A concert of European-style music as depicted in 1889. Notice the music and lyrics in the upper left of the image. The selection is precisely the kind of didactic songs that were making their way into the school curriculum. The lyrics read as follows:

When the clear drops of water among the rocks merge with the de and the moss, together they form a deep pool. Morning and night, work hard children! Study, and try to be on your best behavior at all times.

When you climb a mountain, even the white clouds will be under your feet. What is given to you by the gods--the treasure that is your body--whether you waste it or use it depends on you.

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