The San Francisco call., 1906-08-26
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one some constdeTd hon 10 the oecutp
of our beloved city,
money when they ought to be at school,
Is it proper, is it fair, is it right that our
future citizens should have their intellec-
tual growth stunted simply because there
happens to be a great demand for the
work of young people? | am making a
plea for an education beyond that of the
common schools The attendance at our
high schools should be greater. There
should be strong demand for more
technical and trade schools. The per-
centage of attendance at the higher
schools SHOULD not be permitted to be-
come lower; on the contrary, the earn
ing capacity of theSheads of families hav-
ing become greater, school attendance
should be larger than before.
Fine Arts Need Attention.
Luckily, child labor is not permitted in
this State, but let US go step Aurther
and let each one of US. as far as oS.r cir
cur1stances may permit, lend our aid to
the elevation of the intellectual standard
can see no danger of over-education;
on the contrary, all things being equsl,
the educated merchants and mechanics
are the most successful.
Nor must we neglect those activities y
which added so much to the life of San
Francisco Our city was rapidly becom-
ing a center for music, painting and
sculpture. That this was recognized is
evidenced by the prompt aid afforded our
artists by the artists of New York City,
who sent generous remittance to a. F.
Mathews for immediate distribution
here 1t is to be hoped that in our mad
rush we may find some time to devote
to the enjoyment and the appreciation
of the fine arts The Art Association,
which occupied so proud position on
top of one of the hills of our city, must
remain in existence and rebuild its school
and gallery to gladden. our sense OF the
beautiful
High Ideals as a Goal.
We all know that the Mechanics -Mer-
camille Library will open the doors OF its
temporary building within a week to
satisfy the literary and scientific tastes
of its members, and its university exten-
sion lectures are already arranged for.
Right here l may perhaps be permitted
to express hope that some public spir-
tied citizens may be induced bothfor pub
lie good and private gain. to find loca-
ton and erect an auditoriur1 to take the
place of the old and much abused Mechan-
les Pavilion. 1t served it's purposes, and
while it may not have added TO the
beauty of San Francisco, it certainly
brought many large gathering to this
city which might otherwise have been
impossible. Peace to it's ashes The
trustees of the Free Public Library mpst
also be supported in their efforts to bring
back the library to its former greatness
One could go on indefinitely mention
ing matters of this kind, but think
have said enough TO indicate my idea of
what should also be matter of serious
consideration in the development of our
new and greater San Francisco The
necessities of life and providing for our
physical comforts must naturally be our
first care, but when that is assured let
us not forget that we would not be
worthy of the record of San FraRSisco
, did we not have high ideals toward
which to strive to the best of our strength
/, and ability.
RUDOLPH ]. TAUSSIG.