The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-05-23


material was discussed and a profess
SIGNAL stoTy-teller entertained the con-
gTess by way of illustration.
The Morse Myths, Greek Hero
tales, Grimm's Fairy stories were
recommended for younger chiIdreR,
while stories of stirring adventure,
biographical stories OF the world )
heroes, great leaders and pioneers,
were recommended for children OF
all ages.
II was interesting TO note that the
we'll told Morse myth, and ths Fairy
tale held the adult auditors spell
bound and rounds OF applause greeted
the entertainer. The fascination and
heart gripping power of a well told
story were beyond a doubt demon
strated.
PLAYGROUND STATISTICS.
Playground statistics were next dis
cussed and DR.. GuIick's earnest plea
fer truth in regard to work done and
his scsthing criticism of a certain
type of director who reported @alse
figures were interpreted in startling
headlines By the Pittsburg papers tle
following morning.
The need of normal courses in play
ami the giving of such work in col
leges and normal schools was next
discussed by Pref. Heatherington, or
the University of Missouri who holds
Z chair in the university for tlis fea-
ture, and the report which was very
comprehensive will be published
later,
On Tuesday afternoon a game fes-
uval by the kindergarten teachers OF
Greater PittsbTrg. was heid at the
Conservatory of Music and their ex1I-
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progression IN the child's education ia
connection with systematic play, vas
very valuable.
On Wednesday, state Jaws occupied
prominent place on the program and
many states now have mandatory OF
peTmissive legislation bearing Oh the
establishment of Fairgrounds in cIt-
les, the number o. states taking
these farsiglted steps is rapidly in
eIeasinE-
Athletics for boys was next taken
up and q plea made for the reviva!
CT some of the old-time games.
The discussion of athletics for girls
followed and such great interest de
veloped in this that a special meeting
for those interested was arranged for
later date The very great impor-
lance OF systematic work of tie right
kind for growing girls. Nas brought
out by physicians and other experts
- recommendation Will laler be
made 81 @'at>s >
80 tine Fairgrounds of Pitsburg
were visited in the afternoon. citi-
zens having loaned their automobiles
for the use of the delegates, the Large
amount of money expended for the
fields and deld-louses. the generous
setting aside of space in the beautiful
parks, by the park board and the
great work being done by the Pitts
hung Playground Association Impress
ed the visitors greatly.
On Thursday discussion OF the re.
port on festivals and fitting eelebra-
tons for national holidays. May Day.
New Years eve. etc. brought out
soRe very novel and interesting
ideas
Folk dancing next claimed attention
and the congress put itself On record
as indorsing heartily tlis work anG
its valuable place ia. playground actt
vities. At night 400 children from
the Fairgrounds and schools gave al
exhibition Of folk games and dances,
all being in costume The mass sing
ing of these little folk was a reVela-
zion 20 the audience.
Friday meFAing special session of
Y. NJ G.. A delegates was held and
the relation of ths association to the