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10 . SEPTEMBER 14, 1923 NURSERY SCHOOL AID TO MOTHERS Does Not Relieve Mothers of Responsibilities That the nursery school is only to assist mothers, and not to relieve them of the responsibilities of the home, is the -view of Mrs^GrT-Blaek, of Evanstonr who conducts a demonstration school which admits children of thre* years of age, in connection with the National Elementary and Kindergarten college. Mrs. Black has just returned from abroad where she has been studying nursery school methods. The nursery school, so-oaltat,. accents children of pre-kindergarten age. Some of the youngsters are not more than two years old. Because of the tender age of the children, this type of school has been criticized with the belief that it takes children away from the home too soon. Homes Greatest Asset "Homes are the greatest assest of the nation, and it would be foolish for nurs- ery school teachers to think they could take the place of mothers," says Mrs. Black. They do not try to assume such responsibility; they merely assist the mother in the training of her child. "There is a movement under way to know children more than ever before. That this is taking root in Evanston is shown with so many adopted children. So that the children will not be given work beyond their ability, they are given tests to determine their "mental" age. Mrs. Black was surprised that in England there were no mental tests given. The field of educational measurement is one which is just beginning to attract atten- tion there. "If a member of your family were dying you would call in another phy- sician for consultation to see if some- thing might yet be done, wouldn't you?" asked Mrs. Black. "It is the same way with mental tests. The teacher has her own opinions about each child, and if the mental test bears her out, then she can go forward with her work. If on the other hand, her opinion and the results of the test differ, then it is time that she study the child more closely than ever before. Show Capacity Of Child "Mental tests are valuable because they show the mental capacity of the child.- Some children at the age of fhree can do the work of a five year old child; while some at five can do _only the work of a thTyg-ye*M*--ftM--*h*kk- from the better homes. Attempts .are now being made to inaugurate the idea in every public school so that children who cannot afford a private school may be benefitted." The nursery school lays sound foun- dations in early life, Mrs. Black point- ed out, and for this reason she believes it will be gradually extended throughout America. The National Kindergarten and Elementary college is arranging its curriculum this year so that its student teachers may assist public or private in- stitutions in seeking to better conditions for nursery children. BOWLING SEASON IS OPEN AT DEITMAN'S A grand sweepstakes tournament will mark the formal opening of the Dett- man alleys in the Brown building this Saturday night. The installation of two new alleys, now making a total of four, gives Wilmette bowlers an opportunity to more fully enjoy the popular winter pastime. "We now have regulation tournament alleys adaptable for league competition, said Fred Dettman, "and at all times for league games. They are the latest Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. alleys. In addition, we have installed a refresh- ment stand and soda fountain.' Mr. Dettman calls attention to the fact that teams for leagues are flow being organized and bowlers are invited to register any day or evening this week. A league for ladies is now being formed and the alleys will ^available tor women *&«£ wSITT-SiTorganize theAleadn\T.wT»mette bowlers during he coming season with a view of eg™** intercity contests with North Shore pm artists. "Wilmette Has many good bowlers and we hope to clean up a number of im- portant inter-city tilts this winter/' said Mr. Dettman. Mrs. George Richards ^^entertaining informally at luncheon and bridge> today at her residence in honor of Mrs. Ueorge C. Murdoch, of Davenport, Iowa. mm LADIES and GENTS TAILOR Cleaning. Dyeing and Repairing Geo. J. Eber 1202 Central Ave. State Bank BIdg. Phone It We have nothing to for $1.00, but OUR SER- VICE will be worth man| Dollars to you. f | try.it ;.!" v§f / \?0$>: IVKJs; A. J.Woodcock, Proprietor 35 Years' Experience _______________________________________________________________________ 513 FOURTH ST. Wilmette 1304 Phone 001 The children at this age are taught pic lure and story appreciation, rhythm and some dramatic work. "What the nursery school means to slum children was emphasized when 1 visitecMhe Rachel McMillan Open Air Nursery school in London. "The children live in the worst slums in the city, and first came to the school with dirty faces and clothes, and many of them were hungry and underfed. They were given clean clothes, and then taken out for games and singing in a beauti- ful old garden. .They were given all that a normal child should have. At even- ing they donned their old clothes again and returned to their homes. "As time went by, the children learned to love the school and its work, and be- ^gan coming clean and happy. The in- •flFfluence of the school reached the home . and mothers began to follow their chil- ; dren's example, and tried to keep the home neat as well as their personal ap- pearance. The school has/now been in. _-iLexistenee- lor -more ^hawi^fm yra«, ahof is doing inestimable good for the slums of London. 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