The Jewish outlook., 1908-06-12

ureS, IN these days, would be cOnSld-
cred complete without emphatic eff
fort being made to correct physical
imperfections.
To this end we employ IA physician
who is one of the best in the locality.
a dentist makes periodical visits, and
an oculist comes whenever it is desir-
able One of our house fathers is IA
trained nurse. and to him is intruSted
the carrying ont of the orders of these
professional men. \ hospital is now
in process of erection. which. when
finished, will be very complete and
well equipped for whatever emergen-
cieS may arise.
SO much for the physical side of the
boys reformation. This side is i'm
portant, but. after all. it is only pre-
paratory. The real work that con-
fronts us is the changing of the boys
habits of thought and action, so that
whatever has been degrading may b,
eliminated and in its place may be put
that which makes for honor and integ
rity.
How can this be done!
In the first place. by SO filling the
boys mind with new thoughts that
old ones will be crowded out: by so
occupying his time with new activities
that former ones will be unconScioilSly
abandoned. This means Il busy day
and an interesting one. 1t means
work for the mind and work for the
body. 1t means wholesome play. 1t
means quick changing from one thing
to another. so that the interest will
not lag and there will be no unoccn-
pied intervals wherein Satan can
find some mischief still for idle hands
to do 1t means. in the words OF
Stevenson. 'Going To resting beds at
night, weary and content and undis-
honored.' and it means II quick be-
stowal of the gift of wholesome sleep.
This unceasing routine amid such
surroundings carries along with it GER
tain other valuable influences. BY
it boy learns promptness and reg',-
larity-two most important habits il
he would succeed in after life. He
learns to be industrious. lie acquires
useful knowledge. His natural inclin-
alton for athletic sports has opportun-
ity for qualification. There are fire.
qucnt opportunities for the exercise OF
sclf-control. personal honor. sympathy
and helpfulness for the cultivation of
conscience and the development OF
will. Beautiful and cleanly surround
ings leave their impress. The bodily
comfort of Il well-filled stomach. II
pleasant home a comfortable bed. do
their part in breaking down the bar
riers of sullenness and distrllst.
The marvcls of the country con
tribute their share of helpful interest
All nature is to the city boy sort
of wonder book. The boy who runs
excitedly after "a little red monkey. .
which proves to be chip-munk. has
something to learn. but who can say
that the learning is not advantageous
from more than one point of view!
Each boy is taught to regard the
rights of others and have pride in the
properties of the school. He learns
that he must not wantonly injure his
clothes. nor deface the buildings or
lawns. The spirit that prompts per-
son to smash something because he
feels out of sorts cannot. of course. be
tolerated. | am glad to say that we
have seen little of this spirit. On the
contrary, some boys have shown such
readiness to call attention to whatever
may need repair. that | am encour-
aged to think they feel a sense of own
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