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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-10-17

School-room traditions the tradi-
tions of hard, uncomfortable benches.
of dull lessons and scowling teacher
are upset in the conduct of the Uni
versity's Elementary School. The
new frame building in the southwest
corner of the University campus is
typical of the new educational
methods. 1t is large and simply built;
it is surrounded by fine old trees. and
sunlight and air pour into every room.
AS one enters a room he is first i'm
pressed with it's home-like appear
ance. There are no conventional
desks-just tables and chairs as one
might arrange them at home. A num-
ber of fine, well-selected copies OF
famous pictures and some casts add
to the attractiveness of the rooms.
One of the novel features of the hall
or room intended for physical train
ing, which occupies the whole east
side OF the building, is an enclosed
portion of about six feet at the south
end of the room having two oblong,
Zinc-lined basins designed for water
ANIMALS and plants, with circular
cement fountain basin between to be
messed with growing plants. At pres
ent turtle occupies one basin in SOL
itary state, but later the children will
doubtless add to the collection.
For convenience there are different
rooms in the school but little or no
Importance is given to the arbitrary
division of the children into grades,
nor do they pass from one class or
room to another by formal eXamina-
tions A child works with a group
which, all things considered, seems to
be best for him, and he can go for
ward as rapidly as he is able.
In harmony with their surroundings
the children have an air of freedom,
naturalness and of happy interest in
their work and play.
To observe under the guidance of
the teacher, or with the teacher, as it
is studying-together process; to ac-
quire the habit of observation; to cul-
tivate the natural tendency of chill
dren to ask questions and to lead them
to question more and more intelli-
gently-thiS is the aim of the school.
Play is thought to be of vital i'm
pOrtance in the childs physical devel-
opment and in teaching him to live on
right terms with his school mates. Its
relation to the formal side of learning
to reading. writing and arithmetic,
was illustrated in game with beam
bags which was in progress when the
writer visited the school. A dozen
first-year children were grouped at
some distance from a circle made with
a chalk line on the floor. Four or
five feet away line was drawn in
dicating the standing point. The game
consisted in throwing four small. fiat
bean bags with precision into the ring.
Some of the children did this care
fully and successfully, toeing the line
exactly and showing marked degree
of concentration and coordination;
others stood at hap-hazard, throwing
without regard to the distance or the
circle. Every child, however, was in
terested in the game and each in turn
counted the bags as they fell into the
circle or outside of it, announcing the
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-10-17

The citizens Of Austin, Texas, have
organized to aid the state university
Not only will an additional appropri-
alton be asked for the University, but
the citizens are planning to raise
about $1,000 by popular subscription
with which to put down a sidewalk
around the campus.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-10-17
WHAT Is GOOD BASEBALL!

Did you ever hear of summer
gone by without a game of baseball
between the Fats" and the Leans"
from the city hall? Or of a Sunday
School picnic when the women didn't
challenge the men to a confession
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-10-17
COVERED BRIDGE REPAIRED

Structure on ROchpOrt Gravel Is One
of Few Remaining in Missouri.
Repairs have recently been made
on the old covered bridge west of Co.
lumbia on the Rocheport gravel road.
Covered bridges formerly were CON-
mon in this part of Missouri but only
two or three now remain. This bridge
has a covered part more than a 100
feet long.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-10-17
Ecboes Of Yesterday.
Five Years Ago.

The University stock judging team
had won first in every class except
one at the State Fair at Sedalia.
The Married Mems League of Col
umbia was dissolved.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-10-17

Local Daa The highest yesterday
highest
For Missouri: portions probably showers
Friday; mild
"eather
terda is moving rapidly
Texas and Alberta
Atlantic
resulting increasing afe
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-10-17
Twenty Years Ago.

A shooting scrape occurred at a
camp meeting at Stephens Store. Two
negroes were injured.
The Beta Theta Pi fraternity gave
box party at a minstrel show.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-10-17

English students get the Oxford
Concise Dictionary for 81 at The Mis-
souri, Store. (adv)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-10-17

The state board of education of
Iowa has taken action toward COM
bining the two schools of engineer
ing in that state. The plan is to
move the Iowa City school to Anes
and to establish a college of domestic
science at the state university in its
place.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-10-17

Nebraska will play the Kansas Ag-
gies next Saturday. Both have heavy
teams, the Kansans averaging 110
pounds and the Nebraskans 1SO
pounds.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-10-17

At the University of Wisconsin five
women have enrolled in. the law de-
partment this year. Two of them
have registered for the full course.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-10-17

The Daily Cardinal. published by
the students of the University of Wis
consin. prints a woman's section with
4 suffrage editor as member Of its
staff. The women of the university
have also organized an Equal Suf-
frage League. 4
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-10-17

Registration at the University OF
Minnesota shows a net gain Of seven
over the enrolment of last year. The
total registration at the University
for 1912 is 34O7.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-10-17

There are six blind students en-
rolled at the University of Texas.
Three of them are taking the law
course.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-10-17

Call IS and subscribe to Missourian
now.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-10-17
From Other COLLEGES

About $1.SOO is distributed annually
in prizes at Cornell.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1912-10-17

and the lowest last night was 80. A
Z p. m. Friday:
in extreme South portion, tonight or
ating feature of the weather map yes
low pressures are today central over
ard movement of the high pressure
the low pressure areas mentioned,
rnoon or night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-30

in catching the dreamy yet hauntingly Chi
nese atmosphere of the original work. In
China, the locale of the play, a princess
of the blood is compiling a careful record
Of the ritual and ceremonial of the imperial
court. so that the scenes In the palace may
be faithfully enacted On the high seas OF
the Pacific is the American journalist sent
by the Liebler company to Peking and Nan
king to secure photographs, sketches and
descriptions OF the actual scenes OF the play,
as we'll as a full set of Chinese musical in
struments and such properties as it would
be difficult or impossible to reproduce here.
In Australia a popular actress Is strug-
Cling to be released from contracts that
will enable her to appear in an important
part in the play, to which she Is particularly
well suited. Here in New York the prepare
tory activity is 10 be discerned in several
places. At the studio OF the scenic artists
Gates & Morange. who painted the beauti-
full Garden OF Allah" scenery the scenes
representing the interior of the palace are
being prepared from photographs and
authentic models. In storehouse In Jer-
sey City the massive representation OF the
Tartar wall to be used in the big battle
scene, is being built. At the Century Thea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-30
DAUGHTER OF HEAVEN"
Worldwide Preparations for
Great Spectacle Coming to
Century Theatre.

Perhaps never before have so many diff
ference sections of the globe been witnesses
10 the arduous work involved in the prepare
ton Of a stage spectacle OF the first magni-
tude as in the present instance of the forth
coming presentation OF THE Daughter OF
Heaven" at the Century Theatre.
In the little town Of Rochefort. in the
Basque country and at the foot OF the Pyre-
nees. Pierre Lott one OF the authors of the
play. and George c. Tyler. representing the
Liebler company. the plays producers. are
AT present engaged in daily conference over
the details Of staging. In London George
Egerton (Mrs. Golding Bright Is putting
the finishing touches on her English adap-
tation. keeping In touch with the progress
of the others concerned in the production
through Frederick Stanhope. stage manager
~ the theatre at which 1.-The Daughter Of
Heaven" is to be played. Hugh Ford, the
stage director. under whose supervision the
dreams Of the authors are to be visualized'
IL working out his problems In his native
California, far away from the Job-hungry
mob of actors, who have heard that there
are 10 be four hundred parts In the new
play.
In Milan, Italy. In the workshop OF the
foremost theatrical costumer OF the world
Tho designs for many of the five hundred
costumes 10 be required in the production
Rove already been drawn. In an obscure
corner of Europe sits famous musician
writing entr'acte music for the drama,
though he refuses to let his name De useo
IN connection with the production until ne
has assured himself that he has succeeded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-30
Madison Square Roof.

The Madison SQUARE Roof Garden enters
~ its third week. Crowds from every
where gather every evening to witness the
hic novelty Of the season, the open ar
Roman dancing pavilion. with its seamless
stone floor Colored spot lights have been
added to make the picture more complete.
To SIT in Madison Square Roof Garden
and refrain ron dancing IS nearly impos-
stlc. Young and old cet-the habit.
rhc big three-rng cabaret Is popular.
The MANAGEMENT VIII offer next week
added attractions. Lolo Leslie. SWISS
vodler. will then make her first appearance
IN the United states in the Madison
Square Roof Garden. Nile. Carnita. from
the Folies BergCres, Paris, Will also make
her first appearance NJ. Andre and Nile.
De We're. who have delighted both London
and paris with their dancing, VIII he
permanent attraction al the Madison
Sduare Roof Garden hereafter. VI. Andre
was the tutor Of Maurice, the turkey trot
Instructor Of the -Four Hundred Emma
Singer has made a pronounced hit and VIII
remain all season. Clark Lincoln, the
American tenor, has been engaged by the
Garden management for five years. and
will be q permanent attraction. Rose
Miller. the maid with the double voice
who has become 50 popular, wiz also be a
member OF the Garden party. and last, but
not least. the popular Paulcy * Young. in
their famous dances. help TO entertain IN
their usual pleasing way. Hereafter, every
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-30
Luna.

Perhaps the most noticeable feature Of
Luna, next to the tremendous attendance.
IS the great number of free shows and at
fractions which the park contains. There
IS long list, headed by the cabaret circus.
At the restaurant, situated about halfway
down the park from the entrance, there is
group of colored instrumentalistS. who
offer music with your meals" and there
are continuous band concerts every after
noon and evening in the open air band
stand. Twice a day. at p. m. and 1880
o. m, Will H. Hill does his daring wire
walking, and the aerial suspension act. in
v hich a girl is seen suspended horizontally
in the air without wires or support, is
shown out of doors, visible 10 every one
These are only few on the long list OF
free attractions, and there are enough Of
them TO keep one busy for whole after
noon or evening without considering the
regular amusements.
The see-saw Is one OF the new fun pro
ducers. II consists OF a circular track,
much higher at some places than others,
upon which tub shaped cars rotate Each
ca holds five or six persons. and while
some cars are high in air others are far
below 1t is a thriller
Elephant riding on Gyp and Judy, who
appeared recently at the Crescent circus
at Bay Ridge. affords amusement 10 hun
dreds. The rides are conducted under the
thaperondge of cynthia. who is well known
TO those familiar with Luna
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-30

bill and will sing for the first time at
Brighton several OF her popular songs. s.
Miller Kent will appear for the first
time at this theatre in a dramatic play
let THE Real O." and viii 5e support
cd by an excellent company. The SIX
Brown Brothers will present a musical COM
edy turn. the principal feature of which Is
their saxaphone playing George b. Reno
ana company will make their fret appear
ance at the New Brighton in three years
and will present their lively skit, Tho
AIisft Army" The Tungmann Troupe,
worlds famous wire act. will show what
they can do. Minnie Allen, society enter
taincr, will sing several OF her latest songs
Robert and Lawrence Ward, in singing
and dancing specially. and the DeMacos'
famous aerial act will complete the bill.
Sunday concerts will be given both after
noon and evening
Palisades Amusement Park.
safe and sane observation or the
Fourth of July is assured at Schenck Broth
ers' Greater Palisades Amusement PARK
and this condition will apply TO the pro-
ceedings for the entire week beginning on
Monday. At the rustic theatre where open
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-30

tire itself in the wardrobe department. ma
terials are being gathered against the re-
turn OF Caramba in august, that the work
OF costuming the spectacle may be carried
out without loss Of time.
on the stage OF the Century Theatre the
electricians are experimenting with the et-
fects OF various blue and violet lights upon
bits OF canvas painted in shades OF gray
and slate. in order that an exquisite moon
light effect may be obtained for the battle
scene And. finally. In her little tower OF
ivory on the top OF Paris apartment
house Judith Gautier collaboration with
Pierre Lott in writing the play sits en-
crossed in astronomical calculations. hgur-
ing out the most suspicious moment In the
latter part of September for the premiere
OF the play.
While the production OF The Daughter Of
Heaven" is still three months of, there are
already more than ninety persons spending
the bulk OF their time in its preparation
II IS inconceIvable that n spectacle OF such
proportions can be staged at IN initial cost
OF less than 10000 and II IS not improb-
able that the total may exceed this amount
considerably. once produced. II viii re-
uuire another year OF record breaking bust
ness. such as that enjoyed by its prede-
cessor. The Garden OF Allah" to meet the
expense OF maintenance. The gamble In
volved II one FOR high stakes, yet the chances
seem all in favor OF the producers. The
American public has time and again indi-
Gated Il Partially for spectacle built upon
mammoth lines Tho authors I'm this In
stance are both OF the highest literary at
tainments, one being a member Of the
French Academy and the other the only
woman TO be admitted to the Academy de
Goncourt And the story-on which every
thing hlnges-seems to be comparable TO
that which OF all stories has enjoyed the
greatest popular vogue. Romeo and Juliet,
retold In settings that are both interesting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-30
New BRIGHTON.

In pursuance of their policy Of presenting
new acts TO vaudeville devotees. the man
asement of the New Brighton Theatre. at
Brighton Beach. has assembled for the
coming holiday week a programme which
is characterized by the presence of a num-
Der If acts fresh TO the beach. The new
programme is one Of unusually bright
promise and IS quite in keeping with the
holiday spirit The Antique Girl" Jesse
l.. Laskey's musical comedy production.
is entirely different from anything that he
has previously submitted. Robert Hood
Bowers and Cecil De Mile. the musical
comedy writer and dramatist, are respon-
sible for the melodies and lyrics. The
book was written by William D. LeBaron,
who has been identified with sundry
Broadway successes. The cast OF The
Antique Girl numbers twenty and is
headed by such well known and popular
players as Fletcher Norton. Charles Pusey,
Earl Wilson and Maud Earl. who are sup
ported by an excellent company. Fannie
Brice the clever comedienne and late star
of Ziegfeld's Follies, Will also be on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-30

air vaudeville has become the vogue, there
will be a new array Of vaudeville acts
headed by James J. Corbett. former heavy
weight champion, actor, minstrel man and
vaudeville feature: at the free hippodrome
there Will be a new programme OF circus
acts; at the band stand Professor Lotto
and his Royal Italian Guards Band will
give concerts; at the plaza overlooking the
Hudson, Arthur Holden will be seen in
his spectacular high dives, and Frank
Goodale, the hero OF the sensational flights
last week over Harlem and Times Square,
will continue to make exhibition aerial voy-
ages twice daily. All of these features in
addition to special attractions to supple
ment the parks permanent thousand and
one anlusements and devices will be con-
spicuous on July Fourth as well as spe-
cal fireworks display in the evening.
AS July falls on Thursday. the regular
Wednesday matinee at the vaudeville thea
tire will be omitted. and the afternoon per-
Torrance given Thursday instead. with
other matinees Saturday and Sunday. The
programme selected for the holiday week
is a particularly pretentious one including
the following entertainers: James j. Cor
bett. in a new monologue, written expressly
for him for this OCCASION; Rawson and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-30

Clare in a comedy skit, Just Kids; the
Original Eight English Rosebuds. Cornalla
and Wilbur. comedy acrobats; ION the
Farm" a rural comedy sketch; Murray.
Love and Campbell in comedy songs and
dancing. and Lavier, aerlalist.
Proetor's Variety Theatres.
In the general cry for an od-fashioned
Fourth. the Proctor theatres have needed
the wishes Of the multitude and have pro-
vided a programme OF all American acts.
The principal entertainer for the first half
Of the week at the East ore Hundredth
and Twenty-ffth Street Theatre is NIL
, dred Holland and her company in new
comedy playlet, "A Test Case" Others
booked for appearance are Nelson's RUDE
Minstrels. in songs. patter and comedy:
Robin. a wonderful juggler; Robert EN-
met Keane, a monoogist; John A. But
Ter and company in a comedy skit; Oriole
Trio, vocalists; Grace Leonard and com
pany, character depIctions and photo plays
Of interesting and amusing subjects.
At Proctor's Twenty-third Street Theatre
Asak, the Japanese water jugger and
roller skater, will head the bill. Others on
very diverting programme are Matte
Boorum and company in "A Night on the
Docks" Helen Lease. singing and dancing;
King Musical Trio. Anderson and Davis
with a convulsing skit ION the Rocks" !;
Roass and Bates. bright repartee; Shaw
animals and the very latest photo plays
Proctors Fifty-elghth Street Theatre will
house Walter Percival and Harrington
Reynolds and company in a powerful dra-
matte playlet The Choice" as the chief
feature Other acts OF merit are Della
Phone limitations; John and Jessie Powers,
comedians; Pearl Dawson. vocalist; Heyn
Brothers, agile acrobats, and the Cox fam
fly with their oddly, THE station Master "
Interesting photo plays will be interspersed
and the programme will change on Thurs
day as at the other payhouses The policy
OF the above theatres Is continuous from
II a. m. 10 II p. m, with afternoon prices
at g. 10 and 49, and evening prices 10 to %
cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-30
HarryHoud,n, Ut Ha.mmerstein's
RoefCarden and Wctor,a
Theatre Weeb Of jolly is.

Indifference of his compatriots to their
work. has written plea for better apprecl-
alton. In revealing his own feelings ABOUT
this Eew-or -old-form OF the drama
Mr. Casey has called attention to what Is
the dominant note Of the whole work OF
these irish plays and plays-romance' he
says:
ITO those-comparatively few-who de-
light in the annual visits OF the lrish riaS-
ers to the Court Theatre | nave nothins
IN saw: they know. But there must De
thousands Of people in London who kno"
,otb,np of the new Irish drama, or VINO
,bink of IL as something faddist or
precious" or as something crude and phys,
icsrv shocking. but who, If only they eouid
be somehow lured to the Court, would ma
there rare delight-and would be also Tor
aysr grateful to the lurer. Hence l. brim-
ming over with this really very worthy puf-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-30
ENGLISH CRITICS PLEA
Wants Countrymen to Under
stand Romance of Irish Players.

The Irish Players, who spent the fall end
part Of the winter in America giving the
atregoers here cause to weep for JOY or
ieer in disapproval according 10 their
tastes are at present giving their annual
season in London. Although London Is
more enthusiastic over the amazing and
gratifying art OF these unself-conscious
players than New York proved 10 be- there
is. after all. a comparatively small public
for them in the British metropolis.
w. r. Cagcy. the dramatic critic OF THE
Daily Chronicle" London, finding too rare
a delight I'm the new folk drama OF the
Abbey Theatre Players not to regret the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-30
She will be surrounded by group OF twen-

She will be surrounded by group OF twen-
~ pretty young dancers
Everybody will welcome the reappear-
snce Of the versatile English entertainers,
clark and Hamilton, who offer a>slnging
and dancing speciality.
The famous little comedian and actor,
Master Gabriel. with a carefully selected
company. will present q rip-roaring farce,
entitled Little Kick.
In her inimitable manner Madge Matt
land will entertain with a repertory of
tuneful songs. Muriel and Frances, two
charming young women, will be seen in
delightful musical skit. Jarrow. the trick
ster. will no doubt be liked in his amusing
stunt. entitled The Disappearing Lemon"
and Lew Hoffman will give for the first
time wonderful Juggling exhibition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-30
srrnrisine results in vocal culture are saio
VARYING THE MoNoToNY.

my doctor says ought TO ride horse"
said the indolent man.
What for?"
81 don't know. Maybe he's tired OF treat
ing me for dyspepsia and wants broken
collarbons for Q change. "-Wzshington
Star.