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ORGANIZE YOUR COUNTY The Exponent ORGANIZE YOUR COUNTY Northern Normal and Industrial School Vol. XXI ABERDEEN, SOUTH DAKOTA, JUNE 30, 1923 No. 33 GET YOUR COUNTY ORGANIZED FOR STUNT NIGHT BEN SIMMONS WINS IN CALLETT CONTEST "CIRCE MEJICANO" Story Is Based On True Incident as Given in Los Angeles Paper Escalon is not exactly a modern town. It had happened to be in the way when the government built the Chihuahua Central, which was rout-ed through it, and thus it came to have a railroad. This was probably not in accordance with the real wish-es of its population, which at first anticipated the gravest results, but they gradually grew accustomed to the innovation. Besides. after the fashion of most Mexican railroads, the trains did not make their visits often enough to bother anyone. They came through once a clay, or once a weck, or often only once in months. The irregularities increased, also, as the conviction steadily grew upon the officials that they had overestimat-ed the importance of the route in con-siderable degree. Nevertheless, the station formed the nucleus of the town. It and the government warehouse nearby madc up the entire west end. Eastward from these buildings were the strag-kling huts of the pueblo, all dully monotonous, of mouse-gray adobe, oppressively low and square, with mud roofs. thatched roofs, or no roofs at all. These houses, not more than a hundred in number, were not ar-ranged in streets, but had been built wherever the owners had found it convenient. Here and there one of them had a whitewashed stone door-step with a struggling palm on eith-er side, betokening some slight strain of the artistic in the owner's make-up. Eastward, a half-mile behind the village, lay the narrow valley of the Conchos, a small stream moving sluggishly from its scource in the Sierra Madres to its outlet in the Rio Grande, some four hundred miles away. The slopes of the valley were the pastures for the herds which formed the main support of the local peons. For a hundred miles in all other directions there was nothing but desert sand, sagebrush. dwarfed mesquit. and an occasional giant cactus. With the advent of the railroad, the peon of Escalon learned for the" first time the value of government. He had never before thought of it but as something to be shunned and avoided. Now, certainly, it ought to be praised for having built two such places as the station and the ware-house. At the warehouse he could purchase, always, and sometimes steal, the necessities of life. To the station he would invariably come every evening when the sun was leav-ing for other fields and the air had taken on its characteristic southern chill, to lounge before fires burning government coal, and on the benches and tables in the large. well-lighted waiting room ad n play cards while others talked, and a few, more frivo-lous, picked out airs on Mexican ban-jos and guitars. Better yet, there was a saloon in the station-house where he could get marvelously drunk for a peseta and sleep until morn-ing. Above all, he said, the government ought to be praised for having sent such a man as Ramon Garcia to man-age the station. It was small wonder that Garcia became their leader and idol. A head taller than all the rest, in his polished and embossed leather vest and heavy blue velvet trousers, a dangling shirt sleeve mutely testi-fying to his past, with long and sleek black hair resting on his shoulders, an exti a curl at the ends of his black mustache. eyes of a fearful luster, a silver-handled revolver in his belt, and spurs of enormous length jing-ling at every step, he indeed inspired respect. His height. perhaps, more than anything else. made him con-spicuous, for the Mexicans are of only moderate height, and notably even of stature. It was said, too, among the peons, that he was educat- ed could read and converse in the language spoken across the border. He was an unusually silent man, al- ways with an attitude of deepest con- templation. Evening after evening he would lean or sit upon the bar, (Continued on page 2) THE DREAMER BACK OF THE JOB By Berton Braley The drudge may fret and tinker Or labor with lusty blows, But back of him stands the Thinker, The clear-eyed know. For into each plow Each piece and whole, Must. go the Brains of Labor, Milk gives the work a soul! Back of the motor's humming, Back of the belts that sing, Back of the hammer's drum-ming, Back of the cranes that swing, There is the eye them, Watching through strain, is a Mind them— Back of the brawn, the Brain. Might of the roaring boiler, Force of the engine's thrust, Strength of the sweating toil-er— Greatly in these But. back of them Schemer, The Thinker, who things through— Back of the Job—the Dreamer Who's making the dream come true! GREETINGS TO ALL Dr. Southwick Sends Message to Dr. Foght and School from Spokane "I have been thinking much about you and my visit during the past three days, and I want to send back a greeting to you and an earnest "I thank you" for the invitations for this summer and for next sum-mer. "I had an exceedingly good time with you all, despite the ardent temperature of the last days, and I am very happy over the spirit of cordiality I felt from all. I should be glad to have my greetings given to faculty friends who were so good to me. I hope you and Mrs. Foght will have a happy summer. Be assured I shall think of you of-ten and shall look forward to that opening week of the summer session of 1924 with most pleasant antici-pation." DR. STERNHEIM'S LECTURES Our special speaker and lecturer for the third week of the summer school was Dr. Emanuel Sternheim of Boston, a lecturer of National and International renown. The morning convocation hour he devoted to lectures, and at 3:30 each afternoon he gave a book re- , view. The book review, "His Child-ren's Children" by Arthur Train was especially good. He chose as his text for this review, the closing words of the book; "Except the Lord buildeth the house, they labor in vain who build it." The message he brought to the students from this book was that of true Americanism. He spoke of the author of this book as turning the spot-light on the life of New York and our other American cities in much the same manner as Sinclair Lewis has, in his famous book, "Main Street" shown country life. In his other book reviews he took as his themes, "An indictment of American Colleges," and "The American Fam-ily." The lecture for Tuesday morning was also partly in the form of a book review. Dr. Sternheim based this lecture on the value of teaching the right ideas in school. These should be taught from the kindergarten up to and through the University course. He used the book, "Ultimate Belief," as a background for his lecture. The three things he tried to get across to the students were the three ulti-mates for religious and educational ideas; namely, the idealistic or beau-ty seeking, the moralistic, and the realistic or truth seeking. He made a plea for a system of education to be based upon these values, that teach-ers should do away with the theory of punishments and rewards and teach their pupils to do what is right for the sake of doing right. The lectures and book reviews were greatly enjoyed by all. This was the third visit by Dr. Sternheim to our school and we all hope that we may hear him again another sum-mer. Dr. A. E. WINSHIP The "latest" in educational news will be given by Dr. A. E. Winship, the editor of the Journal of Educa-tion, Boston. He will be here from July 10 to 14. Dr. Winship has been a national figure in education for many years and he has lectured in every -state in the Union. Many in-stitutes for rural teachers have had Dr. Winship on their programs. He was here at the Aberdeen Normal for a convocation lecture during the spring quarter, and also talked to the Aberdeen Social Science Club while here. Dr. Winship's talks this summer will be on current education-al topics. He will address both the convocation gatherings and special classes or groups. BIOLOGICAL STATION AT ENEMY SWIM ENEMY SWIM LAKE PROJECT Biological Station Getting Into Shape for Science Work Last Friday afternoon, Prof. Fred W. Smith, Ben Miller, James Crawford and A. L. Tenney, with Doris and Jesse Smith as entertain-ers, went by auto to Enemy Swim Lake for the purpose of erecting a building to be used by the Science classes of Professor Smith during the last half of the summer school. The location selected for the building is excellent, being in the midst of trees where the shade is almost perfect. It is within three steps of the lake. from which a cool breeze seems to be blowing at about all times. From the window where the stu-dents will be at work, can be had a splendid view of the lake and scen-ery on the opposite shore. As many as twenty row and motor boats, oc-cupied by fishermen and pleasure seekers, can be seen at one time on the lake. Mear the building, al, pier, has been constructed which will be a convenience for bathing as well as afford a good landing from boats. Students who decide to spend the last half of the summer school at Enemy Swim will make no mis-take. If they are after pleasure they will find it. If they are af-ter knowledge, they will find it. It used to be claimed that "lickin" and "larnin" went together. At Enemy Swim the "lickin" will not be necessary. Students will "larn" because of the interesting environ-ment. Plant and animal life is abundant. If anyone has a poor appetite let him go to Enemy Swim, for there he will find a good appetite and plenty good food to satisfy it. The Biological Station is worth boosting. Let everybody boost. PAULU WRITES BOOK His Subject Is Mental Educational Testing and Corrective Teaching Mr. E. M. Paulu, supervisor of Junior High School Practice teach- ing who has spent several years in writing manuscript, has recently completed his work entitled, "Diag- nostic Testing and Remedial Teach- ing" which is to be published by D. C. Heath Co. The general idea of the work is to present to the teachers an element- ary book on the subject of mental and educational testing. Its main pur- pose is to illustrate through many applications and demonstrations the necessity of using tests in diagnosing classroom situations and following them up with corrective teaching. The book employes data which was obtained through mental and educa- tional tests of almost 1500 children. The following are comments on the manuscript by persons who have reviewed the work: Dr. E. C. Elliott, President of Purdue University at LaFayette, Ind., writes: "The spirit of your presentation is fine." Prof- fessor O'Shea of the University of Wisconsin says: "I have examined your Diagnostic Testing and Remedi- al Teaching; I have also had some of my colleagues in the department of education examine it. Your work is psychologically and technically sound and all your tests are presented clearly enough so that they can be understood even by persons who have not had training in testing." President Coffman of the University of Minnesota says: "I have examin- ed your book with very great inter- est. You are at work upon a most practical and helpful manuscript. I was much impressed with the thor- oughness with which you have done your work." C. H. Douglas, Editor-in- Chief of the D. C. Heath & Com-pany says: "Your book contains mat-ter that will be exceptionally helpful both to experienced and inexperienc- ed teachers and we shall be glad to publish it." Still other comments: "You have done a splendid piece of work In writing "Diagnostic Testing and Remedial Teaching." "Your an- alysis of the testing situation today and its probable 'future development seem to be accurate and sane." "Di- agnostic Testing and Remedial Teach- ing" should be very valuable as a teachers' reading circle book." According to information received from the publisher, Mr. Paula's book will be in circulation by the first of Ss- ptember. VICTROLA IN SCHOOLS Victrola demonstrations will be given by Miss Ada Bicking, from July 9 to 21. These demonstrations will be given in both convocation and classroom. Miss Bicking will demon- strate the use of the Victrola in con- nection with games and play for all grades and also its use in connection with literature and history. These demonstrations are sure to be inter- esting and entertaining as well as beneficial. Miss Bicking uses a great variety of records in presenting various phases of school work. Organize Your County McENTEE PLAYHOUSE PLAYERS Thousands of People Witness Mer- chant of Venice in Open Air Theater On June 25 the McEntee Playhouse Players gave two of the strongest plays in their repertoire before large audiences. "The Passing of the Third Floor Back" was given before a capacity house at the matinee in the auditorium and it is estimated that at least 4000 people witnessed the splendid performance of "The Merchant of Venice" in the Open Air Theater in the evening. This was the first play ever presented in the Open Air Theater and it proved beyond question the wonderful possibilities for plays and pageantry in this com- munity project. The McEntee Players, if anything, presented a higher class of acting than in the two previous engage- ments. The afternoon play is a very difficult work of art and requires the most exacting interpretation. Yet all who heard the play were loud in their applause. Every part was giv- en exacting interpretation and fine analysis. The title character, Mr. McEntee, was particularly fine. The same general criticism may be appli- ed to the performance of the even- ing play. The several selections given by the Normal School Orchestra under the leadership of Mr. Goodsell added much to the evenings program and deserve more than passing mention. The orchestra is to be complimented for both its tone, its technique and its ensemble work. ROSS L. FINNEY From July 10 to 14, Dr. Ross L. Finney, professor of Educational So- ciology at the University of Minn- esota will be here. Dr. Finney is known not only as a lecturer but as a teacher and author. His books on Sociology are widely known. Dr. Finney will give four convocation lectures on the following subjects, "Social Science Subjects in High School". "Educational Sociology, What It Is and How It Contributes to the Solution of Educational Prob- lems", "Causes and Cures of Social Unrest", "The Curriculum, Historic- ally and Socially Considered". Dr. Finney will also give class room talks. MIXER PARTY COMING SOON Plans are being made for an all- school "Mixer Party" which will be held in the near future. It is to be an 'informal "get-together and get- acquainted" party, and all students will be urged to attend. The faculty committee working on the plans are Mr. Wray, chairman, Mr. Gerber, Mr. Sipple, Mr. Speel- man, Miss Smith, Miss Hutton. Miss Huntington and Mrs. Helgeson. A student committee will also be ap- pointed to assist in the plans. The committee decided it would be impossible to have the party this week, on account of the evening Chautauqua programs. No. definite plans have as yet been made and an- nouncements will appear later. I AM THE SCHOOL I am of many storied stone., soaring above busy city thor-oughfares, or I am a mere clus-tcr of weather-beaten boards in a 'wilderness that is track-less save for the path leading to my door. I am the guardian of the hopes of every generation, and I am true to my trust. In me all things are equal; in me are no distinctions among those who come to are except. the paramount distinc-tion bet Well those who are proud to serve and those who seek only to be served. It is my duty not alone to teach, but equally to learn; to keep perpetually a light upon my altars; kindling them for-ever afresh from the inexting-uishable flame that burns in every young heart, the sacred fires of love of knowledge and love of freedom and love of country, for as I succeed, America succeeds. I am the true democracy. I am the schoolhouse. -Amer. Leg. Weekly CHAUTAUQUA POPULAR Students Attend in Large Numbers and Appreciate Splendid Talent Normal students are beginning to realize their extreme good fortune possessing a season ticket to such a very fine Chautauqua course as that being presented to us this week by the Redpath-Vawter Company. Chau- tauqua week started off with a bang on Tuesday, June 26, when Wm. E. Daly gave a lecture on "Farming" in the afternoon, and with the superb presentation of the comic opera, "Robin Hood" in the evening, both of which were attended by large and appreciative audiences. Other pro- grams which were equally interesting and worthwhile were the lecture on "the Farm Bloc" by L. J. Dickinson. "A Scandal in your Town", by John H. Booth, "The Truth about Russia" by Alexander Schwartz, the concerts given by the Filipino Quartet and by the Cambria Singers, and the drama, "The Witching Hour" by Augustus Thomas. Programs yet to be pre- sented are, the lecture, "From Cairo to Jerusalem with General Allenby" by Mrs. Ruth Bryan-Owen, "Is the Working Man a Commodity" by Dr. H. W. Seifert. "Party of the Third Part" by Dr. Tehyi Hsieh, concerts by the Welsh Male Quartet and the Hippie Concert Company, and an af- ternoon of mystery by Edwin Brush, the magician. WORD FROM MISS PAULISON "I had a perfectly marvelous trip and am very very happy in my new abode. I stopped a day and a half at Colorado Springs-went up Pike's Peak by auto. When we got to the top we found ourselves in the midst of a regular South Dakota blizzard -blinding snow storm and my it was cold. We were disappointed because a heavy fog hung over the summit and we couldn't get any view at all. However, the trip up was worth the effort. It certainly was thrilling to realize that a slight error on the part of the chauffeur would land us into Eternity in half a second. Visited also the Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds, Seven Falls, Helen Hunt's grave, South and North Cheyenne Canons. went on the High Drive and down through Bear Creek Cannon- all marvelously beautiful. The trips thin the Royal Gorge and thru Mar-shall Pass were also worth the en tire journey. In fact, I feel consider-ably richer than I was two weeks ago --not financially, Oh! no!!" "Gunnison is a very pretty little town after you get into it-when I first landed at the station, I almost had heart failure for about a minute. All the town was out to meet the trains bringing in the school people but as soon as I was brought to my new home in the auto of a merchant in town, I felt happier. Am teaching P. E. for Elemtary Grades, Folk and Aesthetic Dancing, Games, and three regular gym. classes. "This afternoon I am going on a school hike to the Palisades, and this evening the faculty are giving a re-ception to the students so I shall have to help "recep". MLSS ALICE FLORER RESIGNS It is with much regret that the students and faculty learned of the, resignation of Miss Alice Florer, a member of the Rural Education De- partment. Miss Florer leaves the Northern Normal to accept a similar position in the Normal .School at Terre Haute, Indiana, wwh ere she will work with Dr. McBrien, who was State Superintendent of schools while Miss Florer was Superintendent of schools in York county Nebraska. Organize Your County Organize Your County DR, H. R. DRIGGS DR- A. E. WINSHIP FIRST EXERCISES HELD IN OPEN AIR THEATER AUSPICES AMERICAN LEGION National Commander Alvin M. Ows-ley speaks to Audience of Three Thousand An audience numbering about three thousand people rose to its feet loudly cheering the National Com-mander of the American Legion, Al-vin M. Owsley, as he appeared on the stage of the Open Air Theater, where the first exercises were being held on Wednesday evening, June 20. In spite of the fact that • the train was over an hour late and that there was a threatening storm. the audience was in good humor, kept so by the preliminary exercises. The Program opened with a con-tert by the Municipal Band. The music was of a martial character fitt-ing the occasion. They rendered the Grand American Fantasia-The Great War-very effectively, assist-ed by legion men and fire works. This was followed by a group of war songs played by the band and sung by the audience. Mr. Brings gave two excellent patriotic readings in this part of the program. "Disappointments often come as blessings in disguise", said Mr. Ows-ley when he had been introduced, and he complimented his audience upon the respect and honor shown the local organization by their wait-ing so long for the arrival of the train. Mr. Owsley spoke of the American Legion, born at Paris, and reborn in Missouri, as now being the largest organization of soldiers and ex-service men ever organized, com-posed of men of all beliefs, Protest-ant and Catholic, Republican and Democrat, Jew and Gentile, white and black; that as an organization it was highly resolved to carry on "in peace that fine example of manhood exhibited in time of war; and that its members filled our cities and towns and were there to defend them. "Who are these men?" he asked. "They are your children and your neighbors' children." He made a plea for the confidence of the peo-ple for the Legion; we should trust these men. Among the policies of the great American program he re- :erred to the study of the English language and stated that it was the Legion's aim that no child born on Amei ican soil or brought here from foreign lands and nurtured on Amer-ican soil. should attain the years of maturity unable to read the language of the founders, understand our gov-ernment, know the glorious history of our country, or learn the Meaning of our flag. The eloquent and patriotic address was cut short by the approaching storm. A deep and very favorable impression was made, however, in the brief time Mr. Owsley spoke. MRS. EDITH -M. BEAUMONT To fill the place left vacant by the resignation of Aliss Alice Florer, Mrs. Edith M. Beaumont of Pierre has been seemed by the Department of Rural Education. Mrs. Beaumont has taught in South Dakota for the past twenty-two years. She is a graduate of the Chicago Normal School over which Mrs. Ella Flagg- Young presided for so many. years. She holds B. A. and M. A. degrees. from the University of South Dakota and also holds a M. A. degree from Columbia. For five years she was principal of Ward Buildings in Sioux Falls and latter became head of the training School in the Madison State Normal. For five years she was As-sociate Professor of Education in the University of Minnesota. We are glad to welcome Mrs. Beau-mont as a member of our summer school faculty. MRS. THOME LEAVES Mrs.Lura V. Thome who has for a number of years served as matron and preceptress in Lincoln Hall, left about the middle of June to accept a position in the State Auditor's of-fice in Pierre. We all regret to see Mrs. Thome leave, but trust that she will find her work pleasant in her new field and we trust she will not be an entire stranger to Aberdeen and the Northern Normal in the fu-ture. DR. A. E. WINSHIP
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Transcription | ORGANIZE YOUR COUNTY The Exponent ORGANIZE YOUR COUNTY Northern Normal and Industrial School Vol. XXI ABERDEEN, SOUTH DAKOTA, JUNE 30, 1923 No. 33 GET YOUR COUNTY ORGANIZED FOR STUNT NIGHT BEN SIMMONS WINS IN CALLETT CONTEST "CIRCE MEJICANO" Story Is Based On True Incident as Given in Los Angeles Paper Escalon is not exactly a modern town. It had happened to be in the way when the government built the Chihuahua Central, which was rout-ed through it, and thus it came to have a railroad. This was probably not in accordance with the real wish-es of its population, which at first anticipated the gravest results, but they gradually grew accustomed to the innovation. Besides. after the fashion of most Mexican railroads, the trains did not make their visits often enough to bother anyone. They came through once a clay, or once a weck, or often only once in months. The irregularities increased, also, as the conviction steadily grew upon the officials that they had overestimat-ed the importance of the route in con-siderable degree. Nevertheless, the station formed the nucleus of the town. It and the government warehouse nearby madc up the entire west end. Eastward from these buildings were the strag-kling huts of the pueblo, all dully monotonous, of mouse-gray adobe, oppressively low and square, with mud roofs. thatched roofs, or no roofs at all. These houses, not more than a hundred in number, were not ar-ranged in streets, but had been built wherever the owners had found it convenient. Here and there one of them had a whitewashed stone door-step with a struggling palm on eith-er side, betokening some slight strain of the artistic in the owner's make-up. Eastward, a half-mile behind the village, lay the narrow valley of the Conchos, a small stream moving sluggishly from its scource in the Sierra Madres to its outlet in the Rio Grande, some four hundred miles away. The slopes of the valley were the pastures for the herds which formed the main support of the local peons. For a hundred miles in all other directions there was nothing but desert sand, sagebrush. dwarfed mesquit. and an occasional giant cactus. With the advent of the railroad, the peon of Escalon learned for the" first time the value of government. He had never before thought of it but as something to be shunned and avoided. Now, certainly, it ought to be praised for having built two such places as the station and the ware-house. At the warehouse he could purchase, always, and sometimes steal, the necessities of life. To the station he would invariably come every evening when the sun was leav-ing for other fields and the air had taken on its characteristic southern chill, to lounge before fires burning government coal, and on the benches and tables in the large. well-lighted waiting room ad n play cards while others talked, and a few, more frivo-lous, picked out airs on Mexican ban-jos and guitars. Better yet, there was a saloon in the station-house where he could get marvelously drunk for a peseta and sleep until morn-ing. Above all, he said, the government ought to be praised for having sent such a man as Ramon Garcia to man-age the station. It was small wonder that Garcia became their leader and idol. A head taller than all the rest, in his polished and embossed leather vest and heavy blue velvet trousers, a dangling shirt sleeve mutely testi-fying to his past, with long and sleek black hair resting on his shoulders, an exti a curl at the ends of his black mustache. eyes of a fearful luster, a silver-handled revolver in his belt, and spurs of enormous length jing-ling at every step, he indeed inspired respect. His height. perhaps, more than anything else. made him con-spicuous, for the Mexicans are of only moderate height, and notably even of stature. It was said, too, among the peons, that he was educat- ed could read and converse in the language spoken across the border. He was an unusually silent man, al- ways with an attitude of deepest con- templation. Evening after evening he would lean or sit upon the bar, (Continued on page 2) THE DREAMER BACK OF THE JOB By Berton Braley The drudge may fret and tinker Or labor with lusty blows, But back of him stands the Thinker, The clear-eyed know. For into each plow Each piece and whole, Must. go the Brains of Labor, Milk gives the work a soul! Back of the motor's humming, Back of the belts that sing, Back of the hammer's drum-ming, Back of the cranes that swing, There is the eye them, Watching through strain, is a Mind them— Back of the brawn, the Brain. Might of the roaring boiler, Force of the engine's thrust, Strength of the sweating toil-er— Greatly in these But. back of them Schemer, The Thinker, who things through— Back of the Job—the Dreamer Who's making the dream come true! GREETINGS TO ALL Dr. Southwick Sends Message to Dr. Foght and School from Spokane "I have been thinking much about you and my visit during the past three days, and I want to send back a greeting to you and an earnest "I thank you" for the invitations for this summer and for next sum-mer. "I had an exceedingly good time with you all, despite the ardent temperature of the last days, and I am very happy over the spirit of cordiality I felt from all. I should be glad to have my greetings given to faculty friends who were so good to me. I hope you and Mrs. Foght will have a happy summer. Be assured I shall think of you of-ten and shall look forward to that opening week of the summer session of 1924 with most pleasant antici-pation." DR. STERNHEIM'S LECTURES Our special speaker and lecturer for the third week of the summer school was Dr. Emanuel Sternheim of Boston, a lecturer of National and International renown. The morning convocation hour he devoted to lectures, and at 3:30 each afternoon he gave a book re- , view. The book review, "His Child-ren's Children" by Arthur Train was especially good. He chose as his text for this review, the closing words of the book; "Except the Lord buildeth the house, they labor in vain who build it." The message he brought to the students from this book was that of true Americanism. He spoke of the author of this book as turning the spot-light on the life of New York and our other American cities in much the same manner as Sinclair Lewis has, in his famous book, "Main Street" shown country life. In his other book reviews he took as his themes, "An indictment of American Colleges," and "The American Fam-ily." The lecture for Tuesday morning was also partly in the form of a book review. Dr. Sternheim based this lecture on the value of teaching the right ideas in school. These should be taught from the kindergarten up to and through the University course. He used the book, "Ultimate Belief," as a background for his lecture. The three things he tried to get across to the students were the three ulti-mates for religious and educational ideas; namely, the idealistic or beau-ty seeking, the moralistic, and the realistic or truth seeking. He made a plea for a system of education to be based upon these values, that teach-ers should do away with the theory of punishments and rewards and teach their pupils to do what is right for the sake of doing right. The lectures and book reviews were greatly enjoyed by all. This was the third visit by Dr. Sternheim to our school and we all hope that we may hear him again another sum-mer. Dr. A. E. WINSHIP The "latest" in educational news will be given by Dr. A. E. Winship, the editor of the Journal of Educa-tion, Boston. He will be here from July 10 to 14. Dr. Winship has been a national figure in education for many years and he has lectured in every -state in the Union. Many in-stitutes for rural teachers have had Dr. Winship on their programs. He was here at the Aberdeen Normal for a convocation lecture during the spring quarter, and also talked to the Aberdeen Social Science Club while here. Dr. Winship's talks this summer will be on current education-al topics. He will address both the convocation gatherings and special classes or groups. BIOLOGICAL STATION AT ENEMY SWIM ENEMY SWIM LAKE PROJECT Biological Station Getting Into Shape for Science Work Last Friday afternoon, Prof. Fred W. Smith, Ben Miller, James Crawford and A. L. Tenney, with Doris and Jesse Smith as entertain-ers, went by auto to Enemy Swim Lake for the purpose of erecting a building to be used by the Science classes of Professor Smith during the last half of the summer school. The location selected for the building is excellent, being in the midst of trees where the shade is almost perfect. It is within three steps of the lake. from which a cool breeze seems to be blowing at about all times. From the window where the stu-dents will be at work, can be had a splendid view of the lake and scen-ery on the opposite shore. As many as twenty row and motor boats, oc-cupied by fishermen and pleasure seekers, can be seen at one time on the lake. Mear the building, al, pier, has been constructed which will be a convenience for bathing as well as afford a good landing from boats. Students who decide to spend the last half of the summer school at Enemy Swim will make no mis-take. If they are after pleasure they will find it. If they are af-ter knowledge, they will find it. It used to be claimed that "lickin" and "larnin" went together. At Enemy Swim the "lickin" will not be necessary. Students will "larn" because of the interesting environ-ment. Plant and animal life is abundant. If anyone has a poor appetite let him go to Enemy Swim, for there he will find a good appetite and plenty good food to satisfy it. The Biological Station is worth boosting. Let everybody boost. PAULU WRITES BOOK His Subject Is Mental Educational Testing and Corrective Teaching Mr. E. M. Paulu, supervisor of Junior High School Practice teach- ing who has spent several years in writing manuscript, has recently completed his work entitled, "Diag- nostic Testing and Remedial Teach- ing" which is to be published by D. C. Heath Co. The general idea of the work is to present to the teachers an element- ary book on the subject of mental and educational testing. Its main pur- pose is to illustrate through many applications and demonstrations the necessity of using tests in diagnosing classroom situations and following them up with corrective teaching. The book employes data which was obtained through mental and educa- tional tests of almost 1500 children. The following are comments on the manuscript by persons who have reviewed the work: Dr. E. C. Elliott, President of Purdue University at LaFayette, Ind., writes: "The spirit of your presentation is fine." Prof- fessor O'Shea of the University of Wisconsin says: "I have examined your Diagnostic Testing and Remedi- al Teaching; I have also had some of my colleagues in the department of education examine it. Your work is psychologically and technically sound and all your tests are presented clearly enough so that they can be understood even by persons who have not had training in testing." President Coffman of the University of Minnesota says: "I have examin- ed your book with very great inter- est. You are at work upon a most practical and helpful manuscript. I was much impressed with the thor- oughness with which you have done your work." C. H. Douglas, Editor-in- Chief of the D. C. Heath & Com-pany says: "Your book contains mat-ter that will be exceptionally helpful both to experienced and inexperienc- ed teachers and we shall be glad to publish it." Still other comments: "You have done a splendid piece of work In writing "Diagnostic Testing and Remedial Teaching." "Your an- alysis of the testing situation today and its probable 'future development seem to be accurate and sane." "Di- agnostic Testing and Remedial Teach- ing" should be very valuable as a teachers' reading circle book." According to information received from the publisher, Mr. Paula's book will be in circulation by the first of Ss- ptember. VICTROLA IN SCHOOLS Victrola demonstrations will be given by Miss Ada Bicking, from July 9 to 21. These demonstrations will be given in both convocation and classroom. Miss Bicking will demon- strate the use of the Victrola in con- nection with games and play for all grades and also its use in connection with literature and history. These demonstrations are sure to be inter- esting and entertaining as well as beneficial. Miss Bicking uses a great variety of records in presenting various phases of school work. Organize Your County McENTEE PLAYHOUSE PLAYERS Thousands of People Witness Mer- chant of Venice in Open Air Theater On June 25 the McEntee Playhouse Players gave two of the strongest plays in their repertoire before large audiences. "The Passing of the Third Floor Back" was given before a capacity house at the matinee in the auditorium and it is estimated that at least 4000 people witnessed the splendid performance of "The Merchant of Venice" in the Open Air Theater in the evening. This was the first play ever presented in the Open Air Theater and it proved beyond question the wonderful possibilities for plays and pageantry in this com- munity project. The McEntee Players, if anything, presented a higher class of acting than in the two previous engage- ments. The afternoon play is a very difficult work of art and requires the most exacting interpretation. Yet all who heard the play were loud in their applause. Every part was giv- en exacting interpretation and fine analysis. The title character, Mr. McEntee, was particularly fine. The same general criticism may be appli- ed to the performance of the even- ing play. The several selections given by the Normal School Orchestra under the leadership of Mr. Goodsell added much to the evenings program and deserve more than passing mention. The orchestra is to be complimented for both its tone, its technique and its ensemble work. ROSS L. FINNEY From July 10 to 14, Dr. Ross L. Finney, professor of Educational So- ciology at the University of Minn- esota will be here. Dr. Finney is known not only as a lecturer but as a teacher and author. His books on Sociology are widely known. Dr. Finney will give four convocation lectures on the following subjects, "Social Science Subjects in High School". "Educational Sociology, What It Is and How It Contributes to the Solution of Educational Prob- lems", "Causes and Cures of Social Unrest", "The Curriculum, Historic- ally and Socially Considered". Dr. Finney will also give class room talks. MIXER PARTY COMING SOON Plans are being made for an all- school "Mixer Party" which will be held in the near future. It is to be an 'informal "get-together and get- acquainted" party, and all students will be urged to attend. The faculty committee working on the plans are Mr. Wray, chairman, Mr. Gerber, Mr. Sipple, Mr. Speel- man, Miss Smith, Miss Hutton. Miss Huntington and Mrs. Helgeson. A student committee will also be ap- pointed to assist in the plans. The committee decided it would be impossible to have the party this week, on account of the evening Chautauqua programs. No. definite plans have as yet been made and an- nouncements will appear later. I AM THE SCHOOL I am of many storied stone., soaring above busy city thor-oughfares, or I am a mere clus-tcr of weather-beaten boards in a 'wilderness that is track-less save for the path leading to my door. I am the guardian of the hopes of every generation, and I am true to my trust. In me all things are equal; in me are no distinctions among those who come to are except. the paramount distinc-tion bet Well those who are proud to serve and those who seek only to be served. It is my duty not alone to teach, but equally to learn; to keep perpetually a light upon my altars; kindling them for-ever afresh from the inexting-uishable flame that burns in every young heart, the sacred fires of love of knowledge and love of freedom and love of country, for as I succeed, America succeeds. I am the true democracy. I am the schoolhouse. -Amer. Leg. Weekly CHAUTAUQUA POPULAR Students Attend in Large Numbers and Appreciate Splendid Talent Normal students are beginning to realize their extreme good fortune possessing a season ticket to such a very fine Chautauqua course as that being presented to us this week by the Redpath-Vawter Company. Chau- tauqua week started off with a bang on Tuesday, June 26, when Wm. E. Daly gave a lecture on "Farming" in the afternoon, and with the superb presentation of the comic opera, "Robin Hood" in the evening, both of which were attended by large and appreciative audiences. Other pro- grams which were equally interesting and worthwhile were the lecture on "the Farm Bloc" by L. J. Dickinson. "A Scandal in your Town", by John H. Booth, "The Truth about Russia" by Alexander Schwartz, the concerts given by the Filipino Quartet and by the Cambria Singers, and the drama, "The Witching Hour" by Augustus Thomas. Programs yet to be pre- sented are, the lecture, "From Cairo to Jerusalem with General Allenby" by Mrs. Ruth Bryan-Owen, "Is the Working Man a Commodity" by Dr. H. W. Seifert. "Party of the Third Part" by Dr. Tehyi Hsieh, concerts by the Welsh Male Quartet and the Hippie Concert Company, and an af- ternoon of mystery by Edwin Brush, the magician. WORD FROM MISS PAULISON "I had a perfectly marvelous trip and am very very happy in my new abode. I stopped a day and a half at Colorado Springs-went up Pike's Peak by auto. When we got to the top we found ourselves in the midst of a regular South Dakota blizzard -blinding snow storm and my it was cold. We were disappointed because a heavy fog hung over the summit and we couldn't get any view at all. However, the trip up was worth the effort. It certainly was thrilling to realize that a slight error on the part of the chauffeur would land us into Eternity in half a second. Visited also the Garden of the Gods, Cave of the Winds, Seven Falls, Helen Hunt's grave, South and North Cheyenne Canons. went on the High Drive and down through Bear Creek Cannon- all marvelously beautiful. The trips thin the Royal Gorge and thru Mar-shall Pass were also worth the en tire journey. In fact, I feel consider-ably richer than I was two weeks ago --not financially, Oh! no!!" "Gunnison is a very pretty little town after you get into it-when I first landed at the station, I almost had heart failure for about a minute. All the town was out to meet the trains bringing in the school people but as soon as I was brought to my new home in the auto of a merchant in town, I felt happier. Am teaching P. E. for Elemtary Grades, Folk and Aesthetic Dancing, Games, and three regular gym. classes. "This afternoon I am going on a school hike to the Palisades, and this evening the faculty are giving a re-ception to the students so I shall have to help "recep". MLSS ALICE FLORER RESIGNS It is with much regret that the students and faculty learned of the, resignation of Miss Alice Florer, a member of the Rural Education De- partment. Miss Florer leaves the Northern Normal to accept a similar position in the Normal .School at Terre Haute, Indiana, wwh ere she will work with Dr. McBrien, who was State Superintendent of schools while Miss Florer was Superintendent of schools in York county Nebraska. Organize Your County Organize Your County DR, H. R. DRIGGS DR- A. E. WINSHIP FIRST EXERCISES HELD IN OPEN AIR THEATER AUSPICES AMERICAN LEGION National Commander Alvin M. Ows-ley speaks to Audience of Three Thousand An audience numbering about three thousand people rose to its feet loudly cheering the National Com-mander of the American Legion, Al-vin M. Owsley, as he appeared on the stage of the Open Air Theater, where the first exercises were being held on Wednesday evening, June 20. In spite of the fact that • the train was over an hour late and that there was a threatening storm. the audience was in good humor, kept so by the preliminary exercises. The Program opened with a con-tert by the Municipal Band. The music was of a martial character fitt-ing the occasion. They rendered the Grand American Fantasia-The Great War-very effectively, assist-ed by legion men and fire works. This was followed by a group of war songs played by the band and sung by the audience. Mr. Brings gave two excellent patriotic readings in this part of the program. "Disappointments often come as blessings in disguise", said Mr. Ows-ley when he had been introduced, and he complimented his audience upon the respect and honor shown the local organization by their wait-ing so long for the arrival of the train. Mr. Owsley spoke of the American Legion, born at Paris, and reborn in Missouri, as now being the largest organization of soldiers and ex-service men ever organized, com-posed of men of all beliefs, Protest-ant and Catholic, Republican and Democrat, Jew and Gentile, white and black; that as an organization it was highly resolved to carry on "in peace that fine example of manhood exhibited in time of war; and that its members filled our cities and towns and were there to defend them. "Who are these men?" he asked. "They are your children and your neighbors' children." He made a plea for the confidence of the peo-ple for the Legion; we should trust these men. Among the policies of the great American program he re- :erred to the study of the English language and stated that it was the Legion's aim that no child born on Amei ican soil or brought here from foreign lands and nurtured on Amer-ican soil. should attain the years of maturity unable to read the language of the founders, understand our gov-ernment, know the glorious history of our country, or learn the Meaning of our flag. The eloquent and patriotic address was cut short by the approaching storm. A deep and very favorable impression was made, however, in the brief time Mr. Owsley spoke. MRS. EDITH -M. BEAUMONT To fill the place left vacant by the resignation of Aliss Alice Florer, Mrs. Edith M. Beaumont of Pierre has been seemed by the Department of Rural Education. Mrs. Beaumont has taught in South Dakota for the past twenty-two years. She is a graduate of the Chicago Normal School over which Mrs. Ella Flagg- Young presided for so many. years. She holds B. A. and M. A. degrees. from the University of South Dakota and also holds a M. A. degree from Columbia. For five years she was principal of Ward Buildings in Sioux Falls and latter became head of the training School in the Madison State Normal. For five years she was As-sociate Professor of Education in the University of Minnesota. We are glad to welcome Mrs. Beau-mont as a member of our summer school faculty. MRS. THOME LEAVES Mrs.Lura V. Thome who has for a number of years served as matron and preceptress in Lincoln Hall, left about the middle of June to accept a position in the State Auditor's of-fice in Pierre. We all regret to see Mrs. Thome leave, but trust that she will find her work pleasant in her new field and we trust she will not be an entire stranger to Aberdeen and the Northern Normal in the fu-ture. DR. A. E. WINSHIP |
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