmaker , plasterer , plumber , printer , saddler , shoemaker , steam engineer , slater , stonecutter , stonemason , tailor , tiler , tinsmith , turner , wheelwright , and many others . In mentioning these several trades , I do not intend to make it obligatory upon the Trustees to teach all of them , nor do I intend to exclude any of those which are not mentioned , and I authorize the Trustees to the extent that the cultivation , care , and adornment of the lands and grounds connected with the college will admit , to instruct such of the scholars as show taste and capacity for the occupation , in the art of farming and gardening , or either .
I desire and direct that the moral and religious training of the scholars shall be properly looked after and cared for by the Trustees , but that there shall be no attempt by the Trustees at proselytism among the scholars , and no favoritism shown by the Trustees to any particular sect or creed . I especially direct that each scholar shall be taught to speak the truth at all times , and I particularly direct and charge as an imperative duty upon the Trustees that each and every scholar shall be thoroughly trained to habits of frugality , economy , and industry , as above all others the one great lesson which I desire to have impressed upon every scholar and inmate of the school is that in this country every able bodied , healthy young man who has learned a good mechanical trade , and is truthful , honest , frugal , temperate , and industrious , is certain to succeed in life , and to become a useful and respected member of society .
I desire and direct that the physical training of the scholars shall be carefully attended to , that they shall have proper exercise and recreation , so that so far as such a result can be brought about by training and care , each one may grow up with a sound mind in a sound body .
I direct that the boarding , lodging , education , instruction in trades , and all other advantages to be derived by the scholars under this deed , shall be gratuitous , in the manner and to the extent hereinafter provided and with such limitations or exceptions as the Trustees may approve . The Trustees are directed to meet this commitment by providing scholarships to such scholars and / or benefits to such scholars , using earnings from its endowment funds , cost savings resulting from its student work program , accepting gifts , student aid grants , student fees and charges , and other sources of revenue to offset the scholars ’ cost of education . The amount , terms and requirements of the scholarships and / or benefits and services and the fees and charges which may be imposed may vary depending upon a scholar ’ s demonstrated financial need , legal or tax requirements , or other factors and shall be determined in accordance with guidelines approved by the Trustees . The college shall provide athletic uniforms to scholars participating in the college ’ s athletic programs and provide other clothing to scholars who have a demonstrated financial need . In order to obtain additional resources , the college is authorized to participate in grant or student
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