The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-06
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ager Of this college. has accepted the po-
sition as principal Of the school. Mr..
Joiner is an experienced teacher and
practical operator, having served several
years il both the commercial and rail-
way branch Of the telegraph service. The
management is glad to have secured the
services Of Mr.. Joiner owing 10 the fact
that he is so thoroughly qualified TO Ill
this responsible position.
Tae EaIshfn! Pew.
To the editor OF the Eagle:-A short
tine since there was little criticism in
the Eagle 70 the effect that 1t was rath-
ct amusing 10 mothers and fathers 10
see childless women direct their attention
and energies towards organizing chill
dren's homes. kindergartens. etc"
Consulting our own memory. as wei as
statistics, we VIII hnd IL 10 be the truth
that chIldless women have developed
great activity IN benevolent works along
that line We remember that. from the
start. our hospital boards. charity homes
and reform schools have been organized
and conducted mostly by chTCIess and be-
reft women We know that the chill
dren's home" has been under the pro-
lection and guidance OF q noble woman
Of this class for many long year We
are informed that the mission Sunday
school, which gathers I'D the children in
the Sums, is entirely under the control OF
these ladies' We know that the mothers
clubs, kindergarten organizations and the
boards OF charity are recruiting most Of
their hard workers from the ranks OF the
ladies' in question.
This state Of affairs is not true OF our
little city. alone. however, but II is so
everywhere. and has been so at all times
as recorded by history.
In time OF emergencies. statesmen and
rulers turn % the noble women for ad-
vice and assistance. 50 did Napoleon I
come to Madame de Stael. the philosop-
pher. when he saw the degeneration OF
his race Madame" said he, How co
you explain the deficiency OF moral
strength and courage among our young
people. ana how can We stay the tide?'
sire" replied Madame de Stael, We
need more motherly women.
Hence it is cause Of cougratuIati0n
with Us thar ne have n0therIy" women
u this time and place 70 give their atten-
ton - the elevation Of mankind. The
Kindergarten system has received a new
impulse in later years Tor the very rea-
son which Napoleon had n uind-that Of
staying the TIDE. TIE evil effects Of the
neglect OF children. the superficial edUca-
ton and light literature have been ap-
parent here as wen as elsewhere. and
society calls for relief
Now. the world win not grow better by
itself; we must help 20 make it So The
faithful few cannot accomplish this refor-
nation, they alone cannot stay the tide
Where are The young mothers We hear
SO many complaints about the lack Of
cooperation between the home ard the
school. Why not set about 10 make CO.
operation possiblec
When We visit the kindergarten meeting
the young mothers are mostly absent.
They are absent from the sewing circle.
from the missionary excursions. from the
Sunday school and often we are inclined
to think they stay at home 70 look on and
criticize the faithful few who work in
the cause of humanity. we need the
motherly mothers" Let US all join hands
with the faithful few TO stay the tide.
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