Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-30
Iowa State Teachers Association.
WEDNESDAY EVENING SESSION.

Meeting opened with prayer by Rev. NJ. K.
Cross, of Upton. Prof Spencer's lecture
was a beautiful success. The gentleman had
evidently come prepared to make "The Teach
ers Mission what it should be-the noblest
work on EARTH save the mission of the Gospel.
The whole address was full of sense, anecdote
and oratory May the teachers who heard it
long 4uminate on so nourishing pabulum,
and be more than ever inspired with the high
ness Of their calling, profession of all scien-
ces! After some discussion on State certifi-
Gates, the meeting adjourned to A. NJ Thurs
- day.
THURSDAY FORENOON SESSION
Meeting opened with reading of Scripture
and prayer. The entire morning was occu-
pied by the reading of reports of the several
committees, ard animated discussion of State
certificates. The reports were mostly on
questions of vital Importance to education.-
The discussions were enthusiastic, and debate
ran high. Even the ladies pitched in May
they more fully exercise their right
Everything went off pleasantly; and all
things indicate the most successful meeting of
this Association ever held in Iowa.
AFTERNOON SESSION
The leading features of the afternoon ses-
sion were, the address of Mr.. Chase, of Chicas
cago on reformatory education, and report
by Miss. Bonsall, of Cedar county, teachers
should be true democrats"
Mr.. Chase spoke with the soul of truly
noble hearted man; and it was gratifying to
notice the hearts ofall were deeply moved with
sympathy for the outcast and abandoned
young OF both sexes. Such reports should be
read before orr city fathers" for the good
they might be instrumental in doing to the
young Of our cities.
Miss. Eonsall proved that she had also a
big sonl, and was heartily engaged in her
subject. Tho softer tones of woman added
new charms TO the subject OF her essay. The
animated countenance and speaking eye Of the
reader carried the day, and 'true democracy"
triumphed. OF the literary merits of these
papers Go not Judge: They had soul and
life, which are beyond all merit of mere lit
erary character.
The following is list of the officers elected
tor the ensuing year.
President-C. c. Nestle. ode of Cedar County
Vice Pfesidents-a. II. Edison, of Lee County.
Amos Dean, of Benton County.
L. F. Parker, Of Poweshiek County
D. II. Goodno, of Muscatns County,
s. NJ. Fellows, of Linn County.
p Recording Secretary-W o. Hskey of Scott County
Corresponding Secretary-N Z. Leonard, of John.
son County.
Treasurer-G. Il. Denisou, of Muscatine County.
Executive Commttce-A S. Kissell of Scott County, |
d. F. Wells, of johnson Co. |
... ST Cooper, of Poweshiek Co. |
f. T. Lane, of Scott County
NJ. X. Cross, of Cedar County
Adjourned till o'clock p NJ d. L,G.
THURSDAY EVENING SESSION.
DIR. Totten's address On progressive edu-
cation was delivered to well filled house.
The name and standing Of the speaker awaken
ed an ardent desire to hear him. The mass
were, probably well pleased; some were disap-
pointed, and few disagreed with the DR.. on
several radical points. The DR.. has too many
old school notions for progressive education"
and would be called, by some, an old fogy.- {
This does not come from lack of scholarship
or wisdom, but from lack of recent expert 8
ence in any of the departments of education !
save the higher, yet the lecture, as whole,
was fine one. ,.
After the lecture, the Iowa Instructor was
made matter for discussion After some de-
bate, the whole business was settled satisfac- v
torily, and the Instructor greatly improved, t
and will be issued another year. Adjourned
to o'clock A. NJ. Friday.
FRIDAY FORENOON SESSION. y
The closing session was spent in complete t
ing unfinished business, and in listening to
addresses Of prominent citizens of Muscatine. .
all Of whom expressed a lively interest in, t
and warm love for the Association.