Over two hundred children were housed there last summer, and thirty-four
boys are passing the winter there.

Through the generosity of some wealthy people, a farm of forty-eight acres
has been bought for the Republic, and this spring and summer it is
intended to make room for a much greater number of "citizens."

The Republic is supported by subscriptions, and the treasurer wants to
raise ten thousand dollars, to carry out the many fine ideas Mr. George
has in mind for this summer.

England, Germany, and Japan have made inquiries into the work at
Freeville, and Mr. George hopes that republics may be started in other
countries.

Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Illinois are starting republics of their
own, and Mr. George has had word from the Junior Republic of California,
that the plan is in working order there, and doing exceedingly well.

GENIE H. ROSENFELD.




THE SCHUBERT CENTENNIAL.


A Schubert celebration was held in Vienna on the hundredth anniversary of
the great composer's birth, which occurred on January 31st.