Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-07-02
Ohio Tenehers, A.socInrIop.

SECOND DAY-NORNIEG SESSION.
The Association assembled at O'Clock A.
n. E.W. Kech, of Toledo, read an interest
ing report on physical training. He gave a
brief history Of the Grecian gymnasium, its
origin and uses, sketching the progress Of
gymnastic exercises as a means of physical
training, down to the present day, showing
their effect upon the various nations with
whom they have been popular. He showed
that ancient nations enjoyed the greatest su-
psriOrity both in arms and ia tho arts before
gymnastics were suffered to decline among
then The report exhibited extensive study
and research in the above particular. He
advocated the establishment Of gymnastics in
schools, but warned his hearers again st hum
bug gymnastics, in which class he placed the
newly introduced variety known as FREE
gymnsstios. Severe gymnastics, to which
the oId-fasbiOnsd apparatus, 6xed and nova
Be. consisting of bars, traPezes, ladders, pull
Ieys. &C., are Indispensable, he appeared to
consider the best adapted to a proper physi-
elI training of boys.
Mr.. Harding, Superintendent Of Schools
"a Cincinnati, on invitation from the Prssi-
dent related some of his experience in the
schools of Cincinnati, with regard to gym
tics. Free gymnastics wero introduced
sc schools about three years ago.
was introduced in few of the
g the middle of term, and
vas so-successfuI that at the
ST the next school year free
syuiu41srleG were established in all the
schopTezA-'r' believed that the old
STYLE Of eymn, ,'stics was the best way in
which to give our youth proper physical
tfaininE, but he said where schools are large
asthsy are in CincinnA ii, it is impossible to
seo-unodate the pupils in that manner.
Rres gymnastics may be IN feriOr 10 the old
style, but II they do some gOLd they should
b adopted on ne prinoipIs that half loaf
Is better than no bread. In the crowded
schools Of the large cities free gymnastics
are the only means attainsbls. Children en-
ter int this exercise with intense interest,
which is graduated according to the intsrsst
which teacher feels 10 it. Children are eE-
lilsrsted byft, When weary few minutes
exercise viii relieve their WEAKNESS. He
knew Of several children that had been ma
serislly benefited by free gymnastics. The
result of such exercises he believed to be a
Iystsmatical development of the physical
system.
M. Hopkinson, Principe Of the West
Side High School, added a few remarks in
favor Of light gymnastics. We have tried
It here long enough ts become satisfied that
they are good thing, and we are not dis
posed to give it up until We are shown bet
tsl thing. Music he considered to be IN in
liH9aA-abls accompaniment to gymnastics.
Iaese eA'reiSss should be incorporated into
ne regular exercises Of tbs school and
marked accordingly. he warned against
OvsrdoiDgt.
On motion the report was referred to
committee of three members to report reso-
lutiOns expressive Of the sentiments of
the Association upon the subject.
A recess was had for i've minutes.
Dr.. A, D. Lord, Of Columbus, long assO
eisted with schools in Ohio, was introduced
ana aeiivered very Interesting address, en-
titled g g Twenty Five Years in the Schools Of
Ohio" He reviewed the history Of schools
in this State, tracing the various stsges Of
progress, &e., in educational advancement.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Chairman Of the Executive Committee
announced that the first half hour would be
esvOtsd to Reports Of Committees. The
next half hour to the discussion of County
suPerintendence- The several committees
having been called upon to report, none were
found present.
Ai'OsIlapsOua Business being in order, DR..