Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-04

disassOciated from Its surroundings nor
should II seem as IL some giant hand had
set It down on a knoll like a chessman on
a table. II should be tied down to the
eeusiY Mace, ~ ne tre ~ s TI VsbTyyb snu II sbouId
be framed in, not wholly concealed, and all
features on the grounds should lead up
to II.
Beautify the school Grounds.
Planting should be handled as an artist
does his pigments, to gain certain effects.
Never forget that the occupied lawn spaces
bear the same relation to trees and shrubs
music.
There is no reason why planting about a
school should Interfere with light. air and
Cover the bare walls with ~clinging ivy;
adorn the front entrance by Ranking with
spring or late fall that the children may
enjoy them. Tuck a few more In the angles
Of the playground or yard. protect them
vines. Organize the children into improve
ment associations, give them the care OF
the plants. Special attention should be
given TO weekly lessons, on the preparation
Of ground for sodding and preparing for
the plants.
meetings OF residents of a selected block.
Secure from them some contributions of
money, also pledges to assist In caring for
the trees, shrubs and flowers your commit
tee shall agree TO plant. Turn a barren,
ugly street Into an avenue and see how the
people themselves will rise up, mentally
$50 $500 - =. ~ 1NN
ness of their dwelling spot.
Chinese Woman Doctor.
DR.. Yami Kin, an educated Chinese wo-
man, who lives in San Francisco, attracted
much attention not only because Of her
personality, but by her paper on "Glass
Mosaics."
Chaplin, Pasadena, Mrs. Julia Won Kirk
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Ball Of San Francisco.
Then came the press program, under Mrs.
Ella Peattie OF Chicago, which attracted a
crowd. The speakers and judges were:
Mrs. Sarah Hagin Of Atlanta, on Are
Women Necessary to the Newspaper Bush
ness?" Mrs. Margaret Collier Graham Of
California. on Vogue Of the Historical
Novel," Emma Payne Erskine OF Wiscon-
sin. on THE Moral Influence Of the Novel
ist," Mary Holland Kinkaid, on Some
Humorous Aspects Of Newspaper Life" and
Rowena Hewitt Loudon on The Press
Our American Type"
Ticket Practically Fixed.
The strain has been removed from the
political situation in the convention by the
withdrawal Of Mrs. Robert j. Burdette
from the presidential race. In a letter
which she issued to the press she gave her
support to Mrs. D~enison, so that the ticket,
unless a dark horse appears, promises to
stand:
Mrs. Denison, president, Mrs. Burdette
first vice president and Mrs. Buckwalter
second vice president.
1t Is not likely, however, that Miss Emma
Van Vrehlan Of Iowa will be returned to
the treasurership and there is a movement
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the recording secretary.
The report of the committee on education
was presented by Miss Ellen G. sabin.
president of Milwaukee Downer college.
1t was as follows:
Committee on Education Reports.
A marked characteristic of the present
time is the widespread interest that exists
In education.
In this general interest the women's clubs
are not only sharers, but leaders. The
has been very properly directed toward CO.
operation with the established agencies Of
education. These undertakings Include ex-
animation of physical conditions as to
hygienic conditions of buildings as to
grounds with respect to ventilation, light
ing, cleanliness, overcrowding, toilet rooms,
No more earnest and intelligent effort
has been made than in the direction Of
developing patriotism and promoting good
citst nship. Interest in local history has
been created and historic places have been
preserved and marked. Civic clubs OF
pupils have been formed. Interest in for
estry has been excited and arbor days
encouraged.
The club women have worked success
fully fully, for 2 W the he passage Of a compulsory
public sentiment in favor of this Measure
In other states. They have encouraged
aud secured the election or appointment CT
women on school boards and on boards of
educational and philanthropic institutions.
They have worked for a truancy school
for girls. They have sought to effect
charges In laws that will harmonize the
legal ages of child labor and of compulsory
education. They have presented to legis-
latures the advantages OF rural schools
with a township system of graded and
high schools.
Four committee would merely urge for
the future persistence, continuance along
the lines already opened. The kinder
gartens need and merit our unwearied sup
port. Manual training and domestic econ
omy require our hearty encouragement.
Mrs. Larned's paper on Household Eco
Monies, a Pertinent Factor in Education"
was discussed by Mrs. A. c. Neville OF
Green Bay, Wis.
This was followed by an industrial ses-
sion, with Mrs. Florence Kelley Of New
York as chairman. The chief speaker was
Miss Jane Adams Of Hull house, Chicago,
on The Social Phase OF Child Labor
printed slips being distributed covering
phases Of the subject.