The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-29

are from the very best families in the
city. They usually do not come from
distance of more than quarter of a
nl1le-or perhaps a half-miIe. This
goes to show that play grounds in ali
parts of the city would be a good
thing.
Taught to Speak Correctly.
try to correct the children in
Iheir use OF words when 1 can do it
without hurting their feelings. If I
did not do it tactfully all the fun of
Ihe play would be spoiled for them
They 50 often say I ehoosed,' or Il
Some of the older boys have been
taken to the swimming pool OF the
Central Y. NJ. c. A. for a ,sDlasb nv
w l.. Driver, general director of the
Fairgrounds. Then hikes are being
The board of education is paving for
the supervised play for period Of six
weeks. Half of this time has already
elapsed s The work of the supervisors
mas heen great success. and for this
Ieason an elaborate program is being
az anged for the evening of the Fourth
OF Julv at the Fair grounds. An adj
mission price of % cents will be
ttndrged. In this manner it is hoped
70 raise enough money to continue the
play under supervision for another six
weeks. 'A
Fourth of July Program.
me program which will start at 6
DANCES
regular field day contests
Not only will the children of the
SIX supervised Fairgrounds of the city
compete in field day events, but the
youngsters of all the Sunday schools
OF the city have been invited TO narti-
cIpate, and the members of the Bov
scout organizations likewise
III Iact IN the unlimited class even
groWn-ups will be allowed to compete.
IN, Inc entries must be in by July /.
InORR tor eI,<
er or W. E. Woodland at the Central
There will be events for those
Weighing TO- So. 100, lis, 1875. in
eiudlng dashes ranging in length from
90 yards to 220 yards. high and broad
Jump, and .440 and $50 yard relay
races The $50 yard relay race is for
the 1876 pound class
Ihen there is an unlimited class
cover 135 pounds.)- These larger anna
teur athletes will indulge in 100 and
22O yard dash, 44O and $50 yard
and mile runs, high and broad Jumps
II pound shotput and $50 yard relays.
There will also be folk dances in CON
nect1on with the entertainment.
The following is an extract of a let
ter sent out to boy leaders by w. l.,
Driver, supervisor of Fairgrounds:
Members of the Sunday schools
Will compete as individuals in every
thing except the relays. In the relays
the contests viii be between the Sun
day schools only. A boy will be al
lowed to represent his boy scout troop
his Sunday school and also his play
ground if he chooses. Please read this
letter to the boys and send your en-
tries to me not later than Monday,
July 1, in order to get tickets for the
meet
Buttons as Prizes.
Attractive buttons together with
appropriate ribbons will be given as
first, second and third prizes. On the
button will be inscribed the letter "P -
standing for Fairgrounds.
Miss Daisy Crawford has charge of
the play at Grant school both morn
ing and afternoons; Miss Lulu Mckee
at Parkdale; Miss Clara Johnston at
Central Park school grounds in the
morning and at Chesney park in the
afternoon; Earl FFantz at the Polk
grounds, and Mr.. Driver at Willow
park afternoons.