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IF THIS PAPER ISN'T WORTH THREE CENTS A WEEK, if ISN'T WORTH PRINTING 1 ff VOL. XXII (TUESDAY) WARRENTON, N. C, TUESDAY, MARCH 13TH, 1917 (FRIDAY) NO. 53 pi.53 A YEAR A SEMI-WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF WARRENTON AND WARREN C OUNTY 3c. A COPY PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC. Te following interesting subject was ' rw-ieew Primary teacher of our ib'"c school faculty, at our February pUti - but weather prevented. We e- ior permission io puunsn asr i (",- nil nny crVl nnl TT v Jc-r-ov S-ipt.) 'The aim of music in. the public schools. j piblic school music has long fff ci from a misapprehension, on n-n" m!' of the general public and not ."idiere, of its aim and possi biliti It has been looked upcnas "ii a'mplishment for the talented, and i study nas been confined N to Vose displayed unusual talent or tart? in that direction. Now, I wish to a?r is this reasonable ? Why r0 T; child shows no special talent for :;T;-ory, Geography or Mathe iratics then because of this, are we supposed to let them drop these lm portrrt subjects. No indeed, rather cultivate a desire to come and- study every subject. Do we, as teachers, work v-o this end? " It wr.y be asked, or it may be ar-o-ued b; ?cme ignorant person why tc3Ch ' ' SCilOGl iiUiiiC . ' i-vi'v ; the u- it? First of nil it has a ieat cational value, and its cul ture . :iJe is unsurpassed, and no other 2 abject in the school curricu lum is more useful in training . tne senses and in mental discipline. Pub lic School music, when properly taught trains 4-,f the ear, the eye, the voice and the hand., and furnishes the best kind of exercise for the intel lect. It is not the aim of public school mu?ic to turn out musicians, but to make r.pprecii;tive listeners, to open ap a world of esthetic enjo27ment and culture for those who would other wise never knew this pleasure, and to arouse and strengthen the pupils so that they will do better work in every other study. We teachers who knuw very little about music, have a natural tenden cy to believe we cannot teach public school music; this is not true. Any teacher who can teach reading can teach music, even if her knowledge of music is very limited, provided she is willing to make the necessary effort. She should be able to sing the scale correctly to detect inaccurate tones, and she should have some knowledge of music notation. Given these and the wiF illness to apply herself she can begin teaching music and find she is fceing aided unconsciously, while the children are advancing very rapidly. II. The next questions which nat urally arise is material what to use, how to use it, and where to get it. She should have a plentiful sup ply of rote songs. Among the best is "Songs of the child world," Songs and gam 23 for the little one," Rote Song Bock" and "First steps in mus ic". These will give the greatest possible help in the beginning. Charts, coo, are very necessary and helping-. HI. Cire of children's voices. It is of the utmost importance that the teacher should know how to care for the children's voices, (a.) Re member there is much mere danger of singing too low than too high. A child's voice is naturally high, clear and swe-t; rather than low and shrill. Many of ho rote songs should be Pitched ranch higher than they are written. This may not always be comforULlc for the teacher, unless she has a high pitch, but just remem ber that the children are to do the Samg, the teacher is merely a guide, ii children always pitch their nn ror---. when once learned and teacher only help when ue-es-ary. (b.) In Caching the scale start with x n:erh "do" 00' and Sinn- down ;md nn. () Ha pupils sing the scale with the sylab - l0O" and coo" both of which gi , , F,ve8t smooth tone, (V In -enouncing words always well on vowel sounds and not upon consonants. (e.) Nev v allow the children to shout, work for a dear, liht sweet tone not r Vo1. Jst merely say "sing sweetly,- s:ng iihtiy We desire - vocal tone without harshness. AV- Imitation. We as teachers know that the in- - met of imitation is the most prom inent exkHno. .l.!u Rob1 "ua6 cniiaren. xne to n?" The rote song is a song fnn a tmsH by itation and is the Ration of music study. carP !T"3 should be selected with chip' by a11 means be within the mrh7T range' melody simple, M rhymh well marked, nave se- ORDER OF EASTERN STAR The regular meeting of the Warren Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star was held Monday night. ' It was the date of the annual election-of officers. The following were elected for the en duing year: Worthy Matron, Miss Louise Allen; Worthy Patron, Mr. W. K. Barham; Associate Matron, Miss Mary Harriss; Conductress, Miss Mary Russel Burroughs; Associate Conductress, Miss Sarah Macon; Treasurer, Mr. Roy O. Rodwell; Sec retary, Mr. Clyde Rodwell. . The new "appointive" officers will be named at a later date by the new Worthy Ma tron. Warren Chapter is a live, pro gressive Chapter and is adding to the social life of the town, as well as do ing much for Charity's . sake. The new officers will have the honor of be ing in charge at the great occasion of the meeting of the Grand Chapter here in June. The Chapter issplendid- ly officered and should go forward with renewed zeal in the good work set by their predecessors. Don't forget to get your soft drinks and tobacco at Hunter Drug Compa' ny's on Thursday, and aid the Eastern Star. " jtions with proper kind of words. Have songs to correlate with nature Ftudy-songs cf seasons, songs of f ides and industries. In this way the music may enrich all other sub jects and stimulate the child's inter est in everything. In presenting a song1 it's well to lead up to it bymeans of some imformal conversation or a story; this should be done intelligent ly. Do not-make the mistake of teach ing too many songs. Children love some things over and over, songs as at first voices unity some high some low what do in such cases. V. There are two important ele ments -in public school music. There are tone, or tune, and rhythm. In all music the child has experience with both elements and should be taught to recognize both. In the rote song the children have been taught to feel the measuretwo beat, three beat, and four beat, and feel the swing and movement of the music. By such means they are brought to recognize both tone and rhythm. Let the chil dren clap their hands for the beats, a loud clap for accented beat, a soft clap for unaccented beat, let them make circles in the air for same pur pose. VII. General suggestions. The various phases of public school music must progress evenly. Do not allow the pupils to. become weak in any line. If they have difficulty with time; why give them additional rhymthical exercises. On the other hand if they keep good time and are weak in the matter of tone, strength en that part of the work. It is well for the teacher to have in mind a general program or order for each recitation: something like the following might be used: 1. Vocal drill 2. 3. drill 4. 5. 6. Ear training, oral or written General chart or blackboard Drill on special point Sight reading Songs It is not possible to take up every point in each recitation, but with such a plan in mind, no phase of the subject will be neglected. Before beginning a lesson have iturug stores on me uayb .tCu. fi.Hplv in vour mind what Thursday, March 15th Hunter Drug nointq'vffli wish to stress most. Don't waste time, or let conversation, story or song drag. Make every minute count. In study of music remember we work for skill. Drill, is important but should be for a definite purpose. Drill is net effective unless there is interested at tention and concentration on the part of the class. By all means do not carry it too far. Have a happy spirit existing in the music period. You cannot scold into song and just remember that a smil ing countenance helps in the produc tion of good tones. Books Helpful For Teachers. Primary rote songs , Songs of the child world (2 vol.) a(jd John Church Co. Cin. Sengs and games for little ones, Ad Oliver Delson & Co., Boston. A Primer 01s Vocal Music - Ad Silver Burdett & Co. Chicage. New First Music Reader Ad Ginn & Co. 1 For Mixed Grades: Common School song book Ginn & Co. Educational Music charts, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and up Ginn & Co. AN OFFICIAL INVITATION. Whereas there has been some intimation that the celebration of the" return of Company "H", 3rd North Carolina Infantry,, to its home Station is to be "an entirely Warrenton affair," and Whereas every move made towards said celebration has been with the pur pose and desire that all of the citizens of the County who are interested should be present on that occasion, and . r Whereas the official acts of this Committee in naming a speaker, on Friday night 2nd March to address the soldiers and the public on behalf of the citi zens residing in the Countyatlarge, prove conclusively the purpose to have the presence of all citizens of the county, and Whereas said Committee at its last embrace a membership of County and Town citizens, and that the action of said Committee has been unanimous in all thatitdid, Therefore be it resolved, That we, the Committee appointed at the first meet ing held to make plans for the celebration of the home coming of Company "H", do hereby officially and through the public press confirm and ratify our action heretofore taken, and again state it to be our purpose to have with us on the day of celebration (which date cannot be 'yet fixed) the citizens of Warren county, and assure them that they will be as heartily and earnestly welcomed as if they resided in the town of Warrenton. -Resolve 2nd, That we now feel and have always expressed ourselves as feel ing that our action was on behalf of all the citiz'ens of the County. icesoive drd, liiat a copy o this "Official invitation" be tendered the News- Reporter, the Headlight and the Warren Record for publication. HOWARD F. JONES, Chm. J. E. ROOKER J. B. PALMER '; W. H. BURROUGHS Committee. OFFICIAL SALES AND PRICES The official sales on this Market for this year and last, and the average price for the two seasons, andthedecrease in pounds, but increase in dollars of value should make interesting reading. The Tobacco Market here is worth a great deal to this county and to this town, and there should be an earnest effort at mutual supportandhelpfulness. 1915- 16 Crop, 2,"820, 810 lbs at 16.42.. $322,377.01 1916- 17 Crop, 2,318,966 at 18.54 429,982.49 Decrease lbs, 501,844 THE COUNTRY PAPER When the evenin' shade is fallin' at the endin' o' the day an' a fellow rests from labor, smoking at his pipe o'clay, there's nothin' does him so much good,' be fortune up or down, as the little country paper from his cP home town. It ain't a thing of beauty, an' its print ain't always clear, but it straightens out his temper when a f el- ler's feelin' queer, " ' it takes the wrinkles off his face and brushes off the frown, the little paper from his cl' home town. It tells of all the parties an' the balls of Punkin Row' 'bout who spent Sunday with whose girl, an' how the crops '11 grow, an' keeps a feller posted 'bout who's up an' who is down, : that little country paper from the ol' Why can't people practice the christi home town. Now I like to read the anty that they would preach and "do dailies an' the story papers too, an' at unto others as you would have them times a valler novel, an some other , trash, don't you ? But when I want some reading that will brush away the frown I want the little paper from the ol' home town Exchange. . f Don't forget Burwell Drug Company when buying your soft drinks and to baccos. EASTERN STAR AID Through the courtesy of the Drug Stores of this town certain days of the week will be observed in rotation as "Eastern Star" day. On these days the respective drug stores will give a percentage of gross receipts from Soft drinks and tobaccos to the fund the Eastern Star is trying to raise to help entertain the Grand Chapter when it comes here in June. The members of the Eastern Star will ap- j predate the patronage given these I Company will donate to the cause. Saturday March 17th, Burwell Drug Company will donate. Tuesday March 20th Warren Phar macy will donate. Don't forget the Warren Pharmacy when buying soft drinks and tobaccos next Tuesday. DEATH OF MRS. GARDNER Mrs. Ida Rodwell Gardner passed away at Rex Hospital, Raleigh -last Friday and her remains were brought to the home of her girlhood, the Thos. Rodwell home, and interred in the family buring ground in the presence of many friends on last Sabbath. Rev. R. H Broom, her Pastor, officiating. Her Pastor has promised a suitable tribute to her worth and christian character for our next issue of the Record. Don't forget to get your soft drinks and tobacco at Hunter Drug Compa' ny's on Thursday, and aid the Eastern Star. A great man is not always to be known by the company his picture keeps in the papers. JEx. meeting on said second day of March did Increase, $107;605.48 WHY IS IT? Why is it, it is often asked, that people in small towns can find no bet ter business than prying into other people's business, and then exaggera- ting the truth in regard to the same. People who pretend to be Christians, who attend church regularly, who, in ten by our correspondent. "Everlast the sight of their neighbors are gen-! m vilij?eRCe s the price of liberty," jerous and characterable, yet who, without the slightest provocation, Ipick up some liftlermigtaken, or- more j often, at nothing, will so scandalize one as to ruin his or her repiitation 1 for life. While they would not steal from them wordly goods, yet they rob him or her of what is more prec- ious than gold a good reputation. - do unto vou. Exchange. Don't forget Burwell Drug Company when buying your soft drinks or to baccos. WELCOME Welcome, welcome home Defenders of "Old Glory,55 While we tell of your deeds, In song and in story. Sing to our soldier boy's, Noble, brave and true; Sing of the heroes guarding. Our own, Red, White and Blue. Oh, well for our soldier boy's Loved and honored still, Oh, well for the protector, : That guards them from ill. Welcome, welcome, welcome, Brave soldier boy's, Today we bid you welcome, And wish you many joys. -A. V. S. Don't forget the Warren Pharmacy when buying soft drinks and tobaccos next .Tuesday. THE COUNTRY PAPER We are indebted to a friend and sub scriber " 'way down in Florida," Mr. J. J. Pitchford, for the following clip ping: CORN STOVER POISONOUS We are reliably informed that corn stover fed for any length of time to horses or mules will give "blind stag gers." The white mould (in dry weath er and black mould in wet weather) found in the "boot" has a poisonous effect on horses and mules. It does not effect cattle, however. No More Warning to Be Given Germany announces that the "final period of grace" expired March 1, for sailing ships on the Atluantic, and no more warnings will be given by sub marines Current Events. The average family represented in an auction bridge club consists of two and c ne-sixth members. AN OLD SOLDIER PASSES. William Henderson Munn was born in Person county, N. C, June 18, 1835, and died nKWarren county, N. C, Jan. 31, 1917 aged 81 years, 7 months and f 13 days.. He rsssurvived by one daughter, Mrs. W. B. Myrick, and one son, Mr. F.' Roger Munn, both of whom are now residing in Hawtree township, War ren county. Mr. Munn in his youth joined the J Christian church in old Midway m Granville county. He is said to have led a sober life, and had many good friends. May 1, 1861 he left Townsville, N. C, to enter the Civil w,ar; he was a member of Company B, 12th N. C. Regiment. His comrade, a few of whom attended his funeral from the Warren Plains Methodist church, spoke well of him. Since Aug. 5, 1916, his health had steadily declined. In his daughter's home he had the kindest attention. He was patient and resigned, saying that he was ready and waiting; that he had no real desire to cling to life. May his children and grandchildren so live that they may make sure of meeting hirn in heaven! R. H. BROOM. 1 Don't forget to get your soft drinks and tobacco at Hunter Drug Compa' ny's on Thursday, and aid the Eastern Star. A CORRECTION Under "Willow Brook Items" of Friday the following correction should be made: "Mrs. L. H. Northington, of Roanoke Rapids, is spending a few happy days in the home of Mr. J. W. James" should read "in the home of Mr. T. B. Fleming and Miss Nannie Fleming." A line left out, another line corrected and the incorrect line not taken out, makes a mistake which was not intended in the office, and dont teli the facts, as they were writ- and is also the price of not having er rors in a Newspaper. i Don't forget Burwell Drug Company wdien buying your soft drinks or to baccos. : HELPING THE GRAIN CROP TO "COME BACK. Top Dressings Being Urged More This Year Than Ever to Overcome Winter Damages and Losses By Heavy Rains. Agriculture authorities seem to be urging this year, especially, the appli cation of top dressings of fertilizer to help the winter damaged grain crops and to supply some of the plant food that the heavy rains have washed out. In a statement sent out by the Farm Service Bureau, Prof. J. N. Harper, a well-known southern agricultural au thority, says: "It always pays to top dress grain, especially oats. This year there has been a wet winter and the nitrogen has been washed out of the soil. Grains that survive the severe winter, are in need of assistance in getting a good start. Therefore, if maximum crops are to be expected, top dressings should be applied at once. "Do not wait un til Easter", says the authority. "That is too late." For oats and wheat we would recommend a fertilizer analyz ing 8 per cent phosphoric acid, 6 per cent ammonia, this is to be applied at j the rate of 200 to 300 pounds per acre broadcast." . Dispatches in this morning's -papers indicate that Company "H" of the 3rd Infantry will be mustered out at Camp Glenn. We had hoped that that' cere mony would have been performed here; but the War Department has willed otherwise. , . Dont forget the Warren Pharmacy when buying soft drinks and tobaccos next Tuesday. , All Out of Propotion. Inmate The judge didn't treat me square. Guard How's that? Inmate I'm only, twenty, and he gave me the same sentence as that old man over there. Guard What was that? Inmate Life. From the Star of Hope, Sing Sing Penitentiary. Don't forget to get your soft drinks and tobacco . at Hunter Drug Compa' ny's on Thursday, and aid the Eastern Star. ' MANSON ITEMS. Mrs. C. D. Riggan, of Drewery, was in our town this week. Mr. Van Dortch spent Thursday evening at Ridgeway. Mr. Boyd White, of Norlina, was a visitor here Monday. Misses Lizzie Wesson and Nena Dortch, of Ridgeway, were pleasant visitors in our midst this week. Mr. Sam Barttell spent a day of last week .with friends at Drewery. Miss Pearle Parrish, of Middleburg, spent a night of last week with Miss Pearl 'Fleming. Mrs. S. G. Champion spent a short time in Ridgeway Thursday. Mr. Chas. Hayes, of Norlina, was in town this week Misses Mammie are visiting their and Lizzie Brach aunt, Mrs. E. L. Paschall, at Oine. Mr. Plummer Moss, of Henderson, spent Sunday with friends here. Mr. Maurice Kimball sppent Sun day with Mr. Samuel Miller at Wel don. ' Mr. Alfred Brach has taken a po sition with the S. A. L. at Norlina. Mr. S. G. Champion spent Wednes day in the York neighborhood. Mrs. J. W. Fleming visited her daughter Mrs. Fred Gill at Hender son this week. Mr. J. W. Dowling made a business trip to Henderson Friday. There has been a good deal of pneu monia among the colored people here recently, and two deaths from it, Liz zie Hester and her son-in-law, George Jenkins, both died within a week of each other, it is indeed sad for the wife to lose both mother and husband in such a short time. They were smart industrious people and will be missed by both white and colored in this community. Don't forget Burwell Drug Company when buying your soft drinks or to baccos. Seventh Age of Man. "He is a very old man, isn't he?" "Well, he is-in the second dance hood." Family Secrets. Mrs. Youngwed There is one queer thing I can't understand about Char ley when he knows how anxious I am to meet all his relations. Mrs. Oldwife What is that, my dear ? Mrs. Youngwed He always puts me off when I want to meet the nice uncle he is continually getting money from. Exchange. "Willie, said the Sunday school teacher, "who was it that was swal lowed by the whale?" "Hoodoo," re plied Willie, with the promptness born jof perfect confidence. Puck. Willie Knew. Learn to do with diligence what you would do with ease. Ex. In silence danger is concealed. Wom en are seldom dangerous. Ex. Eloquence Appreciated. "Are you in favor of prohibition ? " "Well," replied Broncho Bob, "I've got only one objection to it. Old Crim son Gulch is going to be kind o' dull with all the inducements to the tem perance orators shut off." Washing ton Star. ' Had Him There. "Now, madam," said the crotchery judge who had been annoyed by the di gressions of previous witnesses, "We want no hearsay evidence. Tell us only what you postively know. Your name, please?" "Margaret Jones," replied the wit ness. "Your age?" "Well-er- I have only hearsay evi dence on that point, so I won't an swer." Bosten Evening Transcript. Decline of Divorce in Japan. Half of- the population of Japan is from twenty to sixty-five years of age, and one third of the entire population is married. The ratio of divorces for every 1,000 population has decreased 3 to 11-4; but even at. present it is a source of deep anxiety on the part of unmarried statisticians. Maynard Owen Williams, in the Christian Her ald. ' ' - Don't forget the Warren Pharmacy when buying soft drinks and tobaccos next Tuesday.