The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09
Teachers Association.

Commlilee, the Teachers Association OF
Columbia county, held its second annual
meeting, Feb, 5th, 1885, in Lightsreet, in
The school room occupied Ivy L. Appleman.
FORENOON SESSION.
The Society was called 10 order by the
President. In absence of the Recording
Secretary, l.. Appleman, was appointed pro
| tenn.
An election of officers occurring. On mo-
ton the following persons were appointed
a committee 10 nominate candidales, and
report at the afternoon session George w.
uu, J. w. Schwartz, p S. Rshel, Rachel
Wilson, and A. p. Young. On motion ad-
Journed TO meet at l O'Clock, =. Nj.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Executive Committee reported the
following programme of business, which
/ was accepted:
L. Report of committee on officers.
2. Ifeasurers report and miscellaneous
items.
3. Essay-L. Appleman.
4. Subjects for discussion
Is ii practicable 10 dispense with the use
OF the rod in the government of schools
Should rewards be offered as incentives 20
study.
Means of securing regular attendance at
school.
3. Miscellaneous.
The committee to nominate candidates
Tor the ensuing year reported as follows -
For President, William Burgess; Vice
presidents, Lewis AppIeman, and Rachc.
wilson; Recording Secretary, J. X. R.isheI.
corresponding Secretary, L. T. Sha.pess:
treasurer, A. r Young; Executive Com.
mltee; I NJ, Potts, G. ". U;t, p. S Rishel
MTs' f. Wynkoop, M A. Rich; which. re-
pnt, on hlouoh was .eceived from the com.
% lI.uee ana ihe ABOVE named persons were
eieclrH TO office.
me Treasurer reported that he had re.
yelved as imitation fees during The last year,
Sl3 %, and paid ont 80 l24, leaving bal
ance IN the treasury of 81 621 cents. MIR.
Lewis AppIeman then read very mstruc.
tive essay on the obstacles that retard the
progress OF our schools. MIR. f. Nj Potts
followed with some Interesting remarks i'm
which he said lie highly endorsed the senti
menls expressed in the ESSAY and spoke
lnrther, OF the manner III which the true
Teacher might bring about great changes in
our schools. Mr.. J, W. Swartz then made
lew remarks on the propriety of the Teach
er becoming acquainted with the parents
OF the pupils under his, or her, Charge
lhe subject referring 10 the use of the roll
III school, was then discussed by Messrs. J.
W. Schwartz, I. NJ, Potts, A. p. Young, Z.
). Rlshel, l.. / Sharpless, and l. AppIemau.
MIR Pots, then offered The following motto,
which was adopted "Commeud when
You can, and reprove when you must. but
do both judicousy." The subject should
rewards be offered as incentives 10 study, was
then discussed by Messrs Schwartz, Pots. g.
App!eman. Ga motion, the further discus.
sion OF all the subjects closed. Mr. Potts
then offered the following resolution, which
was Adopted
Resoiced, That the sincere thanks of this
Association are due 10 the board of arrange.
ments, B. f. Eaton, j. W. Swartz, l.. +
SharpIess and l.. Hicks. for the untirlng and
efficient manner in which they disposed of
the ardnous duties imposed upon them at
the late Teachers Institute of this county,"
Aler various other remarks the following
resolution was offered and adopted -
Res ted, That IN the signs of the times.
we see favorable indications of the onward
movements of education, in the working e.
emenls OF our school system, i'll the increas-
ing interest, taken in proper qualifications
OF teachers, and the improvemepl Of ppr
sentiments ard suggestions upon the sub
iecl in the late Message of Gov. Packer. 10
the Legislature; believing them 10 be an in
dicalIon OF that progress in puslc sentiment
which the people will never permit 10 90
backward in lis movements, and OF that sta.
hilily OF judgement among our Iaw.9ivers.
which should renew our confidence in uIt-
mate success and give us increased strength
10 overcome the trials and impedmenls,
which surround us.
1t was then moved that the Secretry make
out a synopsis of the proceedings OF the
meeting, and present them 10 the papers of
the county for publication.
A motion was then made that The essay
as read 10y MIR Appleman, be solicited for
publication. MIR. Applemun thanked them
Tor their kindness and for the high opinion
in which they held the essay but respectfully
declined. On motion, adjourned.
]. K RlSlIEL, Sec.