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Strive as we may TO broaden the
courses of the public high schools,
they must yet in the nature of things
fail TO adapt their courses to the in
dividual needs OF all pupils. Like
ready made clothing. their courses are
made for the average children of GER
tain types. and the child that is too
fast or too slow fer their pace. but.
above all, that highly individual child
who does not fall into any OF the
clearly marked classes for which high
school courses are designed, must suf-
fer in trying to conform himself to
the requirements OF the public high
school. This great diversity of indi-
vidualities will always leave a place
for the private preparatory schools.
Among such schools for boys there is
an especially useful field Tor the mill
tary school. whose drill Is excellent
for the slouchy and undeveloped fig
ures of many growing 30, s. and whose
discipline. as well as their instruc-
ton. Is found helpful in nany cases.
The boy who needs close individual
attention in order to train him into
in just two places. at home and in
good private school. AS most homes
are untitled or unwilling TO give this
personal teaching. and as many chill
dren Will do their tasks moro thor
oughly fol teachers thfn FIR parents,
even wheh the latter are fitted to
teach, the private boys sch vol fills
persistent want.
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sioie for the students to Indulge IN
some form OF outdoor sport every
week in the year. The value and Inn
portance of this may be realized whom
the TACT Is known that throughout
the long history of the school no
death has occurred among the nupils
and but very little sickness has dis
turbed the work. 1t is surrounded Nv
southern culture and hospitality. the
refining influence of which is seen In
every pupl. No school for bovs
should be situated in a town. n the
personalities and precepts of the in
structors are to count for most In the
development of boys character.
Here the counteracting influences Of
street corners. public places and low
associates are unknown.
The academy Is half a mile from
the country station. Cluster Springs,
Va, on tho Durham division of the
Norfolk and Western Railroad. and six
miles from the town OF South Bos-
ton, Fs. Lynchburg Is seventy miles
to the north. Danville thirty miles
west, Durham. N. c.. is forty miles
south, and Richmond, Va. 100 miles
to the cast. Local and long-distance
telephone and telegraphic facilities
put the school in close touch with
parents in any part of the Union.
Tho school property consists of tho
principals home large three story
building, seven dormitories, the
school building. and $50 acres Of land,
There is n largeness d freedom
about the place that -appeala power.
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despair. and success is certain. distinc-
ton probable and greatness possible"
But in choosing a career, no matter
now wealthy young man may be, let
MIN start at the bottom. This IL one
secret OF the great success of the
Rothschild family-the worlds only
biliiohaire dynasty. "Premiers Cabi-
nets. whole royal SUGGESTIONS have
arisen. had their imperial day. and
tottcred to their fall" says the July
Munsey's Magazine. but the reign OF
the Rothchilds has continued. Their
sceptre has been gold, and their royal
decree the bank note" Every Roths-
Child In business had had to make his
way. Most of them drudged in their
youth. sat at high desks, and learned
me intricate details OF banking. etc
rake. as another example. the bright
Intelligence OF the Scotch people
There is no other nation where the
country people and the iaboring classes
nave such educational advantages.
In the sixteenth century. John Knox
SAID III nation is to succeed, it
must be educated" Some say tina,
knox's scheme may have influenced
Americans in the foundation OF their
American school system. But the Scot
reverences two things besides educa-
iion: that is thrift and religion
Ian McC!eren says. III you want man
ners' you must go TO some other ma
tion; but so to the Scotch II you want
warm hearts. Scotland has been
stern mother to her children, never
oVerfeeding them, and using the stick
when necessary. But when they have
departed from their native country
they always look back 10 bless her"
May not parents and guardians learn
lesson from this? Phe present has
neen called the child's era. The coun-
try is prosperous. The admonition Of
the wisest men is often unheeded
Loving parents. who have borne the
burden and heat OF the day, seek to
spare their children all that is siren
:>uous. hard or distressing. A child's
nature comprises humility. faith, chart
~ and cheerfulness. Let the teacher
parent or guardian comprehend thar
IN all schools. developments of heart
and mind be looked for rather than
numbers OF pages recited. Education
Is aViiaoIe knowledge. and the only
source OF real profit is personal exer
ton. Hence the best teacher arouses
10 ehe' getic action. directs his efforts
TO right, creates within him a thirst
lot knowledge and personal excellence
that VIII bear him firmly through the
allurements of dissipation, the dazzling
splendors OF prosperity or. the dark
gloom OF adversely"
In closing. let US refer YOU TO
robert Louis Stephenson's ideal of a
perfect HE. To be honest. to be kind,
70 earn little to spend little less,
70 make on the whole. family hap
pier by his presence: TO renounce wban
that shall be necessary. and not he
emoltfered. To keep few friends. and
these without equalization; above ali
on the same grim terms, to keen
friends with himself. Hero is a tasi
LOT al mat man has of fortitude and
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Why / Should Send My Son to
a Boarding School,
BY William Oscar Ryburn,
Associate Principal Cluster Springs Acaden,v

cluster Springs Academy Is an ex-
ample of evolution in the world of
education. From an institution OF nre.
cRrious existence and changing man
agements 1t has grown into a school
with a masterful purpose 1t has n
history dating back forty-six years
but what contrast Is there between
the last eleven and the first thifty
five. The beautiful oak grove sur
rounding the old cottages, the fam
GUS mineral springs. and the won
derfully healthful climate are nm
changed, but the spirit, the concen-
trated effort the pride OF work and
the glory q achievement of the last
decade separate the new from the old.
In 1900 Hampden Wilson, a young
man full of hope and of energy and
enthusiasm. took charge Of the old
institution with the determination to
build up preparatory school for
: boys that should be the pride OF Yir
ginin. He came fmbued with the shirt
OF progress. His knowledge of the
complexities OF school life and OF the
weaknesses Of youths, his broad sym
pathy for boys under trying condi-
tions. and his Christian ideals have
given to the Old Dominion an insti-
tuition that is worthy her youths and
traditions.
The location of Cluster Springs
Academy is truly ideal. The Cluster
OF ealth-giving mineral springs. from
which comes the water supply for the
echool.s gives to 1t an appropriate
name, Tho mild climate makes 1t pos
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By II. ". JACKSON.

There are something like fifteen mil
Hon homes In our United States of
America. and there ought not to be one
unhappy one among the number
right living. with proper regard for
both future and present, accomplishes
this. CheeFfulness. courtesy. gencrosi-
~. Chr!stianity-these are the alb
stract virtues that make the home hap
Ply. and that must be cultivated in the
chiid by the parent or guardian respon-
slole. They are virtues unknown to the
lower animals. Physically. man ant
lower animals love much in common.
They breathe tho breath OF life, eat.
sleep, and die much in the same way:
But here the similarity ceases. After a
brief period of ,nmaturity. the respon-
sibility Of the animal parent to its on
spring ceases. The young provide for
themselves by instinct. They need no
traininB-are incapable OF It. But man
has moral and spiritual nature
which must be developed and edu-
Gated. Practically. he knows nothing
IN Infancy. He is the weakest and most
helpless Of creatures. His immaturity
Is longest The Almighty lays the
strongest obligation on parents or
guardians TO train their children, and
he gives them ten years OF helpless
ness. and generally ten more OF I'm
maturity to do this training.
The family and home Is the basis
OF civilization. and the State with such
families are units, must become great
and strong. or decline and fall. as
their family training Is perfected or
neglected.
Our own race has stood pre-eminent
In the purity OF its family life, and If
thls Is TO be maintained. the coming
genera lions must be educated morally.
intellectually and physically. and Il is
The bounden duty Of parents TO nro-
vide the means for this II has been
said that children trained to obedi-
ence to parents instructively acquire
haoits OF subordinatfon and obedience
necessary In this social life of CO.
operation. The Preside. the pulpit, the
school and the shop must be linked
together"
Up to the beginning OF tho nine.
ecenth century. education was mostly
Tor the upper stratum OF society. pro.
oucins the hon.like leaders of his.
tory But to-day, universal ed.ica-
zion Is uplifting the masses,
We know the average American how
TO be bright and aggressive AS the
State Is ready TO help with universal
education, the guardian must look to
mis- end Bacon once advised parents
TO choose their children's vocation
wnen the cnildren were flexible, un-
less the child showed some extraordi-
nary inclination or aptitude. In that
case II is no good to cross IT,"
Every Jewish child was once taught
some industry. Queen Victoria made
every member of her family learn en-
CRAVING. painting or needlework-
ana the hrst Emperor William follow
ed tho same course. Then "nreserve
patchwork. work. work, looking to
LOFTY Ideas Keep UP your nerve, never
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athletics. and develop under the Same
coaches until they claim a place on
the first teams. AS many as three
baseball teams may be seen practiciug
at the same time.
The athletic grounds are ample for
the needs OF the school, being larger
and better than most colleges p5s-
sess. Tennis courts. running track.
a gridiron, and two baseball diamonds
are all in the same enclosure. BY
this means the boys are kept in close
touch and association with members
of the faculty. No acrimonious dis
unclean conversation indIiged in. 1t
can readily be seen that sports un-
der such arrangements are clean,
healthful. and manly.
Because the school Is situated in
the country does not mean that 1t is
lacking IN social advantages for the
boys. In some respects the social life
is of vastly more worth than that OF
the town. Several times during the
session Mr.. and Mrs Wilson entertain
for a few days a number OF attractive,
cultured young ladies. 1t is needless
to say that these occasions are gala
events in the life OF the school. Any
one visiting the academy during the
single holidays. the celebrations OF the
literary societies and Dramatic Club,
Eastern field day, or finals would BIO
pleasantly surprised to find so many
pretty girls In evidence. The i'm
mediate neighborhood Is one of cul-
ture. The boys arc cordially welcomed
in all the homes.
The principals house is the centre
OF the family life. The studente' read
ing room and library Is In this home.
Several hundred volumes OF whole
some books are found on the shelves.
! and many new books are added each
year. Most Of the standard perioci-
calls are kept on tho tables. and the
students are encouraged to keep up
with current events. The presence Of
several ladies in the school. tho wives
OF the instructors. the music teacher,
the elooution teacher and the metron.
all of whom are in constant touch
| with the students. Is a refining fac
tor and brings into daily practice tho
innate courtesy and ohivalry OF each
boy.
Nor is tho religious lifo of tho
school neglected. The boys conduct
their own z. NJ. e. A. and. organizs.
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and carry on In the school each yoar
their own Bible classes. Every boy
attends Sunday school. and goes each
Sabbath to one OF the several churches
within reach
Tho English government requires
that all the cordase and cables for
nor navy shall have running through
them fine thread of scarlet silk. No
matter In what part OF the world a
piece OF this rope is found. IT may
be recognized as having belonged to
old England. Hero at Cluster Springs
Academy an effort is made to weave
into the moral, intellectual, and ply
steal hbres OF each boy the Identify
Ing threads OF honor. clean desires,
sturdy manhood. and noble ambition.
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Virginia
Military Institute
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES.


The attention Of all who are interested in educa-
ton Is respectfully called to the special odvan-
tase, nov offered by the Virginia Military Insti-
tute. Among these advantages are:
/. Its Distinctive Military System. This
has secured for 1t the name Of the "West Point Of
the South" 1t tends to muscular development
and physical health by an enforced regularity In
promptitude: order, discipline and subordlnation
It fosters selfreanee and force of personal char.
acter by removing all distinctions, and
casting each youth. whatever hls antecedcnt dr.
cumstantcs, on his own individual responsibility.
Il Is equal. uniform and wholesomely restraining.
without rgor.
II. It's Distinctive Academic Curriculum.
This embraces the study Of English History.
French or Spanish German or Latin. mathen atics,
physics. geology mechanics. surveying chemistry.
drawing.
III. It's Technical Scientific Courses. Pro
vision Ia made for the members Of the second class
of analytical and applied chemistry and OF cleo.
tncal engineering. These COURSES Of one and
tinuous field and laboratory practise. The de-
partment Of engineering is thoroughly equipped
with Instruments and models; and the chemical.
physical and meteorological laboratories hnvc all
appliances Tor thorough practical instruction.
~. It's Distinctive System of obstruction.
namely. dividing OF classes Into Jeaion,. whereby
cures share Of the personal attention OF the In
structor. The success Of the educational work of
the school turns largely on this method
v. Its Economy. The expenses ares Pay cadet,
$500 year; Virginia cadets tuition free. $s25
year, State cadets. $I65 year.
This estimate includes tuition. board. fuel and
lights washing. room tent, medical attendance
of the most careful character. clothing. books.
stationery and all Necessary expenses. and falls
below that OF any institution of like grade in this
country This esImate Is exclusive Of outfit,
and NUT be Understood as an oreross for the en-.
tire term. The first yeor being Of nseei,iiy The most
costly.
For further Information and catalogue apply to
the Superintendent.
CBN. z. W NICHOLS,
IsxDpton Va
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State Normal
and Industrial
School for
Women
Fredericksburg,
Virginia.
First Session Opens Sept. %, 1911.

Some OF the distinguishing features
tons are:
/. The grounds consist OF 60 acres
on historic Marye's Heights, over
looking the city, and only eight city
blocks from the principal residential
street.
2. Its buildings are large, handsome
commodiousSconvenient and sanitary
3. 1t prepares Virginia girls for Vir-
GINA schools, Virginia homes and Vir-
GINA life.
4. 1t fits for the highest fields OF
usefulness and service in preparing
teachers for successful careers.
S. 1t offers courses leading to the
Diploma, the Professional Certificate,
the Rural Arts Diploma, the Manual
Arts Diploma. the Household Arts
Diploma, the Professional Elementary
Certificate.
s. An ample faculty of trained
experts.
!. No tuition is charged students
who will teach in the public schools Of
Virginia. Tuition for Others is $1,000
Tor the session. Board and other liv-
ing expenses Sf35.oo for the session.
8. Graduates issued Virginia Teach
ers' Certificates, good anywhere in the
State.
9. Special arrangements to aid a
limited number OF students not hnan-
cially able to defray their expenses
Catalogue now ready.
E. H. RUSSELL, President,
fredericksburg, Va.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-03-09
MONEY I'M CAULIFLOWER CROP
Little Chance for Success Unless
Planted Early. as Plant Needs
cocl Air ard Soil.
By WILLIAM H UNDERWOOD

fBy WILLIAM II UNDERWOOD
have grown eaaliaower for Z num-
Ter Of years and have found it a very
profitable crop, as it brings a good
price in the market
Soil that will produce cabbage is
suitable for cauliaoEer, provided it Is
enriched with wen rosted manure. The
manure should be thoroughly mixed
with the soil and the ground put in the
best possible coCdition-
When the seeds begin to grow /
give the plants sufficient air to keep
them from rotEing Of. As soon as the
plants are large enough 20 handle l
take them up ard transplant them
two inches apart each way and keep
them well watered- / expose the
plants 10 the open air before time
to pla-. outdoors SO as to harden
them find that few plants die when
treated in this manner.
Several hours before setting cut
give the plants q thorough soaking in
the hot bed. When ready to set the
plants | mark OF the ground three
feet each way and set the plants some
what deeper i'm they grow in the
hot bed and press the earth firmly
about them
As caulttower requires a cool at
mospheEe and cool. moist soil, there
Is little chance O. success unless ii is
planted very early in order to come
on before the heat Of summer. or II
may he planted late and come in dur
ing the cool weather Of fall.
In cultiEattng ! use q onehorss
culuvator twice 4 week. going both
ways when the plants are small When
they come 10 maturity and the flowers
appear, cover the aowers with leaf
Of the plant early every morning.
have had good success in this manner
Ct protection.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-03-09
ed by FASTING Magazine Pictures q
Women on Transparent Paper.

In this day Of wonderful glass
shades, constructed cut Of Broken bits
Of colored glass or nosaics Of colored
crystals, il sounds rather old-fash-
lone TO recommend handmade lamp
shades. Yet there are many Of the
latter in new and novel form that can
be made without much expense and
which Kill meet with approval
Large lamp shades are not advisable.
The fashion Of the day calls for glass
in some form. as soon as the lamp as
sumes robust proportions. Il is the
little lamps and the candles that call
for these attractive shades.
Some years ago there came Al agree
able method OF making a lamp shade
from magazine pictures OF beautiful
women These were cut out and pasted
q transparent rice paper aud Paaelei
with strips Of gold braid Or paper
This was repeated at each edge Of
the finish. The best known Of the
actresses are usually chosen for these
lamp SHADES, OUT II preferred one can
use well known authors This choice
is especially good for 4 lamp to be
used on & desk or in g library.
II would BE very nice 10 get old pic
lures Of the BrUate sisters. q Jane
Austin. q Fanny BQrney. OF George
Eliot and Of Mrs Norton. the heroine
Of Diana Of the Crosswavs
Another way q making these shades
is to cut out large flowers from scarlet
and black paper. paste them OF trans
parent white paper and passepartout
the edges with black, ami run strips OF
black between each tao flowers.
More durable shades are made from
s-izgiag together crystal beads OF
thin silver wire II cue has any tugenu,
ity Al such things the beads can Be
used TO form designs II not. = straigh,
Up and down effect can be chosen. each
string being q different cosor from Its
neighbor l. good many white ones
should De used TO give : chance for tie
light 10 get through
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-03-09
LACE AND GOLD RULE
LuSuRfEs IN MILLINERY WHICH
WOMEN MUST HAVE
Pretty Year-Rogrd Rat Of Golden lis
ST.. ara Net. ard Auotner fer
Sumner Of White Hemp
arc Coral.

A gold hat for a! he year round
and 4 spring round hsI serve 70
show the growing turure for lace and
gold When you adj to them the cor
ais. and ether beads and mock Jewels.
it Is evident that : taste for The luxuri
Gus In millinery keeps pace with the
higher cost q living that We hear SO
many Eur1 uri1gs over Women pos
Ittvely refuse 10 ALLOW their hats TO r.
sect the chill! Of penury- IN them they
u2y indulge 3 little The sElendor dear
TO wo-er" which IS born IN the eter-
IA feminine They are entirely right
Il wa must skt-p OF some items OF the
spring outfit doat le: il ne q the hat.
That catches the eve first and holds il
longest 50 it must De = real poem and
10: toggersl verse. Let il tell . cheer
tul story bespe2king plenty and hap
py tzzcT-
Tie gold hat shown IN the picture is
maize over 4 wire frame covered with
gold tissue. Al airy crown Of gold net
Is 3raped over the tissue The coroRet
is covered with : hand Of heavy Irish
lace tinted to an ecru in 3 warm shade
The s2rdsnia AZ the side might also be
IN gold but IS more effective with its
w2rsa PETALS Of white bearing a blush
Of pink MiIaiy with the gold hat is
not SO extrsv2gant as We might con
cluds, because her hat is an al!-the-
round affair, which knows no spe-
cial season or time. Besides, there is
10 gown for any sort of dress-up occa-
sion with which she may not complete
her toilette By donning the hat Of gold.
The round hat Of pure white hemp is
a summer time affair with q band of
lace decorated with coral beads in pink
and white, and bow and wings made
Of lace al the hack Coral velvet IS
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-03-09

wire Is to 90 feet in length. double 1t.
place one end around the post and
the other around large rock. dig a
hole and sink the rock in the ground
about two feet, tamping the dirt firm
Iy down against it TO hold it in posi-
ton.
A, post; B, wires; c. rock. To take
all slack out OF the wires and prevent
the post from becoming loose. insert
a hammer-handle or strong stick be-
tween the wires and twist il over and
over until the desired tightness is OBJ
tanned
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-03-09

The woman who is a. all arris.fc and
HANDY with her needle may this sezso-
have ornaments for every occasion and
every costume. She should provide
1erselt with bits Of velvet silk and
metal ribbon. and various Jewels for
making then The Jewels cona in all
shapes, sizes and coloEtzg They are
@attezed CT ous eide and psarca1
Bead needles should ae used far sew
ing them CT Thus it comes 10 usss
that the skill ot he ze,e5lewo-zn can
De transferred from her gUwr 10 ha-
cCi@gga- She may have :, small 81
Pe-se delightful variety Of orus-
Ds1ts 10 match her vzrto1s evening
ard house gowns--HarpeF' Bazgr.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1911-03-09
Successful Life Work.

He has achieved success who has
lived we'll, laughed often. and loved
much; who has gained the respect Of
intelligent men and the love OF little
children; who has filled his niche
and accomplished his task; who left
the world better than he found it.,
whether by an improved poppy, a
perfect poem or a rescued soul: who
has never lacked appreciation Of
earth's beauty or failed to express it:
who has always locked for the best
in others, and given the best he had;
whose life was an inspiration; whose
memory . benediction President
Schurman.