Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-01-28
MnHln County Teachers Association.
MIIRoY. Jan. q. 1858.

was called 10 order at 2 O'clock, p. M, By
the President Prayer by A. u. Hawn.
The minutes Of the last sessions were read
and approved.
On motion G. W. Soult, G. B. Penepacker
and b. F. Smith were appointed an execu
tive committee to serve during the sessions
of the association.
On motion S. T. Sharp read q report on
the subject -" Can Teaching. under the
present circumstances, obtain the rank Of a
profession ?' The report was received. The
question embodied in the resolution was dis
cussed by Messrs. w. A Smiley. G. ". Fres-
coin, A ID. Hawn, and b. f. Smith.
The following hours were adopted rs the
time of meeting Morning session-trom
till 70; Afternoon session from till
Evening session till 10.
A. d. Hawn lectured by appointment on
the subject Of teaching Geography.
The executive committee proposed the re-
lating of experiences as the order for the re-
mainder Of this session.
On motion the teachers were confined TO
iye minutes in their remarks. Soult, Zook
and Smith related their experiences.
EVENING SESSION.
Tie meeting was opened with prayer by
Rev Nathan Shotw II.
Music By Choir
Rev. Shotwell made some excellent re-
marks.
Minutes read and approved. Roll called
and responses by sentiments.
According to previous notice, Jos. w Par
ker, ESQ, delivered an instructive address
to q very large audience. The thanks of
the Convention were rendered to Mr. Parker
for his address.
Music by Choir.
FRIDAY-NORSING SESSION
Meeting opened with prayer by G. b. Pen
epacker-
On motion, Messrs. Smiley, Sterrett, and
Cummings were appointed to prepare list
Of officers for next term.
On motion Freseoln, Ingram and Smith
were appointed to draft resolutions expires,
sive Of the sentiments of this association.
Minutes read and approved. Roll called.
G.. W Frcscoln read report on the sub
iect: How can we best secure the regular
atte.dance oil pupils?" The report was re.
ceiyed The subject was then discussed by
Messrs. c. H. Warner, Smiley, Masters.
Smith, Duncan Hawn, Davis, Frescoln and
SHARP.
On motion the further discussion was
postponed.
W. A. Smiley then lectured ON Mental
Arithmetic.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Meeting called 10 order by President
Minutes read and approved.
MIR. Smiley continued his remarks on men
tai arithmetic. Several problems were salv
ed by the teachers Mr.. Frescoln illustrated
the system of teaching Geography with OUT
line maps
Geo. ii. Swigart read report on the
subject, a." How can district associations be
permanently organized"
On motion the report was received, the
subject was then discussed by Messrs
iIawn, Stroup, Duncan, Smiley, Sharp,
Frescoln, Slime. Fleming and Smith.
On motion the further discussion closed
Mr.. Masters lectured on the subject OF
Grammar.
EVENING SESSION.
Meeting called to order by President
Music by Choir. Prayer by MIR. John Bell.
Roll called, and responses by sentiments,
Minutes read and approved.
Elegant lectures were delivered BY ~ j.
Warner and Smith. The thanks of the
association we're rendered to the gentlemen
for their able and appropriate addresses.
Experiences wcrs related by Messrs Str0up,
Slime and T. G.. Bell.
sATrRDAY-NoRNIxG SESSION
President in the chair; meeting called to
order. Minutes read and approved.
Mr.. Il. Thompson exhibited specimens of
maps drawn by his pupils, which were ex.
ceedingly well executed, and reflected credit
10th to teacher and pupil.
The committee appointed to prepare 4 list
of officers, reported the following: O.. Il.
Penepaeker, Pres; A. " Ingram and
Miss Mary Stewart, Vice Priests; G. ".
SOult, Secy.; NJ. X. Thompson, Treas; S. L.
Sharp, 6. III. Swigart and ". j. Fleming,
Executive Committee. On molten report
adopted and the officers elected The Com
mittee on resolutions reported the following
which were adopted.
Resolved, That the tone Of feeling manifest
ed during the present meeting of this As
sociatioG- affords hopeful encouragement to
the friends Of Education.
p. That the elevation of teaching, - the
rank Of profession, depends entirely upon
The teachers and that they alone, who make
themselves worthy, should be entitled to the
claims Of such q position
3d. That the Office Of County Superinten-
dency, has fully sustained the most sanguine
expectations of the teachers, and friends of
Common Schools IN this county and that
much credit is due to the present incumbent
for his energetic labors in elevating the stan
GARD of popular education in our midst.
4th. That we cordially invite, and earnest
ly request the hearty cooperation Of all the
teachers, directors and friends Of education
throughout the county, in advancing, the OBJ
ject of this Association.
9Th. That we recommend the formation Of
Teachers Associations throughout the differ.
ent townships, for the improvement of teach
ers, and the discussion of the various modes
of teaching.
9th. That we heartily approve of the
practice of singing in our schools, and recon-
mend all teachers to devote some time to
acquisition of the principles of vocal music
Tth. That this Association hereby tender
its thanks to, and will ever remember with
feelings of gratitude, the citizens Of Milroy
and vicinity, for their kindness and hospi-