The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-06-25

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ence to the organization and work OF
the University Home and School
League
The success OF the Social Center
move in any community VIII depend
largely on the manner in which Il Is
organized: hence the necessity for
tact and good Judgment on the part
OF those directing the movement ut
the beginning Remember that the
first part OF this work is of most
importance and that It calls for wise,
cautious and sincere leadership. Re
member. also. that the citizenship OF
the average community Is intelligent.
that the people may be led but that
they cannot be driven. With the sym
pathetic cooperation OF the people.
social center activity may be made
useful and effective. without this es-
sential element. failure will be newt
able
The teacher should. therefore pre-
pare. with the advice OF the County
Superintendent. suitable evening
program. inviting The presence OF
the public at large. especially the
parents OF the community. Use both
the talent OF the school and outside
talent Let the teacher preside, have
appropriate talks from the County
Superintendent. local minister, A
school trustee. or such others az may
be necessary. Have a reasonable
amount OF fun and merrment. SO that
the audience. both cid and young, Will
be given entertainment and instruc-
ton.
believe that greater interest
can be worked up Do the community
Ia The Social Cenlor movement by
having what you might call miniature
fairs or exhibits. 10 which the farm
ers OF The neighborhood brlne such
products a. oats. wheat corn. cotton.
potatoes. tomatoes aad pocimens N
Other farm and gardcu products. 10
compete for simple pr.1es. The OK
hibt could also probably include
poultry hogs. cattle. horses and 9th
er birds and animals.
Dentists. doctors, lawyers and bank
ers oi he county shoald be- used In
the work Of ne movement Thoas
men are Of especial use on programs
OF special nature. 90 Health care
Of the Body. aud sanitation"
D. h not better to have the doctor
come 70 tell az ~ prevent disease
rather than to call him 90 cure the
diseased And. generally. he y willing
10 be- 81 service 10 the community in
his way. The local banker could
talk on the operation OF the bank.
And In these days Of popular discus
sion Of the currency bill. postal saw
nss banks and other topics OF fnan-
rial nature. such dls, missions ought 70
be- very valuable There are always
other men IA the community who can
be- called upon Tor talks ~ these
meetings. The county judge, county
attorney. the county health oificsr.
he county agricultural demonstration.
'omm srcial secretaries local minis.
ers. looal merchants. members ~ ths
court. officers and
eaders 81 farmers unions. and OH
,ers OF Federaied womens Clubs
ire desirable persons who should DO
TO deliver addresses
Public officers can often give In
Itructive talks on the duties OF their
,fices. or on topics OF state or ma
ional importance. In this connec-
ION II may be well for the program
committee TO use Judgment. because
here Is danger that public men mag
Ise these meetings simply 10 further
heir political aims. and the progrm
Committee must know whom 20 in.
ite and what talks these men should
I've. Any Of the problems OF tho
chool will solve themselves by an
between the parents
nd teacher. and the Social Center
necting offers a splendid opportuni.
: for the teacher 70 meet the par
n,s Of his pupils at-these meetings
H. can give talks on school improve.