Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 46, 24 December 1908 — Page 3

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND'SUX-TELEGRAM, THUHSDaY,

DECEMBER 24. 1908.

ORATORY

ENEMY

OF FRATERNITY Debating Clubs Would Eliminate H. S. Secret Societies, Says, Cotton. USED AS STEPPING STONE STATE SUPERINTENDENT CHARGES HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS FILL THEIR POSITIONS ONLY TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE WORK. . Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 21.- Hope of liiainating the high school fraternity lies In the organization of oratorical or debating societies, according to a view expressed by State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Fassett A. Cotton in his forthcoming "report. Superintendent Cotton does not hold the high school fraternity blameless in its effect on conditions in The high school, and is outspoken in favor . of its elimination by substituting proper counter organizations. ."The high school fraternity was coubtless a direct result of the young, ever-enthusiastic, inexperienced col lege-fraternity, college-graduate high school teacher," observes Mr. Cotton. Men and women of maturer judgment find larger experience, who have chosen teaching as their life work, will easily correct the fault and exert a "wholesome influence upon the high fcchool." Necessity Felt. Mr. Cotton places great stress upon the point of obtaining teachers for work In the high schools who have decided upon a teacher's mode of life, Instead of employing, young men and Women who are making the high, school a stepping stone to a better job. He sees the high school a convenient temporary stopping place for the college or university graduate, who chooses to teach for one, two or three years, then to leave the profession for another field. He would eliminate this class of teachers as nearly as possible. He found grounds for hoping that this will be the case as he looked over the high schools of the state, preparatory to making his annual report. . ','The tendency is to require more extended preparation on the part of high school teachers and each year finds the qualifications a little higher," says Mr, Cotton. "It seems to be conceded that every high school teacher should have scholarship equivalent to that of a graduate from one of the best col leges." Are Just Instructors. Mr. Cotton finds the criticism made that the average high school teacher m wccul iu maun ui picocuiaiivu of school subjects and traces the fault to the teacher just out of college who Is inexperienced in school teaching. He found also the criticism that high school teachers are in many instances Inclined to be mere instructors instead of teachers, a failing which naturally follows the college course. Mr. Cotton advocates the employment of high school teachers with experience and who have the qualifications supplied by an adequate course of instruction in e college, university or high grade normal school, who will feel the responsibility of their places and become teachers In fact, as well as in theory. He pleads for proper teachers at the time the pupils leave the common schools for an entirely different field of work In a different environment, when "they need the constant care and direction of strong men and women." That the state is beginning to see the necessity of education afforded by the high school, was also found by Mr. Cotton in preparing his report. "For the first time in the history of the state, the high school is recognized by all as a part of the public schools." he observes. "The people pretty generally regard it as an essential factor and its growth in numbers and efficiency is assured." Classification of Schools. The high schools of the state are divided into three classes; the non-certified, the certified and the commissioned, differing among themselves in length of terms and course of study. The average township or high schools make up the first class and they are numerous. The second class numbers eignty-rour m tne state, or the commissioned class there are 278. There are at present 2,054 high school teachers in the state: 1,428 in the commissioned schools. 626 in the certified or non-certified schools. Of these 942 are college or university graduates, 682 are both college and University graduates and 316 norma! School graduates. The highest salary Jaid a high school teacher in the state Is $180 a month: the lowest of which The foods we eat furnish energy for the body just as burning coal makes steam for an engine. . The experiments of Prof. Frankland, Ph. D., of London, show that cod liver oil yields two and one-half times more energy than starches or sweets. Scott's Emulsion is pure cod liver oil combined with hypophosphites of lime and soda, ft forms fat, gives strength, enriches the blood, invigorates the nerves, and repairs tissues. salt mk tssAfcttlt mi wc wiU m4 yom m Co ktt Haedy Atlas mi tha Wortf" a s t$COTTBOWN&4a Peart Strat. NcwYsrfc

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1907-1908 record of attendance is, by years: First year, 18.98: second year, 11,947; third year, 8.8S"; fourth year, 5,800. A discrepancy of approximate ly 3,000, is noticed between the num ber of pupils graduating from the common schools and those entering the high schools. Mr. Cotton attrib utes this discrepancy to the fact that the truancy law has reached its limi tations, many pupils drop out of school as bread-winners, many have no high school advantages, and to the reason frequently heard that the high school has no advantages. Of the 1.010 townships In the state, support high schools. The re maining 500 urc compelled by law to provide transfers to high schools out side the township. Mr. Cotton would avoid the transfer system by having every township equip and maintain a high school. THE THEATER THEATRICAL CALENDAR GENNETT. Partello Stock Co. All week. Tim Murphy New Year's Eve. The Devil Jan. 1. NEW PHILLIPS. Vaudeville all week. "Montana." It might be interesting to learn of methods used by different authors and producers of plays. For instance the name of Belasco is known from one end of the United States to the other. His wonderful technique, his careful insight to detail in putting on his productions, the little things that count in arranging plans, tables, etc. so as to make the pictures complete. Mr. Belasco has been known to send to Japan for trinkets in order to make the production true to life. Mr. Harry D. Carey, a rising young author and producer, has patterned after Mr. Belasco in making it a point to secure the things essential to make a successful play. Mr. Carey, whose latest success, "Montana," has made such a decided triumph for the last four years, throughout the United States, has undertaken greater pains to put "Montana" on the road this sea son, inasmuch as he has had all wearing apparel characteristic of the West made by an old scout right on his own ranch in Montana. His characters are all drawn true to nature. With a story that combines love, heart Interest and bright, snappy comedy, "Montana" is placed in the front ranks of the western plays. It will be played for two performances at the Gennett on Dec. 30. "The Devil." Among the many forms of piracy of the Henry W. Savage authorized version of "The Devil." one of the most annoying to managers is that of the moving pictures being offered over the country and advertised as correct representatives of Mr. Savage's Garden theatre performance. - As a matter of fact, these pictures give no idea of the play and are simply an imposition on the public. Motion pictures of the Savage production of "The Devil" have never been made and the pictures shown are cheap, crude and altogether misleading. This, however, would not be so objectional, were it not for the fact that nearly all these pictures are suggestively immoral and are designed to give the public an entirely erroneous idea of the play. "The Devil" is a powerful sermon. While the Devil triumphs, his wickedness is depicted with unsparing hand and the penalty to yielding to temptation is never glossed over. This is not true of most of the motion pictures on the subject. The latter in many cases are not only an insult to the public intelligence, but also a positive injury to the young people who patronize moving picture shows. In many towns this fact has been taken cognizance of by the authorities and the presentation of the objectional pictures has been interdicted. The Devil appears at the Gennett, January 1. Partello Stock Company. Notwithstanding the holiday hustle, patrons haven't forgotten that The Partello Stock company is putting up some first class productions at the Gennett this week. Yesterday afternoon and night there were two large audiences to witness "The Girl and the Thief." and a "Cowboy's Romance." Two special Christmas bills will be given tomorrow, "Lena Rivers," and "Under Western Skies." The prices at the matinee will be the same as the evening performance. Don't forget the novelty event for the ladies every afternoon. Christmas dinner at the Westcott Hotel, 6 to 8 p. m. GIVEN SURPRISE. Milton. Ind.. Dec. IN.-Miss Muriel Halney of Bainbridge, who has been attending Milton high school and living with her grandmother. Mrs. Geo. Borders, was given a surprise party Wednesday evening, by her schoolmates. She will return to Bainbridge and attend school there, a new school house having been erected. The Wrong Place. A shade bustled tip to St Peter. "My good man," he said, "-will yo tell me where T mnst go to procure souvenir post cards? And St. Peter, eying him soorly, tM him where he could go to. Puck. Losing Hair. "A man loses his hair only once," remarked the obserrer of events and things, "but some women mislay theirs several times a week." Tonken Statesman. N Mora Important. Wtay weren't you at the mass meet tax of the unemployed?" "I was looking for a job." Puc-s

PRAISE OPERA PLAU. Musicians Favor Encouraging the American Composers.

GATTI-CASAZZA'S INNOVATION Metropolitan Opera Hous Impresario's Prize For Native Music Writ.rs Certain to Prove Bansficial Ha Boli.v.s In Ability of. Americans Who Compos Grand Opera Music. From Our New York Dramatic Correspondent. Since the announcement was made by Giuiio Gatti-Casazza that he had concluded arrangements with Frederick S. Converse to produce his opera, "The - Pipe of Desire." In English at the Metropolitan Opera House he has received a number of letters from musicians all over the country rejoicing at the encouragement that the new management was prepared to give to American composers in the future.' This suggested a jew plan to Mr. Gatti-Casazza, and he has outlined it at a meeting of the board of directors of the Metropolitan Opera company. "The cordial reception of the news that we were going to attempt opera In English," said Mr. Gatti-Casazza, "has given me the idea that an institution like the Metropolitan Opera House should do something on a larger scale for the American composer. In looking over the history of grand opera in this country during the last ten years I And that no effort has been attempted in this direction. "The fact that American composers have devoted their talent in the past to the production of a lighter caliber does not diminish my faith in the possibility of the idea. It is largely a question of circumstances and environment, and in both of these I believe the American composer has been unfortunate. I am firmly convinced that there Is enough musical talent In this country to Justify a movement in favor of an American grand opera, and I am sure that If this movement is properly organized we shall be able to have operas that will be worthy of the name. It is also my opinion that the Metropolitan Opera company should be the first to take the initiative In this project, and I think that the plan that I have sketched to our directors will bring fruitful results. "In brief." continued Mr. Gatti-Casazza, "my idea is that In order 'to encourage and help American composers the Metropolitan Opera company shall offer a prize for the best grand opera written by a composer born In this country. The amount of the prize will be determined later, and the successful composer will have his work performed at the Metropolitan Opera House. In addition to the fixed price, the composer will also receive a royalty for each performance. This prize will be awarded by a Jury composed of emi nent musical and literary authorities, I i FBEDUZCX 8. OOSVRBSB AMD CUUUOOATTI CASAZCA. who will be selected by the board of directors. The principal condition will be that the work offered in competition must not have been performed elsewhere. The composer will be giveu the fullest latitude In the choice of his subject, which may be dramatic, tragic or humorous, and the only restriction placed on the libretto is that it must never have been used for any other operatic purpose. The subject of the libretto need not necessarily be American, nor will It be necessary that the author of the book be a native of this country. "These competitions have been successful in Italy, France and Germany, and only recently the Rlcordis instituted a similar contest in England, which was productive of good results." The board of directors of the Metropolitan Opera company have accepted the plan proposed by Mr. Gatti-Casazza. The full details of the competition will be announced later, and the amount of the prize will be determined. The contest will close two years after the publication of the conditions. ROBERT BUTLER. NOTICE TO POST OFFICE PATRONS. By means of auxiliary automobile and substitute letter carrier service, the Richmond Post Office will endeavor to deliver every parcel and package on Christmas Day. Patrons can assist us greatly by coming to the door on whistle signal of postman and relieving him quickly as possible. J. A. Spekenhier. Postmaster. 22-

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It Worked Beth Ways. ' Two young merchants, John Bruce and CMnt Pease, who occupied adjoining: stores in a small town, were Intimate friends. When business was dull they visited back snd forth from on store to the other. Each was fond of a joke. One cold, blustery day, when customers were few. Clint sat behind the stove in John's store. A young woman, a stranger, came In, ahdT John step ped forward to wait on her. "I am soliciting subscriptions for the fresh air fund." said she. Now, solicitors for one charity or nother were numerous, and the merchants usually tried to evade their claims, since it was poor policy to refuse to contribute. So John was greatly pleased with himself when a happy way out of his present difficulty suggested Itself to bis quick mind. "You'd better speak to the proprietor about it," he said politely. "You will find him a very liberal man. He Is back there by the stove." John grinned as the young woman tpproached Clint and restated ber case. "How much are the merchants generally giving?" Clint asked, with grave Interest in the cause. "Some are giving as much as a dollar," she answered, "but we are grateful for any sum, however small." "John," said Clint, with an air of authority, "give the young lady $2 out of the drawer." And John, of course, had to obey. Her Introduction. Clurterbuck. the historian, tells the following anecdote of bis uncle, who was a physician. One of his patients, a nervous old lady, took It Into her head to try the Bath waters. "Ths very thiag," said the doctor, "and I know an excellent physicist there, to whom I will give you a letter of Introduction." On the way this patient was overcome with curiosity. "The doctor has treated me for a long time." she said to her friend, "but be has never told me just what my case is. I have a mind to look In this letter and see if he describes it there." Opening the epistle, she read: Dear Sir Keep the old womaa three weeks aid end her back. CHoa-ta's Ready Retort. George Ticknor, the historian of Spanish literature, was once called as a witness in a case In which Bufus Choate was engaged and, being seated by the esodnent counselor, was attracted by the notes which he had made of the evidence. After eying them with Interest he remarked that the writing reminded blm of two autograph letters in his possession one of Manuel the Great of Portugal, dated 1512, and the other of Gonsalvo de Cordova, the great captain, written a few years earlier. (Any one who has glanced over these remarkable specimens of chirography will marvel that it was possible to make out a syllable of such Illegible scrawls.) "These letters," Mr. Ticknor assured Mf? Choate, "were written 350 years ago, and they strongly resemble your notes of the present trial." Choate instantly replied: "Remarkable men. no doubt. They seem to have been much in advance of their time." Kindnees. Kindness is contagious. The spirit of harmony trickles down by a thousand secret channels into the inmost recesses of the household life. It is bard to be angry in the presence of Imperturbable good nature. It Is well nigh impossible to be morose in the face of a cheerful and generous helpfulness. Henry Van Dyke. Identified at Last. Glen Miller, once a United States saarshal in Utah, was sitting in his office at Salt Lake City one day when a well dressed and intelligent looking man entered and addressed him. "I was confident that I knew the man," said Glen in reciting the circumstances, "but I was not able to place him. As we conversed pleasaatly it gradually became impressed upon me that he was an old Kansas acquaintance, perhaps some one I had known at the university, but be spoke so cordially and with such an assumption of his knowing me and my knowing him that I did not have the nerve to ask him who. e was, He talked on.tQI IDo Cl

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