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Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1911-06-30

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Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1911-06-30

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letter, iom bIeo rent nebtrpft opcr i'm
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fsIge lin Serre / 9sOen. Gen git til
cSernbanen, oe ga ben iaa Soget fon
me, laQbe Ben liz poa Sfinlerne meS
begge Sorpoter uoitraft MOB 9ofo-
motioet. Sogfsreren iaa Suroen,
men forient iii at Itoppe Soget.
Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1911-06-30

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gmerifa. Men mi er ban 5aat hi
bere, iaar auifafiet ban Jig en- Seo-
fapiag, iom ban pIaierte peo Saaoe.
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9ierfepeo. San er fpert f~ornsiet
meN Den.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16

Head of Influential Institution Argues for Preliminary
Education Of Actor
nv FRANKLIN II. SARGENT.

haphazard impulsiye advice Of a fellow actor or
the direction of the average stage manager
some other method of teaching is possible that
can be more complete than was practised in the
old days-is needed to-day is a logical conclu-
sion.
IT Is curious to know that this need OF pre-
paratory education for the theatre is not only
recognized to-day, however people may differ as
to what tn, form of education may be, but that
also educators themselves are beginning to re-
alize the necessity Of the dramatic in education
Of dramatzing, Of humanzing the processes OF
general education. The Academy OF Dramatic
Arts has organized its plan of instruction quite
as much from the study Of the actor at his best
in his instructive and natural modes OF acquire
ment as it has in the investigation OF the proc
esses Of the higher education of to-day, for the
actor seems TO have a mode Of requirement,
natura! method of study means Of arriving at
his conception that is shorter cut i'm many
ways than the oldtime scholastic laborious sys-
tenn
In short the American Academy Of Dramatic
Arts, the oldest and largest institution Of its
kind IN this country, has sought to preserve the
ideal, not only Of its art work, but Of its educa-
| tiOnal duty in perfecting the character of the
young man or woman, as we'll as bis or her tech
nica SKILL has endeavOred to learn in every way
the most advanced methods Of modern educa-
ton has been close student Of the modern
theatre and its needs and is seeking in every
| way to perfect it's work and TO encourage only
| those who are worthy and valuable for
| dramatic career.
| What its results may have been must be
| judged by its history and present status Its
| motives and reasons for existence seem to have
| been well proved to be high and deserving OF
respect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16

training they receive is detrimental rather than
helpful Long upon the stage have ac-
complished more toward the suhocation OF dra-
matte art than has been perpetrated by any
other agency. The star system also has exerted
a Instantaneous influence. Both these are
more or less like one another in the outcome Of
their injury.
To make this clear. let us imagine young
man with some natural gifts for acting. he
finds a place in company by which is produced
an exceptionally successful play that runs in
New York and throughout the country for let
US say two full seasons All this time the young
actor has been doing the same thing in the same
way upon an average Of eight times a week. and
in most cases he is content to go on doing 1t for
ever. 1t has become second nature to him BY
this time, and unless he is the possessor of al.
together extraordinary energy and ambition he
will cease to grow either in artistic appreciation
or capacity TO produce more than mediocre ef-
fects.
1t has been held In some quarters that the
stock company performances affected principally
in summer and extending to all parts OF the
country afford the kind Of educational benefit
by which real actors made. There never
was n greater mistake. In the theatres where
these stock companies flourish the bill Is
changed thoroughly every week. and the actors
between playing twice day and devoting each
morning TO rehearsals of the coming play, have
no time left in which properly TO develop their
presentations. They are satisfied perforce to get
through by the easiest possible route, and the
result is that they become perfunctory shallow
and mechanical.
Nor Is this In any sense the fault OF the stage
director, for no matter how proficient he may
be he finds 1t impossible in weeks time TO
train company so as to bring out any Of the
finer or subtler phases of the play in hand. The
end Of this Is that he too ultimately falls into
rut, and that Is the end of his usefulness except
ms as a mere theatric bricklayer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16

method OF getting the right kind OF experience
lies in the fixed repertoire companies which were
long ago put out of commission by the hurtful
combination and star systems II is my nten-
ton practically to prove this theory at he new
PLAYHOUSE during the current season which is
to begin in October At this time Grace George
and the Playhouse company will take possession
Of the theatre, with clearly outlined policy OF
making frequent but not hurried productio..s OF
new and old plays and lavishing the utmost care
and discretion upon. their completeness in every
detail of dramatic artistry.
For this purpose a large and thoughtful COM
pany has been engaged. with Miss George as
leading actress, Allan Aynesworth as leading
or Jane Corcoran for roles to which she seems
specially adapted, and other players Of merit
We shall give a subscription season OF ten pro-
ductions the first three Of which will be in COM
plete preparation before the regular season
at the Playhouse opens, so that the way will be
open before US to make ready other offerings In
their regular course. These three will be The
Earth" BY James Bernard Pagan; Shakspeares
Much Ado about Nothing" and Just to Get
Married" an English comedy by Cicely Hamil-
ton.
to meet the constantly expressed regret that We
have no repertoire theatre in New York, and
partly also to If we cannot develop in some
measure through our own school. of experience
that acting capacity which has been crippled
through abandoning the college of varied en-
deavOr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
Company Only Teacher
Prominent Theatrical Manager Frowns on Schools
That Prepare for Stage.
RY WILLIAM A. BRADY.

have been asked to express my views regard
ing schools for teaching acting, and also to state
my practical knowledge as to their efficacy ana
general and specific value. am gratifed at the
opportunity to talk on this subject, which Is
one that is very close indeed to the future OF the
stage in this country.
do not think that schools Of acting are OF any
value whatever, for while occasionally there is
graduated from some one Of them an indlviduai
who subsequently gains place OF more or less
prominence as a professional actor or actress
the great mass of young men and women turneo
out OF these places and supplied with diplomas
or certificates Of ability are entirely united Tor
the theatrical profession. The bestowal OF these
diplomas is made in a manner altogether 100
free and easy If a school of acting would re-
strict it's certificates OF merit to those who really
have developed acting capacity the matter
would be very different from what it is at pres
ent.
We have arrived at a time in America when
it is next to impossible to find young actors OF
genuine worth for the sole reason that all the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
ATHLEITCS STILL BOOZE
Adrocates of We'll Regulated Sports
Seem TO BE in Majority.

In spite OF the wide divergence of opinion
among college and university heads regarding
the prominence Of athletics in the activities of
the institutions. there seems no immediate pros
pect OF a curtaisment Of the athletic branches
Rather does II seem that more and more sports
are being included in the contests between col
leges and between classes in various insttu-
tons.
One Of the most notable Of the advocates OF
we'll regulated athletics in colleges is President
Harris Of Amherst. The record of the Massa-
chusetts institution, which is small one is well
known by Its larger opponents. many Of whom
have been made to taste defeat at the hands OF
her representatives. President Harris takes the
view that competition on the gridiron, diamond,
track and field increases the participants abil-
ity to cope with the harsh problems of life. The
spirit which Is so prominent in all Amherst men
Is sufficient proof that the students themselves
realize the Joy Of winning and the satisfaction
Of fighting a good fight.
On the other hand President Lowell Of Har-
ward regrets the importance placed on intercol-
legiate athletic contests and speaks more or
less bitterly Of the attitude toward the man
who aspfres for excellence in the classroom.
Several years ago. he says. hard student was
called grind" while now 1t is more often a
greasy grind both terms Of reproach for the
student who Is trying to make the most of the
privileges that are before him.
Whatever the cause or whatever the effect
II cannot be denied that the college man is wont
to overemphasize the play feature Of his stu
dent life. Intercollegiate debates seldom tax
the capacity Of even the most limited accom-
modations. while the cry in athletics is always
that a stadium shall be built or increased IA
cilities provided for the mutitudes who wish
to see which college is the better according
to proof adduced by superiority in competitive
sports.
Doubtless the colleges do not discount the at
traction to prospective students furnished by
successful records in athletics. and If the cur
riculum is well balanced and the method OF in
struction thorough the desired result is Oh
tained, no matter what the incentive which
brought about the student choice Of a college
After all, net results are what count, and at.
letcs properly regulated will never prevent the
colleges from accomplishing the purpose Intend
ed by thei founders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
TEACHERS SEEK IDEALS
Records of Conventions Shoe Desire
for improvement.

Many young pupil would scoh AT the idea
that his teacher was trying to make his studies
interesting, and TO that end was devoting much
time and energy for which provision was
made in the arpropria tons. He would say that
his teacher was driver seeking TO make him
learn things that he didn't want to learn, and
not adopting the easiest way about it either.
That this opinion Of the juvenile student ID
erroneous finds excellent proof in the proceed
ings and record Of attendance at any eonven-
ton Of teachers that ever assembled. More than
two thousand teachers Of all grades attended
the last state convention Of the New York state
Teachers Association and its associate bodies.
held in Rochester. They sought inspiration and
help, and experts on teaching from the kinder
garten to higher education were on hand 10 give
it to them. Doubtless they found them and ~
turned 10 their classes TO reawaken Tagging in
terest-
At this convention Dr. Andrew s. Draper.
State Commissioner of Education, impressed On
his hearers the necessity Of common honesty -
calculated to bring out the best in teacher and
pupil.
"Of urse, the main educational concern Of
New York is that her people shall BE- trained
in common honesty" he said Where that Is
accomplished much Of the other training takes
care Of itself; il il Is not assured, the other
training is of little value.
Education that has life and enters into J
education that makes a living makes life wessn
living; education that use English 20 e.
press itself; education that does not assume
that doctor must be an educated man ana
that mechanic or a farmer cannot be; edu'
cation that appeals to the masses that makes
better citizens and a greater state; educatisa
tina supports the imperial position of the state
and inspires education in all the states-that
tie education that concerns New York
The next day Dr. Draper was speaking before
a meeting Of five other societies of teachers ana
principals OF the state who had assembled a.
Syracuse all with the one desire TO acquire
something that would make for increased en-
cheney in their work. At the same time Ut.
william II. Maxwell, City Superintendent Of
Schools in New York, was addressing the Roch-
ester convention "The Next Step Forward
in Elementary Education"
Afier the election Of officers the tearhers re-
tuxned TO their homes. each determined 10 re-
turn another year and to see that fellow
teacher who had not seen the importance VI
sucb a cony ention should go also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
EDUCATION MAKES FOR PROSPERITY.

what education can do for the commences
nrosperity Of country il Illustrated by switssr-
land. Switzerland supports q population OF %.
,ween 100000 and 1900 coo. although in size
10 smaller than the largest county in any s'A''
IN the United States. Custer County, Mont ~"
general prosperity Of the little republic is AZ
,r,hntsa largely 10 the wide diffusion III sdicS'
ton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
COLLEGE coLoRs IN LOYAL HENS EGGS.

To the contagion OF Cornell spirit is ascribed
the action OF an Ithaca hen in laying eggs
bright with the Cornell colors. The yolks are
red and the albumen white. ANY other college
hen imbued with loyalty can do the same thing,
II is said, by simply insisting that harmless dye
be mixed with her feed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
Experience Only Developer.

out Of all my experience. which began as a
call boy and has extended through every branch
OF the profession. have gathered the firm con-
Nction that experience is the only efficient de-
-" VI art in the theatre. and that the only
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-16
Steady Advance in Results.

With its twenty eight years Of existence the
academy looks back over the many changes In
theatrical conditions to a steady advance and
Improvement in results as is shown by its many
successful graduates and the Improvement in IS
curriculum. To one not specially trained in the
scholastic or academic ways and means, any
school or academy may be looked upon with dis
trust, but to the thoughtful person who reasons
carefully it is quite evident that there must be
some mode OF Improvement, some process Of de-
velopment and some mode of requirement pecul-
lar and special to the actors art. That expert
ence in acting before audiences is necessary and
can give many things which can be acquired In
no other way is perfectly evident. but that some
condensed method Of instruction other than the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-15

all of them laboring people, by the
way-are at worst fanatics who
should receive sympathy because they
were acting in what they regarded as
a war on behalf of their classi The
plea is monstrous in its folly and It's
wiclSedness. 1t is precisely the kind
Of plea sometimes advanced on behalf
of a crooked man of great wealth
caught bribing a legislature-that he
has to do 1t to protect his business.
1.-THE murders committed by men like
the MaNamaras. although nominally
in the interest of organized labor, diff
fer not one whit in moral c~ulpability
from those committed by the Black
Hand, or by any band OF mere cut
threats, and are fraught with an In
flnitely heavier menace to society. Yet,
great though the menace Is to the
community. the menace to the cause OF
honest organized labor Is still greater
Murder is murder, and the foolish
sentimentalists or sinister wrong
doors who try to apologize for 1t as al
incident of labor warfare are not only
morally culpable but are enemies OF
the American people,"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-15
RUSSIAN TREATY
ABROGAT|ON SURE
Result Will Be Negative Unless
Hostile Legislation Is
Adopted.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Now that
the House has voted for the termina-
ton of the Russia United States treaty
of 1882 and the Senate is certain to do
likewise, information is being sought
as to what the practical effects are
going to be, study of the situation leada
to the conclusion that If the treaty Is
terminated by the United States the
subsequent situation will be pretty
nearly what the two nations concerned
wish to make 1t. That is the termina-
ton of the treaty will have little i'm
mediate effect on either country or its
citizens unless followed by legislative
or executive act of a retaliatory ma
ture.
The casting aside of the treaty of
1882 will merely remove the bars to
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-15
FEW NORMAL DREN
IN BOSTON SCHOOLS.

BOSTON. Dec. 15.-only about % per
cent. OF Boston school children are
physically normal, according to figures
compiled by DR.. William j. Galliyan,
chief of the division of child hygiene OF
the Board of Health.
OF the 101. 900 children in the public
schools, tho school physicians during
the past three months have made care
full examinations of 42,75O. It was
found that 2 1913 of those were "defec-
tive"
or the latter number 1s,51S were de-
feetive because of trouble with their
teeth.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-15
DELAY EXCHANGE
OF CITY PROPERTY
Board OF Works and COuncilmen
Will Hold Public Hear
ing Tuesday.

1t was planned by the Board OF
Works and the nance committee OF
council yesterday to exchange titles
to properties that they control. but the
project was stopped because of q
vigorous protest by John J. Cauilet,
of East Orange, who delayed the ex-
change for one week.
The Board of Works has control OF
the Ivy Hill property, which the
finance committee deems an ideal site
for the proposed new almshouse cot
tages.
The finance committee in return for
a portion of that property would con-
vey their right to the Elizabeth ave-
nue. almshouse property.
City Counsel Nugent said that the
properties in question were of equal
value.
Mr.. Caullet OWNS considerable prop
erty in the Vailsburg section of the
city and he entered a protest.
He claimed that erection of the new
cottages for the city's indigents on the
Ivy Hill property would depreciate the
value of and in Vailsburg.
He said that the Ivy Hill property
was too valuable to be used for such a
purpose, as it could be sold today for
$100. 90, and that property good enough
for the purpose could be had for $780, 900
City Counsel Nugent informed Mr..
Caullet that the city did not intend to
use the whole of the Ivy Hill tract,
but only q portion of it, as the rest
was to be kept in reserve for a
reservoir.
He also informed MI. Caullett that
the committee had hunted everywhere
to find a more desirable place but mons
could be found.
MI. Caullet said thai there were
plenty of places over the first or second
mountains that could be had for $40, 900,
and even less.
Mr.. Nugent said hat the idea of the
committee was to erect the home on
property where the relatives n friends
of the aged people could go to see
them at a small carfare expense.
Mr.. Caullet prevailed upon the COM
mittee and commissioners to postpone
action until next week, to give the
residents In Vailsburg a chance to be
heard.
He asserted hat If the exchange took
place now certiorari proceedings might
be instituted to put a stop to the plan.
Upon a suggestion by Alderman Con-
gleton it was decided to hold a public
hearing next Tuesday afternoon at 4
o'clock. IS.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-15
STORES TUNNEL
PROJECT HALTED
Board of Works Finds That
Vaults Are Included in
Bamberger Plan.

SeFrnission was denied the L. Bam-
berger Co. to construct w tunnel
under Kelsey street to onnec their
old and new stores by tho Board OF
Works yesterday until the firm speci-
1es exactly what it desires to do.
An agreement had been entered into
by the contractors in charge of the
work and the building department as
to the construction of the tunnels, but
a halt was called when 1t was found
that the contractors had planned, in
addition, to the tunnels, to have several
large vaults under the street.
The plans as presented to the board
yesterday by Felix Fuld, . member Of
the firm, and W.. w. Winward. super
i~ntendent of the company, showed
those vaults, which caused much OBJ
jeotion by the commissioners.
Mr.. Winward said that the hold-up
on the tunnels would be a great hard
ship to the firm, as the contractors
would have to delay nearly all Of the
rest of their work. He hoped the CON-
missioners would see their way clear
to permit the contractors to proceed.
Mr.. Mungle said that the objection
was that the contractors had an idea
that they could tunnel the whole
block.
Now, If we permitted that said
the commissioner, what would be
done in the event at some future time
if the city decided to construct sub
ways through Halsey street, The tun-
nels themselves are a rather serious
grant"
Mr.. Fuld said the firm would In
d%oubtedly give way IL such a thing
ever came to pass.
Commissioner O'Connell said there
was no objection to the tunnels. but
there was decided objection when the
plans showed two or three rooms I'M
der the street besides.
Engineer Sherrerd suggested that the
contractors be given permission to go
ahead and that he and the architect
draw plans for the tunnels and have
the board pass on them.
COMMISSIONS Denman opposed that
proposition. as he thought the proper
way was to submit the plans first and
then take action.
Commissioner Kraemer said:
u suggest that we do not act on the
matter until We get something definite
ly before u.s." The suggestion was
adopted.
Mr.. Fluid n Mr.. Winward said they
would have the plans prepared with
out delay. They were informed that
the commissioners would act on them
as soon as they were ready.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-15
COUNCIL OF EDUCATION
WILL BANQUET TONIGHT.

The New Jersey Council Of Educa-
ton, composed of seventy-five princi-
pals, will hold its annual banquet In
the Continental Hotel tonight. DR.. Cal
win N. Kendall, State commissioner Of
education, will be the principal speaker.
One Of the topics will be a manner OF
lettering the teaching of fundamentals.
1t has been declared by instructors of
normal schools that the pupils are sad
ly lacking in tho Three RS. Tomorrow
the same body will meet in the Office
of County superintendent Meredith at
the Court House.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-15
SANTA CLAUS CHARTERS SHIP.

NEWPORT, r. T., Dec. 15.-santa
Claus chartered the United States
mine-laying steamer San Francisco,
which sailed from Guatanama yesert-
day and stocked the vessel up with
Christmas trees and good cheer for the
Christmas holiday of the American
sailors in Southern waters. The San
Francisco is believed TO be the first
Christmas ship of the American navy
to sail this year Besides her holiday
cargo, the steamer carried a full supply
of mines for use by the Atlantic fleet
In it's winter drills. which will begin
soon after the holidays.