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THE WAtSAU POST; MtEtiPOirr. M Y, THURSDAY, NOV. », 1t14
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Co-operation Between Parent and Teacher Absolutely Vital
Mrs. Corodon Norton in Ad
dress Before Wantagh Fathit'ea of a mother to perform, while
ers and Mothers Deficts the Quality of Such Relationship
transformed. TactUy decorated
bootha line tbe sldea of the room.
The stage has been turned into a
fruit and vegetable market. All la
in readiness for a real festlTe week
,. ^ ^1. . .. ^ . ot mirth and "harreat gathering.'
It seems to me, that the teacher In i e>° ^"'s-
the lower grades has more at tho du- i "^^^^7 ^^^ Wednesday, December
Ist and 2nd are the days.
On the opening nigni of the fair, Tuesday, aa appetizing New England
those of tne higher graues must be¬ come companions to their pupils. This Ib Just as true of the mother or parent, u. i ..... .., ^
in the home. If this exists, again all r'^^^''*" pot-pie dinner will be served ... r. J u -* three must rome in contact, silently I by the ladies of the church. -No one
By Mrs. Corodon Norton ^nd unron^x-iously through the loflu- can afford to miss It.
My farorile subject in regard to'ence brought to bear on each day's i„ ». v. ,u n k .,, , .,
._ , . J V 1 V. _ wrvrir I* .u 1 , J .u ^"^^ lidjs jq ^^6 booths Will be displayed
school work and school chUuren was work. If this is done, through a com- L ^ .
mon Interest, the question whether! ^^"''^ ^^^ MBOtxii articles suitable t<r .lohnny »hall be spanked for eome j Christmas presents. The doUtable is toyish mi.-K^hief or whether Katie' notably attractive; the dolls, all of '^litr'^^i.iToZhTZln::':: ^^^ -ntnbuted have been dressed comes ridiculous m Us absurdity, who '^^ ^^^ younger stijiety of the church
not proposed for today's discusBion, at least not to me, personally; and although I would much rather have talked lo you about that with which 1 am most enthused, still this is a very important topic, and one to be brought Into serious consideration and practice for all parties concerned: the mother, the teacher, and last and of most consideration and vital import¬ ance, the child under her care.
In the number of years that I have taught, I have had many different in¬ dividuals as pupils and consequently have been brought in touch with many different families. During those years, the lack of the thing most notice¬ able to me became tbe subject la which my mdnd had become most en¬ grossed, in consequence of which I have formed strong opinions and con- victiotis. And although that particu¬ lar topic Is not the one under dis¬ cussion, I speak of conddtions which bring about the mind Impressions that I am going to tell you in regard to this topic now. k Is not a corai>o- sitlon in matter, exactly, but a recall¬ ing of conditions as they actually ex- iaited, drawn from experience and practice, rather than any facts based on theory.
In the first place motherhood is a gift from the hand of the Almighty, and is sometbdng that Is natural In all of its condllions, and is apart from any theory. It is a natural state or being, the feelings of which ar© unexplainable in their source. They are a pert of her.
Th« mother, therefore, Jb the true teacher. Her teachings are imparted io her child through a natural feeling of Interest becauae it is a part of her¬ self. She Imparts It because It is a natural outcome of heVself to her child. She feels the need of what the child requires, and she supplies that want in a natural way, no matter what it may be.
The truf trachcr, enthused with her work, naturally feels the n<'eds of her pupils or chlidreii under he care, and\rT) works to Mupply those netnls.
Now if we .start willi the idea of mother (or [larenrt) anrl teachtr both working for the proper ik-velopnient ot the child, it follow.s that the only pane and natural way to lirinK aliout true results, is to work together.
The child from balivliood, to the I co-operalive work.
or to what extent the teacher shall punish for these minor offences.
The parent releases a part of his reaiponslbillty and hands it over to the teacher, who must, through a nat¬ ural course of reasoning, punish In a sensible vray, all misdemeanors exact¬ ed wliile under his supervision, wheth¬ er It be on the-sitreet. In the play-room or on the playground. In common Justice to all jwrties concerned: play¬ mates, schoolmates, teachers or pai^ ents, wrongs great or small must be rlghded. The schoolroom with its dif¬ ferent branches of instruction Is only a miniature government which must be lived up to. It corresiponds to the village, town, county or state in its workings, under which we are living every day. And a school with its proper government carried on by the co-operation of parent and teacher will in the end make the truer and better citizen for the world, who In turn mruet help to train and govern those who follow.
EJvery child is possessed of its own habits, likes, dislikes, shortcomings, and ambitions, and a punishment for the suppression or development of any af these must be meted with serious resfiKjnsibillty and considera¬ tion, tempered with the best of Judg¬ ment and Justice.
The boy who has the right uplifting in the home or in the school will not go astray. If he hasn't it in the home, he must get it In the school. If he doesn't get it in the school, he must pet it in the home. But bt^tter still, let him get it both in the home and in the school.
The girl who is made to feel the proper companionship for the teach¬ er, and is the companion of her moth¬ er at home, will never go astray, for she will always luive with her a pres- ornnicient, and it will be impos- sihle for her to depart from it. Such a girl wil make both tlie truest of iiiother.>< and the l)est of teachers.
The perfect understandiuK between parent jMid teacher i'or the child brou(?lit about by tlie proper motives of each, must result in haimonious
tini(.' of it.s enlvring school, has passed throuKli its natural course and differ- enl. stasis of devclopnuni, anil ihe teacher for some five or six hours o the day, must take up tho ureal and rui[Hjrtaiit task of developing ils mind by iiro[icrly KuidiinK its work, and so incidcniaily »<luipinK ils character so sacredly .started on its v.'ay by thv niutlic!-. And now at this point, I want to enipliasize tin- fact, that in *my cinnioM, on that teacher depends, in nine cases out of ten, the ciure.ss of liisT' futiirc. iiientally and morally. For is it not ;i iacl lliat Ihe early im- pres.-ion is the most lasting?
Now it lliis is true, teachers must work for individual (l«'volopiuenl and not for class-room success alone. 'If pile lias tlie lirst, the peeond, will be Mure to follow; and the mother must feel e^ich day throu^ih tti»> mind of her child when 11 returns lo ht r, with¬ out words, without explantitions, bui uncon.'icioiisly wlthoul either, that these cond'ilions exist, and co-opera¬ tion of paivnts and teachers will be a natural outcome. The one will be conscious of the other's personality in the c.liild, and the harmony will be assurtHi witliout a word passed be¬ tween Ihem. The eflicicncy of luueiil and t'^acher to start wit^: cnritidciice and trust of all three, follows, the ciuld lit nii; the medium.
So uiiifli for the f-'cneral and super¬ ficial analysis of co-operation.
It is loo wuch the habil of moth¬ ers, too wining to unload a part of the care of their many duties, to leave all to the teaihi'r wlien the child has passed to the .stage of it's life where It must let go of her apron stiing, as It were. Ill- shifts from under tli»> guidance of liiT soft voii-e. or the lit¬ tle switch so conspicuously placed in the corner for iuimediiite use, and looks If) hi^; teacher, an entire strtiii'.;- er, to start him on his- way. Now, the tv^clier taliing up the thread ot th« child's existence at this point, very often needs a clue on which to etart. She must needs go ' to the mother herself, and in liial way learn of th»' conditions suirounding the child, and by her own tact, show thi> parent that she is interested ami anxioii8_ for the child's welfare.^ In almost alf instances, Phe will have'the support of the parent, forthwith. We all want it, \vi> all need it. j
As tho (hilil advances from grade to grade he daily biM-omes stronger in character and habits, .\gain, tiie leaclifr working with the mind, must have, in many cases, his pupil's char¬ acter brought out very strongly, his hal)its criticised. And only those who are doing the work, realize that, next to the child, the paivnt is umH'rmost In his mind, for does he not often say. "Now l>'rank, John, or whoever it might be, do you think your par¬ ents, your father for instance, would approve of this?" Or In an argument In class. "Have you ever talked about this with your father or mother?"
You will flnd In many Instances where the opinions, likes, or dislikes of the parent are strongly marked In the work of the child. This proves again how closely all three are con¬ stantly brought together in the school¬ room, And how important It Is that all three should have hold of the same rein, all pulling in tbe same direc¬ tion.
mmm citizens
PLAN FAIR "WEEK"
In the most attractive costumes pos¬ sible. The Japanese novelty booth Is Indeed artistic and the wares dis¬ played, servicable.
The vegetable market on the suge will undoubtedly be one of the cen¬ ters of attraction. All reasonable fruit and vegetables are offered for saie at very reasonable prices.
The ladies in charge of tu- nfj'ner are Mesdames Gertrude Jackson, Dora Dean, Grace Fussell, Charles Schaffer, John T. Cowles, Schardt, Fred Wiebel, and James M. Seaman. They will be assisted by the following j the Misses Bessie Young, Delia Fus¬ sell, Harriett Place and Mrs. Frank Hicks. s
The fancy table is m icharge of the following: Mesdames Fred Hicks, Ida Avogrado, Minnie Southard, A. D. Southard, and Miss Annie Hloks. Pic¬ tures and china ware tables are under the direction of the Misses LAura Cowles, Edna Cowles, and Delia Fus¬ sell. The flsh pond, the real delight of the children, will be managed by Miss Alice Southard and Miss Turner. The housekeepers table is In charge of Mrs. George Box, Miss Gamer, and Mrs. John Box. The candy tables Mrs. Rhoda Jackson and Misa Annie Smith will tiave charge.
The Misses Florence, Ethel and Jen¬ nie Box will direct the sale of the dolls. The following ladies have charge of the apron sale: Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Allen, and Miss Sarah H'l^ks. Mrs. Warren James and the Good Cheer 'Club will sell the ice cream. The entertainment committee con¬ sists of Mrs. Khoda Jackson, and Mrs. I John T. Cowles. Tlie Japanese novel- ' ty boolli is in cluir.L'e of Mis.s Stella Faling. i
The followin.i-: men are in charge of tho vegetable table: A. U. Southard, Fred Schardt, Charles Seluiffcr, and "James M. Seaman. Tiie shooting gal¬ lery is under the direction of W. F. DiVTH, John Box, and D. T. Fus.sell.
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"THE FURNITURE CENTRE"
Broadway 195.7 Merrick Road
BROOKLYN ROCKVILLE CENTRE
FURNITURE AND CARPETS
in the largest and most complete displays we have ever shown. Large sphipments of "Holiday Goods" are arriving each day. Readers of this paper know we sell only goods
OF QUAUTY
and when they buy here, there is satisfaction in know- ing that they have bought the best that leading fac¬ tories and mills produce. Furthermore there is the satisfaction of having bought
AT THE LOWEST PRICES
—not low prices from money considerations alone, but unusuall prices for the high character of goods offered. These are days of wonderful opportunities. If you have.home furnishing wants talk to us about them.
the
•iway
Edward Smith Martin F. Murphy
SMITH & MURPHY
PRACTICAL PLUMBERS AND GASFITTERS
Hot Air, Steam and Water Heaters, Tin, Copper, Iron Work
15 BedeU St., Freeport, L. I.
Telephone 366
DANGER! STOP! LOOK!
Did you ever study out or inquire what process your clothina under¬ went in the possession of the launoiy men?
There are a gre^t many loth«>me and infectious diseases that can be transmitted from one person to another through the clothing, unless greatest caution and care be exercised in the procets of laundering.
Then, again, a majority of places sprinkle their clothes with from the mouth—do you want yours treated in that way?
Our sanitary conditions are perfect. We have insUlled not only e|c- pensive, but modern, machinery, changing and renovattng the entlr* plant
We think that it is only fitting that we announce to our custonMrs aiMft the public that we do all our own w«rk--on our premises—under our per- sonal supervision, insuring perfect sanitary conditions and prompt servi.oe.
Why Uke or permit your laundry to go to the city or some other place, where you can know absolutely nothing of where or how it is han¬ dled or treated? We do, not only good work, but guarantee satisfaction. Our motto is, "A satisfied customer is more to be desired than money."
Our prices are the lowest, consistent with perfect and sanlUry work.
We solicit a trial that we may demonstrate our claims.
Seasonable Suggestions
Men*s Smart, Stylish Suits and Overcoats
50 Up
MADE TO ORDER
The Nassau Laundry Co.
Formerly Freeport American Laundrjr
Newton Boulevard and Henry Street, Freepori
Telephone 97-R
The largest va¬ riety of modern fabrics.
$17j
Everything "^guaran¬ teed from fabric to finish.
. Tho dra\vinc:s aro in charjie offred
Annual Celebration of two ^viej„.l, James M. Soaman, John Co^v-
DayS Promises to be the iff. and Charlos .Sfhaflcr. Tho ar-
Best in History of the Church''""""^^'"^ ""' '''' ^"""^" '' '" ^''"'•'-"' —All is in readiness for a
Our prices are from $17.50 to $35 values. Your choice of blues, blacl<s, browns, grays, greens, and in fact every dressy color combination, in stripes, hairlines, plaids and the new mixtures. CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER IF DESIRED. Open every evening until 9 o'clock.
of .lonli 15o,x and Charles II. Ilol)inson. Assistiint.s at the su^Pr tahlos are Real Festive week ot Murth ! Warren .Tames and P'red Wiehol. .Iohn
.^^j u^ ^i^ r'^iU^^.:^^ VI "^- f'owies ha.s ciuir,i,'e of the decora- ana Harvest datrierinff— t-l-;,,
itions. Other null serving on tho nuns fort Worthy of Uniten Sup-1 tables am J. .I. Fuks.II. christian
port
Next week is '.'Fair Week" ,< Waft- taph. For months citizens of the vil- lape, members of the Wantagh Mem¬ orial Chtirch, luive been planning and prj'pailnj; to make the annual cele¬ bration the biggest and best ever.
.St hwioker, Charles Lohrman, William Adel. W. H. Webster, William Val¬ entine, Harry Young, Prof. Marvin M. Brooks, and Bira.satl Jackson.
Mr. and Mr.<. Theodore Mulch of Kingsbridge visited their son Tti(>o- dore Mulch, Jr., and' Mrs. Mulch of The Parish House has been entirely i Charlotte for the week end.
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d. Ready to Fit Your
assis, Six Different Styles,
00 to $100.00 Delivered
mfg:€ 740 -50
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Take Cars to Bushwick Junction and Metropolitan Avenue tl'olley to Door From East New York take Broadway trolley and transfer to Graham Ave trolley
DP AND t^RS S O Pl E TEPKOWSKV " ¦' Registered Chropodlst and Surgeon of 25 years successful experience Formerly of Empire Building, 71 Bro.idwr.y, Ntw York City, where he treat¬ ed many of the most prominent people of the City and business district. Club and ingrowing nail.--,, flat foot, crooked fingers and toes, we.ik anklts, crooked deformed and enlarged joints treated and corrected. H.ud and soft corns and bunions plainlessly removed and cured.
Mrs. Pieterkowsky always in attendance givts manicuring, hand and I electrical facal ma&s.ic'e and sc.ilp treatment. ; Office hours 9 a. m. *o 9 p. m., ' ' y " ''''f 1f ?'j WfiTrf
Examinaliors Free. Call at Once,
DR. S. J. PIETERKOWSKY
28 Main Street Phone 440 Hempstead
Long Isiand Rug Works
RUG MANUFACTURERS Olive Boulevard Phone 848.W Freeport, L. I.
First Prize V/inners at Minecia and Riverhead (1914i Fa
The Chic Diana
is the newest slipper to receive the endorsement of well-dressed women, an endorsement readily accounted for by the charm of graceful lines. .We hav« the Diana in patent calf with rhinestone-studded straps, and in bronze or vicl kid with beaded vamps and straps.
J. & T. COUSINS
498 Foltoa St., Boad St. Corner, Brooklyn
CoaVeaient to Nevins Straet Subway Sutioa
These are the forts that surround the production of our milk, and prevent the entrance of a possible enemy, such as the epidemic that is spreading so rapidly among the cattle of this country.
We have been prepared for just such a crisis by keeping pace with sanitation and by using every known means to safeguard and improve the health and living conditions of our cattle.
There need be no hesitancy whatever in using products of th© "CAMPBELL" standard.
ALEX. CAMPBELL MILK CO.
Hempstead, 1^ I. Rockville Centre, L» L
Telephone, 228 Telephone, 284
Br«nch«s Throughout Brookljrn and Long Island
New Fluff-iugs lor sale, also Raj^-rugs and Cnrpels
Nev/ Ruijs Made from Old Carpels
Rag rug and carpel weaving. Carpet cleaning and dyeing
THE STORY CF A RUG
"1 was an old \sijrn (iiil r;i:;i i. 1 v.ji.-^ of no n>r lo- ;iiii (>[¦<•¦. I'-iil I 'iOo'i< courat^e and lAaiui my sisiich for the F''«untaiii of Voiilti. I hcI forth for l"r< eport, l^ing Isljind, and tiuic ! foi:nd tli.j objtct of my long .vijiicli.
I had siupp:).*»-d that my crrlots weit ciiHiely bi.-ii hiil I lound liny wen- .-ini[dy obscured. In the jirocesK of i^ejiivc iiat itig they wi're ri-stoicd in all their former Iteauty and brilliancy, reaprK aring in rich, Oriciital effictn Itiat Wf ri- cfiamiinp. iTow v'as it done?.. '
! was put into a cleaning mficliine where all ilirt wa.s nnioved; theii mn through a power machine and cut Into strl]is. 'I'o be minle ii»w. It wa.s essential that 1 be raveled, frayed and twisted into chinlllt!. This twistini;; as done on a uni'pn- machine, <'oastrU'cte<l by lh«' Loiik Island ItUfJ Works, 1 was now ready and conveyed to the weave-room aud introduced to an old fa»hloned hand loom, where my strayed parti<:les w<?re united piece by pi(xe into a most Imrmonous boriy, Then I was trlmmeu, fringed clipp<^d and put into a tumbler for flnal polish, and 1 am a^in fresh, youtjK, ready and willinK to give twenty years more of Kood service in my l.ieloved home.
Hoping that you will take adrantage of, and profit by this history of my exi)trlence, I am your (to be down trodd<?n) nervant.
A"UUG"
If yx>u bare any old carpets, we will call with R&mple« on request and gire estimate. You are cordially InTlted to call and ln«i»ect plant.
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