The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-23

reaching results n with mighty little
effort on the part of those to whom
the opportunity is unfolded. Too often
the busy man of affairs ncglectS these
simple things because he has his whole
being bent toward some greater object.
Many times the neglect of these simple
matters proves his undoing, for, if he
but knew it, they are offered as STEP
ping stones to achieve success. Too
often public servants overlook the
same opportunities and neglect these
simple things, that might make them
and their work great, because, they
argue, that they are engaged and paid
to do but a certain thing, and feel that
any effort to broaden their sphere of
usefulness would go unrewarded from
a monetary standpoint.
1t is somewhat of Il jump, perhaps,
from this bit of homely philosophy, if
such it may be termed. to the story
that follows. Of what has been accom-
plishcd by the teachers of one of Mis-
soula'S public schools who evolved a
plan among themselves-onc of these
simple little plans hat came wholly
outside of the regular requirements OF
their work-that is being worked out 50
successfully and with such splendid
results.
The school in question is the HaW-
%thorno, more commonly known as the
Orchard Homes school. 1t is a build
ing of the MissouIa district ana one
of the finest buildings for it's size that
the district owns, being modern in
every detail of construction and equip
m"nt. The SchoOl is we'll attended, and
on account of the scattered settlement
of the district MAN. Of the children
come from long distances, and perhaps
all hut half a dozen are required to
bring their lunches. During the cole
weather the trip to tho Hawthorne
school is 4 zeal task for some of the
smaller tots, and even for some of the
older ones. a number having To walk
from one to three miles morning and
evening.
About two months ago tho prinCi-
pal, w. II. Grcnzow, and teachers,
Misses Mimi" Spurgen. Maytic rtley
and Olive Yates, got together one aft
ernoon and talked over n plan to pro-
vide all pupils of the school with u hot
lunch at noon, or al least something
hot in liquid form to be eaten with the
lunches brought by the children.
There were no funds and no provision
made of any kind Ia carry out this
plan, but the teachers determined to
put the matter before the parents of
the district, volunteer their services
insofar as the preparation of the hot
lunch was concerned, and ask for
enough money per child to buy the
necessary edibles. The people of Or
chard Homes are known for their en-
terprisa and community pride and in
terest. This sentiment is very fully
expressed in the country life organiza-
ton, n of the strongest in Montana,
and now owns its oWn clubhouse and
holds largely attended meetings once
each week. They take a special pride
in their school, and when the parents
were called together and the ~hot-lunch
plan was laid before them, they ac-
cepted it eagerly and promised their
fullest support in every way. The
matter was brought to the attention
of the school board, and the members
We're also pleased and at once ordered
. the necessary dishes. A suitable kero-
sene stove was purchased and the
! teachers We're ready to serve their first