New-York daily tribune., 1858-08-16
PENNS " VANIA TEACHERS ASSOCIA-
TION.
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Con,spoIdeuoe Of The ~ Y. Tribune.
SCRANTON, Pa, Aug. H. 1888.
Tie State Teachers Association continues it's sessions
with CROWN e numbers and enthusiasm. The members
from abroad spend the intervals in tde morning and
evening in visiting various objects Of interest, many
Of which are found here. The great engines of the
blast furnaces in the iron.worls Of Scranton IL Co.,
three in number, of 200 hor:e power each, are an
attraction to msny. Others visit the rolling and
fcurderies or the underground railroads, which run
through the coalhs for great distances. But we
meet the largest number around the new-graded
school buildings of the Borough, erected at a cost
Of $4,000 en- large and beautifulysituated site,
presented for this pEIpose by q wealthy banker.
These tchoos are thought TO be equal to any IN the
State, in arrar cement and furniture.
This morning the leading features OF the session
were a debate on the arbitrary power OF the County
Superintendent TO revoke certificates Of qualification,
ana two formal addresses. The discussion occupied
two hour, and was carried on with much vg)r and
ability. The weight OF sentiment in the meeting was
strongly against the power as now conferred in the
sw but 10 one was able TO produce any instance
of It's abuse. The first address hearty and
acceptable statement OF the recent progress OF this
Ieigb b0rhcCd in Education, by Mr. Mstthews OF Hyde
Park IN this county. This gentleman aso represented
the County AssC cison and extended IN their name
welcome to their guests aud earnest invitation 10
attend the dedication ot new graded school building
in Hyde Park on the Eth Inst. lie was followed by
Mr.. y. A. Calkins Of New. York in faithful and
tu expedition OF the evils usually found in the eemen
taTy Instruction ci our public schools. Mr.. c. msde
many valuable suggestions to primary teachers. just
al this tine. however 1HE TRIBUNE reporter noticed
some bright eyes very confusing and rhyme-suggest
ing that he would be Incapable OF stating very clearly
the speaktI S views
The afternoon session opened with very sweet music
but the election was approaching and much busy
coLyersation went on through the hall. Delegates
were then appointed 10 other State Associations and
to the American Institute OF Instruction at Norwich,
Conn. Several candidates were placed in nomination
for Presidert but all withdrew their names except
DR.. Franklin Taylor of Chester who was unanimously
elected. The remaining offices then filed chiefly
with members from the Eastern part of the State.
The place Of the next meeting was then pointed at
West Chester, Chester County in August, lSJS, the
day TO be fixed by the Executive Committee. The
discussion of the powers OF County Superntendens
now resumed ard was go vigorously carried a. 10
increase perceptiby the amount Of perspirstion which
was now rolling freely down many faces. This
closed by an address from Mr.. II. c. Hickok, the
State Superintendent, who showed very ably the
cesity for the obnoxious power OF removal by county
officers in the present ncipient state OF the system.
While susceptible OF abuse, II IS yet needed 80 long
the standard of qualifications for teachers continues to
rise rapidly, as it has done for four years past.
The evening session opened with the final settlement
OF this lorg-yexed question. series Of resolutions
were offered severely denouncing the power Of re.
movs They were laid on the table by decided vote,
and the further consideration Of the question post
poned sire de- The President, j. +. Ste ddard then
read his annual address. Notwithstanding the ex-
of the Professor the address commanded close atten
ton |, pointed out the present want OF our school
system, ts provision for the training OF teachers
and pointed out with nuch skill snd foresight the
mode by which normal schools must be founded and
conducted, TO meet these wants. The Hon. Wm. Jes-
.up. President Judge OF the Susquehsnns District,
was Il introduced, and gave Pleasant accour. OF
bis early experience 10 common schools, IN the
Eastern part Of Long Island. He concluded With an
eoquen; appeal TO teachers, on tie responsibilities Of
their proftssio Thos II. Burrowes, esq, Of Lancas
ter formerly Secretary Of State Of the Commonwealth
hen gave an address the peculiar feature. Of the
con nor school work in Pernsy lyauis He manner 0.
illu.fraiOu WAS pleasing.