The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-18


Russell the Providence Ice Co., which
has been declaring that IL had not suri-
cient ice 10 carry II through the season
has such a large amount OF ice on hand
that Il is prepared 10 deliver II In whole-
sale lots 10 the dealers In other cities.
Mr1 Russell knows what he is talking
about and he would not have made TINS
statement IL II had not been so.
But this ODes not relieve the SITUATION
here. Mr.. Russell declares that ne has
only two weeks supply on hand and
that he does not know where he Is going
to get any more although he stated that
IN his opinion there was plenty OF Ice In
the north which people were holding
with the expectation that II would sun
further advance I'm price.
Not since 1880 has ice in Pawtucket sold
for 81 per 100 pounds although there have
been two winters since then that there
has been a scarcity.
AGAINST THE "FRATs."
The annual report OF the school de,
partment was made public this week, ana
In IL is included among other matters
the report of Principal Hosmer OF tne
high school and among n, otner ma''sle "a ,he
pupils is the reference 10 the secret SO
ceties. 1t is well known that these
have always received the condemnation
II is unwise TO initiate these colleges IN
this respect. He says there has been a
growing tendency in this direction for
several years. and there has been dis
cussion among teachers regarding the
control or Abandonment of this practice.
lie declares that the influence OF these
societies is harmful, and that up 70 the
present time it has been his policy TO
Ignore them.
Continuing he says:
"They are not allowed the use of any
l..N. al 10
tainments are not attended by the teach:
ers. / have let the pupils understand
that / consider such societies inadvlsa-
BILE in a public school. Beyond some
foolish prauks which are reported to
have occurred during initiation, very
little censlrable has occurred; but III
they are permitted to flourish | greatly
fear that some time I'm the future school
officials and parents alike will deeply
regret their existence.
II have not attacked them vigorously
knowing full well that. anything resem.
bling persecution. would tend to make
them grow vigorously.
Parents should understand fully that
these societies are" neither sanctioned
nor supervised by the teachers; the sum
ner Lyceum. our school debating society
for boys, our athletic teams and The Ora
matte club for girls all under the direc-
tion OF one or more teachers, together
with the various church organizations or
societies. furnish sufficient means for
developing the social instincts OF our pu-
pills.
Secret societies for young people Ight
TO be placed under n ban. Their exist
ence cannot be charged 10 the school au-
thorlties. but furnish one more element
in the problem Of training the young
Another feature of the report relates
TO the system OF "cramming." which
has grown rapidly in recent years In
connection with this. the report says:
THE life OF the average high school
pupil Is too strenuous. Home church,
society, school are each clamoring that
II be given the right OF way. Many Of
much. IL would be far better IL they
took five years instead OF four TO com
plete the high school course. The col
leges set the standard of attainment for
the high school and are making increas-
ing demands upon them. Our courses are
no harder than are necessary 10 meet
these demands. 1t often causes genuine
snrrnw- to n pupil not to graduate with
his class but II Is often best for pupils
whose health is not perfectly sound to do
this"
Most people who have kept Informed re-
garding the work I'm the schools will be
very much inclined To agree with Mr..
Hosmer. and they will hope that his
words will fall on fertile ground, al.
though Judging from past experience,
they will have but little effect.
BAND CONCERT.
The popularity of evening band con-
throngs from all parts OF the city hocked
TO Collyer park TO listen to Fay's Second
Regiment band. which rendered one Of
the best programs heard in this city this
season. Collyer park and the streets I'm
the vicinity were packed so full OF peo-
pie that the street cars found great diff
hculty In forcing their way through.
Many expressions OF commendation for
the Outlet company, through whose cour
tesy the concert was given. were heard
from all sides. The program was suffi-
gfn fIksx rl.1
number was received by loud applause.
IL there were proper system OF lighting
AT Slater Memorial park evening concerts
could be made one OF the most popular r
features of that already popular breath
ing spot.
POOR cHlLDREN's EXCURSION
Next Monday morning at Sis O'Clock II
special trolley cars will pull in at the
corner of East avenue and Main streets
and at $50 o'clock these cars will start
for Crescent Park, carrying the poor
children OF the city on their annual out
ing There Will be 100 children. and each
one VIII be supplied with a lollypop az
the expense OF j. Feinberg OF this CITY
Olney a. Payne Bros. have arranged tina
the bamboo slide and the chutes shall
be placed at the disposal OF the children.
Most or the other amusements will be
free TO the visitors, and each will be
given "A shore dinner.
Already 800 has been contributed 10 the
fund by which those In charge have been
been enabled TO carry on arrangements
Ii la deposited with the Slater Trust
company. The children will be provided
with badges containing Identification
numbers The General Photo company OF
providence will photograph the chill.
dren.
Overseer OF the Poor William NJ Peck.
nam OF this city. assisted by George w
bullock, who has acted general mana
ger for several years. will have general
charge. The committee on e-countlns
VIII comrpise Mr.. and Mrs. James O
kead. who are In charge OF the poor
farm: Acting Chief Of Police Peter L.
Nananda, Patrolman and Mrs Joseph
Smith. Mrs. William NJ. Peckham. City
Physician Byron u. Richards. Mrs. q. II.
Gibson. Russell Allen, Overseer OF Poor
Charles +. Frost Of Central Falls George
W. Wallace OF this city. and Overseer OF
Poor Thomas r. Maymon OF Lincoln.
EVENING DRAWING SCHOOLS"
The evening drawing school in this city
will be located In the Garden street school
this winter instead OF I'm the High street
building. where IL has ben i'm past years.