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Newspaper Page Text10 'THE OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL. PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 6. 1908. CLUB WOMEN'S EXPRESSIONS OF KINDERGARTENS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS HIT V JkTJI By; Nelle Wallace Matthews. )RE than SO years ago tne J, t . V. lrlnHttrrt1t. IMUDUOT VI inr v. . 0 ' i Frledrich Froebel, said: come. vlet us live with the children. . J ' advocatng universal education. bellevng that the possibilite In each - Child ttiould be actualaed. He illanned for thl development by " rheana of work and play; he meant properly guided work with definite and pio-poslve aim. evolved from the child's toolnt of view. By pfey songs and games externalized by the ohild. based on thought, believing with tbtiUIer that "deep meaning lieth . In chldwh play." He prominently advocated free Kin ' dergartoxis, where the less fortunate could be developed along normal psy chological lines. His hope to see the kindergarten a part of the public school Bystem lias been realized, as it is an estRbltslaed fact In the United States that the kindergarten has Us place In .the public schools and it has come to stay, as progressive educators and par ents dentand it. Families from the cast coming to Pnrtliuiil the first Question asked nat urally Is. where shall I send my child ' to school, and st once Inquiries are Made regarding the best kindergarten. Much astonishment Is shown when the reply Is given, "There are no free kindergartens in Portland." In order o become fimlllar with public sentiment, a number of the prominent clubwomen have beef asked for an opinion. .-v ' . 4. - Mrs. Eggert' Views. "The Women's club stands for the free kindsrgarten and baa so expressed Itself several times. I heartily indorse -,- the actio taken by th club," remarked ' Mrs. Frederick Eggert, president of the Wormsi's club. "I am greatly In favor of the fw , klndergaitn-n." said Mrs. Charles B. Sitton. lam of the belief that the board of education' will eventually have - it in eonn&tlOQ with' the school as they now have) the .domestic science and trade schools." "The Neighborhood house has demon : : atrated thf need and benefit . derived from supporting a free kindergarten," paid Mrs. 8. M. Blumauer, an active member - ctf - the Council of Jewish Women, arc organization supporting the Neighborhood house at First and Hall . streets. "The nation can never build up, un less it buflids from tne bottom. The : kindergartfi Is the place to begin the development of the children's charac ters, who Are to become our rrien and -women," s the thought advanced , by Mrs, Weistipr. "Every thoughtful wo , man of today is anxious for a free kinder garteti. have Portland take this progressive step by establishing the flrt kinde-TKarien in the poorer dis- ti1rt wk.M ihn htMMn o p. hunrfy fftr the elevatiaig environment which the kindergarten offers." , Mrs. Rose Hoyt s "The chjjd's character is developed , In the kindergarten, and he is better . prepared to grasp the work in the first grade," wan the opinion advanced by Mrs. Rose :Hoyt. who, with Mrs. Caro- garten In Portland 2 ft" years ago: it was in existence six years. "The Portland Free Kindergarten association, through the efforts bf John Wilson, one of th directors of. the association, passed a law making It possible that Portland should have- the free kindergarten in the public itchools." Mrs. Hoyt further remarked "That her personal observations of the bene fit to the child attending the kindergar ten was that the child learns to be obedient; In 'fact, learns to use all his faculties, which is the secret of an edu cation." .'.;-, , Miss E. K, Matthews. - - 'The kindergarten Is one of the most important .factors in education and an essential par of the public school sys tem, which itJ recognized as the bulwark ; of the nation." said Miss Elizabeth K. Matthews. y'lThe children of -today, are , the citizens olf tomorrow. What of tha foreign population on our shores, who are developed) on the streets, who are to Decome ruwure citizens? The kinder- ganen aurimc me rormative period or. . the child llfej. develops his powers of h mind in a logical manner, whjch aid him in grasping the work In the grades more readily und Intelligently." Mrs. L. H. WftUs. "It Is in th beginning of the reform atory work trt the kindergarten that eventually thi city will be able to do away with this juvenile court, was the thought advanced bv Mrs. j. H. Wells. , Continuing. MSrs. Wells said.: "The es r tabllshment oJJ kindergartens is a sweer i. ing innovation and of course has moved with the cusrlnraarv elowness. Bather- ing some acefflerated movement within . the past yearn, along with some other : changes ' in our educational methods. 'We are to coro'Bience at the very founda--tion, when the child's brain teems with u:tlvltv. with imagination: nrennratlnn cannot oe too xnorougn, ana tne mnaer t garten Is the preparatory department of .t the public schools." Mrs. Willie El Potter. 'The klnderitarten is the greatest " need in the country today," said Mrs. Willie E. Fotten, "It is especially need : l among the middle and poorer classes, i for it educates and develops the child ; along the line of having respect, and : kindness for each other; enables the . convert the destructive idea into the i conservative." I" Mrs. T. R. Wiae. "I certainty ravor navlng the free kindergarten as a part of the public schools of Portland," said Mrs. T. P. Wise. "In my mind the kindergarten :' is very advantageous for the children ;if the families belonging to the middle or poorer classes, i Not only are the chil dren benefited but their training for iorder and neatness has an influence towards the betterment of their home i it.. v : Mrs. G. M. Glinejs. "The kindergarten should be placed first in the school districts among the ' poorer classes, in order that the chil dren may be kept off the Ptreet," was the opinion advanced by Mrs G. M. Gllnes.' "In the kindergarten the cbil ; dren ere led tiy think for themselves j in the right way thus their character lis well formulated developing them Into i better men and women. i Mrs. Caroline Dunlap. i "The years from four to six are as 1m- . por'nt as any ia -the child's life, and should be utilised tt the fullest extent. Hald Mrs. Caroline Dunlap when ques- ! tinned about the kindergarten. " The - acknowledged method of utility is the -kindergarten, wnere tne cniia s char acter Is well -developed. Character Is recognized as the child's safeguard and the state's welfare. "I do hot argue that the kindergarten IH -(lfWp I'm iuii iv , iui it represents the difference between the vagrant and the good cltixen. Iet the citisena of Portland give to the children of tneir city a kindergarten in the true spirit of .Froebel." . . which Is lust what their little hearts J making a piece of work, among others are nungry lor. i who are accompiismng something. Mrs. Robert Lutke. "Making the free kindergarten a part of the public schools in Portland is tak ing a step forward in progress," re marked Mrs. Robert Lutke. "The child who goes to the kindergarten is always one to two years in advance of the child who has never attended. Orderly, systematic habits, polite ways ana man ners are so thoroughly instilled In the come -art of him child that these habits naturally be- I am perfectly In favor of having the free kindergarten in the public schools," said Ir. Thompson, who has devoted much time and thought In en deavoring to have the free kindergar ten a part of the' public schools. "It is In the kindergarten that the child's hands, heart and head STe cor rectly developed, making it possible for the working together in harmonious ac tion." Mrs.. J. Sttowbridge Jr. "The free kindergarten In connection with the public schools is of major Im portance to any city." was the sugges tion advanced by Mrs. J. Strowbrldge Jr. "The kindergarten teaches the child how to use his faculties." Mrs. J. C. PricharA "I am strongly in favor of Portland having the free kindergarten," said Mrs. J. C Pritchard. 'The kindergarten Is certainly a great benefit to the masses, for it is there that the child develops order, neatness and thoughtfulness for others and the desire to help himself." Mrs. William H. Colgate. "In my-'-oplnlon, Portland certainly should have the free kindergarten In connection with the public schools," re marked Mrs. William H. Colgate. "In the east and middle west every city even hamlets and villages have a free kindergarten, and Portland should strive to keep pace with the progressiveness of the world. I would advocate a bun galow built apart from the main school Duiiamg." Mrs. James P. Moffett. "The kindergarten makes It possible for. the child to acquaint himself with work, "thus he soon becomes very en thusiastic In doing 'something that Is worth while,"- remarked Mrs. James P. Moffett. "It Is difficult for the child on en tering . school to grasp c-a-t or d-o-g, but he does take a great pride In really Mrs. A. J. Stiles. "If the age limit of entering the kindergarten was- t years then I would be In favor of free kindergartens," re marked Mrs. A. J. Stiles. 'The par ents are assuming too much and shirk ing the parental obligation when they send their children to school before 6 years of age." Mrs. Wynn Johnson. "It is very Important and necessary that the free kindergarten should be come a part of the public school," said Mrs. W. Wynn Johnson. Continuing, Mrs. Johnson was of the opinion that 'The kindergarten while it entertains the child, is also educating the hands, the head and the heart It keeps the chil dren oft the street, thus laving a foun dation for a better class of citizens for ina xuiure." Mrs. Jay Smith. "Were I obliged to curtail my child's schooling It should be at the top, never at the beginning," remarked Mrs. Jay Smith. "Many people raise the argu ment that children of the kindergarten age are too young to be taught. To De sure tney are, and that is Just what the kindergarten avoids; but the child is never too young to be Influenced." Continuing Mrs. Smith said: "Let us nave a kindergarten for all, the rich, the poor, for the mother as well as the cnua. Finds Buried Palace. A recent expedition, headed by an Austrian scientist, discovered in cen tral Mesopotamia an Immense head of ruins, including the remains or a, mag nificent palace, believed to have' been built soon after the downfall of the Babylonian kingdom. Nation's Graphite Output. Flake graphite valued at $171,149, amorphus graphite valued at $125,821, and artificial graphite valued at $481.- 239, were produced In the United States in 1807, while an even greater amount was Imported to meet the demand. Coal ashes are being -..ashed In spaces In Pennsylvania mines from which the coal has been removed. As the water recedes they form a solid mass strong enough to hold up the earth and pre vent cave-Ins, Merger's Jewelers and Opticians. 84! Washington st. bet 7th and Park. "Puritana.',' Ask grocer. PRESIDENT'S SON ALLEGED THIEF Charges Are Brought by the Colombian GoTernment Against Frenchman. By Paul Vllllerea. (Hearst News by Longut Leased Wirt.) Paris, Deo. 6. The son of a former French president stands accused of theft and fraud by the Colombian gov ernment. The law of Colombia sets forth that a person, foreigner or na tive, who finds an emerald in Colombian eoll cannot dispose of It as he chooses. He is required to turn over the gem to the government who pays him about nn fifth nf itm value The Colombian government reserves to itself the right or cutting tne atones ana seuing hkui for its own profit a few vran asro a company was formed in Paris with the son of the ex-president as managing director, but it neglected to post itself in regard to Colombian law. The company bought and sold emeralds and on two occasions, In 1906 and 1908. sent a special mission to the American republic. Its operations were bo successful tnat the Colombian government stepped in and lodged a complaint against the ex plorers, alleging that the company bad obtained emeralds by fraud. A Judge Is now looking Into the af fair and two members of the mission have been examined. They declared that they acted in good faith, since they bad obtained an official passport signed by the secretary of the mining syndicate of Muso. Thev added that they had bought emeralds from the Chlbokes. who pos sess a large number of the precious stones and appeared to trade In them habitually. In spite of this explanation the charge of theft and conspiracy to defraud the government is maintained against the members of the mission. All the gourmets of Paris are think ing and saving unpleasant things of King Alphonso of Spain, who has Just carried off Mareehal. the famous chef of the Jockey club and installed him as master of the royal kitchen at Ma drid. The Jockev club was loth to let him go, but courtesy to a young gourmet of a monarch prevented the kitchen com mittee from entering Into competition with him. As a matter of fact tne ciud nas coolly got Its own back off another club, the enuallv aristocratic but a trifle less sporty union uepiomauque, on me other side of the boulevard, almost op posite. Having lost Mareehal, the Jockev club has brought over the Union s chef. This Is the second time the union has suffered Indirectly through royalty. Some time ago King Leopold of Bel- Books Make the Most Acceptable Christmas Gifts And GILL'S Have fhe Best Selection THERE IS .A BOOK for you to. give to any RELATIVE OR FRIEND that will convey exactly YOUR message of love, affection, good will or friendship of whatever nature. There is nothing that is so much appreciated as a BOOK nothing that gives as great and as lasting a pleasure. ALSO Stationery Bookcases Leather Goods Mathematical Goods Etc., Etc. Ours is the OLDEST, LARGEST AND BEST BOOK STORE west of the Rocky mountains, having attained the venerable age of FORTY YEARS. We have books .of staid history the works of famous authors spirited novels of . today rich gift books Bibles children's story and - picture books unquestionably the best selection to choose from in Portland, AND ALL AT THE FAIREST AND MOST TEMPTING PRICES. ABC books and unique menagerie books for the little ones sell at from A NICKEL UP; for the older boys and girls and we make a specialy of books of this class the prices range from 25 UP. Handsome GIFT books may be had from 50 TO f 4.00. Leather bound editions from 75 TO f 5.00. Bibles of every character up to $10 and as low as 50. The best popular fiction at 91.18 (publishers' price $1.50). The newest reprint novels at 60 (publishers' price, 75c). But you must COME AND SEE and EARLY; for then you can choose from a complete new, bright and inviting stock and you'll also avoid the ceaseless, perpetual "Christmas rush." The result of this will be more fitting presents for all whom )'ou remember.. .SHOP EARLY. : THE J. K. GILL CO. 'The Ideal Gift Store" THIRD AND ALDER STREETS Mr. JDajrton.L "i.im heartily la favor of the free kindergarten being a part of the Port land achoola," VernarSted Mr. A. X Day ton, who' ha ' hada actual experience while vreniiifnt of the Par Nursery " -iUon in Chicago,, "Give - the child owuiiaUon, propeilyy'dlrected, and a e)l roundel rharater will -be devel fit. it i tnarvelou how : the poor iiJren develop atl Creep the work- iii Christmas Specials We will save you 20 per cent on anything purchased at our store. Why? Because we are out of the high rent district. HERE, ARE A FEW OF OUR SPECIALS SILVER TOILET SETS ... ... WALTHAM OR ELGIN MOVEMENTS IN 20 YEAR GUARANTEED CASE. . . .$9.50 SOLID GOLD BIRTHSTONE RINGS. . ... .$2.00 SOLID GOLD SEAL RINGS ?2.00 NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR ENGRAVING . ; in Our Store. 7 WE SELL GOODS CHEAPER ON CREDIT THAN OTHERS DO FOR : " " , " ' .CASH' :.f ,.-' y : SI. 00 A WEEK Will fill i-nn ......$8.00 St andardf Jewelry Store 189 THIRD STREET f . OPP. BAKER THEATRE w vr T?- iT Tr m zr rvc ' 4r tur y V W HT , glum, having- enjoyed a "canard aux naveta" at the Jockey- club, instantly secured the service or the masterpiece, who was Mareehal' deputy. The.-Jockey; club bowed and . went serosa the street, where It bribed one of the Union' cooks a a substitute. Now the great Mareehal himself has been captured by royalty and once wore the Union club, ha furnished a suc cessor. Indeed, Mareehal himself had originally come from the Union. He Is said to be unrivaled In the preparation ?i flE "n4. grouse. He acknowledges that King Edward' chef la a brilliant artist.' but ''there i Just ever ao little a romantic touch about hi manner." Now Mareehal does not find fault with romance and poetry In the oulaine. "but, after alL is not true classicism the real thingT I am a classic!" A wrestler of some fame found him self In the police station of the Gouttle D'Or yesterday charged with a minor of fense. Wheu the inspector questioned him. the man, a veritable Hercules who turns the scale at 236 Bounds, adopted a defiant tone. - A policeman was or dered to search him to see if he carried a weapon. The policeman was prompt ly knocked - down - and a second was served the same way. At this moment a police commissioner, entered the of fice. He saw what had taken place and locking the door after him, best a hasty retreat. HI secretary followed his example. , v The wrestler then opened a window and took refuge on a terrace, but the police messenger stepped on the ter race without being seen, and with a kick and a blow with his fist sent the colossus into space. He was picked up with a fractured skull and taken to the Laribolslere hospital, where It .arms found necessary to bind him. He ha prom ised .to get even with the messenger when he leave the hospital., China's New Coinage. From the Shanghai Mercury. ' ; The one tael silver coins, which have been adopted as ti.e standard coin of Chinese currency are expected to be minted next year. They will be limited The Molteno. (Cap Colony) farmer have, hit upon a novel plan for deal- ported some eagle kites for the purpoca of scaring locust from the crops, Of all the gold In the possession of man 70 per cent, is in the shape of COln. ,: Sold in Every Civilized on the Globe Country THl? STEINWAY has received the most sweeping recognition the world oyer. ; THE STEINWAY has been owned and used by more famous artists than has any other piano. THE STEINWAY has enduring quality. It improves with age. This is not true of most pianos. THE STEINWAY possesses a superior construction, and is there for unaffected by climatic changes. The price of any piano on our floors does not prevent you from having it in your home at once. Easy terms of ownership may be arranged. We have a new piano for $265 $10 cash and $6 per month. 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