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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26
National Educational
Bureau Lists Selden

The monthly 1tecord of Current Ed
vocational Publications. issued by the
United States Bureau Of Education
lists THE Educational Side Of the
Schoolshop Problem" by Frank Henry
Selden, of the State Normal school
faculty. This article was published
in the american School Board Jour.
nal' in October and November and
reviewed in The Extension at that
time. The bureau of education in
commenting on Mr. Selden's articles
quotes the editor of the American
School Board Journal as follows:
This discussion beginning with an
excellent description of the evolu-
tions of industry. will form an import
ant contribution to the literature now
being published on the subject"
The monthly record of current pub
locations has among it's interesting
lists the following articles which
might be proftably read:
Gregg, F.~'M.-social Hygiene, Edu-
cation, 33:100-4. Oct. 1912.
Gindergartens Invaluable, A Sym
postum. Journal of Education, 1896
319; 327-32S. Sept. 26, 1912.
Jackson, Edward-Normal Teaching
Regarding Sex Colorado School Jour
nal %: 14-16. September 1912.
Fishpaw, Clara Brooks-The Train
ing of Rural Teachers. Education
33: 1888. Octover 1912.
Ellerton, MISREPRESENTATION in the
School Room. primary Education, 20:
449-454. October 1912.
Fairchild, Milton-Moral Education
in Public Schools. American Educa-
ton, Is: 21-22. Sept. 1912.
Finlay-Johnson, Harriet-The Ora
matte Method OF Teaching. Cham
ber's Journal (London) 2: 5S9-593.
Sept. 1912.
Sykes, Marion-The Problem of the
Pupil Who Fails. School Science and
MATHEMATICS. -: 585-92. October 1912.
Wild, Laura H.-Training for So
cial Efficiency Education, 33:91-99.
October 1912.
'Winship, "A. Els the Public School
a Failure? Journal of Education, 76:
341-43. October 1912.
These are few OF the more strik-
ing articles in which teachers ought
to be interested. Space will not al
low the mentioning Of the several
scores of Others listed. Miss Parker
librarian, also has these list prepared
for the use of students.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26
Golden Gate Press
LdudS the PdSm0reS

The following clipping from the
'@San Francisco Call" brought to at
tention recently will be of interest to
those holding season tickets to the
First Annual Artists Course and to
others who expect to hear the Pas
more concert at the Normal auditor
ium in January:
welcome was given to the Pasmore
Trio at the Greek Theatre last night.
Dorothy Pasmore played SaintSoens
A-minor concerto. Her reading of the
difficult number was scholarly and
sure. Particularly appealing was ner
tone in the allegretto movement. From
the first short dissonantal chords, to
the final, she was mistress of the stu
alton and played with emotional fer
vor and academic accuracy. Mary
Pasmore presented Lalo's Spanish
symphony. The essence of her pre-
sentation was delicacy and purity.
Her tone was broad and full, her mu-
sianship undeniable and her technique
adequate. Virile strength is compen-
stated by an alluring sweetness and
beauty, and she plays from the heart -
or these artists, Mary Pasmore, VIC
linist, received her training as a pupil
of the Trench virtuoso, Emile sauret;
Susane Pasmore, pianist, received her
training under the guidance of Xaver
Scharwenka; and the 'cellist, Dor
othy Pasmore, pursued her studies
with Anton Hekking, under whom the
trio has also done much ensemble
work. The trio has the distinction OF
having given thirty-four concerts In
the city of Berlin alone. They have
been concertizing for twelve years
without a change Of personnel. These
years Of constant association have re-
suited in ensemble work which is as
nearly perfect as It Is possible for ens
semble work to be, and thus the COM
pliment Of Walter Anthony in the San
Francisco Call 10 not mere pat on
the back to help along = newly or
ganized musical troupe but q second
to the commentator Europe has Civ
en- the Pasmores.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26
Holiday Festivities
Prevail at D0rmjt0rt

(By Ethel Greer, Dormitory Reporter)
Dinner bell shall not ring at the
dormitories," is the slogan of the va
cation. In order to get away from the
ordinary routine of dormitory life, the
students remaining over the holidays
are doing this out of the ordinary as
much as possible.
Those who are enjoying dormitory
oddities are: Nellie and Jose Con-
molly of Hensler, n D.; Estelle Jensen
OF Valley City; Janet Mackie of Te-
cumseh, tNeb.; and Ethel Greer of
Axtelle, Montana. With them are the
Misses Hill, 'Woolman and Winsted,
making happy holiday party. DR..
and Mrs. Featherstone and daughters
were dinner guests on Sunday with
the party.
when the cats away, the mice will
play" and during the absence of the
dormitory cook last Sunday evening,
Edwin Carlson ~ of Harvey and Will
liam Danish '0S, of Dickinson, assisted
by the '1eft-overs" raided the kitchen
to prove themselves capable batchel-
ors by preparing an oyster stew for
supper. Then, in order to leave no
traces Of the invasion for the critical
gaze of the more experienced, they left
the dishes clearly washed and repos.
ing in their proper places. One tell
tale crumb escaped their notice and
now there is wonder as to who ate
the oysters from that extra dish OF
broth.
For several days preceding Christ.
mas, mystery pervaded both the kit
chen and the matron's room. All were
curious, but childish delights were not
satisfied until on Christmas morning
a stuffed stocking was found suspend
ed from each door knob, and the
Christmas tree in all its splendor add.
ed festive touch to the dining room
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26
Miss Wood Publishes
Nature Study Text
GENENRAL CRITIC AUTHOR OF
ANIMALS, THEIR RELATION ss
AND USE TO MAN.

Animals, Their Relation and Use
to Man." a nature study text book ny
Miss Caralyn ID. Wood, general critic
in the Model school and instructor In
nature study, has just been released
from the press Of CHM and Company.
The work treats of wild and domestic
animals, birds, reptiles, insects and
worms and, in the words Of the au-5
thor, was prepared in response to the
request for full and complete pre-
sentation of the series of animal les
sons as outlined in my course OF
nature study"
In the textbook, the author success
fully selects Zines of work that would
render possible the development OF an
interest in the child's mind strong
enough to endure beyond the period
of school days." in that it treats Of
many of the common animals met in
every day experience with which chil-
dren find opportunity for independent
observation work.
"1n it's general plan the book pre-
sents each subject in such a way as
to permit it's being studied indepen-
IDENTITY, or adapted to the time of the
year when material for observation
can be most easily secured and leave
the child with a clear conception of
this general relation of a particular
group to all other forms of animal iife..
The use of an outline of classification
has been introduced, together. with
such definitions as were needed to ex-
plain the terms used, for the purpose.
of giving the child basis for all OBJ
servations, and to train him to use
simple scientific terms and to acquire
right habits of study"
Miss Wood aims to satisfy need
which William T. Hornaday has spok-
en- of as mistaken ideals and faulty
methods depriving pupils "of great,
store of knowledge which by right is
theirs" Children should be taught
the usefulness Of birds that deserve
protection and to appreciate those
animals that are of most value. Ands
as urgent as this utilitarian phase is
the duty Of every American to famil-
iarize himself with the most interest
ing animal species OF this continent,
because OF the pleasure which such a
knowledge has in store for him.
The work does not fall short of
these aims. 1t is written in a de-
lightful, readable style, profusely
illustrated with exceptionally well
chosen and finely executed Ia cuts,
While the chapters deal with subjects
more or less familiar, they have a
freshness which will bring the book
to circle of readers far beyond those
in the nature study classes.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

The staff Of Normal school janitors
enjoyed half holiday on Tuesday as
we'll as the Christmas day vacation.
Where this was possible it applied
also to the other employees, who
found the campus walks well laden
with snow and ice on their return on
Thursday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

Students wno reside in Valley City
are calling for their grades at the reg
istrar's Office each afternoon. No
grades are forwarded unless the stu
dent is not returning to school next
term.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26
Students Eligible to
Enter for Cash Prize

Attention is being called to the fact
that the students of the Normal
school are eligible to compete for two
prizes aggregating $685. In order to
stimulate interest in the consolidated
school movement, which has the de-
velopment of agricultural study as a
primary object, the Fargo Agricultural
college offers first prize of SIS and
a second OF SO for the two best essays
written on the subject Of the CONSOLE
dated school. The following is the Of
fer of the college:
"The one-room country school evi.
IDENTIFY does not meet the needs Of the
times. Consolidated schools are, how
ever, making over country life wheze-
ever tried. We have a few OF them
but not enough in North Dakota. Let
us have more. They are especially
needed for the teaching of agriculture.
TN order to arouse an interest in
consolidation, and promote a study Of
the subject, the Agricultural college.
offers prize of SIS for the best es-:
say on consolidation and second
prize of $40 for the second best essay.
The contest is open to any pupil,
teacher or citizen of the state. The.
essays must not exceed 1000 words in!
length and will be judged by a COM.
mittee appointed by President Worst
of the Agricultural college.
"All essays submitted in this CON.
test must first have been published in;
q newspaper printed or circulated III
North Dakota, copy containing the
essay to be sent in by the contestant
Essays not thus sent in are barred. Is
The contest will close May l, 1913.
Address all communications to Prof.
A. D. Weeks, Department Of Educa.
ton. Agricultural College, Fargo, N. D.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26
kINDER IN PROGRAM
MlTh PARENTS AS GUEST

NINOe H6fNh en- IN PHOGRAM
WITH PARENTS AS GUESTS
One of the most delightful programs
at the Normal school on the closing
day of the term was the kindergarten
program. Almost every member OF
the class had his or her parents as
guests, before whom the following
program was given, with Miss Lyford
in charge:
Soft music-'Selected.
Prayer.
Hymn.
Good Morning Merry Sunshine
The kindergarten.
"Greeting to You''-The Kindergar-
aen.
Jackie Frost"-The Kindergarten
Girls.
Duet-'@Long Years Ago'-Lucretia
MdMullen and laura Lyon.
"Once Upon a Time"-Orma Long
worthy.
"Shine Out blessed Star'-The Kin
dergarten.
The following games were played
about the Christmas tree, after which
the parents were presented with the
presents made by the little ones:
Brownies, Family, Snow Game, Chic
kadees, Miss Muffet, Skip Tag, Sand
Man.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

Miss Susan "a. Morton, critic In the
Model schhol is visiting with he1
brother, Professor Morton, Of the Mu
sic Department at the State univer
sity. Grand Forks.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

PROF. and Mrs. Clarence Henry left
last Friday for points in Ohio, where
Mrs. Henry viii make an extended
Wis., with relatives. Mr.. Henry will re-
turn on January s.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

"A dancing party ut the "Old Dorm
on Monday evening, December 30. at
1880 to 1850. Refreshments will be
served.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26
Gdul'S Joan of ArCh'' j
As True As History

Another of the treats awaiting the
opening of the winter term is that
held in store by the Choral Union
which will present the cantata Joan
of Arc" under the direction of Dean
III. Il. Goodsell of the department of
music at the Normal school. The mu-
sic was written by "a. R. Gaul, and de-
picts the renowned career of the
Maid of Orleans.
Youths and maidens are holding a
May festival. One youth, Philip, in
love with Joan, laments her absence.
Joan comes; but brooding over the
woes of France, ravaged by invading
and civil warfare, shuns their festivi-
ties, which she leaves as summoned
by Notes.-The Voices" that become
dear and familiar to her career. Then
Joan leaves the village; the youths
and maidens lament ner departure.
Urged by the dictates of her ''Voices, :"
Joan seeks aid OF Robert de Baudri-
court, Provost Of Vaucouleurs, who
receives her slightingly at first, but
aids her later when moved by her
revelations.
Joan assumes mans garg "a neces-
sary protection at this period) is clad
in armor and provided with a sword,
banner and steed. Accompanied by
Jean de Novelonpont, "a brave gentle
man of Metz" and flour armed men"
Joan now journeys to besieged Or
leans. Later Philip follows her ca
reer.
This is one of peril; the
rivers are unfordable, swollen by Win
ter rains; they sleep in the woods and
unfrequented spots. Glen is passed.
They reach and enter Orleans through
the enemy's outposts. The siege is
raised; the English and Burgundian
forces retreat: Joan goes to the Ca
thedral to give thanks. Other visitor
les follow and the hour OF reversals
arrives also. At Compiegne, driven
back from a sortie, the French retreat
to the drawbridge which through
treachery or cowardice is closed on
Joan and she is captured by the en-
envy Tried and condemned, she is
taken to Rouen for execution.
Again the youths and maidens echo
the song of May, when they are re-
buked by the villagers who approach
with Philip and Jean, who relate the
sad story of Joans fate.
This in brief is the story as echoed
by the cantata. AL the characters
are historical, except Philip, whose
introduction is suggested and support.
ed by historical mention of a reject
ed sutton. The characters are: Joan
of Arc, who sings the soprano solo
parts; Philip, tenor; Robert de Bau.
dicourt and Jean de Novelonpont,
baritones. Mr.. Goodsell will have
about 1925 voices in the final concert
These will include the youths and
maidens of Domremy, the peasants OF
Glen, the populace of Orleans and
Compiegne, English and Burgundian
men-at-arms, the Orleans cathedral
choir and the villages of Domremy
The date of the concert has been
changed to the latter part OF January
and will follow the Pasmore Trio Con
cert on January 81.
Professor "A. U. Hollis and m0tae1
entertained at a dinner party at their
home, Sunnyside Avenue, on Christ
mas Day. Among the guests were
Prof. and MRS. Bell, Prof. Rodewald
Mrs. Burns, Miss Margaret Burns, Mr.
Myron Burns, Miss Ruth Woolman
Mr.. Axel Swanson and n. G. Arnsdorf
Prof. J. w. Rodewa1d left Wednes
day evening for Madison, Wis, to
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

With Eighth Street hill in excellen'
condition, students now in Valley Cit,
are enjoying the frolics of coastint
and skiing.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

The Normal school library is open
during the vacation each day from 2
to 5 p. m.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

The dormitory girls entertained at 4
sleigh ride party followed by an oysr
ter supper, on Thursday evening. They
were assisted by the Misses Winsted,
Woolman and Hill.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

The registrar's once was closed
from Tuesday noon TO Thursday morn-
ing giving all ample opportunity to
enjoy Christmas goose and Christmas
turkey.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

Secretary H. e. Taylor spent Thurs
day in Bismarck on business pertain
ing to the Normal school.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

Miss Margaret C. Burns is enter
tanning her brother Myron Burns at
her home on Normal Avenue,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

The many friends of Miss Una
Chambard will rejoice at hearing of
her recovery from her recent illness.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

Professors Andrews, Acher, Lucas
and Wallace are spending the holidays
at their respective homes in Valley
City.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

Professor and Mrs. Bell are enter
tanning Mrs. Bells sister during the
holidays At their home, 1101 Fourth
street.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

Miss Florence Hedstrom, a former
pupil in the music department now
studying with VIM. Clare Hall. Chi
cage, is the guest of her parents in
this city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

Elmer Cowdrey ~, is visiting
friends in the city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

Professor "A. p. Hollis and motaer
entertained at dinner party at their
home, Sunnyside Avenue, on Christ
mas Day. Among the guests were
Prof. and MRS. Bell, Prof. Rodewald,
Mrs. Burns, Miss Margaret Burns, Mr..
Myron burns, Miss Ruth Woolman,
Mr.. Axel Swanson and n. G. Arnsdorf.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1912-12-26

Prof. J. w. Rodewa1d left Wednes-
day evening for Madison, Wis, to
spend the remainder Of his vacation.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-11-30
WASHINGTON.
Congress convenes December ?

Congress convenes December 2,
For the first time in the history of
the United States, Northern Demo.
Gratis will outnumber Southern Demo
Gratis in the next House of Represen.
tatives.
Senator Works Of California will in.
troduce resolution in Congress for
an amendment to the constitution nro-
viding for the election of the President
and vice president by direct vote Of
the people.
Funeral services for Senator Is;dor
Rayner of Maryland, who died in
Washington OF neuritis after a protract.
ed illness. were held at the Ravner
home. The service was conducted bv
the Rev. U. G. B. Pierce, chapIain al
the Senate and President Taft,s na..
tor, assisted by Rev. Charles Wood of
the Church Of the Covenant in wa.b.
ington. The interment was in Rock
Creek cemetery. Senator Ravne.
sixty-two and had been in the SENATE
eight
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-11-30
w EST ERN.

Bitten by large rainbow trout, ex-
Senator E. H. Rands of Vancouver,
Wash. is suffering from an infection
on his hands
The state constitutional amendment
for a modified single tax in Missouri
was defeated at the recent election by
majority OF 421.00o.
The sixteenth annual convention of
the California Miners Association Will
be held at San Francisco during the
9th, 10th and 11th OF December.
Chicago claims to possess in Ethel
Pearl Morgan, age nineteen, the most
nearly physically perfect woman in
the country and challenge the Michl-
gan and Massachusetts champions.
Hundreds OF square miles in north
western Nabraska and southern South
Dakota lies in barren waste following
one of the most disastrous prairie fires
that ever swept the western plains.
Lucille Cameron, whose association
with Jack Johnson led TO the pugilist's
arrest for alleged violation of the
Mann white slave act, was released
from custody in Chicago in bonds Of
$1,000.
II. S. Weems OF Baltimore, Nd, shot
and mortally wounded Mrs. Estelle w.
Baggot of Los Angeles and then COM
mitted suicide in private bathing
pool of bathing resort near Reno.
New.
Twenty thousand Thanksgiving tur-
keys "paraded" in Cureo. Tex, at
Cueros famous turkey trot celebra-
tion, which lasted three days. Cover
nor Colquitt and staff led the parade
through The streets.
Posses led by bloodhounds are
searching for the murderers Of Miss
Mary Barnham, seventeen, whose mu-
tilated body was found in the vicinity
of her home near Pleasant Ridge,
Ark. Her head and legs had been
chopped off.
Possessed with the idea that she
was pursued for dishonorable pur-
poses, Miss Maude Van Deusen, TWEEN
ty-five, leaped from the twentieth
story Oh tue MCOoiHiiS ouiiuihS III
Chicago and WAS crushed to death
on the stone paving Of an alley at the
street level.
With only a little more than a
month OF leap year remaining. the old
maids Of Big Springs. Tex, and vicin
ity do not intend to let any more time
slip by without taking advantage oi
the custom. Therefore. maids at An In
formal meeting decided On round
up" of bachelors on DecerhAz
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-11-30
Minor Mention.

The Johnstown waterworks have
been completed.
The railroad pass ii Colorado will
be abolished on January l, 1913, de
clare Denver railroad officials.
The state convention of the Colora
do branch OF the Mothers Congress
was held in Denver in the Wolcot'
school. 1900 Marion street.
Breaking into the Wild Horse mill
on Bull hill, at Cripple Creek, burg
lars robbed the filter boxes of zinc
lrecipitates used for taking up gold
from cyanide, valued at $500.
That Knights Templar, Masons
their families and friends mberins
100000 will be in Denver next August
is believed by Chairman George w
Vallery of the triennial conclave com
mittee.
George Zeigler. the crippled elevat-
or pilot who stabbed and killed Ray
Sahrbreck. was held for the crime, a
Denver coroner's jury holding that
Zeigler had stabbed Sahrbeck with
tcionious intent"
In dollars and cents it cost the Dem
ocratic state central committee $21,
1419S at the recent election. George
Bradley state chairman, filed his
campaign expense affidavit with the
secretary of state.
That our public schools are breeding
places for thieves and liars was the
substance of denunciation Of the ed
ucational system Of the United States
by Dean H. Martyr Hart in his ser
mon at St Johns cathedral in Denver.
Plans for a twelve-story department
store, to be erected next year on one
of the principal Sixteenth street cor
ners in Denver by the Golden Eagle
Dry Goods Company, are being drawn.
The structure will cost over $3.50, 900.
An appropriation must be made and
a commission to handle the appropria-
ton be created by the next Legisla-
ture for Colorado's state building and
exhibit at the Panama-Pacific exposi-
1915.
An organization to be known as the
Miners and Prospectors' Alliance of
the Western United States, the object
of which will be to bring about re-
forms in the governments conserva-
ton policy, will be formed in Denver
December s.
1t was the women's victory in the
gly; ,iat h.
sexes for the control of the offices of
the Colorado State Teachers Associa-
ton. Homer 8. Phillips. who has held
the position of treasurer, was forced
by the women to step down and give
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-11-30
CRIES FOR WAR IN ENGLAND.
Conflict Believed Sure After Russia
and Austria Mobilize Armies.

London,-Thc danger OF greater
war than that between the Balkan
states and Turkey absorbs public in
terest far more than the first bout
e diplomacy between the belligerents
The steps toward mobilization
which Austria and Russia are taking,
although but preliminary precautions.
have made possible vision OF the
vast consequences which. as far as
Great Britain Is concerned are con
sidered nothing less than appalling.
Apparently the British public has no
oesire to sacrifice lives and money,
paralyze commerce and risk the navy,
oTer the settlement OF the status OF
the Balkan peninsula Yet it is UNI
easy because ignorant of how far
Great Britains diplomatic engage
nents with France and Russia extend
N the direction of an alliance and of
how much likelihood there is that the
government will be drawn into a con-
flict in which one or both of its part
rers in the entente may be engaged
The Liberal press is unanimous in
urging Great Britain 10 preserve neu-
Jrality. The majoritJ' OF the Conserv-
atives demand the same policy.