Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-27

fixed there. In addition to the subjects
mentioned, which are absolutely essential
for every class of work above that of the
lowest character, some time should be given
to instruction in geography and American
history, in order that the child may have a
better preparation for the more serious
questions of national life and government.
as well as in elementary manual training.
which will make him both more useful and
more valuable as a citizen. If time will
permit some attention should also be given
to rudfmentary drawing and music, as well
as, perhaps, elementary physiology. The
committee believes, however that these lat
ter subjects should be treated as of very
minor Importance, and that the great bulk
of the work should be devoted to that in
struction which will enable the child to
spell ordinary words with reasonable accu-
racy, to correctly apply the rules of arith-
meuc to the usual business problems. and
to express his ideas in clear and intelligent
language with a reasonable degree of gram
NAUTICAL correctness.
that this association express to the Senate
committee now investigating the common
school system of the District its commen-
dalton of so much of the present system as
tends to inculcate the principles herein con-
tanned, and to urge the adoption of a more
systematic and thorough drill in the fun
damental subjects as herein recommended"
The Report Adopted.
Mr.. Serven's report was adopted by the
association.
Mr.. Linton said if the teachers were not
afraid to express themselves they would
give many valuable suggestions.
Mr.. W. w. Porter moved that the COM
mittee on schools and school houses inves-
tigate the question of responsibility for the
failures in the school system.
Mr.. Henderson hoped there would be no
personality in the question of the schools.
He was satisfied with improving the sys-
TEN. He said the superintendent of schools
had been and faithful rk.ar
in the cause of education, and whatever
the faults Of the system might be, he was
satisfied that there was a great deal of
good in it.
Mr.. Presnen and Mr.. Server argued
against the bringing of personalities into
the school question.
Mr.. Linton said the teachers could not
make suggestions Of Improvements, and
marked that if the superintendent had ever
been a his days as such We're over
Mr.. T. Edward Clarke was present and
was invited to speak on the school ques-
ton, which he did briefly.
The following new members We're elected:
S. w. Williams, c. z. Wise, ]. ]. Noonan
and E. V. O'Brien.
Real Estate Values.
The president laid before the association
a circular letter from a committee of the
Citizens Northwest Suburban Association.
showing the advantages of real estate in
vestments in this city and suburbs, and
asking the association its opinion of the
policy in calling attention to such advan-
tages here. The association instructed its
secretary to communicate with Mr.. C. c.
Lancaster, president of the Citizens North
west Suburban Association, to the effect
that the North Capitol and lexington As
ISOLATION does not approve of the policy Of
encouraging real estate speculation by
citizens association and regretted that it
should be done. saying that the purpose of
the North Capitol and lexington Associa-
iC he Of INN inc
conditions of living within its limits with
out regard to real estate values or real
estate speculations.
The association adopted a motion of Mr..
James Connor commencing the course of
Mr.. Freeman. supervising principal of the
public schools, in giving his testimony be-
fore the Senate committee, and declaring
that the facts stated by Professor Freeman
showed a condition similar to that found
by the associations committee, which had
Investigated the school question.