outlined here, there is sufficient material given for a dozen and more.

The first paper may speak of the early days of public schools and their
inadequacy in the light of to-day, of their lack of sunshine and air,
the poor buildings, the insufficient exits and arrangements for safety
from fire. Then follow with a description of our great schools of
to-day, showing pictures of them and noticing their beautiful
architecture, their perfect equipment. The whole system of discipline
and oversight should be spoken of.

The cost to the State of the public school is an interesting theme.
Notice in this connection that the United States has the shortest school
day, week, and year of any civilized country. Discuss the fact.

The second paper should speak of the curriculum of the public school,
and give a clear idea of what is covered by the child. Discuss: Is it
too comprehensive? Is it sufficiently practical? Does it fit the child
for business and home life?

The third paper should be on the health of the school child as the club
members know of it. Is the building in which he studies clean,
well-ventilated, and sanitary? Does he have too much home work? Is there
a doctor to supervise the children's eyes, ears, throats, and general
condition? Is there an oversight against contagion? Is the common
drinking cup used? Is there a fund for cheap food for the very poor
children?

The playgrounds and plays should be the next topic. These should be
large, fitted to the needs of boys and girls, and there should be a
teacher of athletics. Basket ball, foot and base ball, and games of all
sorts should be encouraged, and a spirit of rivalry between schools
fostered. Discuss: Are athletics neglected or overdone? Do our growing
girls receive the care they need in this regard? If the playgrounds of
the school are inadequate, can they be supplemented? Are the playgrounds
used in summer time?

A brief paper following this may speak of the morals of the public
school, the dangers and safeguards, and discuss the relation between
teachers and parents in this regard. Is hygiene taught? Is a high
standard of purity held up always?

Follow this by a presentation of the value to a school of a club for
parents and teachers; one may be established if there is none, perhaps.
Beautifying the schoolhouse and schoolroom, having a library and a few
pictures and casts, and making school life attractive are suggestions to
be worked out, and the value o