Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-05-20
Columbia County Teachers' As
sOClatlOns


COlsambisa County Teachers' AZ.
sOciaiiOn.
Tho Columbia County Teachers Associa-
ton, pursuant to adjournment, met in Ber-
wick, on the I'd inst Meeting called to
order by President F. NJ. Bates. Minutes
of last meeting read and approved. Critics
appointed for the day: Mr.. H. Fritz, Miss
II. Il. Davis. ..l.,,, ,
T. B. Miller was called upon to conduct
On exercise in Orthography. His remarks
and suggestions worc very good. I n
|. An interesting discussion followed, in
which tho Superintendent and most Of the
teachers participated, soow 3gsat
On motion committee was appointed.
consisting Of Mr.. Barklcy, Miss Sue i.
Thompson, and Mr.. S. G. Jayne, to arrange
programme for the afternoon session.
The report Of Critics elected some deus
sion and. good deal Of merriment.
Adjourned to meet at Pm
. ~. AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. Bates in the Chair. On motion the
Constitution was read for the benefit Of
those teachers who were not present at the
last meeting. Several teachers came for
ward and signed the constitution.
Mr.. Bates then illustrated his method Of
teaching Arithmetic, both mental and prac-
tical. His remarks were practical and to
the point. After the close Of his illustra-
tions lively discussion sprung up on the
subject. "1' 81 t-a -''Ss''' .''' -'''' '.'i''
An excellent Essay--subjcct, Orthogra-
ply, was read by Miss Y. Freeze. Her
essay showed that she had thought long and
earnestly on the subject. The points were
well selected and brought out clearly.
After the reading the President called
upon several of the teachers to give their
methods Of instruction in this most essential,
but much neglected branch in our schools
~ 10 u .t'. RECESS. jtl DE ''...'
After recess the Association listened with
great pleasure and att ntion to an Essay by
Miss Jennie Breeze, subject, Teaching. =
She dealt with the subject as though it
we're an old and familiar acquaintance. 1t
was indeed well written and we'll read.
1t ought to have becn solicited for pub.
lication, but by some freak Of fortune the
Association entirely overlooked it.
After the reading, Mr.. T. B. Miller con-
Quoted on exercise in Weights and Meas
ures. A lively discussion followed the close
of his remarks. "'
Mr.. Barkley complimented the people Of
Berwick on the interest manifested in the
cause Of education, by the large attendance
of citizens. lie said that the school room
in Berwick was supplied with the best fur
niture Of any in the county. The School
Directors and citizens Of Berwick may we'll
be proud Of such compliment.
Moved and seconded that when the As
sociation adjourn, it adjourn to meet at
Centralia, Aug,lst.I LIST, 1868. A debate fol-
lowed. Motion lost. A motion to substi.
tute Orangeville in place Of Ccntralia, was
carried. ..'
The following Teachers were appointed to
take part in the proceedings Of next meet
ing: = 'q" -r.i,t: " f' bod. ~"
Tx. in Geography-Mr. J. Garrison.
Grammar-Mr. 4. M. Bates.
:" Arithmetic-Mr. f. Fritz. 3d.
Eseays-Miss s. Z. Thompson, and Miss
Tercssa Vannctta. = .e.. r.. '. .'.t.'
Lecturers to be appointed.
The meeting was harmonious throughout,
and all sppeared highly pleased and amply
repaid for all their trouble, inconvenience
and disagrceablcness of stormy May morn.
lug. AFTER report of Critics, thcAssociation
adjourned. 81 Ee.. t.fH"
"-p +. NJ. BATES, Pres't.
s. G. JAYNE, Sec'y. q aI'
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