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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
Mr.. JOHNSON ARGUES FOR
A HEALTHY NOON MEAL

Editor of The Times:
The inquiries suggested In your COM
mun1cauon open up a very large ques-
ton, and one that cannot be answered
satisfactorily in communication of
two of three hundred words.
Certainly the present plan OF hurried
lunch, frequently consisting Of pickle
and cakes and other combinations unfit
for the human stomach, Is doing much
to undermine the health of the school
children, and units all who indulge In
it for good work during the afternoon.
a large proportion Of the people In Rich
mord commence work between seven
and eight o'clock. Probably II the schools
opened half an hour earlier and closed
half an hour later, arrangements could
be made for recess of an hour or hour
and a half, about noon, That Is very
much better time for eating @ satisfy.
ing meal than the abominable practice
OF eating at three or four O'Clock when
one has become SO hungry that he over
loads the digestive organs. A substan-
tial meal about noon, with ample time
to rest, would go long ways towards
making the afternoon session OF the
school as profitable and helpful as the,
morning session.
I do not believe that the present schooi
hours should be extended. In the lower
grades they should be curtailsd; and in
all grades In the schools, there should
be organized classes for outdoor study.
A careful revision of the schedule Tor
school work would, I believe. add greatly
TO the health and strength of teachers
and pupils.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
DIR, GARCIn FAVORS
THE PROPOSED CHANGE

Editor OF The Times:
Sir,-School hygiene. In Its broadcast
term, Is very comprehensive subject,
and an opinion. to be of much value, could
only be formed after mature considera-
ton. This have not formed at length.
owing to pressure Of professional work.
I will give you very briefly such ideas
as have occurred to me. The present
school day is not too long. but the recess
could be decidedly improved upon by hav-
Ing two recesses instead Of one (this
method is followed for the smaller chill
dren now. Give two recesses Of twenty
minutes or half an hour each, In lieu
of the present one of thirty-five or forty
minutes. The writer has been pupil of
the city school system, and knows per-
gonally how much of value such q recess
would have been to him.
The method proposed by the School
Board works very well In some of the
European countries, and with some Slight
notifications in Boston.
Personally, I heartily approve Of trying
the plan of opening school earlier, giving
longer recess and closing later. with
the change OF having two recesses, as
previously mentioned. The longer recess
has SO many advantages, physiological
ard hygientc, in its favor, that "a way
faring man, though a fool. can, see them
RAMON D. GARCIN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
Mr.. WALFOoD RECALLS A
SIMILAR DISCUSSION

Editor of The Times:
Replying to yours of the 18th. which is
just received, owing to my absence from
the city, will say tnat the resolution In
regard to the changing OF the hours OF
school session was introduced in the
Board for discussion, and it was stated
by the member introducing the same
that the hours he proposed were those
in tyogue in nearly all the large cities,
and he thought the change would be of
great advantage to the teachers and pt-
pills, as they would be enabled to get
warm meal in the middle of the day;
and therefore. as a health measure, 1t
would be greatly beneficial. Personally,
I have not considered the matter very
much, but 1 know, however, that SIM
liar proposition was made some years
ago, and after great deal OF discus
sion. both by the Board and the teach
ing force, and also a free expression OF
opinion by the parents of the pupils. the
Roar decided not to make the change.
C. P. WALFORD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
EXCESSIVE HOME WORK:
Mr.. SOL. L. BL0OMBERG

Editor of The Times:
Replying to your favor Of the 18th in
stant would say that I am pleased to
hear of the proposed change in the ses-
sions OF our public schools. AS, warm
advocate Of the system I have given the
subject much thought. and have been
convinced that the present method of
sending children home worn out and
fatigued after a long session, and with
a sufficient amount of home work to
keep them constantly engaged until bed
time, could be greatly improved. Sew
eral years ago I mentioned this to the
Superintendent of Schools and to some
of the members Of the School Board.
and advocated such an arrangement of
the sessions as would give the children
Sufficient time for warm meal in the
middle OF the day. l am heartily In
favor Of the schools being convened at
All earlier hour and closed half an hour
later, believing that the rest IN the mid
die of the session will not only prove con-
ducive to the health of the children:
but that returning in the afternoon
strengthened and refreshed both mentally
and bodily they will be prepared for
better and more effective work. The
morning session should be devoted to
the recitationS and the greater part of
the afternoon to the preparation Of les
sons for the following day under the
supervision Of the teachers, SO as to re-
lieve the children, especially the younger
cnes from the great strain they are now
under by reason of the large amount
o: work, in many instances excessive,
given them to perform after school
hours.
SOL. L. BLOOMBERG.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
DOG IN PULPIT WITH
REV. DR.. FL. PATTON

Just as Rev. DR.. Francis L. Patton.
late president OF Princeton University.
was making the opening prayer Sunday
night In the First Presbyterian Church.
Montclair. N j.. fox terrier entered
the church and ran up the pulpit steps.
The animal stood at DR.. Patton's feet and
began to bark.
Thomas Russell, Jr.. attempted to cap
ture the dog, which retreated to the back
of the platform, where 1t again began
to bark Finally the animal leaped from
the pulpit and ran down the aisle. al
rest causing a panic among the
worsbippers. some OF whom Jumped over
the seats. Dr.. Patton never stopped pray
ing.
DR.. Patton has been unfortunate II,
being interrupted when preaching In
Mnntclair A week ago Sunday he had
to bring his sermon to close owing to
a storm. 1t being impossible for him to
make his voice heard above the crash
of the thunder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17

formed, the organizatio taking place on
the 10th day Of January, 1896, when fifty
eight old veterans met and organized by
the election Of Judge John II. Fulton
commander; Major D. r. Graham. first
lieutenant commander; Captain Robert
Crockett, second lieutenant commander;
Colonel r. H. Gleaves, third lieutenant
commander; DR.. S. R. Sayers, surgeon;
Major ]. C. Sexton, quartermaster; Rev.
Alexander Phillippi. chaplain: r. n Pen
Gleton, adjutant; ]. j. Powell sergeant
major, and F. M. Lendamood, color ser
gcant. The membership has increased,
until now, Notwithstanding the ravages
of death, there are between ninety and
one hundred names on the roll. The three
original lieutenant commanders have all
passed over the river and others have
been elected to take their places. With
this exception and that of adjutant Gap
tain Pendleton having resigned and J. J.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
GO HOME FOR DINNER.
SAYS PROF. CHANDLER
Editor Of The Times:

Editor Of The Times:
s;r.-In response to your inquiry con-
cerctng the proposition to keep the city
schools open later in the afternoon, IN
order that a longer recess may be given
in the middle Of the day, will say that
! am not sufficiently familiar with the
conditions of parents and teachers to
know whether it is a good plan. How
ever. there are a few suggestions which
occur to me as worthy Of consideration
in this matter.
i. If the recess can be so arranged that
the children, or a large majority of them
can go home fer their dinners, believe
it would be greatly conducive to their
health Those children who could not re-
turn home on account of the distance
from the school would not be so crowded
on the play grounds. and the recess pc
Rod for them would be one of real recrea-
ton. I fear, however, that our schooi
districts are too large for the majority
Of the children to return home at the dim
ner hour. Again, 1t is quite doubtful
whether the dinner hour in many dis
tricts could be arranged to correspond
with the school recess. In the western
part Of our city g. majority OF the resi-
derts have dinner late in the day. and the
children could not get dinner at home, or
ing to school. was once principal Of
rublic school in which we had one hour
fer dinner About one-half of che chill
dre.n returned home for their dinners and
7 think that a fifth Of that half was
tardy in returning. Parents likewise
often have an inclination to keep their
children at home in the afternoon. Many
children do errands in the afternoon for
their parents. and since $3.50 in the winter
is a very late hour, the tendency on the
part OF the parents to keep their children
at home in the afternoon would be even
greater. or course. regula tons can be
made by the school authorities against
terdiness but the best school disclp.ine
is that which will give minimum oppor-
tunities for interference with school work
ard will have few regulations. If chill
drcp get into trouble going to and from
school during recess. parents are liable to
hold the teachers responsible.
e Generally speaking, long hours are
not desirable Conditions vary greatly.
=hat IL our grammar schools could open at
Q and close ats2 or ESQ o'clock. with re-
cess of about thirty minutes somewhere
between Il and l o'clock, I believe that
we would have the best arrangement and
would secure the best results or course
the children IN the primary grades ought
not to be kept over two and a half or
three hours An arrangement by which
the children can have the whole after
moon at home under mothers supervis-
ior is far better than having great num-
ters Of children engaged in their sports
around the school building Where horne
training = good, there is no doubt OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
M0USTACHES NEED
NOT BE SACRIFICED

IT Is announced. says a Newport special
to the New York Herald. that compro-
mise has been effected in the merry war
in which the existence or dozen or more
rustaches was at stake. and that each
CT the old fashioned quadrilles. which are
to be features OF Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish'S
Colonial ball, on August ed. will be
danced with a full complement Of men.
1t is a fact that Mrs. Fish desired some
of her friends to consent to part with
their mustaches. so that the reproductions
of the dances should be perfect. It Is
fact. too. that some men desiring to please
Mrs Fish and not to dsplease them
selves took the matter very much to
heart.
But. as matter of fact. the hospit-
able hostess OF Crossways Is not 80 easily
put out. and learning through the news
papers Of the dilemma OF some OF her
friends, she promptly. had them assured
that, after all, the matter Of their mus
taches was really of no importance-com-
peace Of mind. So now those who arc
willing to part with their mustache5 will
do 80, but those who do not wish to sacri.
fee these hirsute adornments need not
feel called upon to make martyrs OF
themselves.
Bright and early this morning a large
force Of mechanics began the erection Of
a temporary ballroom adjoining Mrs.
Fish's villa. This room. OF course, IL to
be used for the Colonial ball OF August
sd 1t will be seventy by forty feet, tho
largest ever put up In Newport. and It's
walls are to be set with mirrors The
general decoration will be buff, the ia
vorite shade in the days Of the Continen-
tails
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
LONG HOURS UNW!SE;
PRESIDENT BOATWRlGHT

Editor of The Times:
Sir,-The question before the City School
Board is beset with difficulties Most peo-
pie will agree that the present school
hours induce irregular eating on the part
of pupils and are otherwise Objectionable.
On the other hand, a long recess for din
ner breaks the continuity of the school
day, affords opportunity for non-attend-
ance in the afternoon and diverts the
MIND from books. AS fatigue and nerve
tension increases with the passing hours,
the tendency to restlessness and disorder
also grows. Teachers who have tried
10th the continuous session and the fore
noon and afternoon sessions tell me there
is more disorder after a dinner recess
than when the session is practically con-
tirCous.
For my part. would prefer to shorten
the present school day in the grammar
schools and break 1t several times with
brief intervals of relaxation. Five min
utes Of calisthenics under the right sort
Of leader is very restful.
When we make our school rooms more
attractive we may consider the question
of an afternoon session, in which the
pupils under the direction of their teach
ers. shall prepare their lessons for the
following day, and shall then leave their
hooks at school. Education consists not
in the lumber of hours one holds book.
but in learning how to do a given piece
of work thoroughly in the least space
of time.
Respectfully.
F. W. cartwright.
Pjctn,opd COLLAGE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
EkGLAAD'S FLEET
NOT FORMIDABLE.
King Edward Reviews Vessels
Long Out Of Date.
DANGEROUS TO THEIR CREWS.
Blu, This Was Merely the Home Fleet
and None of the Better Glass Of
Vessels Had Been Withdrawn
from Foreign Stations.
DANGEROUS TO THEIR CREWS
{By Associated Press. )


PORTSMOUTH, Aug. 16-Kinr Edward
completed the programme OF the corn-
nation festivities to-day by reviewing the
deet for the arst time since his accession
From q spectacular point OF view. the
assenblage OF hundred and odd war
vessels in the Roadstead off Spithead
was magnificent show. but to those
looking beneath the brilliant veneer O:
paint and polish. 1t was evident that the
nEhting strength OF the feet was by no
means formidable. The lines Of ships
were thickly dotted with inefrectives.
Among these may be mentioned the third
class cruiser Calliope. Of Apia fame, while
others included such relics as the battle
ships Devastation. Dreadnought, Cam
J'erdown and Edinburg, which are classed
by some experts as absolutely danger
Gus to their own crews, while some OF the
nominally effective fighters are still armed
with muzzle-loaders.
1t must be pointed out, however, that
the display represented merely the home
feet. not a single vessel having been
withdrawn from a foreign station to par
ticipate in the pageant.
The King, who wore the Uniform OF
an admiral of the fleet, was surrounded
by a brilliant STAFF. AS His Majesty
passed each ship tho officers and men
cheered and when the Victoria and Albert
after trnverstng the lines. took up fresh
moorings abreast OF tho Royal Sovereign,
the whole fleet joined in q final roar IF
cheers for the King, who then personally
siEnalled an invitation to all the flag
officers, including those OF the foreisn
ships. to Join him on the royal yacht.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17

& DR.. s. R. sayers. the surgeon. served
With distinction In his line during the
war, and since has achieved a reputa-.
.ticn In his profession which considering
his marked modesty and retiring manner.
may be considered remarkable in this
aye OF self-laudatton and push. He stands
nov first as the consulting physician and
surgeon Of this entire section. 9a
The chaplain. Rev. Alex PhiIltni. en-
tered the Confederate army az ueutenant
Twe1ty-ninth Virginia Infantry. with the
understanding that he should devote
much Of his time to the religious interests
of the troops, and whilst always ready
to fight in any place as the occasion
might require, his success In the spiritual
welfare OF the soldier procured him a
regular chaplain's commission. which he
held until the surrender at Appomattox.
In the days OF lighting peace he has
been as active. earnest and successful in
fighting the world. the flesh and the
devil as he was the enemy in 1876.
It would take too much space to enter
into the details of the personnel of viii:
liam Terry Camp. Suffice it to say that
these are the men who will extend their
old comrades the hand OF welcome and
who will again talk over the bloody
drama in which they were active. The
prospect OF meeting old comrades in Oc-
tober has already revived the slumbering
memories OF the past and frequently
enough ten or twelve old soldiers may
be seen discussing their experience and
the incidents of the war.
THE DAUGHTERS.
What shall I say of Wythe Grays
chapter OF the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy7 stated above that these men
would extend to Their old comrades the
hand Of welcome and talk over the past;
these women will do more, they Will
not only extend their welcome and smiles,
but as is always the case, while the men
are talking the women will be minister
ing to the comfort of their guests. This
chapter Is In prosperous condition. and I
am sure when the grand camp leaves
Wythville each member will carry away
with them pleasant recollections of
Wythe Gray Chapter.
The committee Of arran gements have not
formulated all their plans. The pro-
gramme will be issued about the first OF
September.
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an accessory in the theft of s14o will be

an accessory in the theft OF $40 will be
tried next Tuesday.
VIM Wood and Neeley Coles were fined
$3.50 each for being disorderly on the
premises of A c. Woody.
Marion Miller paid $3.50 for being dis
orderly on the street.
George W. Jones. tho chief cleanup at
the Franklin House, was arrested by
Detective Hall on the charge Of taking
sundry and various things from the
rooms Of the guests. An itemized ac-
count Of George Washington's nisdeeds
would foot up three $40 bills ring, a
watch and various articles Of clothing
When Detective Hall gets through a brick
mouse or two may be added to the list
The case comes up Tuesday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17

fact that the best physical and moral re-
suits can be produced by giving the chill
dren their afternoons away from school.
3. I believe. likewise. that the teachers
should be considered. The proposed
change would keep the teachers from
home from half-past eight in the morn
ing until after 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
or course, it would be possible for some
OF the teachers to go home for dinner in
the middle of the day, but majority
would have to stay at the school build
ing. If teachers are to be tired out by
long hours, we cannot look for them to
appear IN the morning fresh and inspfr-
ing. They will be unable to get the neces-
sary recreation for their health and to do
srch additional study as will make them
efficient and progressive teachers.
Very truly,
J. A. C. CHANDLER
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
HEARTY GREETING
TO BOER GENERALS
They Are Accorded a Splendid
Welcome Upon Landing
In England.
By Associated Press.)

SOUTHAMPTON. Aug. 1s.-Generals
Botha, Dewet and Delarey arrived here
this morning and met with a greatSre-
ceptton, both from government officials
and the public. The Boer generals
looked remarkably we'll and evidently
were much pleased at the heartiness5 OF
the welcome accorded them.
Soon after landing the boarded the
steamship Nigeria, where Joseph Chan-
berlain. the colonial secretary; Earl Rob-
erts and General Lord Kitchener. greeted
them. They were also introduced to
Mrs. Chamberlain and Lady Roberts. With
whom they chatted for some time.
Official arrangements have been made
to permit the generals to witness the
naval review. but after a conference
with Abraham Fischer. the former Boer
delegate, who came from The Hague 1t
was announced that they intended to pro-
coed direct to London in order to reach
Holland as speedily as possible. The gem
erals so to Holland to pay their last
respects to the memory of General Lucas
Myer, who died OF heart disease on Au-
gust. 8.
General DeWet. IN conversation here,
confirmed the statement that he and
his companions will visit the United
States before returning to South Africa
Welcome in London. -
LONDON. Aug. 16-The Boer Generals
reached London In the course Of the af-
ternoon and were loudly cheered in tho
streets Asked why they had declined
the governments invitation to witness
the naval review the visitors remarked
that they were TOO tired after the long
war, and needed a rest. 1t Is still un-
certain whether or not they will return
70 CovyeS and see the 4 irp
The scene at the railroad station on
the arrival Of the Beers was remarka-
BILE. An enormous crowd Of people gave
them a welcome as hearty as given to
Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener. when
they arrived here from South Africa.
Shouts OF Good Old Dewet." Our
Friends the Enemy" and Brave Sol
diers AL. were frequently heard amidst
salvos of cheers. General DeWet was
fairly cornered by mob and had to
be rescued by the police, who by sheer
force Gle: - a line OF retreat for him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
DRUlDS MEET HERE
Supreme Grove to Assemble in Rich-
n1ond Next Year.

Supreme Grove to Assemble in Rich~
n,ond Next Year.
The Supreme Grove OF Dr11ids Will meet
in Richmond next year.
A telegram was reoaived from the
representatives to the Supreme Grove,
now in session. at Puttn-bay, Ohio,
that the Supreme Grove had decided to
accept the invitation extended by Rich
1nond. and would hold their next ses-
oongratulating themselves on securing
this session-the first ono to meet in
tie South in forty years.
The meeting. while some time OF yet,
even at this early date promises to be
the largest over held in the history OF
Druidism. Tho Druids who originated
and brought to a successful issue. the
securing OF this meeting for the Old
Dominion are already in receipt OF as
surances from the North, East, ,:and
West that the Druids propose invading
Richmond IN great numbers, and al
ready their cry Is ION to Richmond.
The meeting viii mean much OF
only to our city and State, but it means
the upbuilding OF an Order that mas
principles second to none, and that has
and Will accomplish great deal OF
good.
There are now IN this city and Man
chester. i've Groves IN fiourishing cond.-
n. !
meets at Concordia Hall Friday nights:
Liberal No. 2. which meets at David
sons Hall every Thursday: Belvidere
No. "a, at Belvdere Hall on Wednes-
DAVIS; Jefferson No. IA. at Powells Hall
on Thursdays, and Mistletoe. in Toney's
Fall, Manchester, every Wednesday.
All the Groves show big increase In
membership since the last report, and
It is believed that when the Supreme
Lodge meets here It will find Druidsm
as strong as any other order.
Committees from each of the Groves
will at once begin arranging for the
big meeting, so that by that time moth
Ing will be left undone to show our
visitors a genuine ''Old Virginia" well
come The representa- to the Su-
preme Lodge will be present at the
meeting Of Jefferson Grove next Tues
day night, and will make a full report
1t is expected that the Druids Of Rich
mond and Manchester will be there In
full force to hear them.