The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1872-12-21
SCHOOLS.

Every interest of our people should be constantly
cared for, but requires more diigent and I'M
firing attention than that which regards the training
of our children.
Faults will need constant and faithful correction,
and failures in discharge of duties will be of frequent
occurrence.
All our school districts have their winter terms
of school in successful operation, with teachers devot
ing their energies and exerting themselves faithfully,
to secure the advancement OF their pupils; and where
there the part of parents and guardians, to
secure puncual and regular attendance the progress
in learning reported by the teachers is satisfactory
and commendable in most cases.
But still there are some pupils enrolled in nearly
every school, whose tardy habits and irregular attend
ancc is a continual hindrance in their progress, and
not only great loss for themselves but for all Others
who are associated with them. All the world has
been slow to learn that little present Inconvenience
and sacrifice to prevent future evils, future
good is far better, than only to regard present
fort and ease regardless of what may be future con-
sequences
Parents will often for some trilng cause, allow
their children lose day. half day from school
Just at a time yhen such loss will entirely dsqualify
the scholar from going with his class. The evil
which results from the loss of Rotations think
would be very generally avoided, if parents would in
terest themselves more and take pains to under
stand just the standing and needs of their children in
school
More frequent visiting Of schools would result in
much good both to parents and pupils as well as to
teachers; when you employ woman to work
for YOU you would in reason expect them 80 take
much in your work for very long time, unless
you manifested some for Yourself
Some persons seem to have the impression that in
visiting school, they must 90 with great deal Of
form and ceremony That is great mistake; what
is needed for the best influence is frequent familiar
calls, made III much the manner, you would
call upon your most intimate friends and neghbors,
aways in such quiet orderly way, not to disturb
or change the usual exercises Of the school room
disturb study.
much pleased in my recent visits in the differ
ent departments Of school in District No. One to
tice the thoroughness aimed in nearly all the differ
ent branches OF learning. Sometimes scholars, and
even parents become very impatient and dissatisfied
because children not PIT foroard faster-especiay
in reading If there still any such amorg Us, l
would again admonish you, to be patient for there
Will be great gain Ill the emo, by having everything
well done and thoroughly understood before leaving it.
No house can stand long and WELL unless the founda-
ton is good. No mind can be educated to be-
come practical and useful unless first principles are
well mastered.
All should rejoice that the time when show, display
aud ornamental vanity, viii pass for good education,
is rapidly passing away and that close application,
which will secure good practical training, is the only
system of education to be commended and approved
In reviewing the past, discover many errors
and blunders in our own course of education.
Let all study carefully to ascertain the demands
of the times, and educate and daughters,
that they may be well prepared for the duties of life
The marks we leave behind in this way, are the
only ones we shall care much for, when pass away
! from our pre- sent scenes. l. W. GATES,
Superintendent of Schools.