Summer School Diary, part 2A - 1913

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1913. Jun 27.

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The spacious parlors of Manzanita Hall were the scene of a pleasant gathering, Friday evening, June 27, when the faculty entertained the Summer School Students and friends

The rooms were beautifully decorated with roses, ferns, and carnations

The ladies were most charmingly gowned, the gentlemen were mostly a minus quantity. Professor Ordahl did his very best to fill up the deficiency; but the ordeal was too great, and he departed for home at his earliest opportunity.

A program arranged by Miss Howe was thoroly enjoyed. It consisted of an introductory talk; "echoes" from the Summer School Journal of 1912, given by Dr Ordahl; an instrumental duet by Misses Lennon and Tailleur, an instrumental duet (piano and comb) by the Misses McAbee and McEllin; two fancy dances by Mrs. Ordahl, a reading to a musical accompaniment, "Hiawatha's Wooing" Misses Pollock and Lennon.

The Faculty then served refreshments, which had two most excellent features, namely, quality and quantity.

The remainder of the evening was spent in playing games. It was with great reluctance that the girls bade the Faculty and one another, all voting the entertain-

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ment a most charming one, "Good night."

P.S. The girls in Manzanita Hall got the rest of the refreshments next day accompanied by talks on "woman's rights" by Miss Howe and Miss Pollock.

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During the early part of this very instructive and interesting Summer Session, which is fast drawing to a close, the instructors and students were given a very interesting and informal talk by University President Robert Lewers.

Mr Lewers, who has been a member of the faculty for many years, ably described the growth of the institution from its infancy to the present time showing its great development along educational lines.

A deep regret was expressed by President Lewers because so few teachers were present at the session this year and also because he couldn't be in attendance himself, owing to an enforced trip East in the interest of the University.

In closing, he wished success to all the teachers assembled.

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The Trip to Tahoe.

July 4.

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Manzanita was a scene of great excitement early Friday morning, the cause being the expected trip to Tahoe. Hurried steps and gay voices resounded thru the hall until the gong rang for breakfast. A mad rush was made for the dining room where hurried breakfasts were eaten and lunches packed.

At 6:30 a merry crowd was on its way to the S. P. station, where tickets were purchased. Before the arrival of the train a few minutes were spent in animated conversation over the coming trip.

We were soon on the way traveling at good speed. At Truckee we left our train for the Tahoe Railroad.

Several stops were made before reaching Tahoe. At last we arrived at our delightful lake where a boat waited to convey us around the lake. I regret to say some of the grandeur and beauty was lost owing to the abnormal appetite of a few. Had I not been one of the starved ones, I should have accused them of a lack of appreciation of the beautiful.

What shall I say of Tahoe? To what shall I compare it? Many go to Europe to visit famous lakes not knowing of the marvelous lake at home. Tahoe is said to be more beautiful than Lake Como. It is thirteen miles wide and twenty-

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three in length, all of which can be seen at a single glance. Around it are lofty mountain peaks, some as high as 11,000 ft.

The color of the lake is wonderful. It changes from day to day. In no part is the water the same. It may be green, blue, purple, or silvery grays.

After passing Rubicon Point, our interest was turned on Emerald Bay, an inlet from the lake with a charming little island in the center. It is believed to have once been a separate lake. The water is remarkable for its superb emerald hue and its tansparency.

Tallac was the next of interest. There we landed and were allowed time for purchasing cards, gathering flowers, or strolling under the tall pines near by.

Here we separated from our instructors who were to spend several days at Fallen Leaf Lake.

About 5 o'clock we were again at Tahoe ready for the journey homeward, the tedium of which was lessened by happy songs and lively conversation.

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July 9. Medical Inspection in Schools.

Dr. M. R. Walker, president of the Board of Education in the Reno Schools, addressed the teachers of the Summer School on medical inspection. The address contained many helpful suggestions for the teachers, and was followed by them with much interest.

Dr. Walker maintained that pedagogy and medical science must correlate if the maximum of efficiency in the school system is to be attained. As the child's mental development depends upon his physical condition, the teacher's work in the schoolroom must be supplemented by the skilled physician's aid in determining the causes of retarded development.

For the elucidation of the teachers the doctor enumerated the objects of medical inspection. Among the most important set forth are: (1) the detection and correction of physical defects, such as: eye strain, adenoids enlarged tonsils, deafness, discharging of ear, deformaties, stoop shoulders, flat chest, spinal curvature, decayed teeth, poor nutrition, nervous disorders, mental defects. (2) The detection and exclusion of parasitic cases and contagious diseases. (3) The maintenance of good hygienic con-

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