The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-09-19

entirely destitute, and but for the friendship Of
their uncle, would be thrown upon the charity
Of the world for protection.
BEDFORD &C. TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
Agreeably to the call Of the Superintendent a
meeting OF Teachers was held in the basement OF
the Lutheran Church on Monday the ist Sept inst.
The meeting was organized by appointing Mr..
James Allison OF Napier, President. and Mr.. i. r..
Eickroy, Secretary. Mr. Geitys stated the object
ol The meeting, read quite an interesting address,
and concluded by making some appropriate and
practical remarks, which received with favor.
Among other things he remarked that II is impoT
tant for a teacher have the stPenusy ylvana School
Journal, work education, il is for the
Divine 10 have the Bible.
On motion the Secretary read the Constitution,
which drafted meeting held here IN April,
1854, together with the bye-Iaws, which adopt
ed.
The following persons signed their names 10 the
Constitution a. members OF The Associations:
Rev John II. Pollock, T. x. Get;ys, T. R. Wick
roy, Rev. IL. Heckerman Thomas c. schooley, Jas.
Allison, Samuel Longenerter, William a. Clark,
Thomas Allison, James 5. Tussey, d. D.. Eshelman,
Amos Edwards, Henry B. Mock, s. B. Repogle, &.
5eafooS.
On motion, Messr<. Geftys, sigafoos, schooey,
Lougeneckes, aid James Allison appointed
committee 20 present the names Of persons TO fill the
several Offices OF the Association during The enssng
year, which committee reported Rev. ii. Hecker-
men President; Rev. n. +. Gd> Vice President;
John Mower Esq, Treasurer; J. s. Tussey, secre-
tafy, end said gentlemen were unanimously elected
20 said Offices
On motion Of Geo. Sigafoos, 7. Il. Gettys and
Samuel Longeuecker were appointed committee 10
report the Of five persons compose ''bnsi-
committee for the ensuing year. who reported
the names OF Messrs Schooleg, Sigafoos. James Al
lson, Barton, and Tofniinson, and the gentlemen
named unanimously elected said committee
On motion OF MIR. Gettys Mr.. ylckroy and James
Allison appointed TO prepare the exercises OF
the second day.
TUESDAY MORNING SESSION.
The President being absent. the Chair was again
occupied by Mr.. Allison. The Teachers present
proceeded plain, familiar, bat interesting way,
10 give their views and experience the subject OF
teaching The several primary branches OF common
school education
Mr.. Sgatoos then explained his method Of teaching
the alphabet. Mr.. Pollock did the same upon the
infections Of the voice.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
AZ the request OF the County Superintendent, Rev.
John Pollock, principal of the Allegheny Male and
Female Seminary at Raiusburg delivered an address
he subject OF education. He gave his expert
ence first the common school. then in those OF
higher grade His remarks on school government,
the influence of Sslf-goyeTnment, the Importance OF
regular system, love. and respect gained by polite
ness, good humor, kindness &c. very appropri-
He was listened 10 with much attention, and
doubt those who heard him much benefited
by has able lecture.
Reading was then taken up in which all freely par
Of education were ne}e by Messrs. Pollock, GefTys
and Sigafoos, An interesting address then deli
vered by Mr. Sigatoos the subject OF schools and
the common school master. He pointed out very
clearly that the teacher should be the life and the
soul OF the school. That the teacher IS dealing with
youihful and plable ma terialS that he give
shape and form the Youthful mind that will be in
deilibly impressed during life. How important Then.
that the right kind OF impress be made at the right
time and in the night way. He concluded by
gueStiug teachers 10 their influence TO correct
puniis the pernicious habit of using tobacco.
WEDNESDAY MORNING SESSION.
Rev. Mr.. Heckernan presiding. After some ap-
propriate remarks he addressed the Throne OF Grace
PRAYER The minutes We're then read and adopt
ed. Business committee reported the following sub
jects: Classification OF schools, school government,
Fenman>hir. Fundamental rules OF Arithmetic, Geo
granny and Grammar.
Rev. Mr.. Heckerman made some very interesting
remarks the importance OF teaching Grammar
sfndefSgudiugig instead OF reciting and repeating
parrot-ke the various rules and exercises laid down
in the school books. Mr.. Tussey made some
marks which were interesting, beneiciat uad in
structive.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON SESSION.
The subject of fraclions was taken up by Mr.. Sig
afoos, who occuped the blackboard, and, for haf
hour, gave evidence that he is fully competent
instruct in that very useful branch of education.
On motion the following resolutions wele adopted
Resolved, That we earnestly call apou the friends
Of education throughout the county OF Bedford 10 u
njte with us in endeavors TO elevate the standard
of Teachers and the condtIonof our common schools.
Resolved, That we recommend TO all the Teachers
of the county to subscribe to the ''PennsylVania
School Journal''
Resolved, That the reading the Scriptures, with
out comment, and singing, ought to be introduced
into all the scnoolS of the county.
Resolved. That this institute recommends that the
Teachers in the different Districts form themselves
into aaxiliary associations Tor their own common
improvement.
Resolved, That next meeting be held in st.
Clairsge Monday the 10Th day OF November
next, and continue at least three days.
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