The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-03-14


However, there was fair audience III waiting
when the speaker Was introduced, and those
who came out through the ram and the dark
ness, were fully rewarded for SO doing in listen
ing to the lecture that followed Pres. Angel
is an uncommonly fine speaker. is perfectly at
home on the platform, and, without effort
holds the attention OF the nearer throughout.
At the close OF the lecture very fine piece Of
music was gwen by several ladies aud gentle
men OF the village.
Mr. Earle stated in dismissing the audience
that after paying all expenses Of the course
there was surplus of fifty dollars, which would
serve as the nucleus OF fund for apparatus.
The course has been decided success in every
way, and we hope that we may enjoy as good
ore another winter.
Va. Ruren 10. TCGchfrS' dissertation.
The Teachers Association OF Van Buren, Co.
met n Convention at the Uniyersalst church,
IN the village of Hartford, on the evening OF
March 9th, 1873. After calling to order by Sup't
Kellogg, prayer was offered by Rev. Ross. The
following gentlemen were then elected 10 til
the respective offices, viz: Dr. M. Palmer for
Vice President, and Messrs. A. j. Pierce and
Ed. ). Jeley as Secretaries. The roll was called
by townships, and thirty teachers found to be
present, the largest delegation besides the local
one being from Lawrence. An experience
meeting followed in which the subj oined teach
ers participated: Prof o. d. Hadsell, Ed. ;.
Jelley, Milan Hogmire, Drueilla Fellows, Frank
Kern, Cyrus Walick, Albert Thompson, Hattie
Ferns, Eugene Worthlngton, HELEN skinner,
Bell Kemp, A. j. Pierce, DR.. ri. L. Palmer and
the Superintendent.
The various relations presented both the
bright and shady sides Of the vocation. The
fact was made apparent that the teacher is not
alone responsible for the good or bad working
of the school. Quite as much depends on the
liberality, good sense and unity of it's patrons.
Prof. Hadsell took position uncommon with
most teachers, being partial to notorously bad
schools. Mr.. Kern though young man showed
himself master Of the situation.
In the remarks Of DR.. Palmer, he narrated
the subjugatlon and final rise to usefulness and
honor of desperately unruly boy, by means
other than the rod, which was interesting and
practical.
Sup't Kellogg gave Hartford the credit as
being the banner township OF the county for
the number of schools. His long and varied
experience in teaching, both in the East and
the South was very interesting.
Exercises Of the evening closed by appoint
ing committee on miscellaneous business,
consisting of Messrs. Jelley. Pierce Hudson.
Kern and Hogmire; then assigning strangers
to rect in various houses OF the village.
Adjourned TO meet next morning at 8 a. M.
FRIDAY MORNING.
Convention called to order by the Chairman.
Prayer by Rev. Il. W. Vaughn.
MISS Lille Hull and MIR. Frank Kern appoint
ed critics.
1st Exercise OF Programme; Oral Instruc-
ton, by Milan Hogmire.
%, Essay by Miss |. f. Worthington.
Sd. Written 4 arithmetic: Cyrus Walhck
4th, A Recitation in History by class Of "A
from Mr.. kern's school.
Music led by Mr.. Chas. Phelps
Adjourned to l O'Clock .. n,
FRIDAY AP rERSooS.
Meeting opened with music.
To-. This was considered good showing when
, taking in consideration the unfavorable wealth
CT, and the great number Of schools yet in ses-
SION, preventing their teachers from attending.
Let Exercise, Orthogrsphy, by Mr.. \. ~.
Fierce
2ud Grammer, fret led by Alr. H. G.. Mar
tin, then 10y MIR. Lusk.
orS h,. M,aa rouL ~ p1f
4tl.. Music, followed by select reading by
Prof. Banter Of Lawrence "Sherdau's ride.
5th, Essay on "Orthographic Reform by 4.
j. Pierce.
Adjourned to : O'Clock p. II,
EVENING SESSION.
The principal feature OF The evening, was au
able ana interesting discourse on "The Alp-
and their Glaciers" by Prof. John Goodlsou
of Detroit Adjourned to O'Clock a. III. TO-
morrow.
SATURDAY FORENOON
Convention called to order by the Chairman
Reading OF minutes by the Secretary.
Committee on resolutions: 3essTs. Myers
Gage, Wsllick, and Miss Eugene Northington
Class in History. under charge OF i. q. Rod
erick
Exercise in spelling directed by Nr. Lusll
Messrs. GoodlsoD AID Baker were appointed
committee to examine AMI report on spellns
MSS. Upon the third trial. Miss Ida Grey re-
cejved the prize OF worl; on 'hvsoogy
Political Geography, under the supervisor
OK g. ". Myers
Want OF time compelled TIC postponemen
OF the discussion on photographic Reform
} to the next meeting. \. J. Pierce supporting
the Al, and O.. v. Cbrowl the Neg.
} Mr.. Myers in behalf of the committee 10
the same, submitted the following resolutions
Ist-ths; wo have received great beneii
: from the various discussions and essays q
5 which we have listened. and that we recognize
in these meetings powerful means OF pro
noting the interests of education.
{ 2nd-Ihat we thank our able County Super
intendent, II. j. Kellogg, for his earnest anC
energetic management OF these meetings, an
Mr. +. s. Jelley for bis untiring efforts to max
our stay here both pleasant and profitable.
o 3rd-That We return our thanks to Prof
: Goodison, OF Detroit, for his able and interest
!. ing lecture.
g 4th-That we extend our thanks to the [ nj