The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-12-22

the eye of most thoroughly trained
and highly skilled teacher, delicately
acute in discerning excellencies and de-
fects.
II is apparent on statement, that o
few months of such work as this will
do more for teacher than whole years
OF experimenting alone. This model
school should be composed, if practisa-
BILE, of three grades-primary, interme-
date, and high. These are an out
growth, hence representative of, SUBJ
iective stages of development. The
primary grade represents the sense
period; the intermediate, the period Of
memory and Imagination; the high,
that of reason and Judgment. This
would cary the pupil teacher, in his in
epection and practice, up the inclined
plane of public or common school Ia.
Dor. But this proposed work is inn
possible in our institution without adj
ditional room. 1t is therefore anxious.
ly hoped that your honorable body
may be able to present such argument
to the legislature at its coming session,
as shall induce liberal appropriation
for a new building.
Fourth, W are in need Of addition
al teaching force. This need is urgent
in the department of vocal music and
drawing. There is need also for the full
labors of an instructor in languages. in
/ stead of partial labor as now. With
the anticipated increase of students
will como a demand for an increase OF
labor in the mathematical department..
| FIFTH, Under the head of wants, we
name Library. This may be small at
first--150 or 200 volumes, furnishing q
nucleus for future additions. These
should represent two distinct classes OF
subjects, one purely professional, the
other general information, helping the
student to a culture wider and richer
than the mere technics of lis calling.
We also need additional Chemica
and Philosophical Apparatus.
Sirth, In this connection, l would
respectfully suggest the propriety o.
early provision for improving thu
grounds about the building, by plant
ing trees, laying out walks, and other
wise identifying the same.
II III. COURSES OF STUDY.
The Faculty unite in recommending
double course of study, one OF twt
years and one of four. The latter viii
include the former, or stated otherwise
will be the former with two year
, added. Some of the reasons for sucl
courses are, &c .5
l. The elementary course can be mad
to include fully the branches nov
taught IN the rural districts, and prob
, ably in the smaller towns.
2. 1t is believed much larger mum
, Der will take this course than can b
induced to spend two years under tn
present arrangement. The prospect o
a possible diploma will induce longe
stay and fuller preparation than mer
certificate for short time and irregula
studies.
8. It is further believed that there
L demand for attainments of highe
: grade than can be given in three year
!, course. This demand comes from tn
larger cities, and will increase wit
years. Perhaps the county superinten
deney viii in many cases make tn
g same demand. .-..s, ....-..,..
!. r. o. no ". CONCLUSION. ~ --.-s
II In concluding this brief report,
e gives me pleasure to state that my as
] | sociates in the Faculty have shown CON
J. mendable faithfulness, industry an
e efficiency. Additional, they have read
t lily seconded all measures proposed fc
Q the interest or Improvement Of th
b school.
In this connection I deem it prope
e to express my obligation to the res
:, dent members of the board of trustee
e for their careful attention to the loc;
e interests of the institution, and for til
promptness with which they have mt
all wants under their control.
o. Respectfully and obediently submit
n ted. -.,..--.
GEORGE W. HOSs, Pres't.
EMPoRIA, Nov. %, 1871. s.....