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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30
ORAL READING.

Oh-1ll hE@EADA-N0s
The pupil enters school and he speaks oral 9l
rnodulation. his emphasis is above criticism
After he has been in school eight years ne
cannot read orally. No wonder. he has been
in school eight years. Now he does not read
This is true Why doesn't he read? He has
been taught 10. He has been taught that
beautiful sentence from Shakespeare. The
black hen is IN the lot Laughter) He is
conscious OF his language he All rlght "hen
he is after the hen, but fails when he attempts
TO recite It.
The speaker poked fun at the present
custom in the schoolrooms Of teaching
children TO read. to hold the book in
the left hand and level with the chin.
heels together. etc. This picture was
recognized by the teachers and they
laughed merrily.
If a child Of mine went to school" q"
he said. L would insist upon it that
he should not be taught to read orally"
SING SWEETLY.
When President Tompkins had con-
cluded the assemblage applauded en-
Enthusiastically. He was followed by the
pupils Of the Denman Choral. The
girls of Mrs. NJ. NJ. Fitzgerald's class,
under the direction Of AFRO l.. Mann.
principal Of the Denman Grammar
School. rendered Might in May" by
Abt: "Elizabeth's Prayer (Wagner);
Pilgrims Chorus CWagner), and The
Bloom Is On the Rye" (Bishop). The
singing was beautiful and was highly
appreciated.
Professor 6. II. Clark, university Of
Chicago, delivered an address on
Reading in Our Schools" In part he
said:
Literature cannot be crammed. and when it
is Il is not literature. II turns its face away
from those practical minded teachers who
would make the study OF literature A study in
grammer II gives itself up only TO those
who approach IL in the spirit Of one who en-
tiers composed in thought and composed in
feeling.
The only art our children know is the art
Of literature. Literature comes into being be-
cause a man has something that he has seen
and feels and he must make others see and feel
and II he does he is repaid
VALUE OF READING
believe that the reading Of books is a test
Of character. / believe that those who road
get that enrichment in life which cannot come
in any other way. ! believe In the literature
that makes for the refinement OF manners
Oh il viii not Sive you true delsarte attitudest :
Who come in contact with Portia CordaIia
and Brutus and not be benefited? Great lit
erature breathes the spirit OF beauty and II is
Tor the beautiful in life that We live I mean
practical beauty. Great literature presents
the human soul at its crisis
All but members of the California
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entitled to a gold badge: the second
prize
During the last twelve months death
has reduced the membership by five,
namely, L. L. Dobbs, B. ]. Phillips,
Herman Pilling, w. w. Wolf and Jo-
seph j. Foley. 3. ]. Phillips and Her
man Pilling were insured members,
consequently :neir beneficiaries were
each paid $780,
GIFT FOLLOWS REPORTS.
The treasurer's report showed the
total funds of the association to be
,450 II, with a net gain of s144S Al
for 1903. The benefit committee report
ed the growth of the association and
of it's number only 1872 were partici-
pants of the death beneficiary fund, be-
ing a great minority of the member
ship.
The transportation and advisory
committee reported that but few COM
plants had needed adjustment. The
relief committees report showed that
it had not been asked to give relief to
more than three members, the total
expenditure for that purpose being
$50 90. The report of the headquart-
ers committee proved that the year
had been very prosperous. The Of
fetal Bulletin" was shown to be in a
successful condition.
Numerous additions to the constitu-
ton and bylaws were adopted.
The election of officers for the ensu-
ing year resulted as follows: Presi-
dent. Charles l. Wallace first vice
president. W. W. KnickerbOcker; sec
ond vice president, Lee Jacobs; secre-
tary, Charles B. Tomson; treasurer, B..
B. Galland; directors. II. L. Judell, A.
c. Boldemann. Alfred Enquist, w. F.
Peterson, +. H. Davi and ]. c. Eu-
banks.
Before the meeting terminated the
outgoing president called upon Alfred
Kelly to perform the office of present.
ing TO the retiring secretary, A. c. Boil
demann, a handsome case of silver
ware. the gift of the association for the
untiring zeal and faithful service given
the organization by Mr.. BOldemann for
eleven years. There are eighty-nine
massive pieces of silver in the case.
Mr.. Boldemann thanked his associates
for the elaborate present and with three
hearty cheers for the outgoing officers
and three for the incoming officials the
meeting adjourned
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Cannot stop sale Of Lizards

The Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals is continually re-
ceiving complaints against the sale OF
live lizards by street peddlers. Secre-
tary HolbroOk wishes the public to be
informed that he has had the lizard
sellers arrested twice, but that the
cases have been dismissed.
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TRAVELLING MEN BANQUET.
BOuntifuI Repast Is Enjoyed and
Toasts Are Delivered.

BOuntIIuI RepaSt Is Enjoyed and
Toasts Are Delivered.
The members of the Pacific Coast
Commercial Travellers Association
held their annual banquet last even
ing at a downtown restaurant on Pine
street.
Charles Wallace, the newly elected
president. was POSTMASTER and the
guests enjoyed bountiful repast be-
fore the speeches were delivered.
r. H. Davis. the retiring president
spoke on the toast, THE Association" ="
and told of measures used to defeat a
bill to license commercial travellers.
w. w. Knickerbocker responded to
the toast, What Makes a Good As
sociation Member" and urged the
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Teachers Association departed and the
election of officers for the following
year resulted as follows: President.
Charles L. Bredenbach; vice presidents,
Miss Kate Ames. Napa; B. w. Grif-
f1ths. Los Angeles; secretary. Mrs. Nj.
NJ. Fitzgerald, San Francisco; assistant
secretary, a. G. Kelly, San Francisco;
railroad secretary, A. f. Schumate;
treasurer, Philip Prior. San Francisco.
San Jose was selected as the next
place of meeting of the association.
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PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS.

However much we STUDY along the line Of
our profession. and we should do nnuct O.
that. should take up a side issue some
thing entirely different. TIE men WIZ ue All
the bette- teachers II they mingle with men
Cf affairs and meet In social intercourse or
friendly discussion those who are their equals
their auueriors In the various lines OF busi-
ness. social ana political activity Always 10
deal with irnruat ture minds VIII tend to narrow
ness OF pedautry. and TO think ~ nothing but
school would narrow any mans horizon. broad
the interests or eCucafion are N omen
hO teach school also VIII be the better teach
To belong 10 women's clubs ana enter With
other women into discussions and enter
rrises. 20 60 int general society and meet the
men ard women III the city. 10 visit with the
point OF view. 20 Join some literary circle for
advance Ftu6ies 20 read with a stimulus oI a
friends interest and example in any one OF a
score OF lines. an this and more IN the same
direction tends 70 good teaching. not less than
your professional lectures and studies, which
ere absolutely necessary.
We who have taken up teaching as proies-
sion mCsr consider our future wears and think
~ the business side Of cur life occasionally
To look abo1t Us and sec those
efte- years Of service. most o. them
poorer than when they entered ana with
out any aprarelt means Of livelihood. Is not
2 sight "a lculated 10 induce many enterprlslng
stay in L after they are there While Il IS
one Of the highest callinGs, calling IN Wflch
more good be done for the world, perhaps,
than in any ether. yet there are too few peo-
enough or rhnanthr0pic enough 10 take the
vow of poverty. I an glad that Governor Par
dee Is 10 speak on the subject of salaries. me
salsriee 2 re- TOO small. There is no questioning
the fact5 that good teacher cannot be PAD
enough for what she does and poor tescheF
Is rrn
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INSTRUCTIVE PAPERS READ BEFORE
THE GATHERING OF STATE TEACHERS
Leading Educators Appear at Invitation of
PedagogueS and EnIighten Them on
Work of Training Young Minds.

language If want anything written up
we don't turn il over to the Latin man; we
turn Il over TO the bug man. because he is
deeply interested in his bugs and has no
time 10 use elegant language He is not over
conscious, would be the Latin professor or
professional lecturer. who usually wears a
plate glass front and has fits OF eloquence,
first on one side OF the stage and then on
other. lLauEhter) You read Grants me-
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Elopements should be discouraged. as
they often lead to unhappy lives. These
seldom happen when there is a gas
range in the mousse from S. +. Gas and
Electric Co, 415 Post street.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30

A beautiful framed picture makes
good New Years present. The only
large assortment of good things is at
SanbOrn & Wallis
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION.
Clergy and Laymen Give Views as to
Best Methods of Training.


At the Mission High School vester-
meeting of the department Of the eIe-
mentary school association. presided
over by the following officials:
President. Charles c Hughes. Alameda vice
president Miss Rebecca r English san Jose
state Normal School; secretary and treasurer
committee-Charles c. Hughes. Alameda: Re
becca F. English. San Jose; Fannie Bryan
Los Angeles: Richard d. Faulkner. San Fran
CISCO Lois E. Peckham, San Francisco; George
l.. Sackett, Ventura: George S. Wells, San
Jose
The session was opened with solos
by Miss Helen Crane. ACCOMPANIED by
Miss Ethelwyn Merrack and Mrs. Mary
McGlade The first topic to be dis
cussed was reading in the elementary
schools. This subject was ably handled
by s. H. Clark of the University of
Chicago. He illustrated how the sense
of the best classical writer's could be
lost and the beauty of sentiment de-
stroyed by poor enunciation. Professor
Clark made his points clearer by quot
ing familiar passages of prose and
poetry and by imitation showing the
fallacy Of common bombastic Geclama-
ton and the beauty Of a clear whole
some utterance of the words.
Next in order were solos by Mrs
Charles c. Hughes of Alameda and
Miss Anna Hadfel, accompanied by
Miss Bliven. The music made a very
pleasant break and the soloists were
heartily applauded.
The Function OF the Elementary
School was next discussed by num-
point of their several professions and
occupations. Elmer E. Brown of the
University Of California spoke from the
standpoint of the educator.
EDUCATORS VIEWS.
He said that education should first
of all lay a foundation that would
prepare every man to earn an honest
livelihood. Many things that were
formerly learned in the home or work
shop are now taught in the schools.
The girls are instructed in the art Of
cookery and the boys are taught to
handle the tools of the artisan and
thus lay foundations for useful careers.
The speaker said he does not expect.
to see the time when the culinary de-
partmelts will turn out perfect cooks
nor the manual training departments
skilled mechanics, but from the stand
point of education both are moving in
the proper direction.
The clergy was represented by Rev.
Joseph Gleason of TomaIes, Rev Will
liam RAIDER and Rev. ]. Nieto of this
city, Father Gleason being the first
speaker. He said in part:
The chief function .of elementary
education is to draw out sthe best facul-
ties of the child. Thes education re-
ceived during the first f9w years builds
the foundation of the whole structure.
1t is said that some teachers teach to
teach and others to draw their salaries.
l am thankful that those of this local
ity are of the former class. Yet there
is a weak point. 1t is said that he
that stands still retrogrades. The ply
sical and mental man are being care
fully attended TO, but some care should
also be taken of the moral
BLANIEs TEACHERS.
Americans are criticized for their
lack Of reverence and respect, and who
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30

moirs He wrote like he fought When he
went into the war he forgot HIS tactics he
learned az West Point. He simply went In and
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30

The second days session Of the Cali
fornia Teachers Association. which is
being Rlld jointly with the San Fran
cisco City and County Teachers Insti-
tute. was opened in the Alhambra The
ater yesterday afternoon by singing by
third-gr pupils from the Agassiz
Primary School. Miss s. J. Jones, prin-
cipal Of the school, led the tots. who
sang sweetly and in perfect time. The
children sang Hanson's "Bugle Song,
Hawley's "RainbOWs' and Whites
Sunrise" For an encore the little
ones rendered a rollicking melody. The
girls sang sweetly and the boys puck
cred their lips and whistled in chorus.
The efforts Of the babes created sur
prise and enthusiasm.
Fred 7. Moore, Superintendent Of the
Alameda City Schools. read bright
paper on Some practical suggestions.
IN part he said:
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YOUNG MEN SUSPENDED.

There are 790 members in good
standing. The list of suspended mem
bers during the year was much larger
than usual owing to the fact that dur
ing the busy years of 1902 and 1908
travellers who had been for years on
the road were able to obtain inside sit
uations, and in consequence felt that
the association would be of no further
use to them. The retirement of so
many old timers brought a number of
young men on the road. who, after a
year of probation was up, Joined the
association only to be suspended either
because they had lost their positions or
had been unable to stand the monthly
tax of so cents. The new membership
during the year was 200 and 43 associ-
ate members, making a total of 243 for
1903.
wv. w. Knickerbocker has brought
in eighteen applications that were
favorably acted upon, and as a conse-
quencel is the winner of a handsome
dress suit case, and John A. Moynihan
Of Sacramento, for similar service, is
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30
BLANIES TEACHERS

Americans are criticized for their
lack Of reverence and respect. and who
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-30
A CAMPAIGN OF EVASION.

1t is that of observing citizens
that while Republican active they
particularly careful avoid discussion of either of the dom
nant issues involved the campaign On all conceivable
subjects those which the people vitality interested they
vobe the questions they dumb
Why this snce Do the gentlemen who urging
the support the Republican candidates believe the people
have forgotten the ouags which they have been subjected
through the of the iiquous police commission law and
the emascuaon the railway employees
the bidding of defiant and awless Peyzed railway
tons? If they will themselves sadly mistaken when the
votes counted on Tuesday night
Rhode Island electors be fooled hoodwinked They
realize that they have subjected scandaous and
deprived of rights that in justice and fairness belong them 1t is
reflection their intelligence than their loyalty
citizens the Republican speakers have thus far
DONE that they recognize the shameless and
ton of their that has been accomplished by the
sinister
This insult their intelligence quite much their
the actual injury te will lead the honest electors
their ballots Tuesday for the candidates who frankly
feasy declared themselves favor of the fundamental principle
Of home rule and against by Perrzed corporations
Candidate Roberts the only Republican the genea
bly, ticket of his local who has had the
hood and independence himself
and against by corporations He
has the when all his political
leagues evasve and lodging methods His position
that makes him bold relief marks him
worthy of the support of his fellow citizens the polls.
Dodging will win this campaign Sharply defined the
The candidate
the people their battle for their rights be against and
only the candidate who with the people and for people will
have majority when the ballots counted Tuesday night
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-30
MAYOR MILLER'S REELECTION.

correspondent OF The News, referring
which the prediction of the reelection of Mayor Miller made
asks for information the basis for that prophecy
writer of the inquiry had kept touch with political conditions
public sentiment this city he would have been
ing question However The willingly makes answer
In the opinion of The News Mr. Miller will be reelected
the people have found him careful capable
No who has filled the Office has worthy
Of the continued confidence and support of the electors than
devotion the public welfare and he has yielded cmpa-
tons his office advance partisan ends and aims He has
been The News has repeatedly pointed the peoples
This tho for confidence in his reelection
Another is that Mr. Miller fearless advocate of home rule
He the poiation which he with his fellow
citizens has been subjected by the police law He is
and champion Of municipal self
His proper been raised against
by which eaxpayers this city have been deprived of and
vote the choice Of who expend each year 100000 their
money
ON this issue he has lodged He the
ton the charter granted right home and he is
enough to let all his fellow citizens know his sentiments II he
shiy and tempong there might be somoubt of his reelection
but ne neither He seadfast and straightforward open and
fearless capbe and honest
the Office which he has filled during past year
self and signal satisfaction all rght-thinkng citizens of Prov
dence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-30

Her word pictures do great credit and
remind one OF that prince OF word
picturers. Lafcadio Hearn. There are
truth I'm her words-we say this not exact
~ because painted words are used, but
because the writer OF this criticism has
been at Martinque--lived there. and
knows.
Empress Josephene was one OF the
most interesting characters of history
from some points Of View, and those VINO
have been 10 Fort-de- France and gazej
upon her heroic statue upon the Sa-
wanna, surrounded by statuary palms
cannot but feel "A touch OF pity as they
think OF the life history of the unfortu-
nate queen.
From every point Of view Mamzelle ri
fine Is an absorbingly interesting story
story OF love. introgue, and has a mos,
delightful atmosphere-a book showing
the authors artistic genius as "A writer
and one that cannot fail to please.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-30

pal church. Manton. Sunday. Nov. l.
1905 at 1880 p. m. Relatives and friends
are invited 10 attend.
Di5EAU-In this city. on the ssth inst,
Nelson son OF Thomas Dibeau and
Clara Alexander. aged IS years s
months and ~ days,
Funeral will take place from his faith
er's residence. No. 76 Curtis street, Rel
atlves and friends are invited to attend.
HAYEs-In this city on tho e9th inst.
Isaac Hayes.
Notice-of funeral later.
Newark. n. j., papers please copy.
JoHNSTON-In this city, on the 2sth
inst, William III. Johnston OF Foster.
r. l.. aged "a years.
Funeral services at Ashton chapel
Ashton. R. l.. Saturday. the Slst inst. At
i2 O'Clock. Relatives and friends are in
vited 10 attend.
SAlIs6uRY-In this city. cath inst.
Emma r.. daughter OF the lste John
and Lydia NJ. Salisbury. of South scft-
uate.
Funeral private.
sPRAGuE-In this city. on the s9th inst
Charles Augustus, oldest son Of Rufus
G. aud Lizzie A. Sprague, aged p
years and "a DAYS.
Notice Of funeral later.
STuART--In this city. on the 18th inst,
Matilda Elizabeth. wife of William r..
Stuart In her 44th year
Prayer from her late residence. rear
10 Harold street. Saturday, oct 81, at ?
p. m. Funeral services at st. Andrews
church. corner Pemberton street and Pol
mona avenue. at 2:3o y. m. Relatives
and friends invited TO attend.
Boston papers please copy.
Will SON--In this city Oct 90 Retsev
L.. wife 6f Archibald A. Wilson. aged
"a years. l month and rs days.
Prayer at 1873 Messer street. SATURDAY,
Oct 81. at 1890 a. m Funeral services
at Moosup, Conn. in the Baptist churcn.
at 30 y. m, OF the same day.
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ner, which will certainly please the read
er. and all in all the book is delightful.
MY WONDERFUL VISIT. by Elizabeth
Hill
published by Charles Scribner's Sons,
New York. For sale by Preston q
Rounds, Providence. Price. sl.20 metz
This authoress is new light on the
horizon OF child literature, and as Is evil
denced by her hook. my Wonderful
Visit" she is possessed of genius I'm this
line of writing that is remarkable. Her
story is what might be termed high class
child literature. and she has, certainly the
faculty OF putting down In words Just
how YOU or / might think child acts
and thinks.
The story takes a little city girl Of
eight years on weeks visit TO Aunt
Sallys farm. and. If there ever was
child character in book that had more
fun in that length OF time than had Lncy
we fail To remember it, How many and
varied were this little girls experiences
and how delightfully they are told. all
with that charm that gives to the book a
decided individuality.
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DIED

cAsslpY--ln Riverside on the 2eth inst.
Anne, wife OF James Cassidy, aged "a
years.
Funeral Saturday morning the 3lst
inst. at 8 o'clock from her late resi-
dence. POS Bullock's Point avenue. River
side. Requiem mass at the Sacred Heart
church. East Providence, al 10 o'clock.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend
DEVEREUx-In Manton 2sth inst
Newton Devereux aged 90 years. 3
months 2 days.
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The Voice of
The People
THAT BOOK oF DREAMS.

Editor Providence News:
The Democratic party. since its began
has always been anti-something. Our
voters must have been consulting dream
book when they east their ballots at the
election. of last year. for they elected to
the office OF governor the prince of dream
ers Extract from speech OF our friend,
J. Frank Davis OF Pawtucket.
Quite statement for a member 10 make
as to his own party.
Let us hope that our strenuous 90 J.
Frank himself consult that same dream
book between now and election day. and
when the smoke has cleared away, ne
will find lns. II on the winning side
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