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I j®'." ,rj .•+41':''"}• PAGE EIGHT I nay^nffBWPBi Popular Naturalist To Speak at Normal CRNiEST THOMPSON 8EATON TO TELlL OF WILD ANIMALS HE HAS KNOWN Ernest Thompson Seaton, the ani mal explorer and naturalist who is being demanded among the most pop ular chautaugua and iyceum lecturers In the United States, will give his lec ture "Wild Animals I have Known" at the Normal school auditorium on next Tuesday evening. It has been said of this lecturer that: "No Figure in American life Is more prominent that of (Seaton." if he could have his many sides and sympathies condensed into a title, that of "nature apostle would most clearly express the motives of his activities. Boy nature, bird nature, animal nature, trees and plants all appeal to him, and around each he weaves the charm of his personal ity, and in the recounting of his im pressions and theories he 'gives the listener a new-point and a greater touch 'with the subject.'' CLASSED W(TH THOREAU "He is as keen an analyst of the phenomena of nature as was Thoreau, and much more human in his esti mates of them, and he speaks as one who knows* of the themes to which be has devoted himself. His stories •of natural history are classics in style and thought. His studies of bird life, the unique photographs he has taken and the labor and trials he has en dured to secure them are proofs of the thoroughness with which he makes his studies for the materials lie weaves into story and lecture." Some of these pictures will be shown on Tuesday evening through the stereopticon to illustrate the lec ture. Mr. Seaton is an interesting speaker and without attempt at dra matic effect, transports his audience into the forests, gives them the odor of the pine trees and shows them the Joys of hunting with the camera in stead of the rifle. He his chuck full «C humor and yet he does not fail to show the tragedy of animal life. For these reasons the New York Herald has called Ernest Thompson Seaton, "The leading lecturer in his chosen field." Students and citizens will do well to hear him at the auditorium at 8:15 on next Tuesday evening. Choral Union Busy Rehearsing Cantata The Valley City Choral Union held Its first session on Tuesday evening at "which time the following officers were -elected for the ensuing year: President—Miss Fannie C. Amidon. Secretary and treasurer—Miss Gol da 33. Nelson. librarian—Miss Susan B. Norton. Assistant librarian—Miss Louise •McDonald. After the election of officers, the first practice of the cantata "Joan of Arc" was held. This cantata will be presented at the Normal auditorium •um 'January 13 and the early prac tices indicate a magnificent program. Dean Qoodsell, who has charge of the -cantata, is still in need of several "parts and citizens with vocal knowl edge are urged to take part. Miss Keilson Honored (Continued from page one) Special Train" and Mrs- Siver Serum sard on "The Santa Clara Valley Jaunt." Mrs. Frank White of Valley •City, an officer of the General Feder ation of Women's clubs, gave a -talk on "The General 'Federation and You" and spoke ag follows:' "The states of the northwest have always been too far from the great •club centers to attend the biennial or council meetings in any great num- !berg and, hence, the general federa tion spirit has never been as strong here as we might wish, We are thank v'yful to say, however, that as state -spirit grows, so national spirit grows also. The family that takes only the /•?.•••• -county paper has a very narrow out .'icok upon life and unless its reading rif ^i'table contains some of the great l^l^lsdailiOB and some of the news maga vS4*inet, Ms horizon is very near the 0 tfH*dooij«rd. 60 it is with club life. If -'"we 4o not touch elbows with our sis ter states and broaden by the knowl ed-# of the great things they are do fr-r ve miss much of the purpose for "wliirh we should be organized. Have studied the platform of the great meeting at San IVancisco? Are its] Pirresolutions our resolutions? Have: '\T- ••. H-'wv.V1 Pres. Cook Inspires In Chapel Exercises EASTERN EDUCATOR TELLS OP NEEDS AND LARGENESS OF TEACHING After having dwelled upon the qual ities and the habits of a successful teacher in his addresses during the week, Dr. John W. Cook, of the Ie Kalb, 111., State Normal School, reached a climax of his series at the auditorium on Saturday when he pictured the functions of a teacher. In his talk, which was inspiring from beginning to end, Dr. Cook, began with the early life of certain notable persons, among whom were iLincoln and Burns, and then continued: "You, who are to go out to teach the children of the people, may find a redeemer who was born of humble parents.'' Then followed an argument for the responsibility of the teacher PRESIDENT J- W. COOK. in so shaping the plastic child-mind that it will develop to be of the great est possible use to siciety. Inspired Teachers Needed Among other things it was urged that this presupposes an inspired teacher. One who sees the largeness of the subjects in the cirriculum, and of the results of his or her work. Arithmetic, for instance must mean more than a jumble of figures. It must he regarded as "the tool for the organization of the world so that it can he better used. "Geography covers more than a county it is a vision of the work ing forces of the world. And so his tory must be taught, not as narration of events, but as the record of the organization of institutional life. "The plastic mind is like a piano, out of which the trained person can obtain the wonderful feelings of the great master personalities. Like these great personalities, the teacher must be trained to awaken the possibilities in the child." It was further contended that in this lies the largeness of the teach ing profession. It involves the ap proaching of things with the spirit of inquiry and scientific investigation,! because the matter of education is the matter of world building. The address on Saturday morning was a continuation of that of Friday morning, in which Dr. Cook emphasiz ed the fact that the successful teach er must remain young, lie may be come old in years, 'but he must not become older than thirty in spirit and above all he must not lose sympathy we ordered a biennial report which will contain all proceedings and speeches? Do we take the Bulletin? Have we read the August number which was such a fine memorial to Mrs. Decker? If all these questions could be answered in the affirmative, there would be dozens of clubs in direct membership with the general federation intsead of a mere handful. Membership Work. "As chairman of the membership committee for this administration, I hope to be able to point with pride to the delegation at Chicago in 1914, and to feel that our state too has become inbued with the spirit of the general federation. If your club has a membership of twenty-five, the price of one street car ride down town would pay the yearly dues, same be ing a minimum of $2.50 or for clubs having a membership larger than twenty-five, ten cents per capita. "In many places, when a new club is organized, one of the first things they do is to apply for membership in 'both state and general federations. Just this week 1 had two such appli cations from New Mexico. Our secre tary, Mrs. Lauder, is anxiously wait ing for you to become enthused. "At the last board meeting held at French Lick Springs in September, it was decided to set aside $100,000 of &Sm%Wr Sift V^* vv t, ,/ $f J-f President Cook's visit to the Normal school has been a valuable one. His keen, applicable humor, his splendid knowledge of literature, including the ancient classics and his sympathy for teacher and student make him the in tensely interesting speaker that he is. Teachers Honor Giest of School at Banqiet The Normal school faculty banquet-! ted formally at the Rudolf on last Thursday evening with Dr. John W. Cook as guest of honor. President McFarland, as toastmaster called up on Professors Acher, (Lucas, Wemett, Andrews and Hollis, who expressed the appreciation of the faculty as a whole for the work of Dr. Cook, and the value of his visit to the Normal school 'In replying, Dr. Cook paid a high tribute to the Normal school here, which he had thought o'f as being "on the frontier,'' but which proved to him that "the frontier has passed away." The speaker's scholarliness and the result of his many years of experience in educational work are happily surcharged with a youthful ness that made the after-feast of wit as excellent as that which preceded it. STUDENTS WILL ENTERTAIN Students are saving their programs of the various events to. take place at the Normal school this year. These programs will be printed on uniform stock and the fifty or more that will have accumulated by spring may be 1ound into a nice little souvenir. Are you saving yours? Rev. Willard Crosby Lyons, of the Congregational church of this city, addressed' the Normal school Young Women's Christian Association on the subject of Missions on last iSunday afternoon. the sndowment as a memorial to Mrs.J Decker, calling it the Sarah Piatt Decker memorial fund founded by/ Mrs. Philip N. Moore. Such a mem orial wouldp lease her more than any other. Invited Council to State. "'Since my election to the iboard of directors at the Cincinnati meeting, I have been the sole recipient of .the wonderful benefits derivea from such membership. I promised you at Bis-, marck to bring you something, and it hojje surely to do so during the com ing two years. An invitation was ex tended to the council to come to our state next summer, but could not well 'be accepted at this time. If we start now with the purpose to win title 1915 council meeting, I believe it can be done. Nothing would help club work more and better foster federation spirit than such a meeting within our borders. It was the united power back of the leaders that made the in fluence which helped in pure food legislation and the children's bureau. The general federation has been rec ognized by men's organizations more, perhaps, than any other because its purposels so broad, and the added strength that comes from year to yea" will be a mighty leavening power ir home and national life." -iKrnf &< f^s... '..:i. *#$p THE WEEKLY TIME8-REOORD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER'24, WHS."'t *5 STATE NORMAL SCHOOL EXTENSION E It a A N O for and curiosity in the child* "You must also be beautiful," said the speaker, ''not of.standard height nor according to mathematical meas uremnts. For, some that are physi cally blighted, are beautiful. I mean harmony of character and personality, balance and proportion." I IN STUDIO RECITAL MONDAY M'iss Kathrine Fjelde's students will entertain at her studio at the Normal school with biographical sketches of Chaminade and Grieg, which will be illustrated. Among those on the pro gram are Misses Genevieve Menard and Marion Towne. After the pro gram a social time will be enjoyed. Barnes Co. Products Fxhibited at Nornral The Barnes county agricultural ex hibit, which was one of the contenders to tie for second prize at the North Dakota Iudustrial Exhibit at Bis marck, has been removed to the de partment of agriculture at* the State Normal school here. All of the grains and grasses and non-perishable prod ucts will be stored in the cases at the Normal school where they will be of excellent advantage for class room work. The exhibit was prepared by Professors James and Henry. Many Teachers leave for State Convention SEVERAL OF LOCAL FACULTY TO GIVE ADDRESSES AT GRAND FORKS MEET. The North Dakota Educational As sociation convened, in annual confer ence at Grand Forks yesterday morn ing with the folowlng meetings: For teachers in history and social sciences, high school assembly. For teachers in industrial arts, city hall assembly. For teachers in music, high school building At 2 p. m., the general association will meet for the following program: Address of welcome—'Hon. K. F. Murphy, mayor of Grand Forks. Response—Hon. E. J, Taylor, Bis marck^ 'V Address—8. Henry Wolfe, Minot, president of the association. Address—"The Boy and His Gang," J. Adams Puffer, Boston, .Mas. Business meeting—The appointment of committees and the revision of the constitution. The -general association meets again this evening to be enter talned by a complimentary concert by the faculty of Wesleyan college conserv atory. After the concert Dr. Woods Hutchinson of New York City will ad dress the meeting on "The New Edu cation." Local Teachers Speak. The Science and Mathematics divi sion of the morning meeting was ad dressed by Prof. Morris Johnson of the Valley City Normal school on the subject of "The Use of Bulletins in the Teaching of Biology." 'Prof. George R. Davies of the local Normal school, who is on a leave of absence this year, also delivered a paper before the mathematics and science division. Prof. A. P. Hollis will speak tomor row afternoon before the division of elementary education on "The Influ ence of Methods of Teaching upon Methods of Study." Miss Fannie C. Amidon addressed the musical educa tion division of the conference on the subject, "What should be the course for those intending to become super visors." The meeting of the general associa tion today included a second address by J. Adams Puffer on "Vacational Guidance," and a message on "The. Playground {Movement and its Signifi cance," by Dr. Henry S. Curtiss of Olivet, Mich. After these addresses the officers for the ensuing year will be elected. Messrs. Puffer and Cur tiss. will again speak at the evening session. At the last session of the general association tomorrow, Hon. T. A. Hillyer of Mayville, will speak on the '^Economy in Education" and Wesley C. McDowell, Marion, on 'lEducation and Rural 'Life." "Ethics as Applied to Teachers and School Boards" is a theme to be delivered by Dr. A. J. Ladd of the university. The conven tion will then close with the report of committees. Among those who are attending the sessions from Valley City are: Mr. Wallace, Mr. Hollis, Mr. McFarland, Miss Farnsworth, Miss Mabel Mac Donald, Miss Vognild, Mr. Crain, Kiss Burns, Miss Miller, Mr. James, Miss Ashton, Mrs. K. B. Macdonald, iMr. The Crawfish's. Tail. The tail of a crawfish serves that animal as an oar. By a peculiar Jerk of the tail the animal can retire from a dangerous object with almost in credible swiftness. The tail is much more effective in moving the animal backward than forward, a singular in stance pf adaptation to Its situation, tor by means of its tail it -can with draw into its hole with such swiftness as in an instant to place it out of dan «sr. .• On Himsslf. They had quarreled again. "Perhaps you are not aware," she said, "that I had over a dozen pro posals of marriage before I accepted yours." He flushed. "And perhaps, madam." be retorted haughtily, "you are not aware that 1 proposed to nearly twenty women be fore I became acquainted with your self!" Two of Kind. Wlgg—What is more tiresome than a man who is always talking about what he has done? Wagg—A man who is al ways talking about what he is going to da—Philadelphia Record. On* Sure Cure. "Jones seems to have sworn off for keeps. How did it happen 7* "His wife had a moving picture made of his last jag and let him see ft."—Judge. feT"-.*?* McMullen, Mr. Switzer, Mr. Selden, Miss Pieh, Miss Norton,'Miss McGre gor, Miss Amidon,. Mr. Acher, Mr. Johnson and Miss Perrine. A reunion will be held by the Val ley City State Normal school faculty and alumni today and luncheon will be served to 200 at the Guild hall of St. Paul's Episcopal hcurch. Squad In Good Spirit Sharpens for Moorhead •With four days left for practice the Normal school eleven is getting into shape for the game with the Moorhead Normal school team here on next Monday afternoon. The work of the team during the early part of the week was of a light naClire to prevent a repetition of last Saturday's defeat, caused largely by the condition of the men who were compelled to play the two heaviest games of the season within the short space of five days. No practice was called for on Mon day in order to permit the team to recover from the bruises received in 'their struggle with the Wahpeton In dians of the Science school, and to allow the men ample 'opportunity to better their scholastic records. For the remainder of the time the team will be given strenuous practice on de fensive and offensive work, and in the mastery of new formations with which it is hoped the Normals will triumph over their rivals from the neighboring state. Team Unfortunate Saturday. Although defeated by a csore of 32 to 0 in Saturday's contest, the score is much larger thhn the difference in the teams really warrants. Injuries to men in the Jamestown game, and in the first quarter of the game against Wahpeton, -greatly weakened the de fense of the locals, because Coach Rodewald had no material with which to fill gaps. The sprained ankle of Howard Bar chus is fast mending, however, while the other members of the team are showing much of their former activity. The Moorhead Normals have the ad vantage of more than five weeks of practice, and they have played games, greatly strengthening their defense. Nevertheless, if the line up of the locals meets with no further losses there will be seen in Monday's strug gle the same snappy eleven which brought victory over the collegia^ last week. NORiMAL SCHOOL BANiD TO GIVE iWINTER CONCERT The Normal school brass band, un der the directorship of Albert Per fect, is practicing twice a week pre paratory to the concert to be given about the middle of December. The ^organization now numbers thirty seven pieces and Mr. Perfect hopes to raise this number to fifty. REPRESENTATIVES (FROM THE MOORiHEAD N. S. VISIT HERE Miss Anderson, dean of women at the Moorhead State Normal school, and Miss Hulbert, librarian, were in the city on Monday to visit the local Normal school and the dormitories. The State Normal school board of trustees will hold ts monthly meeting in this city on next Tuesday, Oct. 29. sth Ave. N. Hand Bags Genuine leather Hand Bags nice size, Special •, 91-19 WHITCHERS VARIETY Specials for Sat., Oct. 26 Hand lag if Large size Ladies* Hand Bag". This is a good value. Special 69 Cents Community Advances Urged by Mr. Henry PROFESSOR IN AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT WiRITES ON CIVIC NEEDS. (By Prof. C. Henry) North Dakota will continue to be an agricultural state for many years to come. We must therefore look to our farmers for the production of our wealth. The town owes its very ex istence to the fact that it is so located as to become a rural community cen ter. On the other hand, the town should be the very heart of the rural community, sending Its life, giving Influence into the remotest district. Thus town and country are interde pendent. The town, therefore, should be not only the mercantile center, but should lead in the social advance ment of the whole community. The writer recently had the oppor tunity of visiting several North Da kota communities. Even ^o the sup erficial observer it was easily appar ent in which towns there was any at tention given to the social needs of the people. In those towns where the people were interested in civic ad vancement, ••the men and women were more alert, business was brisker even the buildings, both in town and' on* the farms, showed that an interest had been taken in their appearance. The pulse of co-operation could be felt beating strongly in every corner of the district. Other towns were devoting all their energies along mercantile lines, to the debtorment of the intellectual and so cial community life. Here could be plainly seen the effects of all work without that diversion of community life which is so essential to men and women. The people who were past their youth were stolid, unimaginative and unprogressive. The merchants complained of lack of business. The chief intersts of the young men seem ed to be fast horses, faster women, and whisky. /in purchasing a home in a new community the first questions the prospective buyer usually asks are about schools, churches, fanners clubs, and the moral standards of the people. All of these things influence the land value as well as the quality of people. Every citizen therefore, owes it to himself, as well as to his neighbors, to take some active part in the im provement of his community. In the words of a rural economist of note, "The ideal citizen is he who works quietly, doing those things that lie first at hand one who keeps his own place neat and prosperous and who Is 'ever ready to asist a public enter prise without becoming officious.*' MISS FJELDE RENDERS PIANO NUMBERS AT GRAND FORKS Miss Kathrine Fjelde, head of the piano department at the Normal school conservatory, was at Grand Forks last Thursday and Friday at tending the. convention of the State Federation of Women's clubs and at the Friday evening session delighted the delegates with two Chopin num bers, Nocturne op. 23 and iPolonalse op. 22. A total of nine new students were among those who registered at Normal school yesterday. STORE the Phon® Haiti Bags Black Hand Bag, nickle plated frame, Special 59 Cents BARRETTES Four" styles, latest patterns, scroll sawed, heavy tonpued clapp. Special 10c BACK COMBS 1 441 1? fev 1