Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, May 27, 1908, Page 1

Vor. XV.—No. 49. Grand Rapids et Herald-Neview. Granp Rapips, Itasca County, MInn., Wepnzspay, May 27, 1908. MVENESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. - Two Dollars a Year. THE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL WOR Exhibition of Mechanical Skill, Sew- ing and Art Work. HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING PACKED Citizens of Grand Rapids Turn Out En Masse to see the Skilled Workmanship of Pupils and Hear the Talks. Last Friday evening the citizens of Grand Rapids witnessed one of the most useful and instructive enter- tainments ever beld in this village. The various school exhibits were grouped in the high school building and these in combination with the open shop in the manual training department and a class at work cook- ing and baking in the domestic science department proved a source of wonder to the large crowd that attended and wiavse praise must have contributed not a little to the satis- faction of the instructors. Every one who visited this exhibit had nothing but words of commendation for the dispiay and while we would like to enumerate the many departments space forbids, but we desire especially to call attention to the art exbibit in Miss Whiting’s department and the manual training and domestic science departments. in the manual training department the shop was io fulj operation and parents and friends saw the pupils actively at work run- ning the machinery, working with the tools and actually making useful as well as ornamental things out of wood. The exhibit of chains, tables, ottomans, etc, made by this year’s pupils certainly are the best ever and the following remarks on manual training made by the instructor, Mr. Paul Stanton, ip the auditorium after the exhibit, is worthy of your careful perusal. Much of great value has been brought into American education io the past twenty-five years. First, in the way of a substantial reform came the Kindergarten. Itcalled attention to the actual need of the child and proved that handwork is one of his most dominant interests. Moreover it proved that brain-growth in the child, is directly dependent on motor activity. Manual training is then, a direct sequence of the kindergarten. Until quite recently this training was confined to a few special schools thruout the country where boys were admitted who were graduates of a grammer schoo'. The belief that the work begun ibd the kindergarten should be continued in the grades grew rapidly, and we find that hand work has found an important place in our public schools. The educational aims of manual training have been well set forth by a prominent ed- ucator as follows: To develop a taste for labor in general and a respect for rough bodily labor in particular; to train the eye and sense of form. To train dexterity of the hand and de- velop Louch; to develop independence and self reliance; to train in habits of order, exactness, cleanliness and neat- ness; to train in habits of attention, interest, industry, perseverance and patience; to develop the physical powers. The production of useful articles, it is believed, will creat a respect for labor that indirect con- tact could aot. The successful eom- pletion of a problem gives the pupil confidence in his ability to cope with the next. Dexterity of hand, which is the result of close adjustment of the mental and physical powers, comes from the close imitation of the model required. This exactness is an all important requirement, for on it depends the greater aim--skill. The problems are worked individually, with no help from fellow pupil and the least possible aid from the teacher. This forself reliance. The care with whicb the different operations of con- struction and the final operation of finish must be executed to prevent disastrous results, impress upon all the value of order and neatness. These aims considered singly, may be conceived under the general term ‘culture.’ . Speaking in a general way, our pupil has learned to work, has been properly discliplined and has acquired habits. Now a habit, the psychologist will tell us is one of natures economies, by which she rel- egates to a subconscious reaction, any process, manual or mental with which the mind has become so satur- ated that the process requires no active thot. his leaves the mind free to investigate that which is new and complex. Because of this truth the function ef the school in the for- mation of correct habits cannot be to greatly emphasized. Let us see what relation manual training bears to this factor of social efficiency. The babit of activity, which is so essential in coping with the competition of modern commercial and industrial life is a direct reaction of the industrial ele- mentin education for manual training makes capital of the very activity, which in other subjects is a source of much mischief and annoyance. The habit of attention is easily developed thru manual experiences, for atten- tion is but reliant upon interests, and interest upon ethusiasm; the latter runs high in workshop. Many sub- jects are so elusive in their nature that they enable the pupil to “fool the teacher.” Manual training is not so. If the box cover be ‘‘a quarter of an inch too short on one end,” itis a frank open failure. There is noques- tion in the mind of the maker nor an evasion of theerror. Thus the habit of honesty is another of the immedi- ate results. Manual training as taught in the public schools does not directly train the boy for a particular trade, but it gives him a knowledge of teol opera- tions, a clear understanding of the common forms of working drawings. and a judgement in the making and choosing of designs. In short the power to do and to appreciate what is done by others. These are prime re- quisites of the goud artisian. manual training student actually learns, to a limited exteat, the trades he engages in during his academic course. This knowledge must add to his industrial usefullness. Should he wish to follow industrial work, aod statistics show that eighty per ceat of our bigh school graduates do eara their living by means of a trade, be, because of his creative work in the public schools, is better able to ind a trade for which he has special ability. An iovestigation-was made a short time ago, to determine the relative success in the industrial world, of the young man whose preparation had in- cluded work in the public schools, and he whose training was gotten in the vld way—the apprentice system. The factories, mills and workshops were visited and a large number of individual records collected. The re- sult was startling. It was found that the young map whose training began in the school workshop made more rapid advancement than his fellow. It was he who was filling the position of foreman and superintendent. His manual dexterity was below that of his brother, but his ability,to success- fully work out pew problems, his judgement, and bis general knowledge was greater. Altogether he was the more valuable man of the two and his compensation. accordingly greater. If time permitted, a number of quot- ations might be given from the writ- ings and speaches of men in every walk of life, but one must suffice. Nicholas Murry Butler, president of Columbia university says: ‘‘The boy who has passed thru the curriculum which includes manual training will make a better carpenter, a better draughtsman or better metal worker than be who has not had the benefit of that trainisg. But it is equally true that he will make a better law- yer, a better clergyman, a better merchant should he elect one of these honourable callings, ard all for the same reason, namely. that he is better equiped and a more thoroughiv edu- cated man than his fellow in whose preparation manual training is not included.” In the kitchen—and whata kitchen it is—Miss Schurz, the instructor, and some fifteen young ladies were busily engaged in cooking delicious dishes over gas fires, and from the goods sampled at the close of the exhibit, we are prepared to say these young misses are each and every one artists in cookery. This department proved a great drawing card and was crowded during the entire exhibit. In sewing —plain and fancy—and cooking, our domestic science department will compare favorably with the best in the state. In her address to the visitors Miss Schurz said : “Sarah Louise Arnold who madeta great reputation as supervisor of primary grades, first in Minneapolis, afterwards in Boston; now the head of Simmons college, one of the great women schools of the country, which prides itself on its splendid course in domestic science, recently made this (Continued on Page Eight.) The} HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT Beginning Saturday Evening and Ending Tuesday Evening. ra ALL EXERCISES AT AUDITORIUM Class of Eight Pupils Graduate This Year From the Grand Rapids Hiigh School. 6 Girls, 2 Boys. This week has been a busy one at the high school building and every day 1s crowded with examinations. Of those who will graduate six are girls and two boys while last year nine graduated, six being boys and three girls. The eight graduates are ALLEN J. DORAN SELINA ADA McLENNAN LILLIAN GERTRUDE LeFEBRE ERMA MAY KREMER LILLIAN EVELYN RING HILDA HEPFEL ZITA CLAIR DORAN ERNEST ALEXANDER REID The work these young peuple have done in the past now counts for them and wher they receive their diplomas next Monday evening their school life in Grand Rapids will have become a thing of the past. That their work was well done can not be questioned and by their close attention to study they are entitled tu the parchment which will ever remind them of the happiest period of their lives. The exercises fur commencement week will begin Saturday evening at the High School auditorium, when Hon. C. C. McCarthy wil] deliver the | Sone | > wai All New Goods Wan | obra om> I have closed out my line of general merchandise and will devote the entire store to Gent’s Furnishing goods and can show a fine line of Clothing Lanpher Hats ao Fine Shoes Work Shoes Straw Hats Overalis oOo Suspenders Underwear An elegant line of sum- mer shoes in lace and ox- fords. Let meshow yon a two-buckle tan Oxfort, la- test style last at only $3.50. JOHNSON’S FURNISHING GOODS STORE SECOND STREET SOUTH. ph ee: Seed class address. Mr. McCarthy is a forceful speaker and his talk to the class will no doubt be enjoyed alike by the class and a large audience. Sundav evening Rev. J. M. Davies will deliver the baccalaureate ser- mon, using for his topic “The. Su- preme Purpose of Life.” Music for the occasion will be furnished by the stan quartette. mmencement evening is Mond: June Ist and a fine nrogenta hasbeen prepared during which the graduates will be presented their diplomas. Tuesday evening, June 2nd, ends the school work by a special rogram including the class play entitled “Mr. Rob.” The public is invited and earnestly requested to attend all of these exercises which will be held in the high school auditerium. ‘MEMORIAL DAY IN GRAND RAPIDS B. F. Huson Post Will Fittingly Observe the Day. CIVIC SOCIETIES ARE INVITED The Day will be Fittingly Observed With Appropriate Ceremonies. Procession to Form at City Hall at 10 a.m. According to custom the members of B. F. Huson Post, G. A. R., will observe memorial day next Saturday. The committee extends an invitation to all civie societies and citizens to attend the exercises and services. All veterans will meet at the court house at 9:30 o’clock Saturday morn- ng and march to the city hall, where the procession will form at 100’clock, headed by the Grand Rapids cornet band, followed by B. F. Huson Post, ladies of the G. A. R., teachers and pupils of public schools, civic and + fraternal societies, and citizens on foot and in carriages. The procession will march south on Leland avenue and cross the bridge to the South ‘side cemetery where services will be held and George: H. Spear will detiver a short address. Sons of veterans and Spanish war soldiers are specially invited to at- tend. The Honored Dead. Felix Malette, Co. G, 4th Mass. Infatry.’ M. A. Lehey, Co. A. 24th Wis.y Infantry. * sq James McLecd, Co. K, 2nd Wis. Cavalry. : Thomas Tailor, Co. I, 22nd Ny Y. Infantry. Johns Dolpb, Co. E, 143rd Penn. Infantry. Joseph Sayers, Co.—, 23rd Mich. Infantry. s, Jobn Bowden, Co. —, 2nd Ill. Artillary. Alfred Kennison, Minn. Infantry. John Dugan, Co. D, 13th Minn Infantry. Harry Foster, Co. I, 7ith N. Y. Infantry. James Smith, Co. —, —Indiana Cavalry. Charles Kelly, Co. G, 5th Minn. Infantry. B. B. Glines, Co. H. Infantry. F. Reese, Co. —, —--Minnesota Infantry. Peter Millbach, Co. D, 64th Il. Infantry. I. L. Anderson, Co. A. Iowa, Infantry. L. F. Knox, Co. {K, 42nd Wis. Infantry. Columbus Brock, Co. —, Ist Minn. Infantry. W. T. Fay, U.S. Steamer Gen- eral Pillow. L. W. Hawkins, Co. —, Minn, Infantry. A. DeFore. Co. K. Ist 32nd Wis. Bist Veterans of Itasca County Republican County Convention. hall of Grand Rapids, Itasca county, Minne- sota, a Republican county convention for the following purposes: 1 To elect thirteen delegates and their al- ternates from said county to the delegate state convention of the Republican electors of the state. to be held in the auditorium, in the city of St. Paul, Minnesota, Wednesday, July Ist. 1908. at eleven o’clock in the fore- noon, for the purpose of nominating candi- dates on the Republican ticket for the follow- ing state offices, to wit: Governor, Lieuten- ant Governor, Secretary of State. Treasurer, Attorney General and two Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners, and for transact- ing such other business as may properly Come before Said state convention, 2. To transact such other business as may properly come before said county convention. That for the purpose of electing delegates to said: Republican county convention. pri- maries will be- held in each election district and precinct in said county, at the regular polling place thereof, on Monday, the twenty- second day of June. 1908, at 8 o'clock p, m., and shall be kept open for at least one hour. That said primaries and said conventions will be governed by the provisions of sections 204-212. inclusive, of the Revised Laws of Min- nesota, 1905, and all other laws applicable thereto; that the names.and numbers of dele- gates to be chosen from each of said districts or precincts for the purpose of attending said county convention are as follows: Ardenburst 1 Lake Jessie 1 Alywood 1 LaCroix 2 Bass Brook 4 Loper 1 Bigfcrk 2 Long Lake 1 Bearville 1 Moose Park 1 Ball Club 3 McCormick 1 Blackberry 1 Marcell * 1 Bass Lake 1 Nashwauk, No.1. 4 Balsam 1 Nasbwauk,No.2, 2 Crooked Lake 1 Nore 1 Deer River 6 Popple 1 Feeley 2 Pokegama 1 Frazer 1 Reund Lake 1 Goodland 1 Sago 1 Grand Rapids (1) 10 Swan River 1 Grand Rapids (2) 4 Splithand 1 Grand Rapids (3) 1 Shaw 4 Girard 1 Sand Lake 1 Auf 1 Trout Lake 1 Tron Range (1) 6 Third River 1 Tron Range (2) 3 Wabana 1 Winnibigoshish 1 Dated, Grand Rapids, Minnesota. May 23, 1908. REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMITTEE, By B, C. FINNEGAN, Chairman. A. L. THWING, Secretary. Losr—Gold cuff link, marked with initial R. Finder return to I. D. Rassmussen. THEBIG DEPARTMENT 1# GRAND RAPIDS MINN. ony ERCANTILE?OMPA > : That quality is the basic principal of economical shoe buying and the quality is easily recognizedin WHITE HOUSE SHOES The quality of leathers, linings and trimmings, when compared with other shoes, readily convinces every purchaser that THE NATION’S BEST . ! Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 25th day of June, 1908, at three o’clock in the afternoon, there will be held in the village HOLD MEETING New Member Present and Takes Active Interest in Public Business ROAD BUILDING GIVEN ATTENTION County Affairs Taken up in Detail by the Board and Two Days Given to Their Serious Consideration. The board of county commissioners held a meeting at the court house last Saturday, which was continued over to Monday and the business was not concluded until about five o’clock Monday evening. Commissioner F. J- Sundloff was present and took part in the proceedings in a manner that in- dicated his familiarity with county affairs. Chairman Mullins, Commis- sioners O’Brien, Passard and King were also in attendance at the Satur- day meeting. Messrs. Mullins, O%Bri- en and Passard transaeted the bvusi- ness that came up on Monday. Auditor Spang was instructed to advertise for bids for the construction, (Continued on Page Four.) THE STORE OF QUALITY they are | FOR MEN | | $3.50 $5.00 | |FOR WOMEN | | $3.00 $4.00 | | at OWN styles for them to choose THE R.H. Bailey, W. D. Leeman, A. J. Brock, W. Wetzel, H. 8S. Huson, E. Wilson, E. L. Mitchell, David Cochran, M. A. Jones, Nelson Arno, Jobn Goodill. August Lock, M.A. Yancey, S. Reed, S. J. Huffer, J. E. Garey, James Everton, John Seaman, H. G. Klink Herman Howland, D. Jacobs, I. Ethridge, J. Temby, A. E. Briggs, George Hamm, Ceorge Hamm, O. B. Seaman, George Pool, Charles Wood, A. G. Baker, J. W. Lowe, G. W. Lore, E. A. Ferster, Albert Casey, Jobo Grant, John J. Rahier, George Harding, George W. Mills, John Card. There will bea regular meeting of B. F. Huson post at G. A. R. hall in MARK the court house at three u’clock p. m. at which a full attendance of -mem- bers is desired. All soldiers are re- quested to meet at the court house at 7:30 o’clock p. m., from which place they will go to the high school auditorium in a body. "a @uamanrte oF RUABUITY, RESOLVED! — TO WEAR BUSTER BROWN BLUE RIBBON SHOES 1s To WEAR THE BEST+ J. HORNER BLUE RIBBON SHOES Will please the children because they find in this shoe all the distinctive characteristics of the high grade shoes worn Ly their fathers and mothers ; because we have so many different from—shapes that will fit the foot and wear like iron. PRICES $1.50, $2.00, $2.50. RETURN OF JAKKIE HORNER TO HIS OWN FAVORITE CORNER WAS CERTAINLY A BEAUTY TREAT, FOR UPON HIS CHUBBY F IN TASTE DIVINE AND S HE WOREBUSTER BRO BLUE RIBBON SHOES SO NEAT.