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New-York tribune., 1910-01-02
TEACHING THE VALUE OF TEETH

The recent decision OF Director Neff. OF
the Philadelphia Department of Public
Health and Charities, TO organize free
dental clinics in the City Hall. at which the
teeth OF public school children will be cared
for without charge. has proved TO be only
the first step IN a wide movement TO check
the neglect OF chiIdren's teeth which. physi-
clans are beginning TO believe, is response
ole for much OF the i'll health in the public
schools.
A number of well known dentists of vari-
Gus Eastern cities have formed an organi-
zation known as the Associated Dentists of
America. and a charter was granted in
Delaware under that name. In speaking OF
the movement. Dr. s. Edwin COrle, OF Phil
adelphia, who is one of the organizers Of
the association. said yesterday
The appalling condition OF the mouths OF
the public school children wherever exam
the dental profession TO find a way and
means Of mstructing the public in the
proper care of the mouth and teeth. Only
those familiar with the subject realize how
great a factor in maintaining health are
the teeth and their surrounding tissues
The subject of an educational campaign
has been discussed by dental societies and
their journals, but no definite action has
been taken until now. The object of the
organization is to educate the public To the
necessity OF caring for the teeth through
the press. by distributing literature on the
subject. lectures in the public schools, hold
ing meetings. conventions. exhibitions. and
in fact. any legitimate means OF promoting
the science OF dentistry and extending the
field of its usefulness
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02

The association will establish Offices O.
clinics IN the larger cities OF the United
States under the direction OF licensed den
lists. The profits of these Offices viii De
devoted 10 the educational department.
with the endeavor TO promote the interest
of the dental profession at large BY in
structing the general public In the benefits
OF preventive dentistry and that the ma
jority of our ills can be prevented by sup
plying proper nourishmeur. properly pre-
pared by set OF good grinding teeth
The association also intends to establish
free dental clinics in various cities where
those unable TO pay for dental service can
receive proper attention. These free clinics
will be conducted in conjunction with the
state and local dental societies and under
the guidance OF charitable organizations
Says The Philadelphia Press:
Wherever possible the association vii
endeavOr 20 co-OperaIe vita municipal
agitated at the present time in Phila-
delphia. and It is expected that the ap-
prODriation recently granted by the CITY
for a free dental clinic VIII furnish
basis for statistics which will no doubr
lie the nucleus from which viii be IN
augurated this much needed charity IN
other cities than Philadelphia
Provision for the equipment or a dental
operating room in the City HALL where poor
children will receive free treatment ot
their teeth Is about the only new Item
allowed by the Finance Committee 70 the
Department OF Public Health and chart
ties in the annual budget now pending be-
fore Councils For this purpose Sl.ttO Tas
set aside. THIS VII VII EQUIP couple o.
ances from dental schools that skilled Op-
orators will be supplied
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02

live at home. Since road engagements ars
filed with mere hardships and temptations.
a long run in big city Is the goal OF tbs
ballet dancer as we'll as the hearts desire
Of all player folk.
Finally. IL all obstacles have been over
come and wealth and fame have been
achieved the career OF the ballet dancer
is meteorIiks at the best n preniars
danseuse attracts the public as long a.
she can perform. but when the dancing
days are over she Is soon forgotten All
that remains OF her brilliant trfuulphs ara
a few photographs. gifts OF former admir-
ers. and we'll worn press notices.
Ear above and beyond the trials temp
tasions ard hardships there is always tn.
lure OF TIE stage. the call ot the music.
the inspiration OF an audience. the posi-
bility OF fame and money. and. 10 a few,
love OF the art itself In the heart OF
every ambitious dancer is a secret aspirs-
zion that keeps her feet moving when they
tire in endless practice; that rsvtves her
spirits when they drOOp; that helps her 70
surmount all obstacles. TO face bravely al
adversities, to risk the temptations. TO Sllp
down her disapDOintments 70 hide her
hsartaches ard 10 be ready 20 piroUetts
and smile whenever her cue comes.
To the girl VINO has decided TO cast her
lot with the ballet. an unusual opportunity
is offered this season for free instruction
in the opera ballet school. recently estab-
Hshed as adjunct 10 the Metropolitan
Opera Company. ANY girl OF suitable aga
can enroll pupil and receive instruc-
ton from Nine CavaIazzi The only re-
quirement is thar when qualified she must
work on a salary for three years tor this
Metropolitan company. She can continue
her study while working IL she wishes TO
do So Every yeaIsan examination viii oe
held and competent pupils win receive
certificate OF merit These will be grad
ually advanced until they obtain positions
as 3remieres danseuses after the custom
OF European schools.
y private class. where tuition Is charged.
has been organized at the Metropolitan to
meet the needs OF those persons who ara
too young TO enter the free school who do
not wish 90 contract 90 work for the corr
pary or who want TO learn ballet dancing
for personal development Tbs manage
nasnt Believes that America has as COED
dancing talent as Europe, II not batter, it
the same opportunities fer training are
c-sred
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know their business OF course. with every
company there is a ballet director TO train
the ballet but a girl must know how 10
dance well and be able TO follow direc-
tions."
The fee paid 70 the agency for employ
rssnt is half OF each weeks salary for ten
more weeks Some agents charge 10
per cent OF the seasons salary, and some
nnes this fee must be paid oft OF the
earnings OF the first few weeks The man
ager OF the company withholds il and
gives II to the agent. This is the custom
in Europe In America a ballet girl re-
ceives SIC week for the first year. SIS
the second and from SIS TO se5 the third
year. as she works her way 10 the front
OF the lines Since this is hard 10 do.
some Of the girls remain always in the
background. and these. in theatrical par
lance. are called the "Old Guard.
Ambition and ability do not always bring
a girl forward. Sometimes II is her looks
or the personal preference OF the manager
or ballet director that gives her a chance
to appear in the front line. The coryphees.
or leaders OF the ballet, receive the highest
salaries
Every girl. no matter how small her pay.
must furnish ner own ballet shoes. which.
with the best of care and moderate dane
ing, last only week one who dances
great deal viii wear out two or three
pairs OF shoes In one evening. Sometimes
a girl mus. provide her own tights. though
these are usually furnished by the com
pany IL pink or black ones are used In
musical companies the costumes are always
supplied. In Europe ballet dancers get
only 25 cents a week for the first year
and the ordinary ballet girl never earns
more than 50 week In the schools at
tached to the theatre there the girls must
agree 10 work nine years for the company
that trains them.
As for the temptations that come to the
ballet dancer. those persons engaged in the
work or connected with II insist that there
are no more inducements TO wrong living
on the stage than elsewhere. They assert
that u is a personal matter and depends on
the girl and her home training However.
the small pay and big expenses OF the
average ballet girl the publicity attached
20 her work. the admiration IN excites. the
isolation Of travel and desire for fellow
ship NAV possibly make the temptation to
have a good time az any ecst grester for
the dancer than fer the once girl who can
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theatrical manner and pose called out in
a loud voice:
wish TO say that I was one of those
children who took part down at the chill
dren's theatre. and I defy any one to see
in me any effect of the training whatso-
ever"
There was 2 hush, and then every one
laughed aloud. They decided not TO have
children s plays.
So even that stage for children has van
ished. Yet up at The New Theatre little
johnny" who takes part in School for
Scandal" Strife" and Don" is as un-
conscious and childlike a little fellow as
one could meet in any nursery.
It is a curious thing that inhabitants of
almost the newest country in the world
should be accused of being the most So
phistica ted. the least childlike. Yet many
persons who have stood before audiences
both here and in Europe assert that it is
SO. ONLY one, in fact, finds hope here. and
that is Miss Kitty Cheatham. BY some
especial art she has managed 10 awaken
the child III many an old heart even over
here.
Il know 1 am a pioneer she said to a
representative of The Tribune just after
matinee last week, but I prefer being
pioneer OF the future here in my own
country TO finding ready acceptance
abroad. 7 want to find the child in every
one, whether he be six or sixty. Some one
asked me a few days ago whether I got
my inspiration from children alone. Now,
you know I don't at all I often get il
from grown-ups. The span of years does
rot count. One who has the soul of
child never loses 1t. But some children
have met are dreadfully old" Miss
Cheatham suddenly began 10 laugh. Il
know of one-it was terribly funny" and.
settling herself in q regular story telling
position, she went on:
TT was a little fluffy Fifth avenue miss
If you please. with a French governess
and all kinds Of beautiful clothes and
lovely toys. She was about eight. A few
days ago her nice big uncle thought he
would give her a little extra Christmas
treat. so he bought two tickets for the
opera of 'Hansel und Gretel.' 1t was about
the only performance going in New York
that had any appeal to children in it So
the afternoon came and he called for miss
and took her to the opera.
when it was about half way through
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02

Light Meals Long Sleeps and Almost Constant rrac-
tice Absolute Necessity for One Who
Aspires Good Salary

stead Of $500 has many hardshps When
she needs a late supper "or the road she
finds that hotels will not serve such meals
without extra charge. There are many
other expenses TO meet out of her weekly
wages. If she is late for the performance
or violates any of the strict rules of the
company for which she works there are
fines 70 pay Sometimes She rehearses for
six weeks and then goes out on the road,
with pay for only two weeks.
Even though she could afford them her
self or would let others pay for them,
there is little time in the life of a ballet
gil for champagne suppers- When she is
rot sleeping. eating or travelling she is, or
ought TO be. hard at work. When training
for production members of the ballet re-
port for work at 10 o'clock in the morn
ing, and often rehearse until /. Then they
continue the work from > until or )
o'clock, and sometimes resume practice in
the evening until time TO dress for the
performance.
A a usual thing. when play is on the
road, rehearsals are called only on Mon
days. If any change is made in the pro-
duction or new steps are TO be learned
there arc Tehearsals at every opportunity.
Every girl must carry a satchel with her
ballet shoes and practice suit in it, When
ever she can she practlSes, whether re-
hearsals are called not.
IT takes two or three hours daily drill
for the ballet girl or premiere danseuse to
keep in training for her work. The clothing
is thin, the dancer perspires freely and is
exposed to drafts in the cold theatre.
Dancers. as a rule. are less liable to catch
cold" than oJEer people. Few it is said,
die from consumption. The physical exer-
tion they undergo, the endurance which
their work requires. compels deep breath
ing.
II begun early enough in life. a knowl-
edge and practice Of ballet dancing not
only helps a girl past the awkward age.
gives her grace and good carriage, but
develops her physically end lays a foun-
dation for good health. Although it often
affects the heart, IL II be weak or defective
this organ may be strengthened by the
exercise, if II be begun moderately and
Increased gradually.
The best exponents of the art OF ballet
dancing and teachers OF il agree that one
must begin TO study and practise at an
early age Some say ive years. others
from that 10 eight or ten. After fourteen
II is too late 10 obtain the best results
for then the muscles are not sufhciently
flexible 20 be trained
Nine. CsVslsZzi. the noted dancer and
teacher Of ths London stage ACADEMY
who has been enga zed as Instructor at
the Metropolitan orera House ballet
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02
A HOPELESS QUEST.

In other words, man cannot find happi-
ness Indeed. he must not, for. If he did.
progress. the result of the restless hunt
for the happiness never found would cease
This is the play that has stirred London
and 10 whose every performance old and
young crowd. For, as ''The Sketch SAYS
the lazy minded need not be frightened
by the talk about the philosophy and poetry
OF the piece; they can enjoy It very we'll
without bothering about that. For there
are quaint hun1ors. pretty dancers balIets
and charming little pathetic passages
Being a production OF such extraordinary
power and Of such marked success, it is TO
be brought over to New York in the spring.
and some time during March or April will
be presented in its original form at The
New Theatre. But one may well doubt if
II Will not be appreciated more for its un-
usual theme and beauty than for "the child
that is in it,
And probably another question will arise
here, that Of having child actors In Lon
don Tyltyl and Mytyl are acted by children
Over here sentiment is somewhat against
that. Young folks of sixteen or over will
have 70 be seen in the scenic groups, such
as that in the Hall Of the Unborn
II is mainly because Of this sentiment in
America that the Children's Theatre which
once fourished the lower East Side, an
institution Of wide fame, no longer ex-
.sts- The director Of that movement as
serts that child actors are an abominatlon.
Not" he SAYS. that they are not clever
and do not make themselves very entertain
ing, but stage training ruins 4 child II
teaches him to express emotions he has
never felt and in an exaggerated manner.
as everything must be exaggerated in order
TO carry its meaning over the footlights.
The danger was, IL seemed TO me, espe-
CialiY for the girls. They were drawn
from a class of children down in these
poor East Side neighborhoods accus-
toned TO anything but luxury. and when
they were brought out OF those surround
ings and set in dreamland of fine scenes
and fine clothes and taught the manners
OF fine people II made the necessary re-
Ia pse into home life a rather sad affair.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02

T. YOU were a high class ballet dancer
and received from 500 TO $3.50 q week.
wouldn't you have good time spending
~. Think OF the after-theatre suppers. the
automobile rides the pastimes you could
enjoy. with such salary at your dis
possl, Yet have you ever realized that
these IuxUries are denied 10 the well-paid
premiere dsnseuse?
she finds her work eAhaus:inf In order
70 recuperate she needs at least eight
hours sleep. Since she generally practises
dancing from l2 until O'Clock. she mas no
regular luncheon. About 10 O'Clock she
cats 4 light breakfast Of fruit, rolls and
coffee because heavy meals are not con-
dUcive 20 lightness or agility in dancing.
on = matinee day she may not eat any
thing from breakfast until after the even
ing performance: on other DAYS she may
indulge in n cup of tea and a piece Of
toast at . O'Clock.
Above all Csc. She may not engage in
any recreation that overdeveloDs certain
muscles or throws her body out of poise
Horseback riding is IA booed; skating has
tendency TO cause the toes 70 turn in;
nicvcIing and golfing must be let alone,
a. thew develop the muscles Of the chest
and the arms too much. ana prevent the
upper part or the dancers body from be
ing slim and flexible The high salaried
dancer feels the necessity of walking sew
ers miles day ia the fresh air. Do these
restrictions mean a hard. joyless life?
Nile. Csenee. a baIlet star OF the greatest
YIs gnitude. declares that she gets lots Of
fun out of her work. and is always find
Ing new points OF interest IN IT, though
she has been a dancer for twenty years
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02

school in this city. regrets that the Ia"
here does not allow pupils to start into the
free training school at an earlier age.
She says: Your girls are very clever ana
charming, but they start in too late ana
wish 10 get through too soon. They ao
not want to take tirne TO perfect them
selves They are unwilling to devote years
to tho hard work which is necessary IN
order to become a finished artist
With this Nine. Elizabeth Menzellis who
mas originated and performed in some OF
tn. best ballets. heartily agrees
we learned 10 dance before We appeared
in public" she emphgtcaIly declared, a.
she talked of her work I'VE had 10 dance
i'm soft shoes. and really danced on oul
toes and 20 developed strong ankles "hlen
IL not done hy the stiff shoes worn ~
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most dancers to-day. Then we had TO
make every movement gracefully Many
prominent dancers OF the present time.
appearing In so-called classic dancing, are
stiff and rigid in the movements or the
upper part OF the body. They think them
selves artistic dancers II only their feet
move properly, while the whole body
should move in rhythm and harmony. We
spent years in the study and practice or
dancing, but we had mastered the art be-
fore We sought public favor.
temperament and talent may help one
to a1vorce more rapidly. yet any norman
person who is willing TO work hard enough
can be trained 10 be a ballet dancer have
savings bank for the poor, in which | re
quire my pupils 70 put penny overy time
they say. I can't. T won't or Impossible
New-York tribune., 1910-01-02

1 started 10 learn TO dance at five years
or age when l had 10 hold on 10 a chair.
My instructor said / had not the least bit
OF talent. NV smaller sister he considered
very promising. but Of me he said. That
big goose can never learn This fired my
ambition. and l resolved TO make up by
hard work what l seemed TO lack In natu-
raj ability. The girl of to-day wants to
learn TO dance without shending much time
or effort in practice"
Suppose a girl has learned to be a ball
let dancer. what must she do 10 obtain
position" was asked OF a theatrical agent.
She must hrst register In some good
agency" was the reply. They try her and
II she Is good dancer she has no trouble
tn getting good position. There is al
ways a demand for ballet dancers who
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HAD TO TEACH MAKING UP. ;

"On the stage here We had 10 teach
them how TO paint their faces to increase
their beauty and give them a load OF
fake jewels TO adorn themselves with
IN many Of the parts, and all OF that had
a marked effect on them. 1 feel confident
although, of course, I cannot prove 1t,
that their experience here induced many of
the little children 10 go permanently on
the stage. The effect on them which I
can prove-which I began 10 notice most
conspicuously-wa the increased boldness
OF manner and a sort Of exaggeration and
falseness in their way of speaking and
acting.
II had funny instance of it a few
days ago. 1 was speaking before a large
society which was thinking Of includ-
ing children's dramatics among its activi-
ties. I was speaking as strongly as
7 could against il, and after-I had fin
ished I said I was willing 10 answer any
questions or hear any remarks from the
audience. In the midst of dead silence
q young woman arose and WITH most
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Therein 1t Differs Widely from European Capitals, But
1.-The Blue Bird Is Coming Soon.

Where are the dead?' asks Mytvl. There
are no dead.' answers Tyltyi. Those who
have gone are living and growing.
In the halls OF the Future they ind all
the unborn. who are waiting their turn to
sail down on the white ship TO earth.
But in all their search, though they find
out myrads of curious. niyriads of wor;-
derful. things. they come upon no blue bird.
They return without him. only 70 find in
their own humble little house bird "ap-
proXirnately blue" as a French reviewer
puts it, who has teen there all the time.
For there Z Christmas tree awaits them.
decked with TOYS and slittering things that
have been sent over from the rich man S
house near by. The bird. however. is Of
pale color, and is happiness that fades or
may slip through their fingers If they
cease for minute to guard it
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EVERYTHING HAS A SOUL.

II then appears that everything has
soul. Trees Of course. that is natural:
they knew all along trees had souls. but
rhey are a little surprised 70 find that the
loaf OF bread has one, and the glass of
milk. Even intangible things are rot too
abstract 20 have souls. Light has one and
proves 10 be mankind 8 greatest friend, he
<ause II drives of Terrors- The dog and
the cat. fantastic personazes on the stage.
take leading parts the first as the devoted
slave Of man, the latter cold, cynical
Bit of aIoofness that plots continually
sgaInst LlIl-
1t il the power of seeing the souls of
these creatures that enables the children
20 realize these characteristics. They find
10 their diss prominent that the souls of
almost everything except those OF the dog
and o. Light are hostile. Trees hate man
becsuse ne chops them down. and animals
Ioathe him because he eats them. In their
search for the blue bird they give up hope
Of finding i in the Present. since even
the trees. where they had hope ii would
he dwelling. are hostile TO them. So they
seek the kingdoms OF the Past and the
Future.
IN the Kingdom OF the Past they find
their Grandma and Grandpa Tyl and their
little brothers and sisters. whom they had
almost forgotten. They are just the same
these dead folks, they used 20 he They
have grown no older, and they tell the
children tfEar they are dead only when
they are forgotten. When you think Of
rs you are here With US" says Grandma
Tvi.
When they 80 into the graveyard they
ere afraid. but suddenly Tyltyi turns the
diamond in his cap. and the whole scene
changes They see no dinl-shadowed
graveyard. II is not that, after all; il is q
beautiful. sunIit garden, where tall, white
lilies the souls of the dead. are swaying.
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FEARS ART WILL BE LOST.

I enjoy my work jest as much as /
dc when ! began" she says, and any
Eirl who would oe great dancer must
cheerfuliy give ber whole life 10 II. The
trouble with girls who wish TO win laureis
y dancing is that they are not willing 10
iake the tinle thoroughly 10 master even
the frsf principles Of The art After three
months training they aspire to he premiere
oanseuses. Because 0f this i sometimes
fesr my art viii be test 10 the world My
ruccess in IL Is not only due to practice
ard hard work ~ fhe beginning Of my
career. but also 70 continued effort. Since
~ tsEtss ere very simple. enjoy the
quiet exsesing life which | must lead I'm
orosT - keep in the best condition for
r.. work
Net only she highest class ballet dancer
rEEf i've shE'enlious life but also the
slmbl@st girl N rlIe rear i.le Should con
Form 70 the same exsetinE routine The
ballet SRI Hiso receives tl5 week. in
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afternoons. and also of the Punch and
Judy shows that perambulate the streets
OF London, and it is hard TO keep from
wondering why New York is so different
in this respect.