The San Francisco call., 1899-10-15
THE CALLS HOME STUDY.

and widely approved by the most eminent
- educators, 1t is legitimate newspaper enter
prise and is Tor the assistance not only OF those
who are able to be students in school and univer-
sity but for those who not in the enjoyment of
such advantages and for others who have passed TIE
school years but feel the need OF training and
prefer give to their leisure hours rather than
devote them entirely to flash reading. This is an age
in which the trained mind has the advantage. That,
indeed has always been true, but time that the
opportunity for training within reach OF the few
and these, therefore, had an advantage over the
many. The opportunity for training has now be-
come more general and is enjoyed by vast majority
OF the people OF this country, and none are barred
except by circumstances for which our educational
system is not responsible But in the development
OF that system has arisen a condition that somewhat
limits personal attention individual students, who
need something more than the days class instruc-
ton and such direction as they find in textbook
Where conditions OF fortune permit these resort to
private tutors to fill the gaps LETT in instruction in
class This is frequently impossible, however, and
therefore there remain weak places in training that
leave the mind only partially equipped for the think
ing and application OF knowledge which will be
qulred in the practical contacts of active life. The
great popularity of the Chautauqua circles, OF the
various schools and university extension
courses arises in the need felt for the strengthening
of these weak places left by the necessities of class
instruction
The Calls course of study, prepared by the most
eminent educators in each line to be followed, is i'll
the same direction. In it everybody, from the ap-
prentice boy and work girl to the busy professional
and business and lady in society, will find
OF self-culture OF the highest value and if the
course be followed with interest and industry it will
who choose to give to its pursuit part of their
leisure will find in it most interesting mental equip
ment and enrichment in that material which will add
to their interest in the broader affairs of life and will
aid them in restoring the learning and graces of
versaton which has been said to be art lost in the
concentrations OF our busy modern life. Its prime
value, however, is intended to be found in the help
given to the young Mental training is like chain,
stronger than its weakest link Active men have
not failed to note the lack of in the
OF many graduates OF higher institutions of learn
ing. This is due to a break in the symmetry OF the
training they have received. Some principle has not
been fully grasped and its faint impression has faded
from the mind. Its fantness was perhaps recognized
by the student who let it pass without effort 10
deepen its effect. Such students will find in our
studies the equivalent OF that personal attention which
lacking from the teacher. Each OF the scholars
engaged in Its preparation is, in effect, private
tutor to every one who makes use OF the course
Every family to which The Call goes, therefore, will
enjcv the happy advantage of having practically as
private tutors all OF these distinguished and expe-
rienced educators.
IN another view Of it we get the very warm ap-
proval OF teachers in the public and private schools
CT all grades These teachers have the same feeling
they would have if each one of the professors who
make up our course was with them in their class
rooms personally aiding in the instruction OF their
pupils. All OF these teachers hard worked, and
some Of them overworked in the emergency pre-
sented by our crowded schools. and to them this
course OF study distinct and valuable and
appreciated help with their classes. We are then in
clear and distinct sense, introducing valuable ad-
diton to the teaching force of every school without
cost to the taxpayers burden upon the school fund
A public journal should add all that it can to the
proper enlightenment OF the people and should in
crease the usefulness OF the equipment the young
should have to fit them for their place in active lie
1t should also aid those who have lacked by reason
OF opportunity or failure to improve advantages
that were enjoyed In this way a newspaper is doing
its whole duty to the community which supports it,
and this is the desire and purpose of The Call