consent, his school of labor, or technical industry or art, but the directors reserve the right to transfer him to a more suitable department, if necessary, after a three months’ probation.

“It is the intention of this State to form a body of active, energetic citizens. The danger of a helpless, presumptuous, news-paper-reading population is universally recognized.

“All elementary education is left in the hands of the parents, save such as is necessary to the different branches of industry.

“Schools of mental culture are free to all individuals over fourteen years of age.

“Universities are free to all who obtain the first culture degree.