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THEFOFOvVARD MOVEMENT
Special Mention
Read "A Square Deal," pp. 39 and 4*
>uth," especially
-The Program," pp. 32 to 38.
Read "Summer Schools."
"Scientifiic Study of Nature," pp. 15 to 21.
"School of Expression," pp 22 to 27.
"School of Dramatic Art," 27 and 28.
"Scientific Study of the Scriptures," p. 29.
Be sure to read "The Making of a Will," p. 44-
See By-Laws in regard to Membership, pp. 42 and
See Financial Statement, p, 48.
THE FORWARD
MOVEMENT
OF CHICAGO
TJie Forward NLovement
Is an association or earnest men and
women who are conscientiously endeav-
oring to furnish the struggling family and
the boys and girls who are handicapped
by unfortunate circumstances and tenden-
cies, with the
"Jylinistry of Helpfulness
hy supplying activities directed to moral
ends, for the physical, industrial, social
and moral
"Betterment of Society
T HE FORWARD M O V E M E N T
OFFICERS
George Lytton, Pres. Edward G. Pauling, Vice-Pres.
William H. Tuttle, Secy. Herbert L. Swift, Treas.
Geo. W. Gray, D. D., Gen. Supt.,
305 West Van Buren St.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
George Lytton, Dr. A. J. Ochsner,
Gen. E. C. Young, E. M. Murray,
Dr. George W. Gray, W. C. Zimmerman,
Dr. J. B. McFatrich, C. N. Kimball,
Herbert L.Swift, John Heist,
Edward G. Pauling, Grant Orr.
Jacob Baur, H. W. Leman,
Amos Pettibone, Nelson M. Lampert,
William H. Tuttle, Hon. N. C. Sears,
Clyde Morrisqn, W. C. Moulton,
A. M. Millard, J. B. Foley,
H. D. Piatt, George S. Haskell,
John C. Hallenbeck, George P. Braun,
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dr. J. B. McFatrich, Chairman.
George Lytton, Dr. George W. Gray.
General E. C. Young, Amos Pettibone,
W. H. Tuttle, E. G. Pauling,
Herbert L. Swift, Jacob Baur.
DEPARTMENTS
Social Settlement
Mary E. Dix, Head Resident,
305 W. Van Buren St., Chicago.
Summer Outing
Saugatuck, Mich. Address Gen. Supt.
Summer Schools
Saugatuck, Mich. Address Gen. Supt.
Endowment and Loan Fund
Address Gen. Supt.
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SAUGATUCK, MICH.
Summer Outing
The Forward Movement Park is situated near
Saugatuck, on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan,
which lies 14 miles southwest from Holland, Mich.,
in Allegan County.
There are no railroads or boat lines running direct
to Saugatuck, except the electric car lines from
Grand Rapids through Holland, Mich. During July
and August this line from Holland to Saugatuck
runs every hour.
When you buy your ticket of the Graham and
Morton Line via Holland and Saugatuck, ask for a
ticket to Saugatuck) as this will save you the expense of
the electric car line from Holland to Saugatuck.
After leaving the Graham & Morton boats at Hol-
land, take the interurban to Saugatuck. Ask the
conductor to stop at the Ferry. Cross the river and
take the Lincoln Road to Swift Villa.
SUMMER OUTING
Some of the Attractions
The Forward Movement Park is remarkable for its
beauty, its healthfulness, and its adaptability for
Summer Resort purposes. The prevalent spirit is
one of "Good Cheer" and "Comradeship," entirely
free from the undue restraint of more fashionable
localities. Special, attention is given to the moral
tone of the place.
The Henry C. Lytton Hall is devoted to enter-
tainments of various kinds, religious services on
Sunday, and social and literary gatherings during
the week. The Lake Michigan shore, at this point,
is unusually fine for bathing, and the Kalamazoo
Lake, the Kalamazoo River, the Electric Car Line
and Steamers on Lake Michigan, running from Sau-
gatuck north to Holland, and south to South Haven
afford excellent facilities for excursions.
The grade of the paths in the Park is so easy,
the woods are so charming, the air so exhilia-
rating and everything so restful that the strolls
never grow tiresome. Come and see for yourselves.
Of all the places devised for entertainment, noth-
ing equals the swing from the top of a sand hill,
holding fast to a rope fastened to a limb of a tree
50 or 60 feet high, which enables the person to
swing once and sometimes twice around the tree
without stopping, at points being 15 to 25 feet off
the ground.
The summer outing at Forward Movement Park is
for all who are trying to leave the world richer in
thought, more noble in purpose, better in morals,
higher in aim; more joyous, having less sorrow, less
idleness, less selfishness, less meanness. Neither
the idle rich nor the idle poor are invited.
But all who are trying to do their best, however
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SWIFT VILLA
FRONT YARD OF SWIFT VILLA
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poorly they may succeed, are welcome. This breadth
of purpose is a real attraction.
There will be at least one good entertainment each
week. Most of these will be given by specialists in
their departments. Some. will be given by amateurs.
All will be interesting and profitable.
Each Sabbath from 3 p. M. to 4 P.M. it is expected
from all who may be in the Park that they will care-
fully abstain from loud talking, bathing or anything
that will mar the quiet of the hour. During that
time at Lytton Hall there will be preaching or other
forms of religious service, to which all are cordially
invited. This is a source of pleasure and profit.
Swift Villa
The Swift Villa contains parlors, offices, dining
hall, and sleeping apartments for nearly one hundred
people. It was built by Mrs. G. F. Swift of Chicago,
and year by year is being improved. It overlooks
Lake Michigan and is surrounded by high, wooded
hills, which furnish splendid outlooks over lake and
surrounding country as far as the eye can reach, and
deep valleys which afford enchanting retreats.
The Woman's Club Outing
Friends of the Forward Movement are familiar
with the plans by which Miss Dix raises funds for this
beautiful charity, but few who contribute to it can
understand its real beneficence. By it, the Forward
Movement Woman's Club is enabled to spend five
days at the Park. The excursions upon the lake and
upon the lovely Kalamazoo, through the rich fruit
lands, the restful shade of the trees and the many
winding paths of the forest-park, the bathing by
sunlight and boating by moonlight to these tired and
worn women these five days are "the days God lends
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to leaven what were all earth else with a feel of
heaven."
In a similar manner Miss Dix takes the Sunbeam
Club, many of them the children of these tired
mothers, to the Park for a week or longer if possible
and, like their mothers, the children look forward
all the year to this playtime under the great trees,
to the Venetian boatrides on the lake and winding
river, and to all the happy experiences which teach
the child what the world really is that God has made.
Victor Hugo said: "God made the country, and man
made the city." For the child at least this aphorism
should be corrected: "the devil made the town."
Even the trimly kept city park cannot compensate
the child for the sweet fragrance of the virgin forest,
the pillowing of baby cheeks on mossy beds, or the
marvelous discoveries and companionships every
child makes in the sylvan paths of the real forest.
The number is only lessened by want of money.
Entire expense, including transportation both ways,
is $4.00 each. We need $500 more. Make yourself
happy by making somebody else happy.
Out in the Fields
The little cares that fretted me
I lost them yesterday,
Among the fields above the sea,
Among the winds at play,
Among the lowing of the herds
The rustling of the trees,
Among the singing of the birds
The humming of the bees.
The foolish fears of what may happen
I cast them all away,
Among the clover scented grass
Among the new mown hay;
Among the husking of the corn,
Where drowsy poppies nod
Where ill thoughts die
And good are born,
Out in the fields with God.
BROWNING.
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THE LINCOLN ROAD
ON THE KALAMAZOO RIVER
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General Information
(a) For prices of board and room see page 13.
(b) Tents same rate as rooms.
(c) Board and lodging by the day, $1.25.
(d) Special terms for large companies.
(e) Ten per cent reduction on regular rates dur-
ing the second and third weeks of June, also the
the second and third weeks of September.
(f) Ten per cent reduction on regular rates for
students of the Nature Study School, School of
Expression and Bible Study School.
(g) Bathing suits and bath towels not provided,
(h) Hauling trunks, including passenger from
cars to Forward Movement and return, $i oo.
(i) Hauling valises, including passenger, round
trip, fifty cents.
(j) Anyone wishing to be met on arrival of cars
must notify us as to the time of arrival.
(k) Passengers riding to and from River to For-
ward Movement, ten cents round trip.
(1) Those wishing to play lawn tennis should
bring their own net and rackets.
(m) Those wishing to play basket ball should
bring their own ball.
(n) Those having musical instruments are invited
to bring them.
(o) A fine assortment of the finest photograph
postal cards of the Park sold at reasonable rates
at Swift Villa.
(p) Chicago daily papers kept on sale, also post-
age stamps and regular postal cards.
(q) All mail addressed in care of Forward Move-
ment Park will be delivered promptly at Swift Villa.
(r) All persons wishing accommodations will
find it greatly to their advantage to write early. Our
space is limited.
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LYTTON WALK
THE SAND-HILL SWING
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Stoughton Hall
For a long while we have sorely felt the need of a
large rooming house for young ladies where they
can have every necessary convenience and be so
environed that they will have the largest liberty
with the most complete protection.
Mrs. Stoughton, of Aurora, 111., is now erecting
such a building which will be ready for occupancy
by the Middle of June, 1909. This hall is located on
Interlachen Hill, in the Forward Movement Park,
Saugatuck, Mich., 150 feet above Lake Michigan
with an outlook bounded only by the horizon. It
will accommodate about sixty girls and will be in
charge of a most estimable lady.
Mothers wishing to send their daughters for an
outing where they will have a real home life and be
specially cared for will do well to send them to
Stoughton Hall.
For further particulars, address Dr. Geo. W. Gray,
Gen. Supt, Forward Movement, Chicago, 111.
Schedule of Prices
Board for adults, per week $3-75
Board for children, 6 to 12, per week 3.00
Board for children, under 6 2.00
Board and Room or Tent
$2.00 room for one board and room $5-75
2.00 room for two board and room, each 4.75
3.00 room for one board and room 6.75
3.00 room for two board and room, each 5.25
3.00 room for three board and room, each 4.75
4.00 room for one board and room 7.75
4.00 room for two board and room, each 5.75
4.00 room for three board and room, each 5.25
4.00 room for four board and room, each 4.75
4.00 room for five board and room, each 4.50
4.00 room for six board and room, each 4.25
Room and board, per day 125
Basket ball, per hour 15
Passenger from Saugatuck to Swift Villa, with trunk, round
trip i.oo
Passenger from Saugatuck to Swift Villa, with valise,
round trip 50
Passenger from river to Swift Cottage, round trip 10
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SUMMER SCHOOLS
Summer Schools
The Summer Outing consists in more than fresh
air. A man is more than lungs, more than body,
however wonderful its mechanism may be, he has
intellect that needs rest and recuperation when worn
and weary from incessant toil.
In providing an outing for working people we
have sought to minister to the whole man the
physical, social, intellectual and moral nature. To
do this we have organized these Summer Schools:
"The Scientific Study of Nature," ''School of Ex-
pression," "Scientific Study of the Scriptures" and
the "School of Dramatic Art."
To counteract the usual idea that anything is good
enough for the workingman and his family, we have
put each of these Summer Schools in charge of the
most capable person in his line of work that can
be found in this country. The best is none too
good for the struggling heroic toiler who often under
most adverse circumstances plays the man more
nobly than he upon whom fortune seems to smile.
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The Scientific Study of Nature
The great attraction we offer is our Summer
Schools. It is a rare privilege to receive instruction
from four such masters in their line of work as Prof-
Edward G. Howe, Miss Cora Mel Patten, Rev. Rhys
R. Lloyd and John Lane Connor. We place the
program of each before you as worthy of your
closest attention and highest appreciation. Learn
to understand Nature when it speaks to you, ex-
press what it says wisely and effectively, and find
that the Written Word when scientifically studied
is in harmony with the Living Word written in
flowers, stones and stars.
Lying between the Kalamazoo River on the east,
and Lake Michigan on the west, is the 130 acres of
diversified forest belonging to The Forward Move-
ment. This forest with the River and its bottom
lands, the sand dunes and the cool lake shore, are
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not only delightful for recreation, but rich in bird,
plant and insect life, and offer ideal conditions for
the true Study of Nature.
The management has had these possibilities in
mind from the start, and desired to offer to teachers
and other interested persons this wealth of material
for the study of Nature at first hand that while en-
joying the quiet restfulness, the bathing and tent
life of the Summer Outing to gain the inspiration
which always comes from actual contact with life in
its natural environment.
In the spring of 1908, a light and airy building,
24x36 feet, was erected on a hill overlooking the lake
on the west. This room, the center of the work, has
laboratory and study tables, shelving and cases for
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such books, apparatus and illustrative material as
is needed to supplement that out of doors.
A water garden has been located on the river, with
a safe boat for the study of life on or in the water.
To the east and just below the laboratory a hollow
of several acres in extent has been cleared and a
beginning made in the planting of a Botanic Gar-
den. Here, plants not found locally or those hav-
ing peculiar value for study, experiment, or com-
parison will be placed in a border so as to be easily
accessible from a walk nearly half a mile long.
Opportunity for star observations will be supplied
by a platform on the highest hill in the Park.
In the laboratory, material gathered in wood,
lake or river can be studied, collections made to aid
fn future teaching or experimental work, as the oc-
casion may demand.
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All will continue under the directorship of Prof.
Edward G. Howe, a well known and experienced
science teacher of Chicago.
The past two years have vindicated that nothing
can excel Aristotle's Peripatetic method; that the
daily walks through the shady woods, by the lake,
over the sand dunes, or the rows on the river were
productive of much keen insight into the mysteries
of nature and pleased all.
These trips, each planned with some special inter-
est in view, will be continued under the personal
leadership of Prof. Howe or skilled helper; while the
Laboratory and Gardens will supply opportunity for
the study of material gathered, or the working out
of problems suggested by the field work.
Individuals will thus be at liberty to arrange with
the Director for such study in Mineral, Plant or
Star work, as personal interest, actual problems in
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the school room or desired preparations may sug-
gest and to pursue this work as rapidly as previous
training, aptitude and industry may permit, unham-
pered by others.
It is thus hoped that real aid may be rendered
each in solving the problems of actual instruction.
Teachers, parents and others interested in de-
finite, progressive and well related lines of elemen-
tary science, will find inspiration and help by choos-
ing some one line of work from the following table:
The Skies III.*
Metals sorted
III.
Seeds and fruit
sorted I.
Eight home
animals 5.
The Moon VII.
Minerals sorted
VIII.
Buds 4.
Twenty-three
animals 9.
The Earth XVI
Minerals and
rocks sorted 14
Roots & stems
6.
Thirty- three
foreign n.
The Earth
XXII.
Pebbles 15
Leaves 10.
The boy 19.
The Solar Sys-
tem XXIV.
Sharp stones 20
Trees 2.
Typical ani-
mals 27.
Gravitation
XXX.
Plane form and
color 21.
Woods and
barks 13.
Man at home
33-
Light and the
telesco.XXXV.
Metals studied
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Flowers 17.
Life histories
of types 38.
Early history of
the earth 42.
Solid form
XXVI.
Fruit 18.
Life histories
of types 39.
Other systems
47-
Molecule
lessons 31.
Morning Glory
20.
Animal
groups 49.
Crystal 36.
Relationships
of plants 28.
Minerals
studied 37
Winterquarters
of plants 34.
Coins 42.
Fruit studied 40
Earth-making
44.
Corn and beans
42.
Rocks 48.
Important fam-
ilies 45.
Original work.
Important fam-
ilies 46.
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Expense for a Six Weeks' Term
Tuition $9.00
Laboratory Expense $1.00 (plus breakage)
Board and furnished tents, $4.25 to $7.00 a week.
Discount of 10 per cent on regular price of board
and room for all students of the Summer School of
Science.
For further information, apply to Forward Move-
ment, or to the Director, Edward G. Howe, 10233 S.
Wood Street, Chicago, Ill'inois.
*These two numbers refer to the "step" in Prof.
Howe's two books, Systematic Science Teaching and
Elementary Science, to be had on the grounds or of
Appleton & Co., Chicago.
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CORA MEL PATTEN
School of Expression
Under the direction of Cora Mel Patten. In the
summer of 1908, the School of Expression was or-
ganized at Forward Movement Park. Students were
registered from four different states. Most of those
in attendance were professional Readers and
Teachers.
The Session closed with an evening recital in which
all participated. Much satisfaction and enthusiasm
was expressed over the work as outlined and pre-
sented by Miss Patten. The present indication is
that the attendance this season will far surpass that
of last year.
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Location of School
No more delightful place can be found for Sum-
mer Study than Forward Movement Park.
No school can offer better advantages in the way
of buildings, or greater st elusion for study and prac-
tice, while excellent bathing, boating, etc., offers re-
creation and diversion from the routine of the class-
room.
Leadership
The School is fortunate in securing as a director
Cora. Mel Patten, the Principal of the Marden School
of Music and Elocution, Chicago. Miss Patten has
had a wide, diversified and successful record as a
teacher, beginning in the rural schools, continuing
through the intermediate grades, High School, Uni-
versity and Professional Schools. For ten years she
has been at the head of her own School. Through
all these years she has devoted herself more or less
to professional Reading. There is no preparation
for the platform equal to years of devotion to Lit-
erature and the constant endeavor to assist others in
the realm of this Special Art.
More and more time has been devoted to the plat-
form until now Miss Patten is known as one of the
foremost Lecturers and Readers in the country. It
is safe to say that no one is more alive to the real
needs of the Studio and the Platform, and certainly
no one has done more initiative work in promoting
the highest forms of Interpretative Art.
She has the faculty of imparting to pupils her
own enthusiasm and aspiration and of developing
them along lines of individual power.
Time
The School will open on Monday, July 5, and close
on Friday, July 23.
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THE LEET WALK
AN IDEAL EASEL LOCATION
SUMMER SCHOOLS
Hours
8:30 to 9:00 A. M. (except Saturday) Physical Train-
ing. Free to all on the grounds.
9 A. M. to 12 M. (except Saturday) Normal Class.
1:00 to 5 P M. Hours reserved for private instruc-
tion.
5:00 to 5:30 P. M. Round Table, conducted by
members of the class.
5:30 to 6:00 P. M. Recreation.
Course of Study
Breathing, Voice Training, Bodily Responsive-
ness, the Technique of Reading, Literary Analysis,
the Development of Mental and Emotional Power,
the Art of Story Telling, the Interpretation of Poetry,
The Story, The Monologue, The Drama, Repertoire,
Criticism.
The Course of Study as planned will be found help-
ful to High School and College Students, Public
School Teachers, Club Women, Professional Read-
ers and Teachers of Expression in short, to all who
are interested in the study or teaching of Literature,
and who believe in vitalizing and spiritualizing the
printed page through vocal interpretation.
Credit
To those who may wish to complete a professional
course under Miss Patten, work done in the Sum-
mer School will be credited toward the regular
course in the Marden School, Chicago.
Books
Students planning to attend the school are re-
quested to write Miss Patten relative to books with
which to provide themselves.
Recitals
It is altogether desirable that pupils come to the
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KALAMAZOO RIVER
RETURNING FROM AN EXCURSION
SUMMER SCHOOLS
school with selections prepared for criticism. Selec-
tions will be suggested upon request.
The School will close with a Recital by Students,
and it is hoped that some of the students will come
prepared to render full programs.
During the Session Miss Patten will be heard in
the following interpretative recitals:
1. u The Servant in the House" - C. R. Kennedy
2. "Jeanne D'Arc" P. Mackay
3. "The Great Galeoto" - Jose Echegaray
4. "Brand" H. Ibsen
5. "An Enemy of the People" H. Ibsen
Tuition
Normal Class Three weeks - $15.00
Private Instruction per hour 3.00
" half hour 1.50
Registration
In order that reservations may be made for tents
or rooms, early registration is desirable, and those
wishing time reserved for private instruction should
make application by letter.
For further information address
CORA MEL PATTEN,
4858 Champlain Ave.. Chicago.
School of Dramatic Art
Mr. John Lane Connor, who has been conducting
the School of Dramatic Art for the past two seasons,
will continue to have charge of that department.
A number of plays will be produced.
The success of former productions, like "Cupid
Outwitting the Spinsters and Vacation," gives prom-
ise of what we may expect in that line.
Mr. Connor has been a leading member of such
theatrical organizations as the Otis Skinner and
Andrew Mack Cole, and has played the leading
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roles in stock companies in many parts of the
United States.
Prospective pupils of this department will kindly
communicate at as early a date as possible with Mr.
Connor, care either of The Forward Movement, or
16 West Wilson Avenue, as some of the plays for
the summer are already being cast. Among the
productions contemplated are the comedies, "The
Circus Girl," and Shakespeare's "As You Like It."
Mr. Connor has been visiting the Park for several
years, always bringing with him a choice class of
young men and other friends. His artistic temper-
ament is always manifest and he attracts people
of that type of mind.
"Instruction ends in the schoolroom, but educa-
tion ends only with life. * * * And education
is to unfold nature; to strengthen good and con-
quer evil; to give self help; to make a man."
HENRY C. LYTTON ASSEMBLY HALL
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Scientific Study of the Scriptures
A Week in a Wild- Wood
Recreation Rest Study
Preachers, Sunday School and other Christian
Workers, all invited to attend a Bible Institute at
Forward Movement Park, Saugatuck, Mich.
July 20 to 28, 1909 Under the leadership of one of
the most eminent Bible Scholar in this country,
Rev. Rhys R. Lloyd, A. M., D. D. He is interesting,
instructive, devotional,
He has been lecturing under the auspices of The
Forward Movement during the past winter. He
awakens a marvelous interest in the study of the
Scriptures wherever he goes. You cannot afford to
Special Mention
Read "A Square Deal," pp. 39 and 4*
>uth," especially
-The Program," pp. 32 to 38.
Read "Summer Schools."
"Scientifiic Study of Nature," pp. 15 to 21.
"School of Expression," pp 22 to 27.
"School of Dramatic Art," 27 and 28.
"Scientific Study of the Scriptures," p. 29.
Be sure to read "The Making of a Will," p. 44-
See By-Laws in regard to Membership, pp. 42 and
See Financial Statement, p, 48.
THE FORWARD
MOVEMENT
OF CHICAGO
TJie Forward NLovement
Is an association or earnest men and
women who are conscientiously endeav-
oring to furnish the struggling family and
the boys and girls who are handicapped
by unfortunate circumstances and tenden-
cies, with the
"Jylinistry of Helpfulness
hy supplying activities directed to moral
ends, for the physical, industrial, social
and moral
"Betterment of Society
T HE FORWARD M O V E M E N T
OFFICERS
George Lytton, Pres. Edward G. Pauling, Vice-Pres.
William H. Tuttle, Secy. Herbert L. Swift, Treas.
Geo. W. Gray, D. D., Gen. Supt.,
305 West Van Buren St.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
George Lytton, Dr. A. J. Ochsner,
Gen. E. C. Young, E. M. Murray,
Dr. George W. Gray, W. C. Zimmerman,
Dr. J. B. McFatrich, C. N. Kimball,
Herbert L.Swift, John Heist,
Edward G. Pauling, Grant Orr.
Jacob Baur, H. W. Leman,
Amos Pettibone, Nelson M. Lampert,
William H. Tuttle, Hon. N. C. Sears,
Clyde Morrisqn, W. C. Moulton,
A. M. Millard, J. B. Foley,
H. D. Piatt, George S. Haskell,
John C. Hallenbeck, George P. Braun,
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dr. J. B. McFatrich, Chairman.
George Lytton, Dr. George W. Gray.
General E. C. Young, Amos Pettibone,
W. H. Tuttle, E. G. Pauling,
Herbert L. Swift, Jacob Baur.
DEPARTMENTS
Social Settlement
Mary E. Dix, Head Resident,
305 W. Van Buren St., Chicago.
Summer Outing
Saugatuck, Mich. Address Gen. Supt.
Summer Schools
Saugatuck, Mich. Address Gen. Supt.
Endowment and Loan Fund
Address Gen. Supt.
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SAUGATUCK, MICH.
Summer Outing
The Forward Movement Park is situated near
Saugatuck, on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan,
which lies 14 miles southwest from Holland, Mich.,
in Allegan County.
There are no railroads or boat lines running direct
to Saugatuck, except the electric car lines from
Grand Rapids through Holland, Mich. During July
and August this line from Holland to Saugatuck
runs every hour.
When you buy your ticket of the Graham and
Morton Line via Holland and Saugatuck, ask for a
ticket to Saugatuck) as this will save you the expense of
the electric car line from Holland to Saugatuck.
After leaving the Graham & Morton boats at Hol-
land, take the interurban to Saugatuck. Ask the
conductor to stop at the Ferry. Cross the river and
take the Lincoln Road to Swift Villa.
SUMMER OUTING
Some of the Attractions
The Forward Movement Park is remarkable for its
beauty, its healthfulness, and its adaptability for
Summer Resort purposes. The prevalent spirit is
one of "Good Cheer" and "Comradeship," entirely
free from the undue restraint of more fashionable
localities. Special, attention is given to the moral
tone of the place.
The Henry C. Lytton Hall is devoted to enter-
tainments of various kinds, religious services on
Sunday, and social and literary gatherings during
the week. The Lake Michigan shore, at this point,
is unusually fine for bathing, and the Kalamazoo
Lake, the Kalamazoo River, the Electric Car Line
and Steamers on Lake Michigan, running from Sau-
gatuck north to Holland, and south to South Haven
afford excellent facilities for excursions.
The grade of the paths in the Park is so easy,
the woods are so charming, the air so exhilia-
rating and everything so restful that the strolls
never grow tiresome. Come and see for yourselves.
Of all the places devised for entertainment, noth-
ing equals the swing from the top of a sand hill,
holding fast to a rope fastened to a limb of a tree
50 or 60 feet high, which enables the person to
swing once and sometimes twice around the tree
without stopping, at points being 15 to 25 feet off
the ground.
The summer outing at Forward Movement Park is
for all who are trying to leave the world richer in
thought, more noble in purpose, better in morals,
higher in aim; more joyous, having less sorrow, less
idleness, less selfishness, less meanness. Neither
the idle rich nor the idle poor are invited.
But all who are trying to do their best, however
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SWIFT VILLA
FRONT YARD OF SWIFT VILLA
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poorly they may succeed, are welcome. This breadth
of purpose is a real attraction.
There will be at least one good entertainment each
week. Most of these will be given by specialists in
their departments. Some. will be given by amateurs.
All will be interesting and profitable.
Each Sabbath from 3 p. M. to 4 P.M. it is expected
from all who may be in the Park that they will care-
fully abstain from loud talking, bathing or anything
that will mar the quiet of the hour. During that
time at Lytton Hall there will be preaching or other
forms of religious service, to which all are cordially
invited. This is a source of pleasure and profit.
Swift Villa
The Swift Villa contains parlors, offices, dining
hall, and sleeping apartments for nearly one hundred
people. It was built by Mrs. G. F. Swift of Chicago,
and year by year is being improved. It overlooks
Lake Michigan and is surrounded by high, wooded
hills, which furnish splendid outlooks over lake and
surrounding country as far as the eye can reach, and
deep valleys which afford enchanting retreats.
The Woman's Club Outing
Friends of the Forward Movement are familiar
with the plans by which Miss Dix raises funds for this
beautiful charity, but few who contribute to it can
understand its real beneficence. By it, the Forward
Movement Woman's Club is enabled to spend five
days at the Park. The excursions upon the lake and
upon the lovely Kalamazoo, through the rich fruit
lands, the restful shade of the trees and the many
winding paths of the forest-park, the bathing by
sunlight and boating by moonlight to these tired and
worn women these five days are "the days God lends
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SUMMER OUTING
to leaven what were all earth else with a feel of
heaven."
In a similar manner Miss Dix takes the Sunbeam
Club, many of them the children of these tired
mothers, to the Park for a week or longer if possible
and, like their mothers, the children look forward
all the year to this playtime under the great trees,
to the Venetian boatrides on the lake and winding
river, and to all the happy experiences which teach
the child what the world really is that God has made.
Victor Hugo said: "God made the country, and man
made the city." For the child at least this aphorism
should be corrected: "the devil made the town."
Even the trimly kept city park cannot compensate
the child for the sweet fragrance of the virgin forest,
the pillowing of baby cheeks on mossy beds, or the
marvelous discoveries and companionships every
child makes in the sylvan paths of the real forest.
The number is only lessened by want of money.
Entire expense, including transportation both ways,
is $4.00 each. We need $500 more. Make yourself
happy by making somebody else happy.
Out in the Fields
The little cares that fretted me
I lost them yesterday,
Among the fields above the sea,
Among the winds at play,
Among the lowing of the herds
The rustling of the trees,
Among the singing of the birds
The humming of the bees.
The foolish fears of what may happen
I cast them all away,
Among the clover scented grass
Among the new mown hay;
Among the husking of the corn,
Where drowsy poppies nod
Where ill thoughts die
And good are born,
Out in the fields with God.
BROWNING.
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THE LINCOLN ROAD
ON THE KALAMAZOO RIVER
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General Information
(a) For prices of board and room see page 13.
(b) Tents same rate as rooms.
(c) Board and lodging by the day, $1.25.
(d) Special terms for large companies.
(e) Ten per cent reduction on regular rates dur-
ing the second and third weeks of June, also the
the second and third weeks of September.
(f) Ten per cent reduction on regular rates for
students of the Nature Study School, School of
Expression and Bible Study School.
(g) Bathing suits and bath towels not provided,
(h) Hauling trunks, including passenger from
cars to Forward Movement and return, $i oo.
(i) Hauling valises, including passenger, round
trip, fifty cents.
(j) Anyone wishing to be met on arrival of cars
must notify us as to the time of arrival.
(k) Passengers riding to and from River to For-
ward Movement, ten cents round trip.
(1) Those wishing to play lawn tennis should
bring their own net and rackets.
(m) Those wishing to play basket ball should
bring their own ball.
(n) Those having musical instruments are invited
to bring them.
(o) A fine assortment of the finest photograph
postal cards of the Park sold at reasonable rates
at Swift Villa.
(p) Chicago daily papers kept on sale, also post-
age stamps and regular postal cards.
(q) All mail addressed in care of Forward Move-
ment Park will be delivered promptly at Swift Villa.
(r) All persons wishing accommodations will
find it greatly to their advantage to write early. Our
space is limited.
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LYTTON WALK
THE SAND-HILL SWING
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Stoughton Hall
For a long while we have sorely felt the need of a
large rooming house for young ladies where they
can have every necessary convenience and be so
environed that they will have the largest liberty
with the most complete protection.
Mrs. Stoughton, of Aurora, 111., is now erecting
such a building which will be ready for occupancy
by the Middle of June, 1909. This hall is located on
Interlachen Hill, in the Forward Movement Park,
Saugatuck, Mich., 150 feet above Lake Michigan
with an outlook bounded only by the horizon. It
will accommodate about sixty girls and will be in
charge of a most estimable lady.
Mothers wishing to send their daughters for an
outing where they will have a real home life and be
specially cared for will do well to send them to
Stoughton Hall.
For further particulars, address Dr. Geo. W. Gray,
Gen. Supt, Forward Movement, Chicago, 111.
Schedule of Prices
Board for adults, per week $3-75
Board for children, 6 to 12, per week 3.00
Board for children, under 6 2.00
Board and Room or Tent
$2.00 room for one board and room $5-75
2.00 room for two board and room, each 4.75
3.00 room for one board and room 6.75
3.00 room for two board and room, each 5.25
3.00 room for three board and room, each 4.75
4.00 room for one board and room 7.75
4.00 room for two board and room, each 5.75
4.00 room for three board and room, each 5.25
4.00 room for four board and room, each 4.75
4.00 room for five board and room, each 4.50
4.00 room for six board and room, each 4.25
Room and board, per day 125
Basket ball, per hour 15
Passenger from Saugatuck to Swift Villa, with trunk, round
trip i.oo
Passenger from Saugatuck to Swift Villa, with valise,
round trip 50
Passenger from river to Swift Cottage, round trip 10
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BROWNING PATH
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SUMMER SCHOOLS
Summer Schools
The Summer Outing consists in more than fresh
air. A man is more than lungs, more than body,
however wonderful its mechanism may be, he has
intellect that needs rest and recuperation when worn
and weary from incessant toil.
In providing an outing for working people we
have sought to minister to the whole man the
physical, social, intellectual and moral nature. To
do this we have organized these Summer Schools:
"The Scientific Study of Nature," ''School of Ex-
pression," "Scientific Study of the Scriptures" and
the "School of Dramatic Art."
To counteract the usual idea that anything is good
enough for the workingman and his family, we have
put each of these Summer Schools in charge of the
most capable person in his line of work that can
be found in this country. The best is none too
good for the struggling heroic toiler who often under
most adverse circumstances plays the man more
nobly than he upon whom fortune seems to smile.
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The Scientific Study of Nature
The great attraction we offer is our Summer
Schools. It is a rare privilege to receive instruction
from four such masters in their line of work as Prof-
Edward G. Howe, Miss Cora Mel Patten, Rev. Rhys
R. Lloyd and John Lane Connor. We place the
program of each before you as worthy of your
closest attention and highest appreciation. Learn
to understand Nature when it speaks to you, ex-
press what it says wisely and effectively, and find
that the Written Word when scientifically studied
is in harmony with the Living Word written in
flowers, stones and stars.
Lying between the Kalamazoo River on the east,
and Lake Michigan on the west, is the 130 acres of
diversified forest belonging to The Forward Move-
ment. This forest with the River and its bottom
lands, the sand dunes and the cool lake shore, are
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not only delightful for recreation, but rich in bird,
plant and insect life, and offer ideal conditions for
the true Study of Nature.
The management has had these possibilities in
mind from the start, and desired to offer to teachers
and other interested persons this wealth of material
for the study of Nature at first hand that while en-
joying the quiet restfulness, the bathing and tent
life of the Summer Outing to gain the inspiration
which always comes from actual contact with life in
its natural environment.
In the spring of 1908, a light and airy building,
24x36 feet, was erected on a hill overlooking the lake
on the west. This room, the center of the work, has
laboratory and study tables, shelving and cases for
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such books, apparatus and illustrative material as
is needed to supplement that out of doors.
A water garden has been located on the river, with
a safe boat for the study of life on or in the water.
To the east and just below the laboratory a hollow
of several acres in extent has been cleared and a
beginning made in the planting of a Botanic Gar-
den. Here, plants not found locally or those hav-
ing peculiar value for study, experiment, or com-
parison will be placed in a border so as to be easily
accessible from a walk nearly half a mile long.
Opportunity for star observations will be supplied
by a platform on the highest hill in the Park.
In the laboratory, material gathered in wood,
lake or river can be studied, collections made to aid
fn future teaching or experimental work, as the oc-
casion may demand.
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All will continue under the directorship of Prof.
Edward G. Howe, a well known and experienced
science teacher of Chicago.
The past two years have vindicated that nothing
can excel Aristotle's Peripatetic method; that the
daily walks through the shady woods, by the lake,
over the sand dunes, or the rows on the river were
productive of much keen insight into the mysteries
of nature and pleased all.
These trips, each planned with some special inter-
est in view, will be continued under the personal
leadership of Prof. Howe or skilled helper; while the
Laboratory and Gardens will supply opportunity for
the study of material gathered, or the working out
of problems suggested by the field work.
Individuals will thus be at liberty to arrange with
the Director for such study in Mineral, Plant or
Star work, as personal interest, actual problems in
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the school room or desired preparations may sug-
gest and to pursue this work as rapidly as previous
training, aptitude and industry may permit, unham-
pered by others.
It is thus hoped that real aid may be rendered
each in solving the problems of actual instruction.
Teachers, parents and others interested in de-
finite, progressive and well related lines of elemen-
tary science, will find inspiration and help by choos-
ing some one line of work from the following table:
The Skies III.*
Metals sorted
III.
Seeds and fruit
sorted I.
Eight home
animals 5.
The Moon VII.
Minerals sorted
VIII.
Buds 4.
Twenty-three
animals 9.
The Earth XVI
Minerals and
rocks sorted 14
Roots & stems
6.
Thirty- three
foreign n.
The Earth
XXII.
Pebbles 15
Leaves 10.
The boy 19.
The Solar Sys-
tem XXIV.
Sharp stones 20
Trees 2.
Typical ani-
mals 27.
Gravitation
XXX.
Plane form and
color 21.
Woods and
barks 13.
Man at home
33-
Light and the
telesco.XXXV.
Metals studied
25-
Flowers 17.
Life histories
of types 38.
Early history of
the earth 42.
Solid form
XXVI.
Fruit 18.
Life histories
of types 39.
Other systems
47-
Molecule
lessons 31.
Morning Glory
20.
Animal
groups 49.
Crystal 36.
Relationships
of plants 28.
Minerals
studied 37
Winterquarters
of plants 34.
Coins 42.
Fruit studied 40
Earth-making
44.
Corn and beans
42.
Rocks 48.
Important fam-
ilies 45.
Original work.
Important fam-
ilies 46.
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Expense for a Six Weeks' Term
Tuition $9.00
Laboratory Expense $1.00 (plus breakage)
Board and furnished tents, $4.25 to $7.00 a week.
Discount of 10 per cent on regular price of board
and room for all students of the Summer School of
Science.
For further information, apply to Forward Move-
ment, or to the Director, Edward G. Howe, 10233 S.
Wood Street, Chicago, Ill'inois.
*These two numbers refer to the "step" in Prof.
Howe's two books, Systematic Science Teaching and
Elementary Science, to be had on the grounds or of
Appleton & Co., Chicago.
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CORA MEL PATTEN
School of Expression
Under the direction of Cora Mel Patten. In the
summer of 1908, the School of Expression was or-
ganized at Forward Movement Park. Students were
registered from four different states. Most of those
in attendance were professional Readers and
Teachers.
The Session closed with an evening recital in which
all participated. Much satisfaction and enthusiasm
was expressed over the work as outlined and pre-
sented by Miss Patten. The present indication is
that the attendance this season will far surpass that
of last year.
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Location of School
No more delightful place can be found for Sum-
mer Study than Forward Movement Park.
No school can offer better advantages in the way
of buildings, or greater st elusion for study and prac-
tice, while excellent bathing, boating, etc., offers re-
creation and diversion from the routine of the class-
room.
Leadership
The School is fortunate in securing as a director
Cora. Mel Patten, the Principal of the Marden School
of Music and Elocution, Chicago. Miss Patten has
had a wide, diversified and successful record as a
teacher, beginning in the rural schools, continuing
through the intermediate grades, High School, Uni-
versity and Professional Schools. For ten years she
has been at the head of her own School. Through
all these years she has devoted herself more or less
to professional Reading. There is no preparation
for the platform equal to years of devotion to Lit-
erature and the constant endeavor to assist others in
the realm of this Special Art.
More and more time has been devoted to the plat-
form until now Miss Patten is known as one of the
foremost Lecturers and Readers in the country. It
is safe to say that no one is more alive to the real
needs of the Studio and the Platform, and certainly
no one has done more initiative work in promoting
the highest forms of Interpretative Art.
She has the faculty of imparting to pupils her
own enthusiasm and aspiration and of developing
them along lines of individual power.
Time
The School will open on Monday, July 5, and close
on Friday, July 23.
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THE LEET WALK
AN IDEAL EASEL LOCATION
SUMMER SCHOOLS
Hours
8:30 to 9:00 A. M. (except Saturday) Physical Train-
ing. Free to all on the grounds.
9 A. M. to 12 M. (except Saturday) Normal Class.
1:00 to 5 P M. Hours reserved for private instruc-
tion.
5:00 to 5:30 P. M. Round Table, conducted by
members of the class.
5:30 to 6:00 P. M. Recreation.
Course of Study
Breathing, Voice Training, Bodily Responsive-
ness, the Technique of Reading, Literary Analysis,
the Development of Mental and Emotional Power,
the Art of Story Telling, the Interpretation of Poetry,
The Story, The Monologue, The Drama, Repertoire,
Criticism.
The Course of Study as planned will be found help-
ful to High School and College Students, Public
School Teachers, Club Women, Professional Read-
ers and Teachers of Expression in short, to all who
are interested in the study or teaching of Literature,
and who believe in vitalizing and spiritualizing the
printed page through vocal interpretation.
Credit
To those who may wish to complete a professional
course under Miss Patten, work done in the Sum-
mer School will be credited toward the regular
course in the Marden School, Chicago.
Books
Students planning to attend the school are re-
quested to write Miss Patten relative to books with
which to provide themselves.
Recitals
It is altogether desirable that pupils come to the
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KALAMAZOO RIVER
RETURNING FROM AN EXCURSION
SUMMER SCHOOLS
school with selections prepared for criticism. Selec-
tions will be suggested upon request.
The School will close with a Recital by Students,
and it is hoped that some of the students will come
prepared to render full programs.
During the Session Miss Patten will be heard in
the following interpretative recitals:
1. u The Servant in the House" - C. R. Kennedy
2. "Jeanne D'Arc" P. Mackay
3. "The Great Galeoto" - Jose Echegaray
4. "Brand" H. Ibsen
5. "An Enemy of the People" H. Ibsen
Tuition
Normal Class Three weeks - $15.00
Private Instruction per hour 3.00
" half hour 1.50
Registration
In order that reservations may be made for tents
or rooms, early registration is desirable, and those
wishing time reserved for private instruction should
make application by letter.
For further information address
CORA MEL PATTEN,
4858 Champlain Ave.. Chicago.
School of Dramatic Art
Mr. John Lane Connor, who has been conducting
the School of Dramatic Art for the past two seasons,
will continue to have charge of that department.
A number of plays will be produced.
The success of former productions, like "Cupid
Outwitting the Spinsters and Vacation," gives prom-
ise of what we may expect in that line.
Mr. Connor has been a leading member of such
theatrical organizations as the Otis Skinner and
Andrew Mack Cole, and has played the leading
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roles in stock companies in many parts of the
United States.
Prospective pupils of this department will kindly
communicate at as early a date as possible with Mr.
Connor, care either of The Forward Movement, or
16 West Wilson Avenue, as some of the plays for
the summer are already being cast. Among the
productions contemplated are the comedies, "The
Circus Girl," and Shakespeare's "As You Like It."
Mr. Connor has been visiting the Park for several
years, always bringing with him a choice class of
young men and other friends. His artistic temper-
ament is always manifest and he attracts people
of that type of mind.
"Instruction ends in the schoolroom, but educa-
tion ends only with life. * * * And education
is to unfold nature; to strengthen good and con-
quer evil; to give self help; to make a man."
HENRY C. LYTTON ASSEMBLY HALL
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Scientific Study of the Scriptures
A Week in a Wild- Wood
Recreation Rest Study
Preachers, Sunday School and other Christian
Workers, all invited to attend a Bible Institute at
Forward Movement Park, Saugatuck, Mich.
July 20 to 28, 1909 Under the leadership of one of
the most eminent Bible Scholar in this country,
Rev. Rhys R. Lloyd, A. M., D. D. He is interesting,
instructive, devotional,
He has been lecturing under the auspices of The
Forward Movement during the past winter. He
awakens a marvelous interest in the study of the
Scriptures wherever he goes. You cannot afford to
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