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48 WINNETKA TALK June 25, 1926 URGES ROTARIANS TO HAVE FAITH IN BOYS Make the Boy Feel That He Is Living in a Friendly World, Speaker Tells Fathers "There is no such thing as a bad boy," is the opinion of Charles W. Beeching, Philadelphia, who spoke at the meeting of the Wilmette Rotary club Wednesday of this week. "Most of the so-called badness is misdirected energy." Mr. Beeching, who is chief voca- tional counselor for the Curtis Publish- ing company, praised the efficient work of the Y. M. C. A. and the Boy Scouts in satisfying the need which exists in the normal boy for a physical outlet for his overflowing energy. "We all know the type of boy called a 'bully'," said Beeching. "Many per- sons feel that a bully is headed straight for a criminal career. We know this is not necessarily so. Bullying, so- called, is really a form of leadership. The bully of a gang is its leader. Bullying is a natural tendency easily developed by the majority of boys and they usually exercise it if they can get away with it. But if a bully is properly directed he may be developed 'nto a leader. All boys should be trained in leadership. In our own organization we constantly prove that bullies have all the makings of leaders. Boys Are "Liars" "Another tendency possessed by all boys before the age of 12 is that of lying. Boys of early age will usually lie to escape punishment. A boy will not generally lie to those whom he loves, likes, respects or admires, his friends. Therefore, if a boy is made to feel that he is surrounded by friends, that he is in a friendly world, the apparent necessity for lying will disappear. The so-called gang in- fluence helps if the gangs are of the right sort, and are well directed. The Boy Scouts, the Y. M. C. A, and other similar organizations help normal boys to become better fitted to take their places in the world as successful men. "Practically every boy coming out of babvhood is possessed with an in- clination to steal. This must not be considered as an evil trait in a young boy. When we realize that boys in their own homes are allowed to have what they want, or what they need, we know they have to learn that an- other rule exists in relation to property outside their homes. The best way to train boys in this connection, we be- fieve, is to teach them the rights of others by helping them to realize that effort is required in securing any pos- session of value. The acquisitive habit is one of the strongest of all in boys. When a boy works for what he wants he learns the value of prop- erty and his early stealing stops." Urges Better Understanding Mr. Beeching urged better under- standing of boys and their needs. It would seem that the little fellows would always be sure of that, since all grown ups were once young; and yet it is the simple fact that the attitude of the adult towards the child, the boy especially, is singularly lacking in un- derstanding. Too often father and son speak different languages. Mr. Beech- ing believes that properly directed spare-time work gives the boy and 'father common interests which bring them closer together. Mr. Beeching also told of the offer of $250,000 which The Curtis Publishing company has made so that boys who progress through its honor organiza- tion, The League of Curtis Salesmen, and acquire the Graduate degree, may obtain loans up to $1,500 each toward their necessary college expenses, with their character as security. Let Cat Out of Bag to Announce Betrothal The engagement of Miss Dorothy Clyde of the Orrington hotel, Evanston, to Edgar Meyer of Gremen, Ohio, was announced at a bridge party given by Miss Harriet Childs, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. S. Childs, 906 Oak street, Winnetka, Monday evening, June 21, at 8:00 o'clock. Sixteen guests were present. Just before the refreshments were served, two of the guests brought in a dainty white bag containing a tiny kitten. Around "kitty's" neck was tied a card with Miss Clyde's and Mr. Meyer's name, so the "cat was let out of the bag." Miss Clyde attended New Trier High school in 1923. ~ She studied music in New York City, and spent the past winter in Arizona with her mother and brother. Illinois Bankers Honor J. M. Appel of Wilmette The Illinois Bankers' association convention adjourned last Friday af- ter honoring one of Wilmette's busi- ness men, J. M. Appel, president o the First National bank of Wilmette, with the election to the vice-presi- dency. Under the rule of rotation, Mr. Appel will be promoted to the presidency one year hence. Other officers elected were: W. B. Crawford of West Frankfort, presi- dent: M. A. Graettinger of Chicago, secretary, and W. H. Drewel of Charleston, treasurer. The association prides itself on a membership of about 1,800 banks. Danville was selected as the conven- tion city for next year. JOINS NASH SALES STAFF W. H. Stute of Wilmette has be- come associated with the North Shore Nash Distributors with display and salesrooms at 1033-1035 Davis street, Evanston. Mr. Stute is well known to many of the younger people in the vil- lage and will have the north shore as a portion of his territory. Miss Ruth Jackson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Harry Jackson, 1294 Asbury avenue, will spend the summer at Miss Margaret Carswell's camp at Iron River, Mich. . ---- Mr. and Mrs. A. Montague Ferry, 504 Ash street, are being congratulated on the birth of a son, John Dickinson, Thursday, June 17, at the Evanston hospital. -- Miss Virginia Hobart returned Fri- dav, Tune 23. irom the Fthel Walker school at Simsbury, Conn. Miss Hobart is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Hobart, 660 Prospect avenue. --0-- James Gillies, son of Mr. and Mrs. James P. Gillies, 1148 Oakley avenue, will spend two of the summer months at Camp Sosawagaming, Big Bay, Mich. ---- Miss Theresa Neuberger of Detroit, sister of Mrs. Walter F. Shattuck, is stopping at the Library Plaza hotel, Evanston, for a short time. --C-- Mrs. Walter F. Shattuck entertained her Kenilworth Mah Jongg club at the Orrington hotel Wednesday. -- Miss Elizabeth Richmond of Atlantic City spent the past week-end visiting Miss Patty Foresman, 515 Essex road, Kenilworth. ------ Mrs. J. D. Bangs, formerly a res- ident of Winnetka, has been visiting here this past week. ---- Mrs. J. N. Macalister of 918 Ash- land avenue is visiting in Omaha. She will return in about a month. "Babies" Attend School Sessions at Harrison Hall The corridors of Harrison hall echoed for'the first time with ringing laughter of many children--with a brief wail or two intermingled--at the opening of the Children's school of the National Kindergarten and Elementary college Monday evening. Children in the first, second and third grades were delighted with the equip- ment of their large, sunny rooms on the second floor overlooking the lake; the kindergarten children were interested in the live bunnies, large blocks and other toys; and everyone who came in- to the building was interested in the toddlers of two and three years, in the Nursery school. Even the chil- dren from the kindergarten tip- -toed to the door to see the "babies." The Nursery school children paid little attention to the on-lookers, and went seriously about their lessons-- learning how to climb the small stairs, pushing and pulling a wagon around the room, watching the goldfish--do- f|ing whatever they wished as long as it was not dangerous to themselves, disturbing to others or helping to form undesirable habits. The Nursery school is planned for the development of habits and attitudes which will in- sure the future happiness and well- being of little children, and, co-oper- ating with the mother in the home, follows a clearly defined program to- ward this end. The enrollment for the five weeks of the summer term includes ninety children in the Nursery school, kinder- garten and first three grades of the primary, and many of the children are also enrolled for the fall term. Former Winnetka Girl Marries in City Today The marriage of Miss Marge Hyatt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Hyatt of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Winnetka, to James C. Kelsey, 1131 Lunt avenue, Rogers Park, will take place Saturday, June 26, at 4, at the home of Mr. Kelsey's parents. Dr. James Austin Richards will perform the ceremony. Members of the families and in- timate friends will attend the wedding. Miss Hyatt attended Northwestern university, and was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority. Mr. Kelsey is an alumnus of Northwestern and of the University of Florida. Upon returning to Chicago after after their honeymoon, the young couple plan to live in Rogers Park. Jane and Betty Louis, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Twist, 968 Fig street, are leaving Winnetka to attend Miss Margaret Carswell's camp at Iron River, Mich. Miss Carswell is playground instructor at the Hubbard Woods school. Drive around historic Mackinac Island, buy souvenirs seek ineof Clovland-- spend Canada. Visit Detroit, see sky lineof Cleve! --spend a at Buffalo--gateway all Eastern, Canadian and St. AN Hise 4 Crt iicd N= ST 75 L13:18%:3 130410] River Points and QLIGULLEY in wonder at Niagara Falls--the world's greatest cataract. ing different for a vacation. A week's fripes of over 2,000 miles--the en- tirelength and return of Lakes Michigan, Huron, St. Claire, Erie refreshing 2000 Islands of Georgian Bay--cool ful thrills. Sap gad: The Great Oil-Burning White Linérs North American uth American similar to that of an ocean voyage, with . Promenade with all the and Sun Decks of Bs a.