The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-07-27

there if our children are to have any.
On Tuesday, regular classes began.
My choice was Child training and
parental education" We were given,
during our week there, many new
ideas and much information concern
ing children. Rule for small children:
keep the child happy and not too
clean. Mrs. Mcdowell pointed out
our many advantages in rural life for
children, the beauties of nature and
how this can be used to teach child
reverence and worship. Problems OF
training are more simple in rural life
than in congested places.
Life, says Mrs. Mcdowell is more
complex and difficult for our children
and intelligent parents must be on the
alert in the guiding and inspiring OF
youth as to life's professions, and later
marriage. Most of all we need to be
patient, understanding, and fair to
our children, seeing them not only as
cur children, but as individuals with
personalities of their own.
My other subject, "Music Appre-
ciation", was delightful subject.
emusic, spiritual force in a material
world, was our theme. Mr.. Randall
showed US how closely music is con-
nected with living Rhythm, part OF
music, is also a part of nature. The
relation of the earth, the stars in their
places, the return of the seasons, the
rising and setting of the sun, are all
a part of the rhythm of our Creators
plan for US.
Music is a spiritual force. 1t is a
form of human expression of JOY, pam
and sorrow. The knowledge of it
brings to us a fullness of life and a
beauty.
Practical thoughts in music for
home, club, and church were given and
the singing of songs for the JOY of it.
In our regular assembly periods we
heard many speakers of national note,
Roy Brooks, State Grange Master, and
heads of other farm organizations
brought greetings to us.
On Tuesday the Maryland State
Council of Homemakers Clubs held
its meeting, Mrs. Randall Spoerlein,
president, presiding.
Reports were given by Mrs. Spoer-
lein of the Rural Women's Day, held
at the Worlds Fair, and of the dele
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Conference in June.
District chairmen gave reports from
various counties throughout the state,
showing progress being made in
Homemakers clubs.
Judge Lois Mary Mcbride, of Allie
ghany county, Pittsburgh, spoke on
"The Rural Woman's Part in Nation
al and International Program" Her
topic was based largely on marriage
laws. Many states are taking forward
steps in regard to those laws, requir
ing a higher age limit, physical and
mental examinations, and some Was
sarman blood test for social diseases.
She is hoping that some day marriage
laws throughout the states will be
uniform.
Dr.. Esther L. Richards, psychiatrist
from Johns Hopkins hospital, spoke
on "Nerves-what they are and why
we have them"
Among other things DR.. Richards
told us that sixty percent of the
women who come to her for treatment
have nothing organic wrong with
them. Nothing but nerves!
A flower arrangement demonstra-
ton was given to the entire group on
two different days.
Mrs. Howard, lecturer on current
topics, spoke on "World Events" Hav-
ing travelled in Europe recently she
gave a picture Of the seething turmoil
of nations there, their hatred of each
other, and the fate of the common
people who have seen their freedom
taken from them by pagan dictators.
Mrs. Evens, Jr., spoke on "InteresL-
ing Personalities in Washington"
A concert was held on Wednesday
evening and on Thursday evening a
concert was given by the Baltimore
county chorus.
Mrs. Anna Steese Richardson, a
writer Of national fame for many
years. spoke on " Consumers Prob
lens" She pointed out to US that IN
her work of investigating the practices
of American business men and manu-
facturers she has found they are es-
sentially honest, trying to give to the
public a good product at a fair price
AS an example, she gave some his
tory Of the development of rayon
fabrics, how years of research and
study have made such a fine product,
and that even now they are producing
a synthetic silk hose with all the fine
qualities of silk, which will probably
sell for a few cents a pair. Several
testings are to be made before putting
it on the market. She says American
business men deserve the public's
greatest confidence.
Mrs. Enochs, who went as a reporter
to the Pan-American conference at
Lima, Peru, spoke of her trip. Be-
cause of her ability to speak several
languages she was chosen to go with
the American delegation and she gave
US a frst-hand picture of the con-
ference.
DR.. Diosdado NJ. zap, of the Philip
pines, spoke on the subject, "The
Philippines in world affairs" He
spoke of our friendly relations with
the Philippines and how, since our
flag has been flying from their islands,
there has come religious liberty, toll
erance, culture, education, and all
things worth while, including demo-
cratic form of government.
Who was the most popular speaker?
Judging from the applause, l would
say DR.. zap. He went straight to
our hearts with his wholesome SIN