Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-01-30
Vermont state Teachers A,soeia-
lion,

ton.
/ On ii the most pleasant and pFoftahl,
meetings ever held by this association
has just closed, The discussion opened
this a IN, with the subject Of grammar
Mr., Sanbom IL Morrisyille led of BY
giving in detail the method pursued by
himself in teaching grammar This /,
the synthetic, the true method undoubt
ealy, with beginners and all quite young
pupils, He was followed by Mr., Ward
Of Westminster and by Mr., Rankin, the
new Secretary Of the Board Of Education
The discussion was very thorough and
must have satisfied all present that the
successful teacher Of grammar is "some
considerable" The only criticism ! should
pass upon the discussion is that il seemed
70 lose sight, in measure, Of the value OF
a text book as essential in teaching the
pupil 70 study, Of analysis as an exercise
admirably calculated TO give discipline,
and 10 make the impression that the
teacher must do the work for the pupil,
instead Of leading him 10 do II for him.
self The work OF teaching grammar. as
indeed Of every other branch, is best done
by a blending Of the synthetic with the
analytic method,
\ part II the forenoon was devoted to
discussion Of compositions and speaking
in common schools, II was opened by
Prof Kellogg, and continued by others
until l2 M
This afternoon General Phelps present
cd, in most interesting and somewhat,
amusing manner, the subject Of good
behavior rs branch that should be
taught in our schools. The General il a
good ,alkcr-enthusiastic and sincere
and must have convinced every teacher
that etiquette is worthy of being observed
and taught, The remainder of the p. m
was occupied by Prof Buckham in an ad-
dress on practical education, which WAS
clear, simple, forcihle defense Of general
as opposed 10 a special education. Would
that his views could he read by all young
men in OFF colleges and professional
schools.
This evening Prof. Kellogg delivered
his lecture on the Use, Disusc and Misuse Of
Mind-a well illustrated lecture and call
culatcd to profit all classes.
\ resolution complimentary TO ex-Sec-
rotary Adams, another Of welcome and
assurance of cooperation to Secretary
Rankin. and another expression of graft
tude to the citizens of Barton for the hos
pitality with which they have entertained
the association, and TO the railroad COM
panies for their courtesy in furnishing re-
turn tickets, finished the business of the
meeting and the association adjourned
with the. Doxology and the Benediction.
FRIDAY, Jan. "a in.
The ORWELL DETECTIVE SOCIETY,"
The fourth annual meeting of the above
named society. was held the 22d inst, and
Tor the ensuing year elected As its officers:
]. W. Boynton. President.
T. VI. Wright. Vice President
o. 5. Branch, Secretary.
d. f. Griswsld, Treasurer
j. II. Thomas,
J. b. Cook, Prudential Com.
d. T.. Griswold, \
This society was organized agreeable to
an act of the Vermont Legislature.
The treasury has ample funds for car
rying out the protective policy of the
company, 1t is the design and determi-
nation of the members to make it living,
and when necessary, an acting institution.
The officers will hold themselves in readi-
ness at all times to render all possible aid
to other societies.
Why will not the friends of good order
and mutual protective power, in our
neighboring towns, organize similar asso-
Citations, and, acting in concert with those
now existing, form a protective chain
around our community, which the light
fingered gentry will gladly avoid Il.