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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05
Observation-Disclosures

cal and literary centre OF the commu-
nifty" The community itself must make
It's school the focus of Its interest and
the worthy object OF It's pride.
Recognizing this vita Truth. some
friends Of the schools few years ago
organized the Cooperative Education
Association of Virginia to rally all the
people of the State in patriotic move
ment for the welfare of the children.
The response to the call of the assoc
citation has been prompt and generous
In way that Is full of inspiration
Moro than 800 school Improvement
leagues have been organized and the
number Is growing rapidly. Their
good work Is appearing In better
houses more attractive grounds. better
furniture, libraries for the school and
the neighborhood, better appliances for
comfort, for health and for instruction,
better teaching. better attendance, bet
ter schools-schools worthier of Vir-
ginia's worthy children.
Tho association Is working for at
least 200 more leagues this year. We
want 500 by the time of our fall meet
Ing. We make our appeal to every
community that believes In the chill
dren, We appeal for help in this work
Of Christian patriotism to the pastors
of all our country churches.
Drop line to Mr.. j, Kent Rnwley,
secretary Cooperative Education Asso-
Gle ton, and he viii gladly tell you
how to proceed.
ROBERT FRAZER.
April 1907.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

the play. Beyond the lady We're four
mon who dNring the evening trailed
back and forth whenever the curtain
came down. Eighteen times by count
the lady rose, holding on to her hat,
her program. her pretty light wrap as
best she could while the mon pushed
by, dragging these belonging with
them. TO the spectator 1t was an
atrocious oXanple of bad manners,
vet as tho four mon had paid for seats
not on the aisle they had either to
ohlige the lady and her escort to get
nm or to sit through the entire acts
like gentlemen-Boston Herald.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05
WOrshan School Closes

be so small. There was not SO much
as hitch in anything. Each scholar
performed his respective part we'll.
The prompt manner in which the pro-
gram was carried out showed how
we'll they were trained. Every parent
present had right to feel proud OF
their children. They owe 1t all to tho
careful management Of the teacher.
Many nice programs were gotten
out by the children. On the front OF
each program was drawn beautiful
flower. At the schoolhouse an exhibit
was made of the best drawings. The
writer is confident Of the fact that
they did much better than he could
Go. Again the patrons owe many
thanks to the teacher for the marked
progress that their children lave made
during the session in drawing. Not
only in drawing was a steady progress
made, but In every phase of school
life. AS the shades of night camo
on the visitors took their departure.
Each ono in turn congratulated the
teacher on her successful work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

with few excnn.,ons .o
ar,, t,,,l ~ graduate Oh
''o01 ~ virginia to enter
eitHef OF our universities or our high
grade colleges and do strictly col,oee
work, without b.,n,, f,,e+
:. sor. 'ul through
rI,,r5ss preparatory course at the
,rtis .-.A..'utioh Itself or by tutoring.
49, 80 inc case with practically all
~, cIiist. ~ co!lese' as there We're then
,,re,,s,1- ~ ol.fahce requirements to
paesSH& the admission of the unpre-
~ - can be readily seen. there
m ~ ~ ~ould nave been suicidal
d,.,,,a a,,, ...eieSts OF nigh school stu
,,,l,t'3- +a.i!ne college, education. when
c,'IIn ..l '4 'aae decade the high grade
80 ~ our state have adopted
s.a '.s'u 'edu'rernents, II the board
A' iity ny ana not strengthened
. @". 'a .sa 'le hlRh school standard to
L1te1r advanced requirements
Id'e heard parents complain that
ths course In the first-grado high
.S"ooi rs 100 hifsh. They claim that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05
FINE ADDRESS ON
MORAL TRAINING
chancellor w. w. Smiths Speech
on lis Benefits to the
Pupil.
,u-rorn-ntc CypEplEMrEc
INTERESTING EXPERIENCES
Sound Advice Given Teachers by
This Distinguished
Educator.

one of the most valuable discussions
OF education week at the conference
here last fall dwelt upon the all
important subject The Moral Train
ing of tile Pupil" The speakers were
DR. W. w. Smith, chancellor of the
Randolph Macon system of schools SUI
perintendent 7. t. Barksdale and SUI
perintendent George II. Hulvey. The
manuscript of superintendent l3ariSs-
dale. who has been quite i'll for sew
eral weeks. has failed to reach the
department of Public Instruction. but
we are able to give the excellent adj
dress of DR.. Smith this week. and hope
TO follow ii next week with Superin-
tendent Hulvey's paper.
DIR, Smith spoke as follows:
He said that moral training by the
teacher was--1 y natural and neces-
sary part of any comprehensive plan
of cducation; 2. OF vast value TO or
ganized society; 8. or prime import
ance to success in life. We cannot,
as teachers, with pedagogical honesty
omit this training, so essential to the
development of the complete man; nor,
with patriotism, decline this duty to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

Three factors are essential to the
complete efficiency Of a public school
the teacher, the school officials and
the people, All these must work to-
gether II the success Of the school is
to be in anywisc commensurate with
tho Importance of It's mission. The
teacher may be ever so skilful and the
school officers ever SO faithful, but
their work will fail OF its best fruit
age If 1t does not have the sympathy
and loyal support of the people
''rhe power that makes the school go
Is the sentiment which exists in the
community in favor Of 1T. II this Is
hearty and Intelligent, the school VIII
do much for the children; II this in
terest and sympathy are wanting, the
school will fall but little short of a
failure. No school is doing It's best
work until it is recognized as the So
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05
IS THE HIGH SCHOOL TOO HIGH

There seems To be doubt among some
as to the adyisabntty Of the state Board
q Education recently raising The
standard Of high schools throughout
tie State on account Of the fact, az
laene donstipg Thomages claim, that
TIE province ~ the high school Is TOO
widely extended, and liz. consequently,
made TO include what IS, in reality.
college work. In TING article visa
70 call attention to the wisdom or the
state Board In strengthening and ele-
waiting the high school course, .nf TO
prove that its work docs not encroach
on that Of the high grade college,
AS ! understand It, the Board of Ed
7!cation heightened rhs coGr2s Of the
first-class high school To four years
in order to mend the breach wbleh ex-
listed between 1t and the college. Some
years ago IL was z difficult matter,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

he saw them. I had come back
Well Lawrence. my boy, I sup
pose you tell be now because you do
not think it fair for them to be under
penalty and you go free?'
Yes. sir; l think ought to be put
on the campus, too
"'Ail right; you can share the PEN
atty with them. But, Lawrence, boy,
you make me eat my words l gave
them three demerits each and took
them off the roll of honor And I said
that no boy who deliberately broke a
school rule should be on its roll OF
honor. But l cannot give you dement's
for this transaction. and 1 must nut
you on the roll OF honor for your
maniiness and your high conduct. Give
me your hand, my boy Stick to your
principles as you have done to-day;
out DOM break the rule again
won't sir
And he never did"
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!. OUR EDUCATION PAGE :.

| the boys are aud to see that they do
| not loaf around bar-rooms and such
! places. Why did you not ask permits
| slon?
"'Well, sir we had no real reason
| to go and were afraid you would say
"No," and so we thought we would
just go ana take chances
boys, taking chances" IL n very
bad way of living. You could not have
around. always fearing to see a teach
er. Good citizens keep laws because
that is right and not for fear of
penalties. They do not dodge police
mem
Asked to Be Punished.
"a short lecture on school citizen
ship followed. and then the principal
added: Boys, you have deliberately
broken school rule. What do YOU
think ] ought to do2 Let you off be-
cause It is you?'
No, SIR; we think YOU ought to
enforce the penalty
"'Well, that Is rightly and honorably
said. But have no set penalty for this.
and | do not hear that you misbehaved
while in town. | only want you not to
do this sort of thing again. What PEN
atty will make YOU remember
We'll. Doctor. If you put us on the
campus for two weeks, / reckon that
will be enough said the spokesman.
"'All right, boys, but l must give
YOU three dement's and take YOU off
the roll of honor for the month. No
boy who deliberately breaks a rule
of the school ought to DO on its roll
of honor. But mind, you are all to be
on the roll next month. and let this be
thu last failure. Will you stand by
that
wen try. sir said the boys. as
they left.
Told the Truth.
"The next morning a twelve-year-
old lad. one of the smallest boys in
the school. came TO the principals
office and said:
Doctor. 1 was with those boys
who went to town yesterday without
permission
Were you. Lawrence? The teacher
did not report you
"No. sir. l was not with them when
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05
Especial TO The Times D ispatch. !

WORSHAAI, VA. May 4.-The Wor-
shaw public school has Just completed
It's seven-months' session. Appropriate
exercises We're arranged for the clos
ing. Many visitors were present Tho
exercises We're In the open air. With
the exception of q high wind the
weather was fine. However. 1t did not
interfere with the exercises. The odor
from many beautiful spring flowers
added a great deal to the enjoyment
of every one. The following program
was rendered:
/. Welcome song.
2. Wreath drill.
3. Motion song.
4. Cane drill.
8. Song, "Schoolboy Days"
6. March.
z. Closing song, "Merrily On
Mr.. Dunkum's graphophone played
many beautiful selections. Little Miss
Mildred Dickinson recited and gave
a solo She did remarkably we'll to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

bear IT. Repose confidence in the
worthy and extend it to the approxi-
mately worthy, remembering that trust
begets trustworthiness.
From Actual Experience.
The speaker closed with the follow
ing illustrative incident from actual
experiences:
one afternoon at - Academy a
teacher reported to the principal that
he had seen three students on the
streets Of the neighboring village, and
vas satisfied that they we're there
WITHOUT permission. They were called
up.
.5Boys, you were in town to-day
Yes. sir
:. Did you have permission:
- No. sir
Why did you not ask permission?
You know l do not refuse II to any
student who has any occasion to 20.
even If it be but to buy pound Of
candy. ] only wish to know where
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05
Development of Will.

After Il few sentences on the develop
ment of conscience. the speaker touch
ed on the fourth essential, development
of the WILL and said:
Resolution and strength of pur-
pose. important for all success, arc
essential for high conduct The tide
is against us and we cannot drift The
development of the will, which makes
and marks leaders in every field, mas
not received the attention that It's
Importance deserves. Perhaps will in
-tadents has been feared by teachers,
much as knowledge in subjects has
been feared by monarchs. as calculated
To increase the tasks OF government
III these fears of monarch or teacher
were woll-founded in the past. we, at
least. have come to n better age. sub
ieets in school and State can be made
better men and better citizens by
knowledge and liberty"
Caution as to Praise.
Again. "trhe tame student should
rot be ovcrpraised: his goodness is
sometimes only mental inertia or
cowardicc Docility can run to seed.
is not to be commended"
Concluding, the speaker said that
school discipline was chief means
of moral training. The orderly con-
duct of school Is but a proximate
purpose of discipline; a higher one
is the establishment of right princi-
pies and the fixing of right habits.
student self-g government could be made
effective for this end. School rules are
better than teachers rules. Students
who lave helped make laws for the
common comfort most readily sustain
them by n public sentiment which is
more alert than the watchfulness of
n teacher. and more effective than his
Again: place responsible
ity on students as they are able to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05
Annoyances in the Theatre.

Speaking of tho recent rumpus mt
a theatre here. n constant playgoor
says it was really of very little ac-
count compared with tho disturbance
he frequently witnesses In the most
we'll ordered audience. and that Is the
going out between the acts OF tho men.
In front Of him the other night sat q
young coupls who had come to enjoy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

abort principal will Undue the very
atmosphere of the school with tho
spirit of courtesy. obedience to law,
honesty. truthfulness and reverence.
For as the air we breathe and tho
water we drink strengthen us by their
purity or poison us by their dcfile-
mont SO the moral atmosphere of
school Is potent for good or i'll to its
81, 10.
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nit" safd tAa lawyer. your case
saNTns hopeless, dnnt ses what can
~ gof wa. 9ou admit that you beat
put wifeH
Ya4." ftptlod ths defendant, "bu
nv Wii0fs testimony win discount that
$ba'n naYsf admit that she was beat,
On --Eathoiic standard ana Times.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

the State nor yet. with moral SINGER
sry refrain from giving 10 these conf
zu5eted 20 our guidance these highest,
snast ennob2ins u al the truths writ
tsn within me realms Of knowledge
What Is Needed.
.97or Tystsmsiie teaching of con-
dnrt we suusi aages SAID Lie SPEAKER
!. Standards ~ right 3 Training Of
Judgment IN applying them. ?. Develop
l1er- az the SENSE d obligation 10 the
right q Development 81 viii power TO
Hustsin lhe demands Of conscience.
Tine student must be taught to
know wls; rs right in each case; must
feel tae obligation 70 90 II. and must
ha4e Lie wil-powsr 70 hold himself
70 duty
After Illustrating these points from
various experieucss Of the schoolroom.
the speaksrIl '5t Y eaen ~ turn lie
CerIal ad-.ttrs.. ..'T'Sgt the etA.caI a1-
lSs,2arenz. and thar lis rsaaHings
sh0uId be quoted Is authoritative on
ethics Us Ills same teacher would
quote Jsrwiu on earth-wUrFns
-.Nor can we be diverted from this
ty guti-ChrisJiau prejudice or rsetarlan
olan9r, said The speaker we hars
taught C5pernican astronomy despite
the opposition 81 the church. alI we
must teach Christian ethics despite
the hostility Of tHe 3uudel again.
Thechrisuan churches have no rnonop-
oily Of tlle teachings Of Jesus u spoke
10 and for men; an WHO teach have
need and occasion To teach morals in
some form, and they Should teach the
highest truth known
The Second Point.
Taking up his second point. Dr.
Smith said;
The moral judgment. like all other
faculties, is to be trained by exercise
Accustom students to criticise all
voluntary actions as right or wrong;
current events exciting general inter
est and the daily occurrences of tho
schoo! life should furnish occasions for
ethical questions and answers. The
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

The June Century will print letter of Victor Hugo's-believed to be pub lished now for the first time-setting forth at some length the authors ob- ject in writing Lies Miserables" and its relation to social problems. The letter is taken from a manuscript yer sion in Italian, probably the transla- tion by Victor Hugo's secretary, and was written in response to an inquiry from Count Victor A. Pope of Italy, as to Hugo's purposes in writing his great romance. It will be embellished by drawings by Andre Castaigne of three of the most dramatic scenes from "Les Miserables, which will be shown in full-page reproductions.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

The most notable event of the last dramatic season in New York was the debut in English of the Russian ac- tress, Madame Ala Nazimova, who has definitely cast in her lot with America The first authoritative bi- ographical sketch of Madame Nazimo- va, which is also an exposition of her artistic methods and aims, will appear in the June Century from the pen of Owen Johnson, and will be accompa- nied by five drawings by MT Sigismund de Ivanowski, two of Madame Nazi- nova as Nora in "The Dolls House, '' and three as Hedda Gabler, one of the latter being a full-paRe picture in color showing Hedda in her most tragic mood.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31
BERKELEY DIVINITY SCHOOL
FIFTY-FIRsT ANNUAL MEETING.

The 5lst annual meetfno n, ,h. Alumni Association, and 53d annual ordination, will take place on Tuesday. June I. The alumni will meet in tbe library to robe for the annual seryice Wn,cn Will be held in the Chapel of St Luxe at i.5o D. m. White stoles will De worn. The sermon will be breach. ed by the Rev Ernest De Fremerv Mlei or the class of 1891; after which certificates of graduation win he pre. sented, and degrees lconferred. The onering will be for the Fraternal Fund or the Association. The alumni re- unlon VIII be held in the library after Ine service. There will be an informal fraternal conference on the ida.Is Work and needs of the school; this viii De opened by some of the alumni- vho have promised to speak,
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Proper fertilization is the oreat sa- cret Of successful farming. Buy fer tiiizers direct of reliable manufactur- CTS who originate, make and sell their own special fertilizers for special crops. ana whose reputation for square deal. ing IS nrmly established. Fertilizers bought f.a-concern of this character are sure to give the most satisfactory results Sanderson's Fertilizers are made by company which has earned its good reputation by years of honest dealing with farmers
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

The.frontispiece of the June Century will be new wood engraving by Tim othy Cole, Gerard's portrait of Com tesse Regnault de Saint-J -Jean-d'A "A ngely. Other engravings on wood in his new series from the French masters by this greatest of living wood engravers will follow in succeeding numbers
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

You can save steps. time and money if you have telephone. Order one now and your name will be in the next $. N. E. T. Co. $ directory, which goes to press on June l.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Call s. N. E. T. Go. canvasser and let him talk telephone to you. The next directory goes to press on June l, so get in your order before that time.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Mrs William Baldwin, who has made her home with her daughter, Mrs Ben. jamin Smith, is now making her home with her daughter, Mrs George Cajoe, in ObtuSe.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

In the time of need the telephone is a good friend. If you place your order before June l, you will have your name in the next directory.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Gays carriage shop is being i'm proved by a new front. New sills were put in. George A. NorthroP and as siStant, Grover Bishop, did the work
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

MT and Mrs E. H. Reed of Mt Yer non, N. Y., have visited for few days with his sister. Mrs Fl. w. Oppe, of
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Henry Young of Brookfield has taken a position with Thomas P. Bris- tol in Obtuse, and has moved his fam lily into the south half of MT Bristol $ tenement house.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Mrs John s. Peck has bay window filled with plants which are full of blossoms. They are beautiful sight.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Miss Helen Tenders spent Saturday and Sunday in Great Harrington and StOckbridge, Mass, with friends.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

The High School committee. will be in session, Saturday, at Il a. m., for the purpose of meeting candidates for the position of principal of the High school. Ross Jewell, for three years the efficient and popular principal, has declined to accept re-appOintment, to the regret of the committee and the citizens generally.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Miss M. E. Camp is now with Mi and Mrs William Parker on Obtuse Hill for the summer season.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Mrs F. J. Gale will have charge of the floral decorations at the Congrega- tional church on Sunday morning.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

We all appreciate a bargain and when you estimate what you save in carfare by using s. N. E. T. Go. tel ephone you will order one at once.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

The regular meeting of Fairfield County Pomona Grange will be held at Bethel, Wednesday, June 12, at 10.30 a. m. The fifth degree will be con- ferred at the morning session, and the lecturer will present an interesting program in the afternoon. All patrons are requested to contribute to the col latiOn.
 Pootatuck Grange will have an in- teresting program, Tuesday evening, when Prof De Mork of Bridgeport is expected to be present and give an address on Agricultural Conditions in Missouri" The lecturer s hour will be open to the public and the friends of Prof De Mork and the public gen erally are invited to be present.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Mrs T. J. Corbett has been passing a few days with relatives in New Haven.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

When in Waterbury trad ng you can get toothsome dinner at . Gmau price at CAllendArs Half Dime Lunch on South Main street.
 For guns. rifles and sporting eoods eau on Dan D. Smith, A Fnfr6eld sv- enue, Bridgeport, oppoaite Polf's theater.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Selectman John E. Keat ting made a flying trip to the Park City, Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Miss s. Elizabeth Goodwin of Dan- bury was a guest over Saturday and Sunday of MT and Mrs l.. c. Morris.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31
GRANGE NOTES.

MEETING OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY PO-
 MONA GRANGE.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Milo A. Todd has been quite i'll with pleurisy at his rooms at the Winthrop house in New Haven, but is now con- valescent. MT Todd talks of renting his house in Newtown Street, as he fears his health may not warrant his coming. His many Newtown friends will regret to learn of this fact.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31

Walter Behn visited friends in Brookfield, last week.
 The Southern Jubilee singers, under G. A. Morris, will appear at the Methodist church, Friday evening, May 31. Their programs are varied, consisting principally of the old-time plantation and jubilee songs, duets, solos, quartets, and stories from the Southern life by Dunbar and many other writers. These entertainers come we'll recommended by press and public. Tickets, p and Is cents.
 Miss s. Elizabeth Goodwin of Dan bury was a guest over Saturday and Sunday of MT and Mrs l.. Q. Morris.
 When the next s. N. B. T. O. s Di- rectory goes to press your name should be in it. This can be done if you order a telephone before June l, at which time thls book goes to the printer. THE BEE was misinformed, it ap. pears, in regard to that ball game be. tween the Sandy Hook boys and the team of the Center school, New Mil ford. The following letter speaks fo1 | itself:
 New Milford, Conn.,,
 May "A, 1907. THE NEwTOwN BEE,
 Newtown, Conn.
 Dear Editor: Kindly let me advis, you that there was no baseball gam, between Center High school and Sand, Hook. The latter came to New Mil ford with five (5) players. Rain caused the pOstponement until Tuesday, Ma, 2S. Center High school is this yea undefeated and have a record of 3 runs to our opponents one. There ha been but three hits made off Warner our pitcher, and but one man ha reached second base. l see no poSsi bility of being defeated by Sandy Hoo by a score of 6-3. Kindly rectify thi mistake in your next issue of I'll BEE.
 Very truly yours, | "A Centerite"
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-31
"A Centerite. <"

MT and Mrs Arthur J. Smith and Master Paul Scudder Smith passed Sunday with MT and Mrs K. B. Hub bell in Westport.