Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-02

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conducting reeitations. The subisct was dis
cussed by Messrs. Morgan Butler snd P c.
Abbey Of Essex
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Association met and after the usual in
troduetory exercises listened to an essay read by
II. \. Hobart Of WestcId, On "Sehool disci-
pine, " followed by remarks from Msssrs Butler
and Abbey.
The Association then listened TO a timely and
appropriate address by the Rev. Mr. Maynard.
of Williston, subject The relation Of the
Bible to general knowledge" The speaker in n
clear and forcible manner proved that only IN
those lands where the Bible was circulated free
" we're the highest benefits Of education erioy-
ed.
EVENING EXERCISES.
The exercises Of the evening were introduced
with music, by the "JerichO Band
\ discussion on "Reading'' followed, opened
by Morgan Butler, and followed by Messrs
Chamberlain, Bates, Terrin, Maynard and
HaEen.
Aner music by the Band Secretary Adams
was introduced, and addressed the citizens with
stirring appeals to carelulness in the selee-
tion Of school supern:eudents and Pruden-
tial Committecs.-Adjouruel till Saturday. 9
O'Clock i. VI.
saturday, Jan. -, 1866.
The Association met pursuant to adjournment
Pres. Cilley in the char.
The Committee on nomination Of officers re-
ported as follows:
Pres.geai-J. S Cilley, Of Willis.on.
Tice-Presidcns-I.N y. Camp, Burlington;
H. Hall, Bolton; \. Kimball. South Bgrling-
ton; {. NJ. Seaton. Charlotte; : Il. Elliott,
Colchester; Asa Sauderson, Essex; A. J..
Leavenworth, Hinesburgh; \. II. Chesmore,
Huntington; B C. Ward, Jericho; John Wheel
eek, Milton; Sol. Greene, Richmond; Eigar
Nash, Shelburn; II. Lawrence, $. George;
C. H. French, Uuierhill; Il. 4. Hobart. West
ford; John Fay, Wiiliston.
Re. Sccrdary-P. c. Abbey, Esscx.
CT. S,crdary-A. c. Robinson, Underhi.l
Treasurer-P. c. Abbey.
The report was adopted.
The Association then discussed the .uljeci OF
Spelling in which Messrs. saujerson, Il.
Macomter, T4lcott, Butter and Chaplin took
part.
An address was delivered by Rev. +. 3.
Chamberlain, subject ''The influence Of the
Teacher"
A discussion, subject, 'liow shall we teach.
followed. opened by D. Il. Maccmher and fl-
lowed by A. +. Leaycuworth.-Aliaurrli aacr
singing by the choir.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Association was called to order and prayer
was offered by Rev. E b. Chamberlain.
IN. Camp Of Burlington then addressed the
Association upon the subject Of Music" FOL
lowed by Messrs McGinuis. Bates aud Cham
berlain.
Interesting remarks were made y Rev. IL. &.
Estes. Mr.. Hszen. Leayeuworth and J. ;. C.lley.
The Association unanimously adopted the
following resolutions:
Rcsolre9. That the thanks q this Association
be rendered, first, 10 the several speakers, who
have so ably addressed MS, and have cou,rihut
Cd 10 the feast Of fat things We have enjoyed on
this occasion.
Second. For the church which has SO kindly
opened and warmed It's house % worship ilr our
reception.
Third. To the Band whose music culiycrcl
the exercises Of last evening.
Fourth, To the choir whose sweet melody anil
harmony. rich and large variety o. music, has
contributed so esseniia, a feature Of interest %
the exercises Of the association, and
FIN. To the people Of Jericho, who with open
doors and unbouniel hospitality have so gen
erously entertained the members Of the associa-
ton during their stay among item.
Rev. Il. c. Estes then pronounced the bcuc-
diction and the Association adjourned.
Thus closed enc of the most interesting ses-
sions Of the Association. The Attendance upon
its meetings were very large, probably the larg-
est since the organization Of the Association.
The number Of teachers present now teaching
was 81, and the number who have ever taught
Il2.
Special thanks arc certainly due the people Of
Jericho for their interest in the meeting.
their constan; attendance, and cordial reception
Of the members Of the Association. On Friday
evening the people could not all be seated. On
the church) and on Saturday it was necessary
to bring in extra seats to accommodate those
eager TO listen.
The addresses and discussions were lively,
interesting, and profitable to all No one at
tending upon the meetings Of the Association
can say that it is not necessary means Of profit
to those engaged IN teaching. While at the
- Teachers Institutes " We gain new ideas and
methods Of teaching, at the Association we come
together as teachers to talk over cur success in
putting those new methods into practice and to
exchange thoughts and give sympathy to each
other in the glorious work in which We ar
engaged. Never were the prospects Of this A.
ISOLATION more hattering than at present; and
with the hearty cooperation Of the friends Of
education under the faithful and energetic efforts
IF President Cilley it will contribute much to |
he advancement of the cause of education.
The RAILROAD on THE WET SIDE OF TIE
LAKE.-Three separate routes are urged for
he proposed road On the West side, each
having common terminus at Plattsburgh
1t the North, but dividing in Essex County.
The friends Of the Lake Shore Route propose
o connect with the Saratoga and Whitehall
Rail Road at Whitehall. The friends Of the
Middle Route, via Lewis and Elizabethtown
nd SchroOn River, desire to connect with
he Saratoga Road further West, or with
he Adirondac Road, at some point South Of
IS projected termInus-and the friends of