The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-13
For the Star of the North.
COLUMBIA COUNTY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.

For the Star of the North.
COLUMBIA COUNTY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
The second semi.annual meeting of the
Association is held in Bloomsbury.
The meeting is called 10 order by the
President, w. Burgess, Esq, at l03 O'Clock,
a. m. Persons in attendance from other
counties, are invited 10 take part in the ex-
ercises. Mr.. A. p. Young, reads an Essay
on the "Evis of irregular attendance a,
School," Following this, is discussion on it,
by several of the members Messrs. Nj.
Potts and A. p. Young, and Miss NJ. A. Rich
are authorized 10 solicit members.
/ An Essay on the Teacher aud Teachers
Institutes is read by I. NJ. Potts, Esq. An
able discussion of the merits and topics sug
gested by the Essay, follows. The Associ-
alton, by vote, endorse the Essay.
A letter from James Stokes, Esq, setting
citation, and his willingness TO endorse its
doing, is read by the Secretary.
Prof. H. d. Walker, of the Luzerne coun-
ty Normal District, being present, on behalf
of the managers Of the Teachers institute,
to be held at Columbus, on the 18th instant,
invites the members OF the Association 10
attend
A committee of Resolutions, Messrs. I.
NJ Potts, B. f. Eaton, J. w. Swartz, A. Nc
Henry and Mrs. L. w. Wynkoop, is appon-
ted. The Secretary here reads the conslitu-
ton. The Association adjourns 10 meet in
the afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
| The meeting on being called 10 order.
listens to an address from the County Super
inlendenl, on "The Mission of the True
| Teacher.
Prof. II. d. Walker delivers an address of
an hours length on the ''Relation of Nor
NAL Schools 10 Common Schools "
The ex. commtleeis authorized TO solicit
both of the Superinendents and of Prof.
Walker their addresses for publication in
the papers.
The Association decides to hold ''Teach-
ers Institute" through the week, beginning
Monday, December 9th 1858, at Blooms.
burg.
On motion, B. T. Eaton, Dr. J. Ramsey,
L. Hicks, ]. w. Swarz and L. L. Sharpless,
j are constituted a committee of arrangements
TO supe periutend the Institute.
The County Superintendent is authorized
10 appoint committee OF Que u:ember from
each township in the county 10 solicit funds
10 pay the expenses OF the Institute, the
said appointments to be publicly announced
/ by the first of November next.
The thanks of the Association are tender.
ed 10 Prof. Walker for his kindness in meet
ing with and addressing US; and the Treas
urer is authorized 10 pay his expenses.
The committee on Resolutions read the
following report, which is adopted -
Resoired. That it is the duty Of all teachers
TO nrge upon their pupils the necessity of
regular attendance in school, and also to
point out TO parents the great disadvantage
of their children being detained at home,
and that we, as teachers, do all in our pow.
er 10 make our schools attractive 10 our pu.
pills so that they may not need urging then.
ReSolrcd That our thanks are due to Prof
II. ID. Walker for his able. Interesting and
instructive address, giving a luIl and clear
exposition OF The objects and distinctive
features oi-ffe NotnTt School.
Resolved, That we express our approval of
the Normal School system, and urge upon
all teachers and candidates for the business
OF teachers, 10 encourage them whenever it
is practicable.
Resolved, That il is the duty Of all teachers
20 attend all meetings called lor their benefit
and for the elevation OF their profession, aud
that those who do not avail themselves Of
such meetings are not entitled 10 an huuora.
/ bic position in the profession.
RcSoired That we recognize in the County
SuperInendency an able aud efficient aid
TO the cause of popular education, and ihat
we do all IN our power 10 make its advan.
tages known and appropriated by The people
at large.
ReSoired That we look with suspicious
eye upon all Legislative interference with
the Office of Superintendent, although in
many counties, lis efficiency has not been
fairly tested.
RtSo'Ued, That we feel grateful 10 The Ed
iors OF the local press for their interest man
ltested III noticing our meetings and hope
they will continue 10 show similar lavors.
ReSoircd, That Il synopsis of the proceed
ings OF this meeting be offered ior publica-
ton in the county papers. The Association
adjourned.
Eighty teachers are present at the meet.
ing. The Association numbers sixty-one
members. WM BURGESS, P,ed.
b. f. EATON, Secby.
Bloomsburg, Oct. 9, 1858.
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