Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-03-10
JEsUP, Feb. 18th, 1871.

Rev. J. S. Eberhart chosen President
and G. E. Marsh, Scc'y.
Miss Annie Marsh and NJ. Simons were
appointed critics for,the day
The subject of ''The true clements of
speech" was first considered. Mr. Stock
well thought that pronunciation was one
of the most essential elements in good
reader or speaker, but so far as gestures
were concerned he would take no special
pains in cultlvating them.
Rev. Eberhart and others agreed with
Mr.. s. Marsh thought that gesticulation
should not be neglected in teaching pu-
pills correct reading or speaking especial
ly in the latter; thought that the proper
use of gestures could but assist any
speaker, but believed as did the prince of
| Grecian orators that "The motions of the
body and limbs should he suited to the
general expression, not in theatrical
way mimicing the words by particular
gesticulations, but in manner express
i've of the general sense
The subject of General Exercises in
school and public entertainments at their
close" was taken up and discussed by
Prof. Palmer and others Prof Palmer
would not hold public entertainment
for the purpose of showing how much ad-
vancement had been made by his pupils
during the term, but merely as ''pleas-
ant closing"
The Institute again joined in song, af-
ter which Prof p. talked few moments
upon the subject Of grammar. He would
not give the pupil textbook until he
had reached the grammar department,
but would teach grammar orally, to some
extent, i'll the primary and intermediate
rooms Several other good suggestions
were offered. Edgington and Stockwell
spoke briefly.
The subject of Graded Schools" was
next discussed
Mr.. Stockwell thought that economy
was one of the greatest items to be con-
sidered in the proper classification of pu
pills; that a gain in time and a decrease
in expense would be realized in school
graded in atproper manner. Palmer,
Marks and others spoke upon the ques-
ton.
During the remarks "B,' the author of
two articles appearing in the BULLETIN,
was referred to, and who Gas members of
the Institute expressed IT'D sought to do
the educational interests of our county
an injury rs well as an injustice to one of
the most earnest workers in the phalanx
of 1owa's educators, one whose reputation
as Il teacher holds an exalted position in
the hearts of his fellow laborcrs.
Rev. Boggs favored the Institute with
few remarks upon education. He be-
lieved that the moral nature deserves de-
that the teacher should ever keep the mo-
rality of the coming generation in view,
for 'as the twig is bent SO the trees in
clined," and if we would have the youth |
grow up in the full stature of perfect |
intellectual and moral man. we must cul- |
tivate a love for that which is holy and a |
dislike for that which is wrong in the |
eyes of God
Ventilation was considered briefly.
After report of critics, adjourned till 7 |
p. NJ
EVENING SESSION.
Met pursuant to adjournment.
After singing, Prof Sweeney of Cedar
Falls, expressed some very fine ideas in
reference to school discipline, considering
whispering and irreguarity the two great
est evils teachers have to overcome in
reaching the desired end, j. g., a we'll gov
erned school. The remedies were good |
and practical, but we have not space for
their insertion.
Prof Palmer then proceeded to explain
some of the uses of the Orcry, at the same |
time exhibiting the one in his possession,
and which he wishes to retain in his
school at Independence.
After singing Good Night Song" we
adjourned to meet at Independence four
weeks from date.
GE MARsu Scc'v