insects, is never still: and who is there in the careless, busy street to direct the restless hands and check the idle words? In the Kindergarten, hands and thoughts are directed in ways of use and purity. Pleasant work that takes shape under the manipulation of tiny fingers, surprises and amuses. Good manners and morals are inculcated, and the first lessons of good citizenship are well learned.

MRS. FLORA M. KIMBALL.

WE would be glad to receive from Kindergarten principals lists of instrumental music, used for marches, interludes, etc. These lists will be compared and utilized for practical suggestion by

our musical contributor.

FIELD NOTES.

WESTERN Kindergartners will be interested to know that the demand for Kindergarten material has so largely increased in this section during the past year, that Mr. Thos. Charles, of Chicago, is compelled to enlarge his supply store, removing to 211 Wabash avenue, after December 1st.

GENESEO, N. Y.-Every month brings reports of new stations of the Kindergarten work. Among others, an association has been formed at Geneseo, N. Y.

The unique plan of its work is to open free Kindergartens for all classes of children of the community, and in time make it a part of the public school system. This association has arranged to establish a school this year, carried financially by voluntary subscriptions. Open public meetings have been held and the general interest of the people solicited. As Geneseo is an educational

center, having a state normal school located there, it is doubly interesting to know that the new education is appealing to its people. Kindergarten is surely a spoke in the wheel of progress and the revolutions go on with ever-increasing

momentum.

ST. LOUIS.-The Froebel Society of St. Louis held its first meeting for the year Sept. 19, 1891. The following officers were elected : Miss Mary C. McCulloch, president; Mrs. Cornelia Maury, vice-president; Miss Maria A. Kearney, treasurer; Kearney, treasurer; Miss Sallie A. Shank, recording secretary; Miss Lily P. Johnson, corresponding secretary. The meeting was of a general nature. It was decided to have more meetings than in previous years, and upon the action of the society it was thought best to secure lecturers on art, literature and science by persons of ability.

The arrangement of the year's program was left to the care of the officers. LILY P. JOHNSON.

THE Philadelphia Society of Froebel Kindergartners met at 1333 Pine street, October 10, Saturday, at 2:30 P. M., Mrs. Van Kirk occupying the chair. The meeting was opened with singing, "The Song Birds are Flying." This was followed by the minutes of the last meeting (May) by Miss M. Gay, secretary. The treasurer's report was then read by Miss Fanny Law. The subject of the day was taken up: "What has the Summer done for Kindergartners?" This discussion called out various experiences from members with the children under their care, what helps had been gathered during the vacations; questions were asked, and answered, then came two new games, music having

been written for them, and sent for the occasion. The first," The Ring Frolic," music by Miss Amanda Turner; the second, "In the Orchard," music by Prof. Daniel Batchellor. These games were played and proved an interesting feature. Then followed a talk by Mr. Batchellor on the subject of "Music in the Schools of London." The matter presented was full of vital interest, and suggestive to the meeting, of the value of sight singing for little children, as well as the elevating influence it has upon the older ones at home. The meeting was largely attended, and the finances were never in a better condition, and in a letter read by Mrs. Van Kirk, the hope is that the monthly gatherings will be full of interest and helpfulness to all who may attend them.

CINCINNATI. Our work has been most successfully organized this year under the able management of Mrs. F. D. M. Bratten, our Superintendent. We have four free Kindergartens located in the extreme north, south, east and west ends of the city. The Kindergarten of the Cincinnati Orphan Asylum has also been placed under the management of the Kindergarten Association. We are offered the support of another Kindergarten in a locality occupied chiefly by Russians and Italians, and hope by another month to have that in full running order. Our training class numbers about twenty, some taking one, and others a two years' course. Weekly directors' meetings are held in addition to these two classes, and on Friday, a general lecture is given to the whole class, followed by a lesson on physical culture by Mrs. Westendorf, Principal of the School of Elocution. Mothers' meetings have been organized in three of the

localities, and we hope soon to have one in connection with each Kindergarten. The General Secretary of the Associated Charities is working hand in hand with us, and we find his assistance very valuable in enabling us to extend a helping hand to those who need it most. The Superintendent of the Technical School is also co-operating with us, and we have frequent meetings of the teachers of the Technical School, and the directors of the Kindergarten, for the purpose of discussing various methods of teaching. We hope in time, this little leaven of the new idea of education will spread through our whole public school system. We wish you every success in your efforts to unite all the workers in this field, bringing them into helpful connection with each other.

ANNIE LAWS, President Cincinnati Kindergarten Ass'n.

SALEM, Oregon, is pushing for free Kindergartens in connection with their public schools. It is a great school town and ought to complete its educational system by fitting in the Kindergarten.

THERE are 183 children in the Kindergarten department of the San Diego public schools.

SEVERAL ladies of prominence in Versailles, Ind., interested themselves in the Kindergarten work some time ago, hoping to start a Kindergarten. After some time, the way opened. A superintendent was called from the Cincinnati Free Kindergarten Association. The ladies formed themselves into a society, calling it the Versailles Kindergarten Association, raising money by subscription, and have nearly completed the furnishing of the Kindergarten room, which has been

given by the school trustees. It is in the public school building, and is very large and pleasant. We have an average attendance of forty.

CLARA E. Cook, Principal.

THE Chicago Free Kindergarten Association opened in October, with one of the largest and most enthusiastic classes ever enrolled. Work is progressing finely and special attention is being given this year to psychology and the Froebel "Mother Play." Several new Kindergartens have been opened under their supervision this Fall, one being supported by the Alumni.

MRS. VAN WAGENEN, of New York, reports a new Kindergarten opened by that society, on the east side of the city, having a very large attendance.

THE Mothers' classes under the supervision of the Chicago Kindergarten College, are being more largely attended than ever. There can not be too much of this local work done, and it is indeed a welcome sign that they are being organized so generally.

REPORTERS.-Each association should appoint its reporter-not. only for the benefit of THE KINDERGARTEN MAGAZINE, but that the local papers everywhere may be furnished such items of interest as they are only too willing to publish, and which will do more for the cause than we can appreciate.

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INDEX.

TO ARTICLES IN CURRENT PERIODICALS ON KINDERGARTEN, MANUAL TRAINING, SLOJD, SCIENCE TEACHING, ETC., ETC.

[Readers ordering indexed periodicals, will confer a favor by mentioning THE KInderGARTEN MAGAZINE and this Index.]

WHY THE KINDERGARTEN BEAUTIFIES WOMEN. The Mother's Magazine (New York), October.

SUMMER SCHOOLS IN BOTANY. W. P. Wilson. University Extension (Philadelphia), Oct. 9.

AN IDEAL NURSERY. The Home Maker (New York), October.

THE PRIMARY SCHOOL. 24 pages devoted to higher principles of education in the lower grades. The Teacher Co., 51 East 9th St. (New York City). Sept.'91. Vol. I, No. I.