The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1861-09-19
Proceedings of the Wood County Teach
erS ASsOCiatiOM.

erS ASSOCiatlOn.
The association convened at the Presbyterian
church, in Tontogany on Saturday September eth,
and was called to order by the President.
On motion, j. B. Newton was chosen Secretary
pro tenn. Minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved.
Elocutionary exercises were then engaged n con-
Quoted by the President. The selections read were
as follows: "Flowcrs," by the President; "Life is
Treadmill" )" by w. II. Wood; 'Danel Webster -
by w. A. Benchoter "Speak Kindly" by Miss a.
A. Wood, and "Female Educaton," by Miss p. p.
Tracy.
Mr.. Cornell, of the Pcrrysburg Union School, was
introduced to the association and made some very
interesting remarks. Mr.. Hollcnbeck was then
called for and made some remarks relative to the
art of reading, which not only interesting, but
highly instructive after which he read "Renzi's
Address to the Romans in manner that could not
well be surpassed.
On motion of w. S. Thurstin, the association ad-
journcd to meet at l !! o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The exercises commenced with discussion of
the merits of the various systems of Grammar in
which Messrs. J. W. Woodbury., s. A. Cornell, j.
NJ. Cunning and G. F. Swigert partook with live
ly interest, each recommending his favorite authors
and pointing out the particulars in which he thought
they were entitled to claims of superiority over
other authors.
The discussion having closed, the Society pro-
ceeded to the election Of officers which resulted in
the following named persons President, Seymour
A. Coraell Vice Presidents, d. a. Avery, C. F.
Swigert and j. NJ. Cunning Secretary, L. Black;
Treasurer, Miss F. NJ. Guinness.
W. H. Gorri-the acting President-then deliv-
cred highly interesting and feeling address on the
occasion of his resignation; and Mr.. Cornell, Pres
ident elect, took the chair with very appropriate
and well timed remarks.
The committee on programme for the next meet
ing of the association submitted the following pro-
gramme for Teachers Association first Saturday
in January, 1862:
FORENOON SEssIoN.-1st, Prayer, Music End,
Class in elocution conducted by C. f. Swigert and
music. Sd, Essay by Miss E. l.. Bassett
AFTERNOON SEssIoN.-lst Discussion of follow
ing question:-Resolved that Teachers should not
introduce partizan influence in school. I'd, Glass
in parsing, chosen and conducted by j. w. Wood
bury, music. Sd, Experience of d. A. Avery as
Teacher, music. 4th, Composition by Miss Kate
Black. 9th, Defamation by L. Borden, alternate
]. H. Whitehead 9th, Address by f. Hollenbeck,
music.
Committee recommended that the next meeting
of the association be held at Glead, first Saturday
in January, 1862.
On motion of W. II. Gorrill the foregoing pro.
gramme was adopted. The association was then
entertained by the choir singing "Wise Welcome >
Owing to the lateuess of the hour the exercises in
mental arithmetic were omitted. The association
then listened to an address by Mr.. w. s. Thurstin
which to be heard could not but be appreciated
The President being compelled at this hour to re
turn to Perrysburg, the chair was filed by Mr.
Swigert, one Of the Vice Presidents.
On motion of w. Ii. Wood it was decided tina
the music for each session of the association be pro
cured in the vicinity where the meeting is held.
On motion d. "A. Avery was appointed commit
tee to procure music for the next session. A vot
of thanks was rendered to W. S. Thurstn and tn
choir for the extra in which they entertain
ed those present; also to the citizens of Tontogan
for the hospitality extended to those attending tn
association. The choir sung piece entitled Home
after which the association adjourned to meet a
recommended by the committee.
This session, notwithstanding the anxiety exist
ing in every mind, relative to our national dficul
ties, was well attended and deep interest manifest
by every one present
SEYMOUR A. CORNELL, President.
L. BI ACK Secretary