Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-02-15
School Celebration at N. Troy.


School Celebration at N. Troy.
Pursuant to request of the Town Superin-
tendent of Troy, a large concourse Of pupils,
| teachers, and friends of education from several
districts in this and adjoining towns assembled
at the Union Church in North Troy on Satur-
day, the 7th inst, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, for the
purpose of discussing subjects of educational
interest, for the more general diffusion of exist
ing knowledge, and for the awakening of live
I ler interest III the matter Of common schools.
The meeting was called to order by Lie. Moore,
| Superintendent. w. d. Crane, Esq, was elect
cd President, and o. N. Elkins, secty. Prayer
was offered by Rev. p. Hines of Highgate, after
which the President appointed Messrs. d. NJ.
Camp, ID, l.. II. Allen, and Noble Aldrich a
Committee TO draft resolutions, pending the
consideration OF which the meeting was emily
ened with an appropriate song by the scholars
under the guardianship of Mr.. +. Varney.
Mr. Camp on behalf of the committee on res
olution reported the following which were ably
discussed in their order by Rev. p. Hines of
Iighgate, DR.. l.. C. Moore, d. NJ. Camp, NJ. F.
Vaney, L. II. Allen and others, after which they
were unanimously adopted.
ReSo}red, That it is the duty Of every teacher
to read some portion Of the Bible at the COM
mencement Of his school each day, and to COM
mcnt on the portion read
Resolred, That thOroughness in teaching the
different branches usually taught in our com
mon schools, is the only sure guarantee Of ulti-
mate success for both teacher and pupil.
Resoiged, That the success Of teachers de-
pends more upon the eXertion of the parents Of
their pupils, than upon their own exertions.
Resolyed, That the general apathy now exist
ing in the public mind, is the greatest obstacle
in the way of improvement and efficiency in our
common schools.
Resolred, That the parent who neglects to Wis
it frequently the school room, shows conclusive
ly the want of proper appreciation of the bles-
sings of education, and great lack of interest
in the welfare and future Of his child.
Resoloea, That the present practice Of requir-
ing teachers 70 aboard iaround the district, is
one Of the few remaining relies of harbarism, /"
and that that parent who is not willing 10 pay
his lust proportion of tax for boarding the
teacher in one place, is penny wise and pound
FOOLISH"
Resolred, That any person who should attempt
to carry on any branch of business from which
to derive his support, and who should neglect
the same as parents usually neglect our common
schools would Justly be called insane
Resolred, That the great question concerning
the training of the youth Of the State, should
not be regarded as the highest that can he asked
by the parent, teacher and philanthropist, hut by
society and the commonwealth Al large
Re9olre9, That common school celebrations
like the present tend strongly to awaken pub
Tic interest in the welfare Of our schools, and are
therefore both necessary and beneficial.
Resolred That copy Of these resolutions be
forwarded 10 the Standard and the School Jo,sr-
nal, for publication.
The discussions were richly interpreted with
excellent music by the students OF the village
schools under the supervision Of Mr. Camp and
| Miss r. r. Pattee, and altogether the exercises
were of a nature highly interesting and fnstruc-
tive, well calculated to inspire that interest in
parent, teacher, and pupil which popular ana
scientific education demand. The present ape,
unlike ages nat have passed before us, is pecli-
liarly distinguished for moral Improvements
which consist not so much in invention a. in
structior, not so much in the PRONUNCIATION Of
original knowledge as the diffusion of that which
has been the property of the few. Milton knew
the value Of education, and perceived its impor-
l.
but how many are there who now enjoy the priv.
ilege of abundant instruction, if they Ind lived
when he lived, would not have been able to read
the word Of God or write their own names. And
that which has been so happily supplied is still
the demand. The great call Of theage still con-
tinues to be for wider dissemination of existing
knowledge. The crying want of society NOR
ally and Intellectually considered is the multi
tudc should be devoted 10 the same attainments
which well instructed individuals already pos
sesS and which have been possessed by q scat
tered few in almost every period of recorded
time. Then how necessary and important il Is
that teachers Of ability and competency be Sc
cured to work the first impressions on the youth
full minds that its inherent qualities and powers
may in due season be brought to light that in
the morning Of their de- and with It's early
promptngs of their ambitious natures, our youth
may win to themselves that order Of intellectual
achievements which shall awaken their SUM
bering energies and in after years accomplish
their mighty deeds Of usefulness.
W. D. CRANE, President
o. n. ELKINs, Secretary,