Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-07-16
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4EacHEss ASSOCIATION CONCLUDED.

BvGhe commissions of weFd55 two or three
thsunllts in the last article were rather OBJ
scure. Want of time is the apology.
Ia en- essay on CLASSIFIED schools, Nh.
White, OF Portsnionths commended that in
most piaces the ratio between ad9aHoef ard
primary scholars is not well understood
Too much room is assigned to the former
and too little io the ~iatter5 hence they are
crowded into advanced classes seFure they
are yregared. Boards of Edecatfon have
not yet learRed to adapt the scaoeis la the
different seasegss of the yess. AT certain
times the primary rooins receive great ae-
cessioBs, they are s filed thai the health IS
injured ard cnl5 hall instructions recefsed=
These arg defects which experience and
Judgem ent ought 40 cerrecis
In discussing the relations sshck High
Schools sastain to Academies and Colleges,
he deprecated she effort tco frequently
made. to make all Coileges, when they car
be no ling but High Schools3 each should do
its appropriate work.
AFTEnSooN SESSION. Mfr. CoggesEtaIi had
previously presented, and asked the opinion
of the Association gu Senator Canfiek's
Bill, the passage of which would provide for
the APPOINTMENT of Coonty Commissioners
to cooperate with the Ssate Commissioner
The reported that at present they
ceuld not approve Of the bill; the Associa-
.ieb agreed, and appointed a committee to
confer with sena.or Garfield and the Legis-
lative C~ousnittee. The propriety OF having
only annual sessions was discussed, many
were ia favor OF semi annual, but the mai1r-
lily voted fef the resolutios.
The committee appointed tc inquire into
the history of the State Universities and the
prpprieiy of connecting a Normal School with
each, If their charters will allow, reported
that from the Investigations thus far no con-
conclusions could be drawn. They were in
structed to proceed and report at hext ses-
sion.
Mr.. Ogden presented the Journai Of Edu-
caiion and urged teachers to take it and
make an effort to increase its circulation
Many counties take very few copies. The
citizens and the officers of the University
for their kindness and hospitalit y received a
hearty vote of thanks, the Railroads which
had reduced the fare received the slme-
Previous to this there was a general call
for DR.. Thomson. He now came forward
and made an admirable closing speech. He
had enjoyed the Association much; he was
glad To meet his fellow teachers from various
parts of the State. They were welcome to
the halls Of the University, to It's COOL, re-
fresiling, health giving Spring, The citi-
zens are geaeFoas and hospital; undoubtedly
the ladies' were welcome TO their homes
He hoped the stay of all had been pleasant
and profitable. He alluded to our want of
public buildings aRd especially cur Schnp!
Houses. and trusted that the meeting would
haYe something to do in increasing a correct
puolic sentiment and that if they would fa-
vor US with a visit . few years hepceswe may
then be able to point 10 GER school Houses
misunderstanding. The poxology was sung,
and the Benediction pronounced by Or.
Thomson, and the Association adjourned to
meet at Dayton in July, 1859.
The teachers Present made 3 good aR-
pearance; Eearly all were thoughtful, ipteIi-
gent maa and women. Still a very few gave
evidence. by the color around their mouths,
that they used tobacco. Persons SO upfortu-
nate should pever seek a prominent place
and speak among so many ladies' and gentle
men. IN many Instances tue reading and
speaking were not such as ought IL be ex-
pected from teachers. Allowance ought to be
made for the fact thatnany were in a larger
room than usual, but teachers ought to speak
distinctly everywhere. respectfully sug-
gest that good reading and speaking are
worthy and ought to receive the special at
tention of the Association. Teachers may
be excused FOR repeating, they must often DO
This in order that pupils may remeulber, IL
may beeo@e d habit, bet they should never
speak without having something to say
Every sentence should clearly express a
thought Their discussions should be brief.
clear and pointed In some Of these things
d few of the members might improve.
WM. SMITH.