The money used is not regular money, but Freeville money, made of cardboard, and at the end of the holiday the children are not given United States money for their savings, but the value of their little hoard in vegetables, fruit, and clothing. This summer outing teaches the rough boys of the city what their duties in life are, and shows them, better than words could do, that the boy or man who wants to be happy must work honestly and obey the law. Freeville has its boy policemen, who arrest all evildoers; its jail, where the offenders are locked up; and its gang of convicts, who are only given bread and water, and prison fare, and are kept at work the whole day, instead of from eight-thirty till noon. The records of the Republic show that boys who have gone into Freeville rough and bad, and have commenced their citizenship with idling and thieving, have in a few weeks become law-abiding citizens. So successful has this summer Republic been, that Mr. George has made up his mind to keep it going the whole year round. 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. Concerts of Schubert music were given, and an exhibition of his manuscripts and letters. An old battered piano which he had used was also shown. This is the only article which belonged to him that is known to exist, as he died in extreme poverty. It seems sad that his genius was not properly appreciated until after his death, and that he who was to give so much to the world of music should have been denied all but the barest necessities. We publish an account of his life, written especially for THE GREAT ROUND WORLD. FRANZ SCHUBERT.