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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1923 CAPACITY HOUSE AT MEN'S CLASS First Session Brings Large Attendance . An attendance of such good size that it practically filled the Neigh- borhood room at Community House, welcomed the opening session of the Men's Class last Sunday morning. Lawrence Janney, who was in charge of the class, explained in de- tail the new ideas which will be followed out and developed this year. . Hart Baker, leader of discussion for the morning, gave a very interest- ing description of the life and char- acter of Abraham, bringing out with particular emphasis those 'things which relate to modern day problems. Tomorrow the class will discuss at length the life of Abraham in con- nection with our business and political life of today. Prominent Winnetka men will lead this discussion. All Winnetka men are invited to be present at 9:30 o'clock in the morn- ing. Country Day Gridders Look Good to Mentor As has been the custom for many years, the organization of the Student Council at the North Shore Country Day school has already begun by the election of officers, the result of which is not, as yet, known. The purpose of the council is princi- pally in connection with school govern- ment and its operations are based on the constitution which has been established for many years. Besides the work in- volved in the government oi the school, the council has relieved Headmaster Smith of many disciplinary responsibili- ties, he states. Country Day Students Enter New High School With four squads from the upper grades on the field, football practice has begun in great style on the old athletic field at the North Shore Country Day 'school. Mr. Clark, the coach, has the boys on a regular workout every day and the season looks good for a general clean-up on the gridiron. The girls teams are lined up on the field, which has just been put in shape, and the feminine interest in athletics is largely centered upon hockey. Talks About Our Winnetka Schools By CARLETON W. WASHBURNE, Superintendent, Winnetka Public Schools. THE GENERAL AIM OF THE WINNETKA SCHOOLS You have given us your children to educate. What are we trying to do with them? We are trying to train them to do their part in the world's work. This involves several types of training. First of all we must give them the tools of learning. Without ability to read and write, without ability to do simple arithmetic, without some rudi- mentary knowledge of the world's his- tory and geography, it will be impossible for these children to play their parts in the world. We are therefore trying to teach them those facts and skills which they are going to need in life. We are trying to teach these with more efficiency than schools have done in the past, giv- ing each child an opportunity to master each tool. i In the socond place, we are trying to give children a spirit of co-operation. We are trying to make them realize that each one is depending upon his fellows and that his fellows are depending upon him. We hope that through team work on the playground, through work done by the group for a common purpose, through discussions, and through general school spirit, we can give children that feeling of unity with their fellows which is so greatly needed in the world today. We are also trying to develop each child's own particular abilities and inter- ests. Only as each child is developed fully to his best capacities, can the general level be raised. Through art, through music, through work in the shops, through compositions, through many school activities we hope to de- velop each child's individuality. In the Winnetka schools we classify children's activities under three heads, following the above philosophy : First, there are the common essentials, the goals in the children's goal books. These are the tool subjects, the knowl- edges and skills needed by every one for a useful life in the modern world. Second, there are the socialized ac- tivities. These are not mentioned in the goal books because they are not tangi- ble and measurable. They are not the basis of promotions and marks. But they are fully as important, possibly more important than common essentials. And third, there are self-expressive activities, things which children do to develop their own particular abilities. The wide variety of subjects that we are teaching, the number of electives in the upper grades, our shops and our special teachers are means to the development of the children's self expression. This all sounds a little vague and up in the air, doesn't it? We are coming down to details in later articles. This week I want to show you just a glimpse of the philosophy back of the Winnetka Schools, a general view of what we are trying to do with the children you have given us to educate. Firemen Show Good Form After 12-Day "Vacation" In the past few days, the Winnetka Fire department has witnessed an un- usual boom in the blaze extinguishing business. The long spell of twelve days without even the semblance of FOOTBALL PERKS UP AT NEW TRIER HIGH The football line-up at the New Trier High School looks better this year than ever before under the direction of Coach Linden. The average weight of the line is over 165 pounds which is seldom found in a team of high school caliber. Al- though the backfield is only weighing in at 145, the work of the men in that posi- tion looks exceptionally promising, with Jones as the certain quarter-back and 7 Turner, another veteran, as one of the halves. The large number of candidates for the other two posts makes the selection very difficult. According to a statement mady by Mr. Linden, there are approxi- mately 60 men in the field, which will furnish excellent material for at least four squads. Dsepite the fact that three of the star men have been indefinitely taken off the gridiron, the coach is cer- tain that the football team will put up a real fight with any of the opposing aggregations scheduled for the coming season. Winnetka We are pleased to announce to North Shore Hotel, Davis St. and motorists that we have established an Evanston branch at the Motorists Winnetka members and other Chicago Ave., where we are pre- a fire alarm, was broken by a call from 644 Walden road, but the "fire- eaters" were in good trim and the flames were gone in less than twelve minutes. The fire was said to have resulted from an oil explosion and the flames were confined to the basement. The loss is estimated at about $25. pared to render the same service as from our home office. This will place within easy reach touring information required by members, as the branch will be handled by a competent manager and well supplied with trip maps, road logs, state maps, transcontinental routes, etc. Special motor cycle mechanics have been assigned to the neighbor- Another call came in from a little summer house at the home of C. Fen- tress, 939 Green Bay road. The total loss is estimated at $175. The blaze was caused by an over-heated fire place. Vacation Stories Made Part of School Studies One of the favorite periods among the children at the Country Day school is the opening exercise held every morning in the gymnasium at 11 o'clock. At this assembly each student has the opportun- ity of recounting incidents in his or her vacation trips during the summer and marking the places that were visited on a large map of the United States by means of small green tags. The idea has become very popular and much enthusi- asm is shown by the children in that di- rection. N DR. MELVIN B. HASBROUCK . having been associated with the late Dr. John L. Ralston an- nounces that he will continue in the general practice ot OSTEOPATHY at 353 Park Ave. Glencoe, Illi- nois. Telephone, Office and Res- luence--ulencoe 43. approximately . hood, ready to answer the calls of The Motorist's Pioneer INITIATION FREE - dating from time of application « feof of aC gt Also special towing service arranged for. The Insurance Department will continue to be managed by Mr. J. G. Stanton, who is prepared to offer to members a policy free of techni- calities that covers accessories without extra charge, and renders greater protection at a saving from the usual rates. Chicago Motor Club rental of emblem Q W® \ Evanston Branch A Chicago NORTH SHORE HOTEL Davis St. and Chicago Ave. Members requiring mechanical aid please continue to call Victory 5000 and call will be re-phoned to branch. members for mechanical first aid. 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