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.
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.
Concerts of Schubert music were given, and an exhibition of his manuscripts and letters.