Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), Thursday 28 September 1905, page 4


THE KINDERGARTEN MOVTMENT.7

At the South Australian Hotel on Wednesday afternoon the first meetiiiR of the new Kindergarten Council was held. There was a large attendance. Mr. B. Hawker (the

Chairman) gave a short address, in which he recapitulated the history of the birth ol the movement in this city. He suggested that they should form themselves into an association. In that way they wmild create enthusiasm among themselves, and would influence their friende in the same direction. He was confident that the movement would grow, because it was a seed that had life in it. Judging by the way the movement had progressed in other countries they might launch out with good heart. With several friends he had waited on the Treasurer with respect to a building for the kindergarten, and that Minister had given a sympathetic answer. Mr. Peake said there would probably be some Government building that could be placed at the disposal of the kindergarten. Subsequently bo'th the Premier and the Treasurer had visited Tlie Briars, where they saw the classes at work, and signified their sympathy with the movement. Miss Newton related practical experience she liad had in New South Wales, which she thought would be useful for the guidance of the local institution. The following officers were elected: — President, Lady Le Hunte; VicePresidents, Lady Way, Lady Bonython, Miss Spence, Mrs. Hartley, Mrs. Brace and Mr. L. W. Stanbm (Inspector-General of Schools); secretary Mrs. B. Morice; treasurer Mr. Sraeaton M.P.; executive committee, Mrs. Bragg, Misses Ed eson and Tomkinson, and Messrs. Dankd and Smeaton, M.P.'s, A. Scott, H. Thomas, A. Williams, and J. Gartrdl. Subsequently the executive committee met to consider the constitution of the new association. They arranged a supplementary meeting for Friday next. The constitution will be based upon that of the Kindergarten Union in New South Wales. It is noteworthy that the first voluntary contribution was that of Miss Spence, who has long been known for her enthusiasm in educational matters.