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THE LARS SHORE NEWS, THURSDAY. DECEMBER M. IMS. 1 THE WXURY QF BEING EDUCATED Want Ad Department ! The ;^TiLi»^^ WILMETTE I4af I Wait Mi in tbe lake Sfcore News ire cfcar^^MJoHowisgiiteV Rekl Estate Ctassifiatioiis. 7l4 cento petline. All OAer Chssifiotions. 5 cents per me. Miaimum Price. 15 cent*. No advertisement charged for less • MMM III!II • I•â- â- â- â- â€¢â€¢â-  i i •â- â- â- â€¢â- â- >â- â€¢â- â€¢ â-  â-  "â-  •' than , ass ^n the "current number of Harper's Magazine Prof. Henry S. Canby of Yale university has an article bear- ing tbe title, "The Luxury of Being Educated." Mr- Sherman Kingsley of Evanston has a map or graphic repre- sentation which, while it was not made to interpret this title? "of Prof. Canby'a.r nevertheless Zdoes so most 'wonderfully. ,â„¢..-------------- . The accompanying plate isva minia- ture of the map, and tells Its own story to the eye. It Is made ,from averagesv of Chicago schools and shows thai, when 100 per cent, at the upper leiifcand corner, represents the number of/children entering the first grade,-at'the fifth grade tbe line marking attendance has. begun_to fall, and at the sixth grade it is §9 per cent, at the seventh it is 73 per cent, at the eighth it Is 57 Percent. That is, the schools have lost T3 per cent of the children who entered the first grade. When the remnant of that class enters the first year of high school /only 30 per cent present themselves, and at the end of thefourth year only 6 per cent of the original 100 per cent is left But this 6 per cent does not all enter„ college; only 2 per cent do* that, and at the end of the college 'course 1 per cent walk -out with a diploma. The pictures at the right in dicate the kind of work which those who_have dropped out are able to understand, ranging from that of newsboyrat the endurf the fifth grad-j, to that of stenographer and secretary, at the end of the high school course. Mr. Kingsley calls this map the . modern story of the ninety and nine. | Evanston's school conditions are, of course, very different from those of Chicago as this is a residential, town 'and its averages need not be brought down by the elements that modify {those of the great city. Our grades^ would show a small percentage of low from the first to the eighth, and about 90 per cent of those graduating from the eighth grades enter the high school. That is a fact to be very well satisfied with, but from observations taken of two successive classes through the four# high school years, 22 per cent graduated one year, and of the class next succeeding, a small fraction over 20 per cent. (These 'figures are for pupils from District ! 75.) Why did 78 per cent of one en- tering class and 80 per cent of the next drop out before the four years J were completed? In such figures as these lie the cause of the great re- vival of interest in high school edu- cation all over the country from east . to west. Two generations ago such high schools as then existed, like -their neighbors, the classical academies, of- fered courses of study Intended to fit a young man for college, and the col- lege, in turn, was expected to pre- pare him for his jzhojce oijonA-QJUthij learned professions--law",medicine; or the pulpit. Today girls make up a large, some- times a preponderating, ijToportton-of the attendance at our high schools, and many of them go to college, too. But besides these college-facing boys and girts there is always a large num- ber of boys and girls who do not in- tend or expect to go to college, and It is to hold this class in school that our high schools are expanding and en- riching their curricula. We must keep the college prepara- tory courses an .fineâ€"ami 'full and as well-taught as possible in order to keep pace with the demands ofâ€"the colleges and universities. But in addi- tion we must lure and tempt the boy afid girl who have not the goal of HELP WANTED WANTED â€"TWO _f ^MPJJTENT maids; good aome;'Hiaw-wai{iB«.--.SSl Sheridan-rd., Phone 353 Wllmette. lto Fim#&X$B, LAUNDRESS AND cleaner wants cleaning and small bundle work to take Home. Phone Evanston low. f^p ltc FOR SALE EVANSTON HOMES "-.<.'- net â-  â-  .>'â- ' â- â- 'â- -â-  mM^SMXrt 1580 Sherman-av. BECOMES,CONFUSED FOR RENT-HOUSES FOR RENTâ€"7-ROOM HOUSE AND garage in North Evanston; all Im- provements except electric light. Phone 232-Wilniette. 5w-2tc FOR SALE FOR SALEâ€"TWO HARLBY DAVID- son single cylinder motorcycles; ex- cellent' condition; only used one sea- son; bargain. Evanston Lumber Co., Phone Wllmette 289. ltc Allele before them, to stay part or all I FOR SALE-TWO POODLE PUP of the four years, if possible, t6<glve them ideals as well as ideas, culture, taste and appetite for good literature and more or less direct aid in fitting them to live fruitful lives pies* 844 months old; suitable for X mas present. Phone 331 Kenil- worth. Michael Schmidt, West Ken- ilworth-av. ltc AND M HIT BY AUTO Earl Dudleyjpriving Machine, Strikes ^w Shaffer Irr Dempster Street. Becoming confused in crossing the street in, front of an automobile driven by Earl Dudley, 1403 Chicago avenue. Max Shaffer, 88 years Old, father of Mrs. H. Nakutin, 809 Demp- ster street, was struck by the auto Friday night about 8:40 o'clock. In the fall to the pavement the aged man suffered bruises about the head and shoulders. On account of his ad- In closing this introductory paper, j FOR SALEâ€"BOYS' BICYCLE, 18- it seems apropos to quote what Prof. Canby says in the article alluded to above, where he speaks of the edu- cator's view of what education ought to do for us: "It is a- pool education which in teaching a comprehension of living does not help toward earning the daily Tjfead. In truth, it is, and I suppose it always will be, a fault of our pro- fession that we turn away from the utilitarian aspects of our subjects, and j inch frame; gbod condition. Steu art Sherman, 1030 Hubbard-lane, Hubbard Woods, 111. Phone Wln- netka-172. 6w-2tc ms WANTED BOY WANTEDâ€"IMPROVED THREE TO ten acre plot, suitable for chicken raising; must be in territory near Evanston: state full particulars, ln- uiiuiarian aspects ui uur buujohb, ««« i . Tr • ~1j ,.j *w ott Ttaiiv are ^nore^nterested^te^thelf^ulturaf --cluding-price^AildrfiSS W. 877, Dally than in their commercial value. Our] News, lack of experience in turning thought into dollars makes us unduly depre-1 iiiate what nrfght-be-eaHed-the^bu^u T ness end of a liberal education." ' vanced age, his -condition- is consid ered serious, although no bones were broken or other serious injuries re- sulted from-lhe^accident. It la feared that the shock of the accident will be more than the frail man can with- stand. Mr. Dudley was westbound In Demp- ster street and *was driving slowly. When he noticed Shaffer hesitate about crossing the street, he slowed his- machine down almost to a stop. Then Shaffer, confused and excited, stood in the path of the.machine. The auto was stopped within a few feet Which prevented it from passing over him. Shaffer jwas-carrled to the home of his daughter and a physician sum- SPECIAL EXHIBIT & SALE FINE IMAGES Special Prices for the Holidays Factory Venice, Italy 618 So. Michigan Aye., Chicago Lillian Davldaon 1627 CWcaSP Ave^^-^ Telephone^ DAILY "SUNDAY Breakfast 8:45 to 8:30 Breakfast 7:30to9fl0 Lunch - 11:30 to 1:30 Dinner- 12:00 to 2:30 Dinner - 630 to 7:30 . - NO supper . MICHELl'S moned jmmGAfrXVW7AM?LBVEltTHST. A In the NeW Veair at Mlehell'a, where an eseallant dinner (Including mns^r war ffamods Italian dtshae) will tieserved.T . A Joyous lline-awaltn JJTwiThSv*Sl?aq«ed for a grand entertainment; thare will be an abnn- dance of l*»oar*and good cke^r?f«7ryo«..XOUial«f Kindly, •rrange faV#t^t!lMi5-5* " lions with Me. Fred W. Jelloy. Mgr. FLORIDA-HURON MOUNTAIN SCHOOL rJhy " " "*~ • " -CLARENCE t\ »NYOE«. OIRECTOA 1r\n Out-of Door Tutorial School for Boys/N^ter Tetm Opens Monday. Jin. 5. 1914. Captiva Ialurid. (near Ft. Myers) Fiona. Mr. Snyder is now in Chicago enrouteto *'^ *^#J}.^*^5 ference at any time during the next two weeks, either at tho home or at the Chicago-offics ofth.EsekooEfawXnroe-Bouding. Monroe and MichUran Avenue Telephone Baa«a&h J Write for Illustrated catalogue 11686 The Watson Business School nnounces its ten evening classes. Splendid Training _ TEL. 3800 Youngsters of Evanston Were Gjven J.oyouFTime Monday [ Afternoon at the Olympic Club Xmas Party. VOLUNTEERS WERE HOSTS horse, mounted on wheels, a game ot' ! some sort and a package of popcorn. The small girls were given dolls and games, while the older ones were pre- sented with sewing boxes and games. Give Splendid Program. Prior to the distribution of gifts a splendid Christmas " program" "was given, in which the following talented Evanston women took part: Mrs. Merle F. Eshbaugh, Miss Winifred Eversv and Miss De Celle. Mrs. Esh- baugh gave several entertaining and amusing dialect stories and imper- sonations, all of which had to do with ,the Christmas topic. Miss Eversv {-rendered several piano selections and ITliss De Celle gave a few dances. j Capt. Filar gave a short talk, in ' which he reminded the children of the Christmas season and its full mean- ing. While a large percentage of the children who attended the party Mon- day were colored, all were worthy and their cases had previously been investigated by the local social work- ers. Isuming a risk of the ordinary rates do not contemplate any such hazard I as the extraordinary use-of highly com- bustible material and extensive addi- tions to electric lighting systems I often found at this time of the year. ' Special vigilance is enjoined to pre- Tverrt* Are in stores -and"other ~plaees * 'where such decorations are used and ; i it is urged that special watchmen be j |employed to watch these places not, only to prevent fire, but to prevent panics in case of fire. The hearts of fully 350 little tots, : :^ranging in age from 4 to 12 years, who are nor blessed with all the comforts ------ug a cheery home, and who will not be the recipients of a bountiful measure -â€"TOftqyBr^nd-gjifts-this Christmas, woro gjft|frjpnipd with-n.-genuine- yuletide. _ spirit, Monday afternoon in the :^;a Olympic cjuh_rooms, Capt^Filar of . the Volunteers of America was sponsor of the entertainment ?and gift giving. For ten years Capt. Filar has promot- ed the party for the needy Evanston children, This year he was ably as- sisted by the presentation of morel ... than a wagon load of toys by the Chi- \ ' ___ . *â€"t-^ cago Examinerr Working in conjunc- A circular from thtromce of Acting tion with him was MissJlulh Bent. State Fire Marshal Morgaridge gives â€"" 8UPerInlengenO>t the Cenlral Associ- (instructions as to the proper electric ated Charities of Evanston. ^Mrs. It. H ; wiring to insure safety from fire orig- Bnnls and others assisted in caring j mating in Christmas decorations In churches CHRISTMAS FIRE WARNING IS OUT State Fire Marshal Calls At- tention to Cord For Christmas Trees. for the large party. r350:^TIcket8- IssueoV- A total Of 350 tickets were given out under the direction of the various char; ttable~agenclesr it is thought that \ specimens public buildings, mercan- tile establishments and particularly in department uteres.â€"The state fire marshal calls attention to the danger of using Christmas greens, harvest cotton and other inflam TREES BOTHERED HIM. John Barleycorn caused Albert Hoi- gersou, a Swedish laborer, resid- ing in Evanston, to awaken a ma- jority of the persons living at the Greenwood Inn, Greenwood boulevard and llinman avenue, from their morn- ing slumber about 3 a. m. Monday. A hurry up call was sent to the police station aud^Q&Teer Shea detailed. He found that the intoxicated Swede was having a difficult time of keeping the shade trees on the parkway out of his way in walking up the street and was making unusual noises because of this difficulty. In the police court that morning he was fined $3 and costs. A BELATED REPORT. After waiting for almost two j months, Miss Artie Pollard, colored. I 1C21 Benson avenue, Evanston, report- j ed the theft of a one-eighth carat dia- j mond ring from her room about Oct. 27. She made no excuse for the tardy j report of the piece of Jewelry. ...^ >i^daff^anart»y4&bj=^ Stenographic and Commercial courses. Splendid Results Splendid Poaitlona â€" e6ir^K^>yE^ar«HKBMAN EVANSTON THEATRE FOUNTAIN SQUARE PHONES 2098-2899 CVANSTON AMUSEMENT CO.. r»»6l»._________ H. L. tttNTURN. MANAGES TONIGWF m W?*w EVANS TON STOCK pOMJtAIIY Presenting--------â€"_ ill i: ^ EDWARD PEPLES CHARRUNG ROMANCE^ Extra 25c Children's M atineo Friday A play for the "kiddies" as well as grown-ups. A joyous mixture of real, honest, wholesome sentiment and humor. ... Children's Extra Matinee Friday, Dec. 26 All Matinees (except holidays) Best Seats 25c. Rear Balcony ibc. HappyNewYearWeek/UNDER SOUTHERN SKIES" and other nrobably a score or more who had re-j mable materials in such decorations. Vrrr.*"*"*V.iâ„¢_Z______________________l_. ___j__.^.,,1 „ion *^> »i,.. r,,„* that it <u i,M«<ihip FMARTS.......... The Repertory Company wil I open CHRISTMAS NIGHT and Evenings Thereafter in Henry Arthur Jones' four act Comedy, ^Uotly RefOFmliig Iterself" There will also te a serieB of SPECIAL -and also to tbe fact that it hv possible to procure fire proof materials for this purpose. Electric wiring used for Christmas celved jtlcKefs did hot-"'appear- and many children -were admitted without ticket. . The invltatiohB to the "guests", nameo-the hour as 3 p. m. Monday,' decorations should-be as carefully 1 but as early as 1:30 o'clock streams stalled as if it were to be permanent ofthe tlhy-iiitsof- humanity, accom-;ana as carefully inspected by a conv panie^in a few instances by tbetr 1-tent person before he current is n^Ss/appeared at the clubrooms turned on. the instructions read. The Each tiny form was alive witn eagec- ness and anticipation and could scarce- Jy_jw^t^nntJOLiiM._proj^^ started. customâ€"trf- incandegcent NpyarthelgsB they-^gjre orderly__and â€"-a?«U-behaved, A4arge-fJhdstmas tree^waa in place, decorated with all the glittering mass tfiat goes "to ihafee a snowy ^yuletlde decoration. The .stack of /present* was bo large that it was impossible to wrapping lamps with cotton, cheese cloth .and other InllammabTe matetiftls_aJid_e£fin the use of these materials in Close proximity to ~BUClrlampg~ is condemned "MTTTINEKSof afolk play byTTH. ROSE, entitled ..jug WH|Sp£R|N6 WELLH Saturdayi Deev-27th, Tuesday, Dec. 3()th, Thuraday,. Jan. 1st and Saturday, .Inn. :!rci ffiafe2Sr Best Seats $1.00 HERE is thisxlistt __ ing mark to a beautiful Electric lampâ€"its generous, cheerful brilliance accords perfectly with the genial spirit of good cheer of the holiday season. Particularly at the beginning of the New Year, when all things are made bright, would the gift of an Electric Lamp be^most appro- as exceedingly dangerous, None of the "Christmas treeTigl ing outfits," consisting of •a' number pf irrfniature lamps attached to a flex- IBIe cordT^re approved rot decorative ^tr^ange°^enr^~tfas--treeTâ€"Bach-of j purpoBesr-â€"Attentlon-ls calli..__. the^n^gr^^tldren^Tecelved^^ that tesurance^companiefelnaas All varieties of Shrubbery. Vines, Roses, Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Hardy, Herbaceous FloweriDg Plants n n ia JOHN FREEMAN, Proprietor ft 10 lln.mr. Ctrant" PHONE priate. Its lasting, never-fail- ing usefulness will keep the namejof the: ^verJta fond re- merrAdfance y^ars from now, Man^ styles and designs on display at $2 to $550. Our mail-order catalogue affords wlUfactoiy gift-buying oppoFtunilies to those unable to come to Chicago. Have you acopy>_ lfnWlejrTtffoTwaidopetoywfc â-  Ejegtoic Shop-Chicago VTke Shop of the Gift Electrical" Michigan and Jackson JBoulevards JHE^rt3rateS, Dist. Manager Telephone 9963' .'::?% '•â- '.â- .â- .'.â- 'â- ..".: