Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-04-18

WEDNESDAY, A. NJ, April 10th.
The Chairman being absent, Mr.. Beiler,
Vice President, called meeting to order
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ
A number of officers having resigned,
the vacant offices were then filled.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Secretary, Carrie L. Millikan.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Vacancies tiRed.-Of Mr. Hervy, by Mr.
w. E. Bailey; J. c. Baldwin, Mr. r. A.
Chase; T. B. Orr, Miss NJ. Baldwin ;
Miss A. Nichols, Miss NJ. E. Nash.
Reading Programme for the Session
by the Secretary. Short explanation OF
designations by Mr.. r. A. Chase Short
apology by Prof. Bailey, responded to by
Prof Chase. A few remarks by Mr.
Ihayer. encouraging the teachers. Illus
trated beginning with small things, show
ing that, though beginning with a few,
they have the number and interest IN
creased. Thought unison of feeling
should be cultivated; that it would be an
attraction to all, teachers or not. Thought
it an honorable calling to lay the founda-
tlon OF the future man not SO much the
money as the honor. Gave some intorma-
tion as to conducting the meeting.
Adjournment, ~ NJ
WEDNESDAY, P. NJ.
Meeting opened by the Chairman.
So many of the society being absent,
the time was occupied principally in a
discussion on Orthography; Prot. Bailey
acting as leader
Mr. Bailey asked first that his remarks
be deferred till Thursday They were not
tie took the position that spelling was
| nrfI ~:
cd Of teaching this branch by writing
words on the board and analyzing.
Discussion was engaged in by Messrs
Bailey, Beiler, Chase and Iden.
Messrs. Bailey, Beiler and Chase being
opposed by Mr.. Iden-the first three gen
tlemen taking about the same position
Alr. lden contended that Orthography
was of no use.
Recess.
School organization by Mr. Iden.
This gentleman said he knew nothing
about organizing schools. Thought the
teachers could learn more about it to ge
some good work on this subject. Hi.
method of classifying is to have all com
mence at the beginning of the book, ant
review, as fast as possible. the lesson.
they have before gone over, as teacher.
of country schools are constantly chang
ing, and have no other chance to find ou
what advancement the pupils have made
Dir. Chase thought ii was not the bes
r plan to turn pupils back in their studies
at the beginning of each term. Yer,
much i'll favor Of Graded Public Schools
Thinks we should have better teachers
Majority disgrace 10 the profession.
Mr.. a. {. Hume does not blame teach
, crs so much Us Superintendent and Trus
tees.
Mr. Idcn thinks teachers ire not vel
enough paid
Mr.. Chase said that he thought teach
, ers who were qualified, could get goot
,, enough wages for teaching.
!, Reading of Programme for evenin;
= session by Sec'y.
The Association then adjourned t,
= meet at the NJ. +. Church at 30 o'clocl
, z. NJ.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Association met at NJ E. Church at &c
Opened with music and prayer
Short lecture by Mr.. Thayer, on school
Of Marshall county The gentleman tool
: the position that the calling of the teache
S was second to none; that the formation
!, of youthful mind and character depend
q on teachers of common schools. Though
moral and social influence of teacher
should be considered, upon entering hom
: circles. A teacher should have a GOO
heart and should be free and easy
that they lay the foundation of moral
and religion. Thought compensation c
=. teachers not sufficient, and closed by say
ing, Aim high, press onward and yo
will reach the mark at which you aim"
He was followed by remarks from Pro
Allen, Prot. Chase and Rev. Mr. Waymar
Adjournment.
.. THURSDAY, A. NJ, April 18th, '72.
Meeting opened by singing and praye
A lew remarks made by Mr.. Beiler el
planning organization of the Association
Mr. Matthews, Examiner of Kosciusk
J. county, made a few remarks of encourag,
ment before leaving. Thought Primar
teachers deserved more credit than otht
teachers. Spoke strongly of necessity {
order in the school room, also spoke
the inconsistency of some parents in el
pecting so much of teachers. Though
!. cooperation of teachers most necessar,
Wished teachers all success, and extende
an invitation to them to attend Institu
at Warsaw in September
Mr.. Chase. BEST method of inducin
pupils to study" Said this subject in
piled that there was deficiency in stud
ing. No application of rewards or pul
ishments render any success. Teache
should examine themselves. First poi
to be considered, that of the recitatio
which he considered the focus of Il
Z school room. Object of recitation to a
- certain the time spent on study, al
amount learned.
:. Second point-Explanation of lesson
" Thought it delicate question as to e
tent of explanation. Nothing should
explained, which pupil is capable of u
% Iderstanding, if thoroughly studie
Lesson of succeeding day should also
explained Should fasten in the memo
ce that which has already been conned.
= Last object and most important, c
preston of pupil on which he has learne
Pupil must be able to tell what he or S
knows, or it is worthless. Gave very
teresting illustration by entering, in il
agination, two different shool-rooms, o
g. being disorderly and lessons unlearnt
81 81 and the other the opposite. Thought the
~ ~ was want of detniteness, compietent
~ and comprehensiveness in recitatie
Independence of mind valuable. Ths
should be preparation on the part OF
>, teacher, before recitation. Pupils stu
too long with too little intensity
- thought. A believer in the motto "Slt
and sure"
en- The President he;no nresept Mr. Rel