Evening star., 1902-02-24

to the congressional committee charged
with the consideration of the appropriation
Of this annuity the earnest petition of the
National Council of Women for favorable
action on the proposition to give Miss Bar
ton an annuity in recognition Of services
rendered by Miss Barton which are ma
uonal in both scope and value"
Topics Discussed Today.
The afternoon was devoted to the reports
of local councils and committees. Chill
drens Activities" was the theme of an
address by Mrs. Ida Smoot Dusenberry Of
the National Womans Relief Society of
Utah, who is noted Kindergarten.
''All activity which is in proportion to the
natural strength, and not overstraining, re-
suits in enjoyment, consequently play or
the child's desire for motion is the first
means of the development of the human
mind" she said. This being the only way
by which he is to become acquainted with
the outer world, and his own powers Of
body and mind.
1t is an inspiring sight, viewed from
pedagogical standpoint, to observe the lit
tie one at play, TO see him surely but un-
consciously educating himself, getting his
first knowledge of duty. and the truths of
life, representing and really becoming, in
his own mind, birds. trees flowers, stars,
water, horses. cows, &c.
"All Of this means so much to the teacher
or parent, when she. realizes that all the
child initiates he learns to understand and
love; that all truths may be made real to
him. And as you watch him day after day
you see, in his play, the germ of his
whole future life. He begins to feel for the
first time. sense of sure and reliable pow
er, which causes his countenance to beam
with joy and satisfaction. He not only be-
gins to feel strong physically, but moral
and intellectual power is gained and steadi-
ly brought under control. He finds truth
funess, justice, self-contrOl, loyalty to one
nI1 +,
must be the laws governing the game, and
he never fails to note the fact that the BOYS
OF courage, perseverance and resolution are
the ones first chosen, the ones ever sought
after by their play fellows. the ones ever
remaining in the kindly favor of their
teacher
In infancy. the activity found in play in
the principle joy to the little one; in child
preston, execution Of childish thoughts,
also in revealing the inner characteristics
in outward form and action.
''IIe has great desire to measure his
strength with others, thus compelling rec
ogniton. which is "a all times of nfe a
strong craving q the human heart
Proper play. size asserted, gives salts
faction freedom and peace with the world,
but She thought il WtI 10 always offer a
sue2t stion here, A word # advice there,
a look Of interest occasionally. Join in the
game and be the auntie. when your time
will! permit. Never fail 70 give the child
iSh requests some consi,!ara ton. for YOU
mus; know, the child plays so he will
work.
Watch ard direct with quiet thoughtful
perst Vt rance the activities Gf your chill
dren. she said
Recalls Childhood Days.
'Prabably all who RENE mber their own
childhood recall the time they felt a gradu-
all! caWning sense of personality a time
when the soul longed for recognition,
when definite idea Of distinctions and a
longing FOR personal love was the one am
bition OF life. In memory, go with me- to
years gone by. and recall if you can, just
how big You felt. ana proud you were when
on Your way to school some distinguished
person said to YOU Good morning, little
miss.
The thousiltless mother has no idea of
the Importance of this moment OF life She
should know that when the child begins to
desire love and recognition he will value
that In himself which attracts love and
calls forth recognition In a large meas
ure, therefore, his standard Will be fixed by
the praise and blame, the sympathies and
aversions. of those around him.
Often at this period the mother plants in
the mind OF her little one vanity instead of
aspiration by praising his looks more than
his moral effort, by noticing his clothes
more than his conduct by placing higher
value upon things temporal than things
eternale
Her hate and love, praise and blame. cam
not rise higher than herself, and she ex-
presses what she feels by word as the child
reflects her spirit. word and act in play.
Method. order, perseverance, industry,
obedience to law. may all be taught the
child through play. and he may learn to
know that the prizes OF life fall to the
capable and Industrious.
We must realize that the conduct Of our
children is determined by the stimulus
given.
To form character we must establish good
conduct rather than suppress the bad. We
must seek the ability to direct and guide.
to transform evil into good. To place in
reach Of the child amusements Of an at