Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-06-25
School Conventions.

The Conventions Of Teachers and others interested 10 the
provomont Common Schools holden, ageeaby to
notice at Marlboro jamaica and West Westminster the 9th,
l and i3h days Of the month The weather Propious,
and the audiences agc and attentive. The exercises at
each place were by pycr amer which Mr. Brown
County sup Of Schools made Introductory remarks roai-
ing To the objects for which the Conventions called the in
seasng interest unaffected in the Of popular education
the good effects already resulted from the school law
passed at the Of the Legislature and the object Of
educalion--the formation Of character
Geo W. Winchester Esq Of Hartford c. author Of and
practical system Of Pcnmanshp delivered before each Of the
Conventions eang address the subject Of Penman-
shin pointing understanding and the eye tie manner
IN which neglected branch Of education may be ysleA-
cay and successfully taught IA all schools His lecture
was well received know the auditors con-
snred his system Of writing and the mode Of teaching it, Is
well adapted to the present wants Of our schools and should Do
Introduced into them practicable.
Al Marlboro Mr. Chamberlain the successful and thorough
teacher Of the Central School this village delivered ngen
ioua and practical lecture his manner Of teaching Heading
This address made impression on the minds OF the audi
ence and deeponed the that Reading is very mpcr.
fecty taught n schools An able and scientific lee
subject Of Physiology also delivered at Marlboro
by Dr. ggnson, Of ibis village lie was followed by Df wash
bura Of Vernon with Characteristic address, foil Of pleasantly
compliments criticism, and sage counsel After which Rev D.
a. Ranney of Dover addressed The audience IN focibe and
manner the motives suitable to be presented 10 the
young order influence their conduct The exercises wero
on closed by sor, address from the Couay sap the du-
Of parents cooperate with teachers in the educiion Of
their ohdrca
Al Jamaica the exercises Of similar character those
Marlboro Ia addition addresses Of Mr. Winchester
and Mr. Brown above noticed Rev Lncon Of Jamaica,
addressed the Convention the subject Of Order school,
and the Of securing IT," His address indicated much
heeon and Taught with sound views and practical eouo-
sells mud suggestions Dr. Ranney Of ownshend gave lecture
Physiology which marked for happy adaptation to the
occasion we'll for scientific character it, only aul,
VAS It's brcyhy.
At West Westminster the Convention addressed BY n r.
sheafe ESQ., Westminster Rev Mr. Bradford Of Grafton
Rev A. Poster of puiney addition the addresses Of Mr.
Winchester and Mr. Btow1 before referred Mr sheae
gave brief history Of Vermont legislation tho subject Of
Common Schools pointed defects school houses and
modes Of Instruction. gave humorous account Of erannl
ton Of teachers place named and made udcious
marks IN regard to the proper mode Of conducting schools Rev
Mr. Bradford spoke ia his peculiar style Of the wroiehcd oond-
on Of many Of school houses the the modes
Of instruction and discipline, the Of suitable qualifications
n Tescher and the Improvements that ough, be made Ia
these matters. The District School il is aud should
be perhaps good title the subject Of bis discourse
any give
Rev A. Foster pointed in clear and forobe manner the
duty Of parents 10 cooperate with the Instructors Of their child
rem mentioned various ways doing and earnestly enoned
the performance Of the duty This meagre accounts
sisdef the exercises these Conventions and being
made from the general impression they len the mind and
from any taken at the time may fail give many
stances, correct idea Of What said On tie whole
nk very iaFofao4e Impression was made on the minds OF
those who peseu, At the Conyeuons and that little
good will result from them to the Of school
cation ia this Couuy. THIS emphaucaiy d the
people. II is ofdeep and abiding interest Us ALL Our
District Schools the only schools which al children
have There the children of the poor the rich
together stand side by side and enjoy like privileges and
advantages for education Lot these schools be ohed e,
them be made The best schools that have them furnish
for all cor children the means of thorough useful practical
education. D.
Briueborn June - 1886