The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-11-04

Forward Cluh McetS.
The Forward Club held an interest
ing meeting yesterday afternoon in
the Commercial club rooms.
One of the steDs decided upon was
the giving OF o progressive supper to
raise funds for the final payment on
the club piano. only OS6 remaining as
yet unpaid. This suDDsP promises to
DO both unique ana enjoyable. Zach
course viii b served at Q different
home and the meal viii include a
series Of little journeys.
Friday. Nov. 18th. was decided upon
a. the date for the supper.
Two musical treats we're enjoyed, .
vocal solo by Mr.. Fred Morris and an
instrumental solo By Miss Pearl Hall.
A spSciAl feature Of the meeting was
the talk given by Mr. Brooks, superin-
tendent Of the city schools. on the sub
jet Of domestic scienco and manual
training In public schools.
Mr.. Brooks showed himself to be
thoroughly familiar with his subject
and made clear to the ladies Of the
Tub the advisability OF installing these
different lines Of work in the public
ehool curriculum. The matter was
discussed from points OF view decided
y practical and scientific with the evi
:ent intention Of making an effort t.
IelD the young people Oe Caldwell to
become useful eitiEenA.
NJ. McAol. Q member Of the school
;'Oard. was also present and made a
hort speech bearing upon the subject
under discussion. He said hE was
'amiliar with thS work 40 carried on
IN the public schools Of Nebraska. and
for that reason expressed himself as
being heartily in favor, Of offering the |
courses in the Caldwell schools. Mr..
NIchOl said, however, that on account
OF the lack Of sufficient finances the
hoard would not likely be able to en-
plOy special teachers to give instruc-
ton this year, but offered an a sug-
sestiOn the adoption Of the Crete
method followed In Nebraska, accord
ing to which expert housekeeDers Of
his city give instruction at their homes
in certain lines Of cooking and house
Heeping.
The ladies asked questions and dis
GUESSED the subject inteligently with
Mr.. Nichol, but 1t was not evident that
they were willing to take the matter
up In this way.
It seemed to be the general opinion
Of those present that 1t would not be
possible 10 install the manual training
this year, but that . room might be
fitted up In the new High school build
ing TOR the domestic schemes depart
ment, and that instruction in cooking
and housekeeping could De given. on q
small scale at least this-y
1t was found that there are between
rs and 100 young ladies In the High
school at present It was suggested
that the work should begIa with the
high school studoRta.
The cost Of the apparatus and equip
ment for the domestic science depart
ment was discussed Nt length ana It
was found that NJ. Brooks had ~
ceived estimates on furniture and
plumbing for this purpose which would
foot up to something in the neishbor-
hood Of $3.50.
A teacher fog either Domestic eeioneo
or manual training could be secured
for about 800 per month. an ex-
pense which Mr.. Nichol said the school
board could not assume at present.
The ladiea seemed very enthusiastic
and friends Of the cause are heartily
encouraged with the result Of thu
meeting, although. no definite steps
were decided upon.
The general public understands tha
that the Forward club has never failet
when they have aAasmptsd q work O
any kind aAAishoulA tAs1 undertake Il
help tAs.ScAooAS h 4AOiH diaeaFsAt line
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