The evening world. Newspaper, February 20, 1905, Page 5

PUPILS PROVE THE “FAD AND FANCY” SYSTEM WRONG Letters from Them and from Their . Parents Show Them Lacking in the Essential “Common Branches” _ Which Their Age and the Future Require, When the opponents of the present system of public-school education, With its fads. and fancies and non-esdentials, abandon general charges and Wegtn to specify results of the system in instances of children trained there- under and lacking in knowledge of the first principles of education, they fustify their case moet forcibly, In their innocence, pupils of the system in grammar and high schools have written letters to The Evening World which | #4 have added to the evidence that the curriculum im vogue ts wrong and te wot producing graduates fitted to cope with the conditions of to-day in so far as a common-achool education may equip them to do so. Two Samples of Work, A #24 commentary on the present sys- tem was ithe letter from a high school “puple!’ printed in The Evening World diay last, In his second year spelling the plural of president p lence," the plural of study “Gtudys" and maybe ‘“mayby,” And if that were not sufficiem evidence that @il is not well with the system of educa- tion, here is a letter which describes a young woman, after two ‘erms in a high school, pronouncing ‘orators’ “o-raters:"” T% the Editor of The Evening W ‘ Tn naugurating your crusade against fade in the public schools you have undoubtedly ‘sounded the keynote of a Feform whitch, if successful, will merit the gratitude of the people of this city, in the twenty-three business days of short, dull February, by the Wanamaker Stores, | ‘That ‘the introduction of many needless subjects into the curiculum of the public schools 18 depriving scholara of much Needed education In the more important branches 1s evidenced in the fact that a girl of seventeen, having graduated from a publie school and spent two terms in high school, pronounces the Word ‘racquet’ as though |t were spelled “rieket,’' and the word ‘orators as though it were “o-raters,’’ And what kind of a fad can we call that which permits the Board of Educa- sion, after having the children in the schools inetructe@ In the value of fresh alr and outdoor exercise, and cai youngsters of seven, eight and nine yeirs to tell thelr mothers not to drink beer with thetr meals, and the fathers nut to sthoke cigurs after m deny these pupils, when they enter high school, the very things they have been taught the value of? By this I refer to the system now rovailing in the eohools, which Cie eee te, ee for Minch a rther than the igh wo pula, mur- Tounding tho buildings to obtain It, ou every euccess in your C, DUNDAS DRAKE, edvoational refo Deficient in Essentials, And here ts er letter which | each, perked Ey nall on the head, ps com- between the new-fangled edu- +eation and the system which o when Loe 4 and fathers of were boyo and girls: ‘To the Edttor of The Hvening World: Let, add a few words to the man: ita of pareqia rding Be ‘ayatem of Instruction in York schools, ere is an old "The proof of the pudding is in the eating,” 90 also ae found | case 1s being bullt up el the Committee on Text Books tudies to demonstrate that it the present course of study or’ any other course.” the Fiva wd ‘of the system may be and gram ten StU he ine boy eixteen years of ago be: ine educated, in the Platnfleld High 100) eral ; that's why he was able tien 2 fine ¢elocutionist, and al a ‘a ahe got'in that Plainfield school, younger oblldren| in were & saiye fami) i Di ey ait ny re poor ers ractically know F spout arithmetic, They are matical in their apeech and writ- ing because {t was drummed into them at home, while in worsted work and nothing abou: thi fer uals. symnastics they have few equa Another Mother Objecte- Still another parent would add her protest inet the system. It la @ mother, who also cites facts in this, her letter: To the ag Tm The Evening World. you have taken up this and meat Tinportant question of fads. fancies in the public schools. It is Outrageous the way arithmetic and the other biecerragh studies are crowded out to humor the whims of the faddist now at the of our schools, I have @ er, fourteen years old, Me [eet Benak’ St about oar own count a to ut ° try, every lesson LoD aah at pee tru cin woany of bercage and in the 6 janie ‘grammar’ grade. ‘They cannot tell Yeasmafy- Store Store Closes at 5:30 o'clock Only Seven More February Furniture Days Does That Ring a Warning For You? If you have furniture to buy this Spring, 1T DOES— For the Sale will now be quickly over. sit S222 Ifyou have been putting off your purchases, IT DOES 2 2 22 For we-can convince all who come here that no euch furniture can be bought,except at much higher prices, until the Wanamaker Sale, in August. Doesn’t the mere selling of about a Quarter of a Million Dollars’ worth of Furniture, prove beyond question that extraordinary values are offered ? Of course it does, But, are you saving @ third of your furniture money, or wasting it, because you don’t believe our announcement of an incontestable fact ? But thousands do-believe it. There is going to be a great shortage in many lines, be- fore the month is out. The tremendous savings will go to those who know us best. Today a Remarkable Offering of PARLOR SUITES Many at Exactly Half Price The assortment is unusually large—many of the suites are unusually fine, We have never'announced a better offering of Parlor Furniture, At $17.0, fr $28-~-Three-plece Bulte; mahogany finished i , from At $200" i} tram framos mently moulded, tapestry covered seats. Lat sy 0G eee pincrtee| fs THOhIy carved a At $9, from $%—Three-pieco Suite; mahogeny finished | Moulded arma, wk frames, panelled backs with fancy marquetry; Verona| At §17%, Ea oat lho) ute; mahogany frames, oa velour cover. Louls XV, deelgn, damaak cover. , all damask cover, At $5, ftom 48—Thres-plece Sulte; mahogany finished! at $225, from $440—Two-plece Suite; mahogany frames, fi frames, panelled backs, tapestry seats, Lous XV, jattern ~Threo-piece Sulte; mahogany finished | highly polished, et At $0, from $126—Five-piece Suite frumes, large Louts XVI, des! from $160—Three-piece Bulte; mahogany frames, In, At $100, Colonial design, tapestry cover, At $100, raid Ry design, damask cover, At, $/%, from §175--Three-plece frames, Chippendale design, slip seats in wll damask| husks, and tinsel, eo ples silk plush cove At ‘rom Five-plece Gulte; mi aro beat yi rise figured tapenty’ over, fxanes At $%5. from $120—Three-piece Bulte; overst mahogany base ond legs, cream tapestry coven Beene At $%, from $125—Three-plece Sulte; maho ten, CHAIN GAENARE COVER ey TAEHOm cover, 4 inch vases, orname from $155~Three-plece Suite; mahogany frames, | piece 63 in, high, $28--Polished Brags B tt Bo tire ein. atten; inch pillars, fist vases, Inrae inch Silers, fine ahd and finish, . thigh, footeplece 41 in. high. At $19, from $195—-Three-plece Gold Sulte; Louls XV.| at M5, from Wh-Pollshed Bedatends in 9 ft, 3 in, 4 tt Suite; mahogany | design, richly moulded, rore damask cover, Pe Me er At $1, from §225—Three-plece Gold Sulte; Louls XVI. | fliers in grou a, fan design, malt and burnished gold, satin damask cover, || usually fine design at a low 40, from $200—Three-plece Sulte; mahogany framea,| At from $8—Batin-f At $140, fren, richly carved and moulded, cover in aasin | ty ana Too in, Aiko a 8! Empire pattern, ‘At $160, from $10—Three-plece Sulte; mahogany frames, -plece 66 in, P 4 ign, richly finished, Tr handsomest patterns we have ever had, fr hur clothe 4 ee lala bale from $§~Pollshed Brass Bedsteale, in 3 ft. 3 In, frames, hair cloth seats. tine top-rail, L-ingh head 4 tapestries, frames Dullt to sulte, At ¥5, from frames, panelled backs, crotch mahogany veneers, damask! 4, ‘ ‘over, t $280, from Si—Three-pitce Bulte; Loula XV, de- At 45, from $6—Three-plece Suite; mahoganp finished ee finest possible construction and Anish, red allie bro néat pattern, plain design, tapestry cover, At 48, from $70—Three-plece Suite iy tl raed feet, ities seats and backs, , from $110—-Three-piese Suite; seate’and back panels upholstered, damask coves, Tames osany Snished! Another Lot of February Brass Bedsteads We have received another carload of Brass Bedsteads, ahogany finished | Of account of our $44,000 purchase of brags bedateads, This $e waa the largest single purchase ever made by any retail house in this country, The bedsteads are from the fac- tory of the largest maker in America, if not in the world, Most of the bedsteads are our own special patterns, and they are the best value we have ever seen, ‘At 916,50, trom $%4—Polished Brass Bi ig ind ft. ¥ f ts . + 2! 1 Be ft and Te ee, Aah ded tage, bead jedstead inch stralght pillar t-plece 42 in, high. 5 Reinoh rs) and top rails, 44nch and connections, An un+ oe, sping es At $8, { toy top rails; ‘At $155, from §230--Three-piece Suite; Louls XV. design, and 4 ft, 6dn, wide: 2 une Fu Wai fang) French walnut frames, pink damask cover, large fillers, balcony ra At $185, from $230—Three-plece Suite; French walnut} “some of the other frames, Art Nouveau design, Art Nouveau cover, At $285, from $345—Three-plece: (iold Suite; elaporately oarved and moulded, rose silk damask cover, Fine Parlor Suites At Half Price wide. At, $88.50, from $187—Five-plece Parlor Sutte; mahogany finished frames, crotch mahogany frames, damask cover, At $18, from H1W—I"ive-ploce Suite; mahogany nnisnea arved, damask cover, frames, mahogany vene At $81.60, from | §110— tahun tole XV, design, damask cover: Fourth floor. Prcgmmrsconress carvings; damask cover, At $110, from. $220—Three-plece Suite; mahogany trames, large size, high overstuffed back, carved arms ‘and logs, pivce, 6 in, high, foot-plece 45 in, high. Y Brasn Bedsteads are priced as follows; At $16, from $224 ft. 6 in, wide, ‘At $2, from $23 ft. 8 in, and 4 ft, 6 1n, wide, At $28, from $35—J ft, 8 in, 3 ft. Ojn., 4 ft, and 4 ft, 6 In, ‘At $28, from $87.50—8 ft. 8 In, and 4 ft. 6 In, wide, At $2, from #46—1 ft. 6 (n, wide. At $2.8, from WO4 ft, 6 In, wide, At $83, trom $S—4 ft, 6 In. wide, lece | Huite; manogany| At $35, from $824 ft. 0 In. wide. ‘At $0, from §(0—4 ft. 6 in. wide, At #42, from §65-—6 ft. 6 In, wire, At $50, (rom §70—4 ft, 6 in, wide, ‘At $80, from 81151 ft. 6 in, wide. xrstoatce JOHN WANAMAKER acs 51 star atl wit RABAT as hi a you whether a name you mention is a city, and as for having been well drilled, as in the good old times, in the Histon capitals and prinal; most entirely neglected, Exposure ‘ebruary cold and Residence Telephone snd de your shopping and vieting he comfort. Manhattan Reoktonoe Rates Bighty lines of poetry, and arithmetic, fiempee and ppelling, conetantly hay- ng their alloted time cut 1 to allow time for the useless fpings. with their fanoy names to crowd them out! average publfo school boy and need 4 proper education 1 threes R's for future bys! In business. tain to-da: . in Th for a ti “Question the niverand \y went boy who enswere dit “ CY pais will find, Ly te ly de- fislent ta ta », spelling, weit he a raphy ot tie Wil r States, ‘tho lees aid. of his manners jh, and witils two years of gradu- ation, lost ther, He was placed since, Ho: y fork hoye at that age could fill & Fed- boy had a good foundation in oe hag a ister one, year, younger: who has to a tion in Tieresnttte house i eae puttisienatinaiavicesncihiin eigen Double ‘'S. & H.” Green Trading Stamps Morn: This Week pow le 19 o'clock, ‘Thoreatter, Single Stamps Vatil Closing Hours outside of what Tuesday Ba rga ins All Over the Store WedneSday being Washington s Birthday, this store will remain closed all day—as is our usual custom. row we anticipate as much business as would natural come both Tuesday and Wednesday—these great spec all over the store will bring it. $1.25 Silk and Wool Eolienne, A rich, lustrous quality, 43 inches wide; black and all colors; special, per yard..... HER. y Redingote Suits, represent convey sy; s inspired by , New York can Redingote Suits of such beauty be purchased—certainly not at the prices named, They are ideal suits for and one of the most popular’ of the sea- son's fashion, and presented to-day at a | i would not have ed i) equalled even late this $1.50 Imported Broadcloth, Ati wool, with hind- plete line of colorings. Special, per 99c $1.25 French Voile, superior finish, smooth and evenly woven, 44 in,; full line street and evening shades; special, per yard.. 69c All-wool Chiffon Veiling, wool, with the new chiffon finish; black, cream and colors; spe- 43 Inch, all pure 790 Mohair Sicilian, 52 inch, superior lustre yarns, bright and silky; most every color as well as black; special, per yd,, 1,00 Silk and Wool Poplin, Handsome, silky tin- sh, full 20 inches wide, white, champagne and many colorings; $1.98 Black Crepe de Chine, Full 40 inches wide, deep Jet color and extra heavy weight; very high lustre; special, per yards. .cerssseersseneeeereesessssvens ehuowaeveve TE SUIT OF LYMANSVILLE CHEVIOT in black blue and #75, 75% ie (Blegel Cooper Store, Second Vicor, Fyotit.) i Of silk. shirt i 98c YVard-Wide Black Taffetas, Absolutely all Piha Awd al” Hie bee silk; also 27-inch Pongees in rough effects; street and evening of : Speclal, yard....sesseveve RiRTeRe NTI anagevrt Seaeede $2.00 Linen Lawn Waists, of very fine quality, stitched handsomely made, trimmed and finished; full blouse; hi $19.00 Pleated Blouse Suits, black, navy and brown. cheviot, trimmed with velvet and braid; new pleat- ed skirt; new model; special ate. wi 7,00 Misses’ Walking Skirts, in pleated and ilted styles; plain cloths, cheviot and Pananta; black; special at... wala 4 98 such as fine Venise Galloons, Irregular and straight Insertions; cream, white or ecru; 134 Inch; special, yd. Rainproot Cor Ata Lowered Pr, Every woman recognizes the value atid ‘ Rain Coat, At $15.00 these coats were considered | able values, but at to-morrow’s price they are simply ordinary. They are made, just as illustrated, of quality rain-proofed Worsted in. tan or oxford gray; at front and back, fancy collar and rever effect, plained o'-mutton sleeves and fancy belt over hips. Skirt of coat is. handsomely plaited, which gives a very wide 4 f = sweep, Guaranteed rainproof. Y such as fine Point de Vénise insertions, galloons and medallions, in white, butter and Arabe; 2% to 4% Inch; special Men's $3.00 Pou Jas Shoes, tent s| riot Prec, O90 ands ...0e aly Amperfect, but thoroughly ser 89 . e 650 Tapestry Brussels Carpets, suttable for din- bedrooms, &c.; standard quality, worth 65¢, $1.10 Wool Velvet Carpets, Most serviceable of all carpets; great variety of patterns for all rooms; special, per yard, 8, Very fine quality, in Empire green, Co} O $7.50 Portier heavy fringe or silk oord trimmings; spe- nile, olive, rose and red; clal, per pait.seesee voetens Consisting of Five Pieces, allowing 20 ade from the best mater| $8 Slip Covers, Shoes for Wen and Women at $4895. Box calf Shoes in heavy Winter weights. Earlier in the season some were priced as high as $3.50. Now reduced for the purpose of rapid clearance. ‘ For Men there are lace Shoes with soles welted and stitched by the Goodyear process, We have all sizes in these Shoes, for which eet stores would 0, $1.00 Oneita Combination Suits tor women, fine ribbed cotton; nearly all in natural gray; some few in white; special at an Underwear, shirts and drawers; soft, warm and dural Heavy unbleached, steade in 8 ft, 8 In. ble; all 3 5ce ) headpiece Chemise Gown, French Corset i idal $3.75 Br handsomely trimmed and finished with bead. Cover and Drawers, ing and ribbon; special finished Brass Bedeteads in 8, ft, ; continuous pillars with serpen- fillers, fancy connections and husks, h, tepece 45 in, high. One of the $4,50 Silk Petticoats, Black taffets Silk; of good quality; accordion pleated; finished with dust ruffle or extension $2.00 Suits for Boys, double-breasted, two-piece; sizes 6 to 13; also Blue Cheviot, sailor style; 3 to 9 years, For Women there are lace and blucher styles, with stout or medium weight soles and regu- and Best Large lation walking heels. ' We haveall sizes and The colors are Special \o-morrow 1 oo $25.00 Silk Lined Tuxedo Suits, also halt silk lined Cravenette Coats; both elegant qualities and finely finished; Bedspreads, heavy, soft finish; | fexquisite patterns; splendid quality; three-quarter bed size; very $1.50 Crochet Women’s Rubbers at 239e, able for plumes or First quality Rubbers, croquet style. The best bargains in Rubbers in New $2.00 Bedspreads, beautiful quality crochet spreads; \fraised patterns; with hand-made knotted fringe; special at.... $1.00 Curtain Stretchers, strong and serviceable, with nickel- plated pins; centre brace; a great basement special; to-morrow, | lew Spring styles of “FOOT MOULD"’ Shoes for Mei LAUTZ BROS.’ Laundry Soap, the “Acme’—one of the best et; sold at 3c, anid 40. cake; to-morrow, rae 3.00)|| 2.25. Washington's Bi ESS-UP things of various kinds, from: Eee sa uhial voy wid Alte eal usual, to meet “Ny mand for the eckson, fips ines, Choice Cigars, Good Things for ‘l ’ In short, everything you can require for the di hich the memory dant of the United Staten of tao Two Charming New Designs That Will Please the Critical. Is. Ih no other store in early. Spring Women's Store, Second Flaor, Front, 1 Millinery. Women’s Hats in Dress § Very Special Tuesday Ofte black,brawn,navy ff and cardinal, suite Wz flower _ trimming. Qualities up to $3.95, Special price Tuesday,