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The proper observance of Arbor Day is limited neither to literary program nor to tree planting. Since man's visible works are but an ex pression of his life, the aim of the school must be the development of virile character, of which good works are the issue. For this end in the training of children and youth, Arbor Day offers the opportunity of fostering the love of natural beauty, awakening an interest in civic im provement, imparting a knowledge of the value of trees, giving instruo tion in practical forestry, and providing a practical training in tree planting and related arts. If the children of to-day form the habit of making things look better at school and home, they will later be found active in all efforts for public improvement.
An interesting program of song and recitation and the making of some Spot more beautiful by tree, shrub, or flower are alike means for making impressions of truth and beauty that will endure in the lives of children. For this purpose it is essential that every school convene in its school home on Arbor Day morning and that every child shall have a personal part, however small, in the exercises of the day.
Let Arbor Day be associated with the study of nature throughout the year. Let every school, when possible, have its garden. Keeping the school yard free from rubbish is a way of improvement. For adorn ment of school grounds the planting of shrubs and vines, as well as trees, may be effective. For the sake of the children, every schoolhouse should image God's beauty of field and forest. The future beauty of home stead, school grounds, roadside and public park is now growing in the hearts of to-day's children. Let the school become an ally of the com munity in all public betterment.
The proper observance of Arbor Day contributes not a little to right civic training. It strengthens the link between the child and nature. In awakening an interest in the life of tree and plant, it inspires kind ness, gentle manners, and a fine regard for the rights and well-being of others. It gives a larger love of home and familiar scenes and a deep interest in men and things, which is at the heart of good citizenship.
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