Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-07-20

was called to order by o. T. Young, President, who
read portion of Scripture. Prayer was offered by
C. r. Coburn. Minutes of last meeting called for
read, and approved. On motion the unfinished
business was taken up. Resolution 4th read for
discussion. c. r. Coburn offered an amendment
which was accepted. Resolution as amended ::
That parents should hare uoice IN the seectonG their
teachers. O. j. Chubbuck opened the discussion
by making some explanatory remarks. C. Il. Co
burn followed III support of Resolution stating
that no question except one had created much
trouble In the Department as this and that Direct
ors have the power to engage any teacher, and un-
der certain circumstances should exercise that
right, even If it was III direct opposition to the
wishes parents although it was not always advis
able. Question called for, voted on, and lost.
| The Association then received letter from Rev.
A. F. Todd, of Athens, informing them that owing
to illness i'll his family it was impossible for him
to fulfill his engagement which he deeply regretted.
| Moved and carried that the excuse of Rev. A. F.
Todd be accepted and entered upon the record.
The business committee not being prepared to re-
port, Prof F. A. Allen, of Mansfield was introduc-
ed to the House, who made some appropriate re-
marks upon the necessity of teachers storing their
minds with wisdom, everyday knowledge, current
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should instruct, amuse, and interest their pupils
''be as a new book every day well worth the read
| ing" Partial report of committee was read and
| accepted. The Association then adjourned till II
| O'clock P NJ. Friday, o'clock, P. NJ.
Met pursuant to adjournment. On motion the
list Resolution taken up:
ReSolred That the practice prevailing to a great
extent III this County of paying uniform salaries to
teachers irrespective of their qualifications, grade
or size of the school, is uni ust and ought to be dis
continued.
An earnest and spirited discussion ensued. Ma
than Young, jr., NJ. S. Harkness VIM. T. Horton,
Prof. Coburn, Prof. Allen engaged Discussion az
rested, time having arrived for the next order of
business Defamation by VIM. P. Horton. 1t
moved and carried that our worthy State Sll-
perntendent should give information concerning
the amendments to the school law, which he cheer
fully did making them so clear that all present
could understand. Discussion resumed resolution
passed without dissenting vote. A committee
consisting OF Misses L. A. Lyon, Lottie Case and
Emma Stillwell We're appointed to solicit names for
new members. The 81 Resolution was read for
discussion.
ReSolced, That School Directors ought not employ
persons Of doubtful qualifications doubtful loyalty
for teachers lche1 good experienced teachers be hdd
Prof Coburn, Allen, Chubbuck, and McIane
participated in discussion. Resolution carried
Prot. +. A. Allen, then, by request answered ques-
ton proposed by teachers, relating to Norm al
Schools. Music. Report of Critic. Adjounedto
meet at 7! o'clock, P. NJ.
Evening Session. Opened with Music by the
Ulster Brass Band. Prof F. A. Allen, of Mans
field, delivered alecture. Subject Teachers and
their qualifications" His theme practical his ar
guments able and conclusive, his manner earnest
though rich in expression. All who listened should
have realized that great work awaits them. NIu-
sic by the Choir. Miss Emily Preston, OF Elmira,
was then introduced to the audience, who read an
essay. Subject ''Work and Woman" She treat
ed her subject in a praiseworthy manner clearly
portraying the views of society in the regard to la
Dor of woman, the difference in the employment,
and salaries of and woman, urged woman to
be true to her highest mission faithful in the dis
charge of every duty, and patiently wais for the
good time coming" Music by the Band. Ad-
journed to meet at 81 O'clock A NJ.
Saturday Morning. Called to orderly President
and opened with singing. First on Programme
Miscellaneous business. Resolution ID was then
read and was as follows:
Resolred, That graded school should be estab-
Ished III each district in which sufficient number /
otpupils conveniently attend toreuuire the en- !
ployment OF two teachers.
1t moved that the Resolution be laid on the ta-
ble Resolution 4th read for discussion, as fol-
lows
ReSOlced, That We recommend, that as soon as |
practicable, the rule shall be enforced that no !
teacher Shall be licensed or employed, who shall !
not attend Normal School, or spend some time in !
acqualntng himself with the science of teaching.
lively discussion followed in which many took
in active part Question called for, voted on and
carried song, Good bye jeff" Defamation |
by J. H. Kingsbery. Music. Essay read by Lot
tie Clare. Report of Committee ON membership |
Reading selected piece by L. A. Lyon Rome |
was unanimously decided upon as place for next
meeting, the second Friday and Saturday in Sep
tember President then made the following ap-
pointments for next meeting:
Lect,Wer.-Rev. James McWiliams, Towanda. |
Declajmas.-R. s. Howse, Rome J. NJ Vought !
Sheshequin.
Essayists-L. A. Lyon, Towanda Kate Ivison, |
Warren.
ReadTS-O. H. Taylor, Louise Ager, Rome
Com. on Business and Programme. A. F. |
Harding, E. A. Ridgway, D. S. Maynard, Misses !
Dell Barnes and Helen Vought
Resolution then offered which was as fol-
lows:
Resolved That the thanks of the Association are |
rendered to Prof F. A. Allen, of Mansfield, Miss |
Emily f. Preston, of Elmira, Lottie Clare VIM p |
Horton, j. H. Kingsbery for the Lecture, ESSAYS |
Declarations, and to worthy State Superinten-
dent for the interest they have taken in the busi-
ness of this Association, for the readiness and good
feeling with which they have participated in our
discussion contributing so much to the interest |
and benefit.
Resoired, That the thanks of the Association be |
cordially and respectfully rendered to the citizens
of Ulster, for the warm and cheerful reception |
which has been extended to US in this place aso to
the Brass Band for the excellent music they so |
kindly discoursed, and especially to the Trustees
of this Church for their generosity in opening it |
for our
After singing the Doxology, Rev. James McWil- |
liams offered prayer. Meeting adjourned.
o. f. YoUNG, President
c. H. SEAMAN, Sec'y.
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