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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-12-08
BOOK REVIEW
Teaching the Common Branches.

! Books on education sometimes neg
! lect the fact that there are many
! young and inexperienced teachers for
! whom simple book should be written
1t was to meet the need of these teach
ers and the need of students in edu-
cation that Dr.. w. W. Charters, pro-
fessor Of the theory of teaching and
, dean of the School of Education of
the University of Missouri, wrote his
new book. Teaching the Common
Branches"
The book deals primarily with the
problems of the country school teach
ers. Most of the methods found in
books Oh teaching are worked out for
the graded schools, where they have
more time and actually better teach
ers. Dean Charters is particularly
well equipped to write on the sub
Ject because of his several years ex-
perience in country schools, his years
spent in training country teachers in
County Model School and because of
his good experience in teaching ped
agogy to a group of young students
in the University High School.
Following the general theme of the
book, the first thirteen chapters take
up concrete examples. Only the last
four chapters are used to generalize
and to give abstract theories on the
various subjects. Many of the mex
perienced teachers would be unable to
understand the theories until they had
read the concrete cases. AS Dean
Charters says in his preface, many are
never able to grasp them.
Spelling, Penmanship, language.
grammar, reading, drawing, music, |
handicrafts, geography, history, civics,
arithmetic. physiology, hygiene and !
agriculture, are taken up by chapters |
in the order named. Each chapter has
four divisions, usually: subject-matter. |
motive for studying, methods of study |
and class mechanics.
The last four chapters take up the
theory of the foregoing four divisions:
motive, the recitation,
assignment and study Glass ques-
tions and references for class reading
are at the end of each chapter in |!
the book A list of books for collateral
reading is in the back of the book.
The whole work is in an informal
style which makes the book readable.
even to those not directly interested
in teaching. A summary at the close
Of each paragraph serves to fix the
SubJect-matter in ones mind In the
chapter on penmanship, a table of
samples of writing and of Thorndike's
Standards is reproduced. Incidents
are given frequently to illustrate
roubles which have been caused by
mistakes.
Acknowledgements are made in the
preface for the help given the author
)y Prof. R. H. Emberson and R. M.
Dewey of the University of Missouri. ,
Also to W. P. Evans, state superin- ;
endent of Missouri; to S. E. Davis. in 6
pector of teachers training courses in
righ schools of Missouri; to G. w.
teavis, rural school inspector for Mis-
ouri and to the authors wife. Jessie
Allen Charters.
The book is published by the Hough-
on Mifflin Company.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-12-08
PROTECTING Our WILD LIFE.

Several thousand Missouri sports.
men are cleaning their firearms this
week because of the beginning of the
open season for quail hunting last
week The game birds in this state
are growning each year less numer-
out, and unless some radical measures
are adopted for their protection the
few species which still remain are
soon to become extinct.
Of the millions of game birds that
once frequented our forests and
streams the wild pigeon is almost ex-
tinct. We may as well abandon all
hope of saving the wild turkey, the
wild goose, pheasant and wood duck.
for they are so nearly gone that it is
impossible to save them. Only the
quail, mallard, teal and prairie chick
en- remain and the deadly pump and
automatic shotgun used by the mod
ern sportsman has wrought great
havoc in their ranks.
This state should provide one or
more refugees where no shooting
should be allowed at any time in the
year. Many states have set apart large
tracts of rocky or swampy land for
this purpose and even farm land may
be so used. In Indiana thousands of
acres in each of a number of counties
have been set aside and protected so
that the game therein is abundantly
safe.
All state and deputy game wardens
should be men possessing a thorough
knowledge of the habits of game birds
and not men appointed because of
political pull. Every precaution should
be taken to prevent the destruction
of the birds during a closed season
and the wanton slaughter of them dur
ing the open season.
1t is not alone for hunting purposes
that the game birds should be presery-
ed. Our wild life is worth billions
of dollars to the agricultural interests
of the state through their usefulness
in keeping down insect pests. Then
to the thousands of men and women,
boys and girls who love the woods
and the water. but who do not hunt at
all, outdoor life would lose much of its
charm were it not for the game birds.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-12-08
VIEWPOINTS
Praise the Stock Judge?

Editor the Missourian:-It seems to
me that too little attention is paid
to other University teams besides the
Tigers. Do the students realize that
while we share the Missouri Valley
Championship with Nebraska, our
teams in dairy judging and apple
judging won first and our stock judg-
ing team, second, in national con-
tests?
Why not give these men an NJ as
well, so that when they go about the
Campus, we can say to our friends
There goes the great stock judge"
just as we say There goes, the great
center or quarterback
l am full-souled Tiger enthusiast.
There has not been a time during the
season when 1 was able to talk decent
ly the morning after a game. | am
not sure of what l am going to say.
will state it simply as a question.
Which team did the University the
most permanent good. the football or
the dairy Judging team? Whose vic
tory was most widely known among
the men whose opinions of the school
count for most.
AS l said before. these are only
questions. However, l am going to
run for cover, for l realize that l have
touched the Ark in the eyes of some
rooters. E. V. n.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-12-08
ELkS HAVE MEMORIAL SERVICE
Dead Members Honored in Such Sery-
ice All Over World.

The annual Memorial Service OF
the B. p. o. Z. was held at the Elks
Home in Columbia yesterday after
noon. This is service held in men,
ory of their dead.
Fl. A. Collier gave the memorial
address. Miss Helen Jacobson sang
Why Art Thou Cast Down. o NV
Soul Messrs. Parker, Gordon, Sta
pei and Alexander sang Softly and
Tenderly" and Jesus, Savior, Pilot
Me-"
1t is the custom of the Elks all
over the world to hold these memo
rial services the first Sunday in De-
cember every year.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-12-08

The members of the college basket
ball team who went to Fulton Satur-
day to play Synodical College were
Misses Maud Lantz, Esther Marshall,
Estella Shoffner, May Estes Turner.
Lille Griffith, Lillian Board, Vedia
Smith and Florence Schott. Mrs.
Marion Hertig, physical director, went
with the team.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-12-08
FOR SALE

For Sale-Six hole steel coal or
wood range with warming closet. Was
purchased from Matthews Hardware
Co., in April. Is a good baker, and
is in excellent condition. Original cost
$500, present selling price is. Rea-
son for sale, owner is moving to house
where gas is installed. Stove must be
sold by Wednesday, December 10. If
you want a real bargain call at 9OS
Lowry street, or phone 521 White.
For Sale-Bycicle, bought new last
July. W. c. Swarner, phone $50.
(7,tf c)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-12-08

Life insurance protects yourself
and family. Begin now while the
premiums are low. H. Nj. McPhee-
ters. 413-15 Guitar Bldg. (4-1mo-c)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-12-08

Miss Allie Nash, a junior in the
college, who was operated upon for
appendicitis in Parker Memorial Hos
pltal about two weeks ago has re-
turned to the college.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-12-08

Shoes that have been run over are
very uncomfortable and look the same
way. Let me repair them. w. w. Nor
rison, Eighth and Walnut. (24tf)
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WANT COLUMN
MISCELLANEOUS

We feature fresh eggs and country
butter. Our stock is new and fresh.
A. NJ. Schweick. Phone S95-White.
(7,tfc)
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purse containing about S11. Reward.
Finder please leave at Missourian Of
flee. (7,3tp)
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Shoe Repairing while you wait.
Parsons Shoe Shop. Z South Ninth.
13c)
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Lost-Brindle bull pup, white face
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The alumnae association and the
Y. w. {. A. are holding their annual
bazaar this afternoon and tonight
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WANTED.

WANTED-Party to rent half of
new store building Good location
and on corner. Address X, care Mis-
sourian. a. 3tc)
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DIAMOND Sparkling Ginger Ale 65
cents per case. Just the thing for the
bunch. Columbia Bottling Works. 548-
Black. Q9,tf)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-12-08
Alpha Zetas Meet at Deans Home.

Alpha Zeta, an honorary fraternity
IN the College of Agriculture, met at
Dean F. B. Mumford's home Saturday
night. After the regular program. re-
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-12-08

Miss Iva Irwin has returned from a
short visit to her home at Bartles-
vile, Okla.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-12-08

WANTED-All kinds of second hand
furniture; we also do repairing. W.
H. Leebrick, 500 Walnut. Phone 394
green. (25 tn
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Norris Bros, have the only closed
cars IN Town. Pnone 49l. (adv)
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TO RENT

For Rent-Nicely furnished front
room in new modern bungalow, suit
able for two. Convenient to farm and
agricultural buildings, SO week. board
% week. l529 Ross. G,2tp)
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At Christian College

Miss Frances Dresher of Hannibal
is visiting Miss Julia Whaley at the
college.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-12-08

All kinds of soft drinks IS cents per
case. Columbia Bottling Works. Phone
54S-Black. Q9,tD
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ROOMS-Large, airy, we'll fur
n1shed; vacant soon. 4O3 Matthews
street.
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BEAUTIFUL furnished rooms, new
ly decorated, including two suites,
with or without board. SO4 Hillcrest.
(19-tf)
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FOR RENT-In private residence a
nice study room with bed in fresh air
room. Preferable one man. COG s.
Fifth. (4tfc,
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Learn to read your light, gas and
water meters. 1 saved $11 in two
months by knowing how to read mine.
can teach you. NJ R. TIA Missouri
ave. (7,mo,c)
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FOR RENT-Room, 600 South Ninth
street. Phone 245 White. (26.tf)
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Patronage of Missourian patrons de-
sired. Scurlock Transfer Co. Phone
". 10,tf)
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Dressmaking and tailoring done at
reasonable prices. Miss Perry. 2O7
Guitar Bldg. Phone 246-White. III, ,c1m)
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WANTED-Men's clothing and shoes.
Millers Second Hand Store. 26 N.
Ninth Street. Phone 7OS-Black
(5.1mo,c)
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Dancing lessons given privately at
6O5 Conley. Phone 44S White. (29,tfc)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-03

and that two youngsters on one
team should break into the exclusive
class within four days is. but one Of
the remarkable things that make
baseball.
Bob Steele and Russell Northup of
the Moose Jaw Robinhoods, Western
Canada league, are the youngsters
who have thus achieved fame
The Twilight league" isn't a
Class A organization, but a pretty
good article of ball is played by the
teams. At Medicine Hat, May Is,
Northup held the Hatters to hit
less, runless game for nine full in
nings, and at Calgary, May 20, Steele
duplicated the performance.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-03

Northup halls from Des Moines,
Ia, and this is his first year in or
gained baseball He was tried out
and released by Des Moines this
spring. Vancouver of the North
western league took him and let him
go to Moose Jaw, where he rounded
into form and is one of the league
sensations.
Steele is a Canadian, his home. be-
ing in Victoria, B. c. That team
tried out Steele, but had a good left
handler and decided that Steele, who
is but 10, wouldn't do, so he was
sent to the Moose Jaw team and
hasn't lost a game since the season
started.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-03
Russell NorthHP- Bob Steele
DAILY COMMENT on PEOPLE AND THING

Cook county judges might form
a union and join hands with the
newsboys' union for self-protection
against newspaper DULLES and slug
gers.
Sometimes editorial smuggling hurts
quite as much as smuggling with fists
and horseshOes; and the purpose is
the same to bully. 49,
At last Aid. Long has found out
what associations of commerce are
for-to protect business against pop
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-06-03
THINGS

ular clamor; and popular clamor gen.
orally means public rights and inter!
eSts..
Gee, but Hoyne is in an awful
hurry NOT to be investigated
After this judges will understand
that one of their first duties is to
walk over to the Hearst building and
get their orders. Boss Cox, of Cinz
cinnati, used to work it that way
The Sears-Roebuck dump did SIS
1908 worth of business in May,
indicating business Of over $94,s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
SING CAROLS AT SYMPHONY
St. Bartholomew Choir Feat
ure of Damrosch Concert.

The Young Peoples Symphony Concert
Yesterday afternoon in Carnegie Hall VAS
fun Of the spirit Of the Christmastide.
As usual. the orchestral portion OF the
programme was furnished by the New
York symphony Orchestra. under the d.
rcction of Walter Danrosch.
The orchestra played. as illustrating the
French thorn. the overture TO Der
Frcischdtz" and the andantc movement
from TsChaikowsky' FIN symphony.
and In illustration of the cello excerpts
from Bccthoycn's Fifth symphony and
Massenets Les Erynnies
But tho novel portion OF the afternoon
was the singing OF a large number OF
English. French and German carols by
the choir Of St Bartholomew Church
Arthur HYDE. director. The carols were
all Of them cxduisitely beautiful, and
sung with taste which spoke volumes
Tor th. quality Of Mr. Hyde's training.
Especially delightful were Joseph. Ten
der Joseph Mine" ~ Calvisius. the old
Breton Hall, Christmas Bells and the
God Rest You, Merric Gentlemen
Lucky indeed was the large audience that
gathered 20 hear these old works. and II
was an audience that abundantly showed
It's pleasure. The stage was tastefully
decorated with evergreens
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
OBITUARY NOTES.

COLONEL LEVI PETTIBONE HUNT,
for thirty-nine years in the United States
army. IS dead in st. Louis. He was born
in Bowling Green, Mo. slxty-eight years
ago, and was graduated from West Point
in 1870. Colonel Hunt served against the
Indians and in the Spanish war
JAMES G. HILL, seventy-two years
old. formerly supervising architect OF the
Treasury Department. is dead in Wash
ington. He designed the Bureau OF Print
ing and Engraving and the Government
Printing Office.
GEORGE 7. ADEE, a cousin OF Alvey
\. Adee, Assistant Secretary Of State OF
the United States, died in the Englewood
Hospital late yesterday afternoon from
apoplexy. He was ffty-nine years old.
MRS. CORNELIA PETTY WHITE,
wife OF the Rev. Isaac y. White. died a.
Oakhurst. " j., yesterday from spinal
meningitis She was seventy-four years
old. Besides her husband, she leaves two
sons.
FRANK S. HULL died yesterday at
his home. No 602 West 155th street The
funeral will be held at Trinity NJ +.
Church. Newburgh, y. Y, Tuesday after
noon at O'Clock. Mr.. Hull was for
thirty years one OF the publishers OF
The Newburgh Journal"
MRS. JULIA COOK, wife of Willett F.
Cook. president OF the May Manton Pat
tern Company. of New York, died yester-
day in Canojoharie, y. y. She was
prominent in church. club and social life
I'm the Mohawk Valley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
G. Won |. MEYER, JR., WEEDS
Miss Frances S. Saltonstall
Bride of Elk Secretary's Son.
m. Tol,rranh Ia 10 Tr.hunl


Boston. Dec. 20-The quaint little
Church OF the Holy Spirit In Mattapan
was the scene AZ noon to-day OF one OF
the most picturesque and interesting
weddings Boston has known I'm many a
day when George Won l.. Meyer. jr.. and
Miss Frances Sherwood SaltOnstall were
married in a bower OF greenery and
lilies.
The bride Is the daughter ~ Nj and
Mrs. Philip l.. saltonstall, OF Milton.
Meyer is the only son OF the former Sec
rotary Of the Navy. George Won l.
Meyer. and was graduated from Harvard
last June.
Bishop Lawrence. assisted by the Rev
Endicott Peabody. OF the Groton School
and the pastor OF the church. performed
the ceremony.
The bride wore gown OF white sailn,
trimmed with Nalenciennes lace. Her
tulle veil was caught up with orange
blossoms. and she carried large bou-
quet OF lilies-of-the-v The brides
maids, Miss Rose Lee Saltonstall, sister
Of the bride. and Miss Julia 4. Meyer
sister OF the bridegroom, wore white SILK
trimmed with gold lace and fur ana
dark brown picture hats. J. Gris"oId
Webb was the best man. \ reception
followed at the Saltonstall home.
The young couple Will live IA one OF
the cottages on the Meyer estate at Ham
iltOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
NEW COURT TENNIS PRIZE
Challenge Cup to Take Place of
Geld Racquet.
IEv Telegraph TO The Tribune.

Tuxedo Park. y. Y. Dec. 20.-The chal-
lenge cup presented by the Tuxedo Ten
mis- and Racquet Club TO replace the gold
one of the attractive trophies in court
tennis the coming year. Jay Gould. anna
teur champion of the world, won the
title TO the gold racquet four years ago,
and since then there has been no trophy
10 replace it.
The Tuxedo challenge cup is open 70
all amateurs who have never won the
amateur tennis championship, and is to
be won three times. There will be a cup
presented TO the winner each year, I'm
addition TO leg on the challenge cup.
Previous winners must play through the
tournament. If a winner of the challenge
cup should also win the amateur cham
pionship he shall remain eligible to play
for the cup.
The first match OF this tournament will
begin Saturday, December q. and the
finals will be played New Years Day.
Entries closed to-day with Robert Moore.
superintendent Of the Tuxedo Tennis and
Racquet club. all matches 20 be three
out OF six game sets. The entries to date
include Robert ID. Wrenn, p. Lorillard.
jr., c. Suydam Cutting, r. Fulton cut
ting, jr, Oliver Perrin, j. Gordon Doug
las, c.. J. Scott and Morris Roche. OF
New York.
Tomorrow p. Lorillard, jr. will meet
William Post in the finals for the Tuxedo
Club championship I'm court tennis. In
addition. there will be matches in rae
quets and the semi-hnals in the club
handicap matches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
SAYS CHILD RULES HOME
Cardinal O'Connell Makes Plea
for Parental Authority.

Boston, Dec. 20,-in pastoral letter on
The Church and the Home 10 be read
Tomorrow In the churches in the Roman
Catholic archdiocese, Cardinal OConnell
Laws emphasis on the need for greater ex-
ertIon OF parental authority.
THE absence of the religious motive IN
the system of education generally pre-
vailing I'm our country has resulted in the
undermining Of that respect TOR authority
which is a necessary condition for the
observance OF law" says the Cardinal
parental authority has been shattered TO
a degree that is alarming, until 1t may
he said that In a large percentage OF
homes II is not the parents but the chill
dren who rule"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
Georgetown Players at Plaza

The Clover club. OF Georgetown Unit
versi:v. brought their musical comedy,
The Maid ~ Marchheld," TO the Plaza
last night. The production, which was
warmly received I'm Washington, was well
presented here II was written and com
posed by two of the members OF the club
some clever dancing is introduced, ana
the singing IL excellent.
The young men who take the female
roles give performance equal to some
of tho best work done by the members or
the various university clubs who play here
and In their lovemaking scenes
are at their best.
Among the cast. which numbered 100
pIayers. are Gardner l.. Duffy, Michael !"
Donahue. :. Guy Mcgargee. Gerald {.
curry and Loughran DAILY, who won a
personal success with his German char
acter portrayal The chorus was well
drilled. and there were number or spe-
cislties introduced In the regular pro-
zrammc. After the performance there
was dancing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
VANDERBILTS BUY BR0NzES
Purchase Eight Pieces of the
Meunier Collection.

w. Vanderbilt, OF Biltmore. n. c., have
bought eight bronzes OF the Constantln
Meunier collection now being shown at
the Albrisht Art Gallery here. and con-
sidered the greatest oneman exhibit that
has ever come to America from Europe.
The bronzes bought by Mr. and Mrs.
Vanderbilt will remain with the exhibit
ton for some time. The pieces are amt
werp," "Old Miner" Miner" Wood
cutter" "Old Woodcutter," The Ham
merer," "The Glassbower' and "Abbat.
teur."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
"POCO" BENNETT DEAD
Amassed Fortune as Banker"
to Harvard Students.

Cambridge. Mass, Dec 2O.-Barnard
Bennett. known by all Harvard men as
POGO died suddenly to-day. Though
never part OF the university. POGO,
occupied a novel position in college life
as banker to students who had exceeded
their parental allowances and were In inn
mediate need OF funds. BY many years
of barter. lending and exchanging POGO"
amasssed fortune Often he resorted to
the courts TO recover sums lent 20 stu
dents, and on many occasions he was de-
PENDANT in lawsuits instituted by men
who alleged they had been charged ex
cessive interest. 40
Among the court actions in which he
was involved was one to recover 1880
from George Pendleton C'SpendthriftD
Bowler, In 1910.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
HAlE--k EEP.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune

LBy IeIegrhph 10 IN" ITIUUH'T
Hartford. Conn, Dec. D-KoDert Lee
Hale. of New York and Miss Dorothea
Keep OF New York and Pennington
were married at noon to-day by the Rev
Quincy Blakely, pastor Of the FIRST Con-
gregational Church of Pennington
The cermony was performed at Ne"
place the home OF Mrs. Robert +. Keep
the brides mother. II was In FARMING
ton that Sarah Porter, grand aunt OF the
bride, established her famous young
women's school. and her centenary was
observed last october. Mr.. Hale is the
son OF the late Mathew Hale. OF Albany.