nois, known all over this country in connection with his honored father, now deceased, as authority in all matters relating to Penology and general Reformatory Work, as well as to all other forms of organized charitable work. He is the able editor of the International Record of Charities and Correction, which should be in the hands of every lover of humanity. It has been a rare treat to listen to one so thoroughly informed, so rich in practical experience, so pointed and terse in expression. Mr. Wines is an exhaustless fountain of information in regard to the best modes and methods of administering charities and corrections, and has a wonderful knack of imparting this vast store of information to others. He possesses in a remarkable degree that royal grace of so merging himself in his theme as to lose his own personality, and you seem to be looking upon a living embodiment of the subject. While entertaining positive views as to the best way of doing things, there is nothing despotic in his utterances, and he wins others to his views by the calm, clear and convincing nature of his arguments. Mr. Wines is a loyal friend to the Kindergarten work. He is also a strong advocate of organized charities. He expressed an earnest wish to see the charities of San Francisco go forward and perfect an organization. He has been at the head of the State Board of Charities in Illinois for twenty years, and knows what organized effort means. Our Kindergarten work teaches us the absolute necessity for a more thorough investigation of cases for charity. MISS KATE FIELD. An old Spanish proverb says: "He who would bring home the wealth of the Indies must carry the wealth of the Indies with him." So it is in traveling; one must carry knowledge in order to bring home knowledge. We were reminded of this truth in taking Miss Kate Field on a visit to the Kindergartens. Nothing is lost upon such a visitor as Miss Field. A glance suffices to reveal the entire picture. Such souls have a way of divining things. They witness a game, and instantly see the meaning underlying the game. They observe the different occupations, and follow, at once, the outcome in the technical training which these occupations insure. Miss Field's deep interest in the Kin dergartens was evinced by her generous offer of a benefit in their behalf. Her early departure for Southern California, together with the crowded Christmas Holidays, has delayed the benefit till a future date, but the exceeding kindness of Miss Field was deeply appreciated by the Golden Gate Association. Thoughtful, observing, sagacious persons, like Miss Field, never fail to see something in the Kindergarten. It was easy to see why Miss Field was enthusiastic in her commendation of the work. It was her love for children. As they passed her in their march, it was not possible for them to restrain the impulse to throw a kiss at her, or touch her garments in token of their love. Blessed are they who involuntarily evoke the starlight smile of children. PRESIDENT FAIRCHILD OF OBERLIN. While on a visit to San Francisco two or three years since, President Fairchild of Oberlin College became deeply interested in our Kindergartens. He was the means of securing substantial financial aid for our work. Like all great and noble souls, he feels an abiding interest in whatever goes to make this world better, and lifts it a little nearer heaven. What wonder that he has a green old age! He inherits the sure promise given to the righteous" he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." In a recent letter to a friend, in speaking of the work of the Golden Gate Association, President Fairchild said: "I do not recall an instance of such tireless activity and such grand results." It is God's own work, for it is not His will that one of these little ones should perish. PROFESSOR C. H. MC GREW. Perhaps no greater stride has been made in Kindergarten work on the Pacific Coast than the recent action of the University of the Pacific at San Jose, in calling Professor C. H. McGrew, B. S., M. Ph., to take charge of a Professional Training School in that notable Institution of learning. This Training School embraces professional courses, covering one and two years, and the following course of instruction is included: I. Psychology, Science, Art and History of Education; Science and Art of Teaching; School Management, School Systems and Supervision, etc. II. Child Nature, Psychology of Childhood; Science and Art of Kindergartening; Primary Teaching; History of Education, etc. No better man could have been chosen for the place than Professor McGrew; scholary, quiet, thorough, enthusiastic and intensely devoted to his work, he cannot fail of success. His motto is, "Come, let us study the child's nature, and learn how to teach him." Professor McGrew has been doing invaluable work at Teachers' Institutes all over the Pacific Coast. LADY STUART-WORTLEY. It is said that to be travelled is to be cosmopolitan, and to be cosmopolitan is to be generous, large and kindly. It is certainly true, that a Christ-like nature mingling with the world, anywhere and everywhere, recognizes in all mankind brethren. To be a citizen of the world in the noblest sense one must have an all-embracing charity. There are those whom we have never seen with mortal vision, whom we know far better than hundreds with whom we come in daily contact. It is sympathy that is the great interpreter between human souls. For several years Lady Stuart-Wortley of London, and her distinguished husband, have taken a profound interest in the work of this Association. This interest was awakened through the reading of Annual Reports placed in their hands by Captain Kahler, who chanced to be on the vessel that brought these English travelers from the Islands to this city. Ever since that time we have had no more interested friends than these workers in philanthropic lines in the great city of London. Letters of cheer are often received by the Superintendent. How true it is, that to be full of goodness and sympathy causes people to carry blessings of which they themselves are as unconscious as a lamp is of its own shining. Such souls are like stars to the storm-tossed mariner. ELIZABETH P. PEABODY. In this connection we are forcibly reminded of that wonderful woman, at the mention of whose name we bow in reverent respect and admiration-ELIZABETH P. PEABODY. Not to know her and her great work argues one's self unknown. But what we wish to record at this time is an incident, full of peculiar interest, connected with our work, and of which Miss Peabody herself has no knowledge. Every year a number of our Annual Reports are sent to her. These are distributed among friends all over this country and abroad, whom she feels will use them to enlarge Kindergarten work. One of the Reports sent by Miss Peabody had a marvelous mission. It was, in some sense, like the grain of mustard seed, or the leaven hid in three measures of meal. This particular Report ultimately found its way into the hands of one of the stirring advocates of the W. C. T. U., who was then speaking in Texas. That single Report, to make a long story short, was the means of kindling an interest which resulted in inspiring twenty-six representatives of Unions in the States of Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee and Missouri, all of whom wrote to the Superintendent for Reports. We know not "whereunto this will grow," but this we do know, that our revered Miss Peabody, now eighty-three years of age, sitting in her quiet home at Jamaica Plains, near Boston, sowed the seed, and the harvest will surely come in due season. God bless Elizabeth P. Peabody. GENEROUS HELPERS IN VACAVILLE. The ladies of the Vacaville Congregational Church, under the leadership of Mrs. Jones, the efficient and energetic wife of the beloved pastor, have taken a deep and abiding interest in the work of this Association. This interest was begotten by the visit of Mrs. Jones to the Kindergartens while in this city. More than fourscore garments have been made and donated to the children through the Helping Hand Society. This nice, warm clothing will prove a God-send during the cold days of winter. Mrs. Jones comes naturally by her true missionary spirit; she is the daughter of the late Dr. Wm. M. Ferry, who established the Mackinaw Mission in Michigan, and whose name is a household word in all the great Northwest. J. SHELDON LUX POTTER. The first Free Kindergarten in San Francisco, adopted and named for a little child, has just come under the auspices of the Golden Gate Association, through the love and generosity of Mrs. Charles Lux. It bears the name of her bright and promising grandson, J. Sheldon Lux Potter. Reference has been made to it in another place in this Report. The good old-fashioned Bible says: Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." When this bright and observing child visits the Kindergarten which bears his name, and sees sixty little children made happy every day, and is taught to care for and love these little ones, is it not fair to believe that he will grow up to feel that there is no deeper joy in life than to do good, and to help the less favored in their struggles and their needs? Blessed are they who welcome little children as a new creation on which, and in which, the whole future of the world rests, in the love and grace of God. For "children are the to-morrow of society." TALBOT CYRUS WALKER. The youngest Life Member of the Golden Gate Kindergarten Association is Talbot Cyrus Walker, the son of one of our Directors, who from the earliest organization of the Society has devoted herself, as have also the members of the Talbot family, to the "Talbot' building up and enlarging of the work. was not a month old when his name was duly enrolled among the Life Members of the Association. We wish every grateful, happyhearted mother in San Francisco (and every mother who has a healthy, bright and beautiful child, should be grateful and happyhearted), would go and do likewise. We should feel that the blessing of Heaven would certainly follow all such consecrated offerings, and we should be proud of such life memberships. Let every true mother ponder the beautiful lines of Julia Ward Howe, and make ready her sacred offerings: I am one who holds a treasure-a gem of wondrous cost; But I mar my heart's deep pleasure, with the fear it may be lost. The vase shall not be broken-dispersed the essence pure! "Be kind to the children of others, and Heaven will bless your own." |