The age-herald., 1900-05-23

Sunday school That our work is being fostered by these educative and religious workers proves that it's character is being more fully understood.
 After all is said, the lesson learned dur ing the past year has been that the life Of the kindergarten does not depend on the personnel of its officers or its board of di- rectors The success of this work is pri- marlly due to the fact that it has an influ ence that is impersonal; a power that is peculiar in itself, and that appeals directly to the hearts of the people. The power be- hind this movement lies in the kindergar- ten idea; we as officers and members, are merely the vehicles for it's expression. We may be replaced by others, but the kinder garten ideal will ever remain and will con- tinue to appeal to the hearts of all men and women who wish to develop the high est that is in the individual and to make of the child worker in the service of man and God."
 Other Reports
 The president further recommended that steps be taken to secure a more favorable location for the Northside school for the next year, place where the children whom 1t Is sought to reach could be brought closer to the school. She also urged the members of the association to visit the schools more frequently and take other with them. She said that 1t was those who were familiar with the work who were giving the great est aid and that it behooved the members Of the association to acquaint the business men and others with the work by takin@ them to the schools and showing them how they are conducted and what Is being ac- complshed
 The report of the treasurer showed th=t S, 4O1.S7 had been raised and expended dur ing the year. This was more than double the total amount raised and expended last year, and illustrated in a forcible manner the growth of the work. The report showed a small deficit which was made good by a temporary loan, the same to be repaid in few weeks, when the money now out will be received.
 was discussed and Mr. J. A. Van Hoose suggested that the unused part of the old south side market might be secured A committee, consisting of Miss Edith Wood ruff, MT. M. V. Joseph and Mrs J. H. Phillips was appointed to look into the feasibility of the matter
 Miss Edith Woodruff principal of the kindergarten work, made her report for the Southside school. She said that the attend- ance varied from forty-five to sixty, the to- tai enrolment for the year being ninety Families to the number of sxty-three have been brought in touch with the work, and 193 visitors.
 Miss Smith of the Northside school made a report, showing an enrolment for the year of ifty-siye the attendance being from thlrty-five to forty. From 70 to 100 visitors had been received.
 The report for the training class was made by Mrs. James Bowron. According to this report, the season opened with seven members in the class, one withdrawing be- fore the end of six weeks. Six remained throughout the term. and four of these had completed the two years course. The re- naming two were to remain and complete their course. The importance of encourage ing and upholding the training class was emphasized by the statement that the num- Der of kindergarten students was limited by the number of persons in the training class, and it was recommended that the associa- ton have circulars printed and distributed throughout the state setting forh the work of the class.
 Graduating Exercises
 The graduating exercises of the training class, which took place at the High school building at D. m., exemplifed in the full est degree the work of the school and proved most interesting to the select audi ence present, which was composed of the relatives and friends of the graduates and the officers and friends of the association.
 The exercises were opened with prayer by Rev. M. Newfield, of Temple Emanuel, after which the greeting was sung by the class.
 What the Kindergarten Does for the Child and What the Training Class Does for the Teacher was the subject of an interesting paper by Mrs Laura ONeal, a member of the class The paper was a clear and practical presentation of the kin dergarten system and showed careful pre- paratlon.
 Following a vocal selection by the class was an address by Judge Banks whose re- marks were both pleasing and pertinent.
 The diplomas were then presented by Miss Woodruff, the principal of the class, who spoke most feelingly of the associa- tions of the past and of the work of the future. The young women who had com pleted the course and who were vested with authority to teach the system were: Mrs. Laura ONeal, Miss Carrie Ulman, Miss May Hall and Miss Josie Oxford.