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services of Mr. J. P. Gavit, of the Commons, chairman of the playground committee, and Mr. W. H. Noyes, of the Henry Booth House. This does no injustice to the thirteen faithful attendants and the other members of the committee.

3. Future. — This short experiment will indicate both nega-

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tivelv and positively the methods to be pursued. It must not be supposed that we are limited for suggestions to the experi- ence of this two-months' attempt in six playgrounds. The three settlement playgrounds in Chicago and the accomplishments of other cities will also guide us.' The most evident need of the future is that all schools shall be provided with yards. They are fairly well supplied already, but those schools which are deficient are often in the most needy districts. The yards should be open after school hours during the school year and all day in vacation, preferably under the direction of the school

' See the succeeding article by Miss American.