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Evening star., 1915-05-15

The sense of hearing is stimulated
by the handling of pairs of small
wooden boxes con-
Sense of Hearing tanning pebbles,
~. seeds and other
ID oIlAuioIeo' articles. The child
matches the pairs and stands them IN
orderly rows The different colors. in
graduated shades, are given by sets of
spools containing silk in eight colors,
with eight shades of each color. Match
ing these colors is a fascinating game
to most children.
The key to the Montessori success is
the spontaneous concentration of the
child. In the kindergarten class sew
eraI children may become tired of a
lesson while others are enjoying it. in
the Montessori class the child selects
the thing he wants to do and continues
it until he is tired. Then he puts it
away in a perfectly orderly manner
and proceeds to select something else.
The Montessori system is now facing
the same difficulties encountered by
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Diary of a new motor car, continued:
Monday--Own was i'll northern New
Jersey he tells me, and took a ride in
a car driven by a young woman whose
cheerful manner entities her to be
called "Breezy"-real name is Marie.
of the way, and then for a change
switched over into a plowed field. AS
the car leaped over a log. my owner
made the brief remark: why not try
the road" Breezy had Mysteries.
Tuesday-Breezy still laughing. My
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the kindergarten a quarter of a cen
tury ago. 1t has suffered and viii con-
tinue to suffer from the misdirected
enthusiasm of number of people who
are quick to grasp at new thing with
out taking the time TO master the
scientific principle involved. Jntrain-
ed mothers eagerly ordered the appa
ratCs and. calling in few neighbor
children, endeavored to accomplish In a
few weeks that which an experienced
teached would not hope for in months.
The kindergarten began In the same
way. Any woman fond of children
could purchase kindergarten supplies
and start a class. the success of which
depended upon whether or not she had
grasped the true principles of the kin
dergarten ideals.
AT least a hundred and nifty America n
women have gone to Rome during the
past two years
Many Go to Rome and taken the
to Take Training. nrexious sessions
of the school Most of them are teach
Ing classes in this country. Mothers
who have attended these classes are
usually able to utilize the material
profitably at home, although close ap-
plication and attention are necessary to
secure the best results. A consider
able amount of literature is now being
issued by the Montessori Educational
Association, which is helpful to those
out Of reach of the classes. One mother
upon remote western ranch out of
reach of any educational resources for
her little children. claims that the
Montessori material has wrought a
blessed miracle" for her.
The kindergarten began. as has the
Montessori system. with few scat
tered classes. first of rich children, then
of poor children provided for by philan-
throDy, and eventually its proctical
good was recognized. Now it has be-
come an integral part of the public
school system in nearly every state
The training of kindergarten teachers
is a part of most normal schools, SO
that the difficulties caused by incompe-
tent and unframed teachers has been
practically overcome Nearly 100000
children are now enrolled in the public
kindergartens of the country. an in
crease of 100000 or 25 per cent over
the last report, compiled two years ago.
In addition to these there are over
1900 other kindergartens supported by
churches. clubs and various philan-
thropic organizations, having an enroll
ment approXimating $4,000. over 10000
kindergarten teachers are in active
service. besides a large number of wo-
men. many of them mothers, who have
taken kindergaftens in order to be bet
ter fitted to meet child problems.
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bridge should get in touch with Tom
Grant Of the Chamber of Commerce
A busted Arizona ostrich fancier has
written to Tom giving him the oppor-
tunity of lifetime to gather to his
bosom grand lot of ostrich chicks,
none of which weighs under 400
pounds.
Would any of your people," writes
the busted Arizona man, be interested
in getting some fine ostriches at about
10 per cent of their normal value?"
And this was addressed to the Cham
Der of Commerce here Would Bill
Guide. for instance, like to have nice
little ostrich for a pet? Or Robert N.
Harper? The busted ostrichist from
the painted plains of Arizona declares
500 pounds.
They will eat almost any green feed.
chopped hay. apples, etc.
And in addition will pick your watch
from your pocket and swallow that;
will gobble the chains from an automo-
bile tire and chew them with smack
of the bill; will swallow bricks. base
balls. nails. horseshoes and pick all
the numerals from an eight-day clock.
Nice. indeed, to have a snuggy little
ostrich weighing only 500 pounds crat-
ed come into your bedroom at night
and eat little midnight lunch. con-
sisting of the loose change that hap
pents to be in your pocket. This would
threaten to revive the ancient joke in
which the wife picks her husband's &
pocket while he is asleep If a wife
does il, why not an ostrich pet?
'It may be advisable to take carload
OF at least thirty ostriches. continues
the busted Arizona man.
Why stick at single carload? Why
not take a trainload? The Chamber Of
Commerce hasn't had an outing this
year. and it m ght be pleasant diversion
if several hundred of these dainty lit
tie 50o-pound brides should be broken
in for saddle purposes. SO that Tom
Grants friends could perch upon their
| shoulders and go galloping down the
street.
Il hope I have made this clean to
you and that you realize the oppor
tunty Is loudly knocking"
Thus concludes the busted Arizona
man who wants to sell carload of
ostriches.
Perhaps that noise we hear is the
opportunity knocking. If the oppor-
tunity can't knock strong enough we
had better get an ostrich to scratch
the same door From the looks of the
ostrich's toes l should say he could
kick in any door that needed opening
in bout two kicks.
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How to Console Margery.

woods. and Jane is certain the calf
didn't get that far away
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Progress in Agriculture.

When we came to the country, while
we dreamed dreams and saw visions.
we had no definite plans beyond chick
ems and a garden. The speed at which
we have progressed beyond those plans
makes me dizzy sometimes. From be
ing tenants on eight acres with a one
year lease and privilege of renewal, We
have become owners of eight acres and
ten acres more. In addition to the
chickens. we have acquired. collective
ly, bees. pigs. pigeons. rabbits. horse
COW and a dog, and are figuring on
man" We haven't yet invested in an
elephant Or a team of Zebras, but If We
keep up our present gait there's no tell
ing how soon we'll have them.
| feel good deal like the fellow who
didn't know where he was going, but
was on his way. and at times ] have
considerable trouble being sure it's me
and not some other fellow. When
look back at the life of routine | al
was had led. the utter sameness OF
existence divided between home and
office, with an occasional balcony seat
at the theater or a movie" by way OF
dissipation, ] am dumfounded at the
reckless audacity of the past year.
If any one had told me eighteen
months ago that on May Is, 1915. we
would he owners of eighteen acres OF
land with a lot of live stock, and
thinking of buying more, I would have
laughed at him-or yelled for the
pDlice
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Apply the System
to Public Schools

der to give the broadest possible train
ing. Several of the best known normal
schools have already inaugurated this
work Los Angeles was the first city
to establish Montessori class in con-
nection with a public school, but New
York and Boston have now followed
the example. In most of the large cities
a free Montessori class is now support
ed through the efforts of the Montessori
Educa tional Association. already a
large national body. composed of men
and women prominent in educational
and scientific circles. Aside from their
philanthropic purpose of giving the
benefit of Montessori educa ton to chill
dren whose parents could not afford to
pay for it. these schools serve as public
demonstration of the value of the sys-
TEN.
1t is Dr. Montessoris purpose to carry
her system of education by means of
the spontaneous concentration of the
child throughout the entir. public
school curriculum, She has materials
for this complete course now well out
lined and 1t is expected that the work
OF the elementary grades may lie
started next year. They will be demon
strated during the session of the Inter
national Training School. which has
been recently opened in Los Angeles.
Evening star., 1915-05-15
Likes Notion of Dairying.

The idea of keeping dairy cows APP
peals more and more strongly to me
all the time, but there always have
been three obstacles in the way. One
was the lack of pasture and sufficient
land for the growing of feed, another
was milking and caring for the cows.
and the third was the problem of dis
posing of the product of only three or
four cows to advantage. Jane has sold
considerable butter, salted and unsalt-
ed, to friends in the city. and other
friends have wanted her to supply
them, but I never have been satisfied
the market was sufficiently large or
sufficiently dependable to justify under
taking to supply it on large scale.
Also, is we went into butter making as
a business. it would be necessary to
install something in the way of a plant.
A separate building, specially con-
strutced, probably Woul lbe required.
There would have to be separator. a
power churn of sufficient capacity. and
some system of ripening the cream that
would assure uniformity of quality.
The smallest plant of that kind | have
been able to learn anything about
would have capacity sufficient to care
for the milk of a herd of dozen to
twenty cows, and it would cost too
much to justify its installation for
three or four cows.
For that problem, however. soiu-
tion has offered itself. Mr. Brown, who
has been shipping his milk whole to
dealer in Washington. has made ar
rangements to separate il and sell the
cream to an ice cream manufacturer.
He has bought a separator OF large
capacity, and as his own herd VIII not
furnish sufficient cream to NIL his con l.
tract, he is going to buy from nearba
farmers. He says II ] want TO get ma
/. dozen or a dozen cows. he VIII take
All The cream they Will produce, paying
me the same price he receives. less a
small discount to. cover expenses ana
for his trouble. and will return me the
SKINNED milk for pig and chicken feed
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Order Regarded
as First Lesson


permitted to select the thing he wants
to do, he is not permitted to continue
it if it is too complicated for his COM
prehension. His energy is guided INTO
some simpler channel, until he has ac-
qured skill for the more advanced
work
A toy which is usually the first to
attract the attention Of the MontesSori
child, consists of block of wood about
foot long. In the top of 1t are a
row of graduated cylinders, each OF
which fits perfectly in the hole de-
signed for it. This combines training
of sight and touch The buttoning
frames also are designed for the
younger children. In these, the CO
ordinated movements of the little nm
gers are developed by fastening put
tons like those upon their own cloth
ing. Two pieces of leather in frame
are fastened together by shoe but
toner in just the same way as the
shoes on the chld's feet. For the bene-
fit of the little one who mas advahced
to MILDLY blouses. one frame contains
two pieces of cloth, each having eye
lets down one edge, which are laced
up with the same kind OF a cord as Is
worn in the child's blouse. Another
frame has cloth edges, with pieces of
attractive ribbon, which the little one
soon delights in tying INTO smooth,
even bows.
Writing is taught by the combination
of several processes. The child first
becomes adept in the handling OF a
pencil by tracing outlines in metal
, forms. Next he is given some sheets
of paper containing letters OF sand
paper smoothly pasted on. His sense
of touch enables him to guide mis- nm
gers over the outlines, and in this way
his hand becomes accustomed to max
ing the curves. just as he has learned
to hold a pencil before the writing
really begins, so that ii follows as a
simple gradation.
Evening star., 1915-05-15

The first lesson the child has to
learn is that of order. and this IS a
Evening star., 1915-05-15

In addition to their agreement as to
the advantages offered by this country
Evening star., 1915-05-15
Accept Same Basis
of Child's Education.

Froebel and Montessori both accept the
same basis upon which to begin the
educa tion of the child. This basic
theory is that every child between the
ages of three and six is strongly indi-
vidualistic. He has little inclination to
self" is his cry. The Montessor prin-
ciple is that this characteristic should
be cultivated instead Of being weaken
ed by having children begin to work in
groups at too early an age. Froebel
said: Because a little child is SO in
dividualistc we should help him grad
ually to the joy of working in groups.
Despite the fact that these two prln-
ciples seem diametrically opposed to
each other, the leaders of both educa-
tional movements believe in the nlti-
mate possibility of some sort of cor
relation between them. 1t is felt that
Dr. Montessori's presence at the great
kindergarten congress will aid in this
A superficial criticism of the kinder
garten sometimes indicates that the
child is entertained rather than in
structed, and that the work he does in
school does not fit him for life. This
is not true regarding a properly con-
Quoted class The Montessori system
has been designed Will the idea of
giving each act of the child some
permanent and practical value in de-
veIopins some particular sense Sight.
hearing smell. touch and taste are all
given equal cultivation by means of
special apparatus or material, each al
ticle of which has been the result of
long scientific study.
Evening star., 1915-05-15

A number of the kindergarten train
ing schools are considering combining
Evening star., 1915-05-15

Battling Nelson says that the woman
who does the washing for his family
Evening star., 1915-05-15

he Boston Transcript
The Pulaskian., 1915-07-02

Governor Hays denied statement that his friends have said he will call special session of the Legislature If the Supreme Court upholds the suit of Allyn Smith, to tie up the com mon school fund of the state.
 If any of my friends made such a statement, they had no authority to do so," said the governor However, l do not believe any friend of mine made the statement. I have no in- tention of calling a special session of the Legislature, even if the court grants the injunction. I should like to have seen the suit withdrawn, but if the court grants the injunction l do not believe the taxpayers of the state will want to bear the expense of a special session of the Legislature"
The Pulaskian., 1915-07-02

What with topcoats variously named and classified with sports coats, motor coats, tourist coats, and simply overall coats, it takes fine discrimination to pick out just the coat best suited to ones style and needs.
 Sports and motor coats may be con s1dered as one and the same thing Those chosen for motor wear are like. ly to be bit less vivid in color than the sports coats. Tan or blue or green are liked for them, while rose, canary mustard color, hunters green, French blue, beige and combinations includ ing strong color contrasts mark the snappy style of coats for other sports
 AS to the lines of the newest models they are fiaring, with narrow shoul ders and high convertible collars. For motoring and sports pockets are ample and much in evidence, belts conspicu ous by their absence
 Of coats for the tourist there Is a wide variety in styles. some of them cut along the same general lines as those just described, but often pocket less. Others bear no resemblance tc sports coats. Many of these topcoats are made of covert cloth, and very smart models are shown in tussor silk prettily lined with lowered silk. They shed dust and are as practical as they are attractive.
The Pulaskian., 1915-07-02

young seedlings to the garden as soon as danger from frost is over.
 The colors of some are very fine and to one liking the single flowers the plan is a good one of getting variety at small price; but unless started very early these seedlings rarely mature tubers that will keep through the winter, though they con- mence Towering almost as soon as the plants are started from the tubers.
 The chrysanthemum-f lowered asters are much more pleasing, both grown in masses and for cutting, than the quilled bouquet sorts. If but two kinds are chosen, let them be lavender and white with rose as third choice.
 When ordering seeds there is strong temptation to order mixed packets, yet if the very finest speci- mems are expected, the surer way is to single out one or two of the choicest colors.
 These are made up from the best individuals, while the mixed packets are what the name implies, though in many instances highly satisfactory.
 With pansies for spring, sweet peas for summer, and asters for autumn, one may be sure of having an abun- dance of the most beautiful cut-fowers for all occasions.
The Pulaskian., 1915-07-02
C0L0RS IN MANUALS
By L. M. BENNINGTON.

For summer Towering, annuals are very satisfactory, blooming profusely through the entire season, while the cost of seed packet is but trife.
 Good taste dictates the system of planting large punches of single spe- eies together rather than the old way of mixing a dozen varieties in as many square feet.
 It is the same plan that places a dozen carnations or roses in a vase rather than the heterogeneous collee- tion in the old-fashioned bouquet. Mass your flowers if you would secure the best effect.
 The old calliopsis, 'lady's breastpin' they used to call it, is a handsome plant, it's long slender stems render ing it extremely useful for cutting, and the shades of gold and brown harmonizing nicely.
 A mass of it next to the shrubbery in the background gives most pleas ing effect.
 Some handsome forms of single dahlia may be secured by planting a packet of the seeds in pots early in the spring and transplanting the
The Pulaskian., 1915-07-02
WORK-A-DA NOTES
By L. M. BENNINGTON.

If the season is a dry one some of the plants in the garden will have to be watered if you want flowers from them. Especially is this true Of gloxinia.
 Use enough water to penetrate all the soil in which their roots grow, and see that it is kept moist.
 Watering today and neglecting for week to come isn't the proper thing. Save the suds from wash day for this purpose. The snap in the water will beneit the plants.
 Be sure to supply substantial sup ports for your dahlias. If this is not done you will likely find them broken some morning after sudden wind or hard rainstorm. The stakes should be at least four feet tall- allow an extra foot and a half for in- sertion in the ground and they should be at least an inch through, and of good sound wood. Paint them dull green and they will not be unpleasant
The Pulaskian., 1915-07-02

Hats that are frivolous. along with hats that are dignified and pictur eseue, make place for themselves among hats that are merely sensible for wear on the rounds of midsummer days and nights. But all must be chic and bespeak the part they are to play, leaving no room in the mind for doubt on that score.
 Here are two that belong to the dig. nified and picturesque coterie, shown with examples of flowers that are liked on millinery of this kind. They bring to mind weddings and garden fetes and all sorts of charming, gay occasions to which they will lend their own beauty. Millinery holds the cen. ter of the stage where those who aspire to elegance in dress assemble and make part of the occasion.
 The wearer of either of these hats will be entitled to feel complacent as to her headwear no matter how much elegance may vie with her own. Hon. DTS may be divided, but she will not be outshone. The large light hat is of fesh-pink georgette crepe and malines with daisies and wheat in a wreath about the crown. The wheat is of white chiffon and silk fibers, and the daisies have petals of satin in white and in light blue and pink
 This hat has double brim, the wider, lower brim of malines bound with crepe, and the overbrim of crepe. A narrow black velvet ribbon encir- cles the crows and is tied in little
The Pulaskian., 1915-07-02
Half Boots.

The queerest looking pair of boots seen in long time are those which look exactly as if someone had taken a pair of scissors and cut away theI uppers just little above the anklei line. The half boots have seam upl the front and are laced at the sides three eyelets being sufficient for thel height of the shoe. Black and bis-i cuit-colored boots are most prominentl on that score.
The Pulaskian., 1915-07-02

Senator Harry Harris of Clarendon, elected secretary of the Arkansas Tax Commission May 1, will resign, ac- cerding to an announcement made by him. While Mir Harris declined to discuss whether the quo warranto pro ceedings brought against him in the Pulaski Chancery Court had anything to do with his intention to resign, it is understood that he will resign rather than contest the suit. A hearing on the suit has not been set. It is under stood that Bruce Bullion, clerk of the commission, will be elected to succeed Senator Harris. Members of the Tax Commission expressed regret at MT. Harris intention to resign, and said his services had been entirely satls- factory.
The Pulaskian., 1915-07-02

conservative and smart-lookinN coat of covert cloth is shown in the illustration. It is waterproof and Tn a greenish tan color The collar andf cuffs are inlaid with checkerboard silk in black and white. If one is looking for coat to be called upon for much service and to fit all the occasions likely to come Up in the course of a journey this is model worth consid- ering.
The Pulaskian., 1915-07-02

bow at the back The ends are brought over the brim and fastened on the under brim, hanging from there in losaH ties that are never tied.
 The lovely black hat of malines and; lace braid is made on similar lines except that it's brim is curving. The lace braid over-lay on the maHnes brim has the effect of double hrim.' The wreath of white satin oats IF frightened by single rose that deep ems to pink at it's enter and ia mounted on the cYr@n at the left side.l Narrow bla9 ribbon finishes Ii bandeau at th{ left and falls in Ane ends at the b}ck.
 JULIA BoTToMLEy. |
The Pulaskian., 1915-07-02
DO NOT OMIT THE SHRUBS
By JULIE ADAMS POWELL


 One corner of my garden shaded from the hot sun is devoted to herbs. If you have never had herb bed this is a good time to plant one. l am go ing to add several herbs to mine this year and I give the list of those most useful In some cases it is best to buy the plants, and such note.
 Three sage plants.
 Three clumps of chives.
 Two lavender plants.
 Six roots of mint.
 One package summery savory.
 One package thyme.
 One package winter savory.
 Two plants of tarragon.
 One package dill for f1avoring.
The Pulaskian., 1915-07-02
2 Scentine Linen.

A formpla for scent to place among he1 bed linen is usually liked by the dainty woman. and here is a| most excellent one: One ounce pow dered gum benzoin, one of powdered cloves and two of powdered cinna- mon; add to these seven ounces pow dered cedar wood and the same of dried lavender flowers; mix, sift and put into fiat bags to lay between, sheets and smaller ones for the slips: CT, 1T pads are made to fit the shelves 1t will answer as well. Balsam. the IT tree balsam, gives of it's own fragrance from pads made and filled with it and these, with the old-fash- toned lavender, can never be improved upon for pertaining bed linen. .