The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-12
n.y. Should Be an Item ON Even the
For Juniors
Educational

Children love 10 see familiar
characters and events dramstizsd.
80 the attractions coming in tins
seasons series Of Tscomas Pro
grams for Juniors should prove Of
exceptional interest 10 local
youngsters, since they deal with
favorits characters Of history and
fiction. Two Of the productions.
Daniel Boone" to be shown Nov.
%. and Marco Polo" April IL, are
dramatizations of subjects includ-
ed in the curriculum Of the Ia
coma schools.
The story of Daniel Boone sug-
gests many types Of activities, and
Tacoma school pupils are studying
dances, customs and music Of this
period in early American history.
Many pupils have already heard
the story of this famous Indian
scout read in their elassrooms, and
in the public library a special
shelf of books on Daniel Boone
has been arranged in the children's
room by Mrs. Lola Bellinger.
School Libraries, too. are featur-
ing books on this period Of Ameri-
can history.
The production itself, an Edwin
Strswbridge production, is marked
by authenticity OF sets, music and
costumes as well as dances and
Indian ceremonies. The episode on
which the story is based concerns
Boone's first foray into the Ken
lucky wilderness, where he built
his fort. Boonesborough. bringing
with him his family and some 30
volunteers.
In the study of "Morco Polo"
one OF the most comprehensive
study units on the known world
of the 18th century has been pre-
pared, and will be released for
classroom work in the schools
shortly before the production ap-
pears here. Prepared by Professor
Hugh B. Wood of the University
OF Oregon, and Alva Graham,
elementary school principal in
Portland. Ore, it is published by
Junior Programs, Inc, of New
York, and contains material for
study and suggestions for class
room and extra curricular activi-
ties for various age groups.
The Adventures of Marco
Polo" is particularly helpful in
studying the peoples Of Italy and
China and the relation between
Occident and Orient. Children will
be especially interested to learn
of the very advanced civilization
of China at the time Of Marco
Polos visit, her contributions to
the modern machine age through
the discovery of coal, asbestos,
gun powder, printing processes,
etc. A study of the art contribu-
tons of Italy and China can also
be made at any age level. Special
stress is laid. in the play on the
fine spirit OF religious and racial
tolerance which was prevalent in
China under the leadership of the
great Emperor Kublsi Khan.
An album of photograph rec
ords, just issued by Victor. con-
tains 4 records s sides) made by
the Junior Programs cast of
Marco Polo" and is being made
available to music classes of the
Tacoma schools prior to the per-
Torrance of the production here.
"Rumpelstiltskin" third attrac-
ton in the series, will be seen
here January "a, and is a drama
tization of the beloved fairly tale,
presented by the Junior League
Players of Seattle. Reading lists
for this production will also be
displayed at the Library.
Tickets for the series of Ia
coma's Programs for Juniors are
on sale in all Tacoma schools this
week, beginning Monday, Nov. 3.
or are obtainable at Frasers.
Presented on a non-profit basis,
and sponsored by a group Of civic
Tacoma organizations, the
productions are given for a very