The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1857-05-30

TlProx, May l9th, 1857.

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rlPros, May 10th, 1857.
The Cedar County Teachers Assoc'a-
ton met according 70 notice. in the
School House, Il 10 O'Clock A. NJ; the
President being absent, A. s. Kincaid
wss called to the chair; the Secretary read
the report Of the former meeting, which
was adopted.
An opportunity was then given for per-
sons present to join the Association.
The Office of Treasurer was declared
vacant, in consequence Of Mr. Dewell
having removed from the county. II.
Star was elected to ell the vacancy
On motion by H. Starr, the cause and
cure Of that Hardness and irregular at
tendance which is now preventing 20
many Of our teachers from conducting
their schools, either creditably to them
selves or probably to their employers,
engaged the attention Of the Association.
1t was discussed by H. Starr, G. C.
Nestlerodc, and B. L. Boynton.
Abbie Bass, Chairman Of the Execu-
tive Committee, read the order Of exer.
cises for the afternoon.
The Association then took recess till
II o'clock, p. NJ.
Afternoon Session.
The first business was Reports of Com
mittees, appointed At the previous meet
ing.
G. C. Ncstlerode, from the Committee
appointed to examine Teachers, reported,
that the Committee had held but one ex-
animation; two candidates presented
themselves, Miss Diana Harrington and
Sophia Hart. To the former, . certificate
was granted for eight months, and to the
latter for four months.
The Committee have divided their
certificates into three grades. The FIRST
grade to be valid twelve months; the Sec
ond grade eight months; and the third
grade four months. The committee deem
good moral character indispensable in
the applicant, and will grant certificates
to none without satisfactory evidence on
this point.
The Committee held that something
more il requisite in ths Teacher than
mere book knowledge; that much depends
upon school management. Teachers will
therefore, be examined strictly with ref.
euca to this point.
The Committee appointed on Text
Books reported that they had examined
different series, but have not been able
to come to . conclusion what books TO
recommend as suitable for Text Books
They asked for further time.
The Committee appointed to CORE
spond with publishers to inquire the
price Of books, reported neglec. of duty.
The Committee on County and Town
ship Library also reported neglect of du-
ty. Two members Of the Committee
having lsfs the State, H. Starr and Lu-
sheE Bradley were appointed TO gil yacap,
cy.
The Committee on School Room Fur
niture, reported that they had not done
anything, but intended to.
james McClung was appointed to gil
the vacancy in the Committee to exam
inc Teachers, occasionod by Mr.. Dewell
leaving the State.
On motion by II. Star, Resolved; That
the Cedar County Teachers Association
will contribute its full proportion in sup
porting }. II. Sanders, agent of the Iowa
Phonetic Association. Fifteen dollars
we're Immediately subscribed. One lady
subscribed FIVE dollars.
On motion, it was Resolved; That a
Committee of three be appointed, to re-
port on the propriety of reading the Bible
in school; c. c. Nestlerodo, Fidelia SWEET
land, and 4. II. Perry were appointed
said committee.
A. s kincaid was appointed to report
on the best method Of teaching Penman-
ship.
Fl. Curtis was appointed to report on
the best method Of teaching Written
Arithmetic.
Sarah Smith-on Orthography.
Sibbel Maynard-on English Grammar.
Abbie Bass-on Moral Education.
H. Starr--on the propriety Of intro
ducins the Classics into public schools.
james McClung was appointed to re-
port on the subject of Mental Arithmetic.
Fourteen new members were added to
the Association.
On motion, Resolved; That the pro-
ceedings be published in the Cedar Ceun-
ty papers, and in the Voice of Iowa.
On motion, adjourned to the call of the
Executive Committee.
B. L. BOYNTON, Pres't.
FIDELIA SHETLAND, Seoy.