Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-01-25
For the Waterman.
RERIIN SCHOOLS.


Mr. Enron - sac an account in your paper Of
meeting held in the school house, your village, in
this town the object Of which to promote the inter
ests of Common Schools. was much pleased with
" River Sides" report Of that meeting, and thought
similar repcr, from other places might be acceptable
The first meedngo Of this description held in town this
winter the East road school house. Our very
tive aud efficient superintendent called the meeting
der stated its object and Mr. Fills appointed Chair
Prayer oFcrcdby Rev Mr. Blown. No par
cular programme laid down for the exercises OF the
evening" but various topics introduced, intimately
connected with the interests Of common school education
The gentlemen who took part in the exercises Mr.
n Perrin our superintendent MIR Ellis, H. Bosworth,
Mr.. Carleton. Mr. Dewey Mr. Burke, Mr. Davis and Mr..
Brown. twas very evident that interest was awak-
ened in behalf of our town schools and It was agreed that
should meet again The week following at the Corner
Accordingly the people Of all ages and classes assembled
there at the time appointed Mr. Strong appointed
Chairman, and prayer offered by Rev Mr. Perrin
and, topic for consideration, IL proposed that
inquire ''wha arc the difficulties which lie in the way
Of the prosperity Of our common schoolsw N Per-
rim thought it was lack Of interest the part Of par
ents and sustained in his remarks by Mr. 4. Bos
worth, Iwho thought there would be no difficulty in
tracing 1H the trouble ba-k directly the parent Mr.
Brown thought the greatest difficulty in introducing
too many different branches Of study into schools
branches that belong to higher departments Mr..
Chds supposed there much superficial studying,
getting little smatterng Of many thngs II there
more thoroughness in each branch much more might be
accomplished Mr. Burke charged more upon the teach
ers they do understand human nature. lie thought
every teacher should be good phrenoloyist, and
nittee should engage teacher until he had examined
The bumps the head. The discussion partioipai-
cd in by Mr.. Warren Rev. Mr. Perrin, +. Vaughn, Mr.
Davis and Mr.. Ellis.
The interest in these meetings seemed to gain
impetus here aud it was resolved that they be continued
Accordingly they adjourned to the head Of the
Pond the next week. subject given out for dis
cussion-Is corporcal punishment usfabe In school %
Dspuiants, Mr.. Davis, affirmative, and Mr. Ellis, mega
tive Rev Mr. Childs appointed address the chill
drcn The impression seemed to be greatly strengthened
that these friendly gatherings might be productive OF
much good
When the week round the school house A. the
head Of the pond well filled with parents aud chill
dreu j Emerson called TO the chair, and prayer
offered by Rev. Mr.. Brown. Mr.. Chds being absent,
the question Tor the evening taken ups Mr. Davis
Affirmative; Volunteers. j. y. Perrin, Mr.. Warren
Negative, Mr.. Ellis Volunteers Mr. Brown and Mr..
Burke. Mr. Davis gave Illustrations Of his theory
ia bis practice, as he had had long experience IN
teaching. Mr. Brown also, who is engaged In teach
ing in the house where met, told some Of his ex-
perienco. He stated that he bad pught4l be-
fore this winter and the longer taught the he
convinced that the school house the place
the rod. 1t was thought by some that il was mjudi-
cious for him to take that side VI the question
in the presence Of nearly all his school But it pre-
sumed he had fears that ground, his school has
Interpolation Of being Of the best town to gov
II agreed 20 meet the week the river
near Mr.. Benjamn's aud hope We shall have report
oft from River Side" understand several meet
inra have hopu haI of be h, will
them 20
Much might be said n avo, NJ these gatherings and
think every town superintendent would feel much
interest 10 the Mr.. Perrin does would be
difficult matter the public attention to this sub
jcct
n our should not anguish you may hear again
from HILL TOP.
Berlin, Jan. Il, 1861