The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-05-26

owners have very kindly given the
schools the free use of window dur
ing the exhibit. The exhibit will not
be an extensive one, but will merely
undertake to show the different kinds
and variety of work attempted. We
hope the patrons and friends of the
school win find it convenient to ex-
anime the exhibit. II Is possible that
other forms of manual work will be
displayed, such as work in penman'
ship. map making and map drawing.
The question OF tuition for non-resi-
dents who attend city schools is as
Stunning greater importance because of
! the revenue derived therefrom, but
more particularly because the pupils
| in rural communities are demanding
better facilities for educating the coun-
I try youth. Indicative of the extent to
which this need is felt, the amount
| of tuition collected in the following
cities will add some light:
| Name of City Population Tuition.
Minneapolis, MINI. ..I202,71SS 1880
Paterson, N. J. ..,.,.-,-. 105,17n f,7O2.SO
Bowling Green, KY. S.226l 1895
Xenia, o. ......:............... $685. 1,7391 Is
barre, VT. ..................-. S,44Sl 1890
Joplin, Mo. ................. 26,023l 1850
Oskaloosa, la. ............. 10000 10000
Grand Rapids, Mich S7,565I 2,075.24
We observe a list of topics for CON-
position given out by the superintend-
cnt Of schools in Newport, X. T.. which
Is calculated to fill an elderly person,
not familiar with present educational
Methods, with the utmost astonish-
ment. There is nothing about Joan
of Arc or Marie Stuart or Gec~5e
Washington, or liberty or patriotism,
Or The invention of printing. or the re-
iquirements OF a dutiful scholar. or
the intimate connection between vir-
tue and success. These time-honored
topics of school essays are brushed
aside and we have the school children
invited to compose their pieces" on
the collection of garbage, on street
cleaning, on the prevention of tuber-
culosis and on the relations of the po-
lice and the fire department to the
citizen.-PhilaGelph Record. g.
Illustrative of the above idea, we
desire to submit the list of graduating
theses of the outgoing class from the
o. III. s. For diversity and range OF
topics, and also as indicating healthy
normal interest in practical and live
topics, we believe they make an ex.
cellent showing.
The U. S. Opportunity for Interna
tional Peace.
Restoration of our Natural Resourc-
es.
Plea for the Preservation of the For.
ests.
Mr.. Gunckle's Work Among News
boys.
The Modern Negro Problem.
Daniel Webster as an Orator and
Statesman.
The Open Door.
Anti-Suffrage.
Origin and Development of Music.
Benefits of Postal Savings Bank.
Medical Inspection in the II. S.
Low Value Placed on Hawaiia Life.
Value of Labor.
Power of Purpose.
Famous Women of History.
Votes for Women.
The Modern Novel. ."
Higher Education of Women.
Growth of the Red Cross Society
The Protection OF Our Nations Wei.
fare.
The New Regime In Turkey.
Libraries Benefits TO Schools.
Early NoveIism
John Paul Jones.
Child Labor
A Living Heroine.
Literature In America During the
Colonial Period.
Development OF the English Drama.
Americas Problem and Solution.
Book Reyiew--"The Spy"
There are thirty members Of the
graduating class OF o. II. s. The cal.
endar for Commencement Week is as
follows:
Sunday--Class Sermon.
Monday ---Junior-Senior Reception.
Tnesday---Class Play.
Wednesday Alumni Reception and
Banquet.
Thursday Commencement.
II has been some time since the
graduating class gave play. The cast
are working faithfully and doubtless
viii make an excellent showing In the
rendition OF Mrs. Temples Tele-
gram" Mr.. Morrissey, OF Ottumwa, a
graduate Of the State University and
experienced In this line OF work. Ia
directing the preparation.
The Alumni banquet has not been
given for some time. but special effort
will be made this year to have one In
every way shccHHsfiii. and q pleasant