The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-01

being worked out by the teacher down
stairs. Miss Elizabeth Howard, from
the home standard point, and upstairs
by Miss Laura Skinner, through ma
ture work. 1t was very interesting
to see the happy little ones at their
games and marches, the idea Of helping
one another being continually kept in
view. This week they are being taught
their dependence on the shoemaker.
During one lesson which I witness d
they were shown a picture of shoe
maker. taught a pretty song about him,
and actually taken out to see shoe
maker at his work. Une day when
entered a demure little maiden of some
four summers made swe- picture car
ing for her dolly, ana it's neat little
bed, learning for herself where to place
her pillowshams.
In the afternoon the normal kinder
garten classes are held. Miss Mari
Hofer giving the teachers instruction
in kindergarten music, DIR. Henry in
theory, according to Froebel, and Mi s
Newton in methods. There are some
fifty teachers in each class. There Is
also a mothers class where mothers
are taught kindergarten methods and
music.
THE GERMAN CURSE.
One of the most interesting depart
ments in the collegiate course Is the
German. conducted by Henry Cohn. A.
NJ, Of the Northwestern University.
Evanston, Ill. Professor Cohn is one
of the most indefatigable and thorough
instructors it has ever been my pleasure
to know. He has an able assistant in
Mrs. f.. Il. Hotchkiss, who also teaches
a childrens class in German. Thirty
hours instruction a week are given by
Professor Cohn himself in the different
classes.
In connection with the German the
German Club meets three evenings each
week, two meetings informal for Ger
man conversation and songs and one
for a German program. Monday even
ing the club chartered the steamer
buckeye" and enjoyed most delight
full excursion on the lake, stopping at
Long Point for supper and at Celeror
to see the sights which : may describe
in some future letter,-arrivinS at the
pier just after the Chimes. but in time
to witness the last Of the electrical
display. The evening was perfect. All
voted, the excursion a decided success
and gave three rousing "Hurrahs' for
Professor Cohn, followed by three for
the captain Of the boat as we landed.
In conversation with Professor Cohn
yesterday he said: 1T Is my intention
next year to have a German day at
Chautaugua and bring the Germans Of
this country more in touch with the
Chautaugua spirit and promote the
spirit of sociology, not socialism. be-
tween Germans and Americans, which
will also have tendency to increase
the cosmopolitan ideas Of the Ameri-
cans. I would that could reproduce
one Of the professors anecdotes. but
to do so would be utterly impossible,
the tone, gesture and crayon being alb
sent. However, the following is worth
something even without those elements:
IAN Englishwoman seeing a grave in
Chicago with ladder leaning against
the headstone inquired If it were fire
escape" When the professor finished
we all knew that letter Is the German
word for ladder. 1t seems to me that
from a pedagogical standpoint course
under Professor Cohn Is of much value
as in any department Of the school Of
pedagogy.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Sunday morning the Episcopalians
held service in their pretty little chapel
and the Roman Catholics In College
hall. At II a. m. DR.. F. w. Gonsaulus
of Chicago gave one Of his able sermons
in his usually eloquent manner to some
five thousand people in the Amphi-
theatre.
Perhaps the great feature Of the day
was the collegiate service in the even
ing. The different departments met In
their respective buildings and marched
to the Amphitheatre, led by Rogers
band. Truly 1t was grand sight, SYM
bolical Of much, the greater part OF
the twelve hundred students in line.
AS they passed through the park the
members Of the faculty stood with un-
covered heads, allowing the procession
to pass through. AS they neared the
Amphitheatre the lines separated, the
band, on one side, DR.. Palmer's choir OF
more than four hundred on the other
and Joined in yield not to- temptation"
and other sacred pieces, while the fac
ulty passed through the lines to their
places on the rostrum. An impressive
address was given by DR.. Harper. pres
ident Of the college. which was suppli-
mented by a song service in which the
Buffalo quartette assisted. AS usual
the day ended in rain which continued
during the night and greater part of
Monday.
THE GREEK TABLEAUX.
An entertainment given last week
Thursday evening drew a crowded
house. and deserves more than pass
ing notice. The entertainment consist
ed of Greek statue tableaux and poses.
arranged by Mrs. Bishop and Professor
Clark. 1t was difficult to realize that
statues were real live flesh and blood.
and not marble. Some of the paint
ings copied were Reading fro m Dante"
Reading from Homer" and Stevens
"Siesta."
At the annual pronunciation match
Monday evening Miss Julia Stephens,
Of Syracuse. won first prize. and Miss
Emma A. Twining, of Buffalo, and a
member Of the Press club. the second.
The greater lights Of this week are:
DR.. F. w. Gunsaulus, from Chicago;
DR.. Levi Gilbert. from Cleveland; Pro-
fessor Shaler Matthews, Professor Jonn
Williams White and Mrs. Annie Jen-
ness-Miller from Washington. u. c.,
who arrived on the ground Monday eve-
ming. Mrs. Miller gives her lecture
Dress for Health and Beauty" at the
Amphitheater Thursday p. m. Today,
Wednesday, is the G. l.. S. c. rallying
day, and various reunions are being
held.
The denominational prayer meetin IS
will be held at p. m., thirteen diff
ferent ones are announced by the
morning schedule. The Disciples hold
their first meeting in their new head