The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-21
THE JUNIOR REPUBLIC.
The Mass Meeting Mt Columbia
Theatre Well Attended.


mass meet.,g of those interested in
the National Junior Republic, established
| on the Newbold Farm, near Annapolis,
was held last night at the Columbia The
atre, under the auspices of the Women's
League, an organization formed for the
purpose OF aiding the boy republic The
league is putting forth efforts to raise
money to assist the lads, and sum was
subscribed for tho cause last night
Commissioner Macfarland presided. In
opening the meeting, among other things,
he said:
Generous Washington, whose heart is
filled with altruism. is already interested
in the National Junior Republic. Always
hosnitable to new ideas in philanthropy,
she welcomed the plan of establishing
such a Republic midway between the Dis
trict of Columbia and Baltimore when 1t
was preached by public-spirited men and
women of the two cities. They had watch
ed the success of William Georges Junior
Republic at Freeville, n. Y, and believed
that its principles could be profitably ap-
piled all over the country. They con-
ceived the idea of national organization
which should establish such Republics in
they established a National Junior Re
public on the Willie Newbold farm near
Annapolis Junction. given by Major
Charles Newbold in memory of his dearly
loved boy and for the benefit of the boys
OF Washington and Baltimore, who might
become its citizens.
Without parade and without advertis-
ing the managers have carried on this en-
terprise successfully. They have taken
boys that, from temperament or circum-
stances, needed the education and disci-
pline of the Republic to keep them from
becoming bad citizens, and they are max
ing them into good citizens. The dis met
I've principle of the Junior Republic is that
of such self-government by the citizens
under the general administration of the
superintendent and matron as shall fit
these boys for all the duties of American
citizenship. the noblest since the world
began. As its name suggests, it is the
Republic in miniature and it gives its
citizens better knowledge of the work
ings of national and civic governments
than other boys generally get. They be-
come practical politicians in the best
sense, and, therefore. intelligent patriot 8, |
They are in no danger of becoming 'insti- |
tutionalized,' but remain natural and free |
spirited and are ready when graduated |
to take their places as citizens of the |
great Republic. This is the best plan fer |
dealing with such boys. 1t is no longer !
experimental 1t only needs the sympa- !
thy and support of more of our best citi-
zens for its larger development as an ex-
ample, and is an inspiration which nay
stimulate the rest of the country to follow
the example Fortunately these seem 10
be assured through the efforts of the noble
women under whose auspices this nj ct
ing is held. and whose organization ie-
oft }, FV,.r |
for the National Junior Republic all over
the country
Mrs. Tom c. Noyes sang the Holy
City," after which two of the officials OF
the republic were introduced and told of
the workings of their government. The
youthful attorney general narrated some
amusing incidents of life at the republic;
-old of the enforcement of the laws es-
"a blished by the citizens themselves, and
Of the methods employed to secure good
government. He was piled with questions
1y persons In the audience concerning the
Of justice in the republic.
md as to the internal workings of the
Institution. all of which he readily an
'wered. He read extracts from some of
he laws governing the citizens of the re-
public, and the applause which followed
heir reading indicated that the regula-
ions were popular among Washngtonians.
lress. complimenting the republic upon
he justice of its laws and the members
# the league upon their efforts to support
he institution. Responsibility he said, is
he foster mother of progress; 1t begets
bility. and is the only gateway to sue
ess. The responsibility placed upon the
'oys of the republic in governing them
elves would make them good citizens Of
he larger Republic.
Remarks We're also made by Rev z.
lawrence Hunt one Of the founders OF |
he republic. who explained its workings,
nd by Mr.. Tom C Moves.
The officers Of the Women's League. I'M
er whose direction the meeting last night
Fas held. are Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks,
President; Mrs. Mary S. lockwood. Vice
Mrs. Stanton J. Peelle Record
ng Secretary; Mrs. Hannah B. Sperry.
corresponding Secretary, and Mrs. John
:. Mcneil, Treasurer.