The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1873-07-10
Fer the Democrat-
Teaohsrs' Convention at Put-in-Bay,


ton Teachers, Miss Myers, Miss Bowen, Miss
Seesdorf Miss Cock, and tire writer hereof start
ed for Putin-Bay, TO attend the joint meeting Of
the Teachers Associations of Ohio and Michigan;
reaching that place about 10 o'clock in the even
ing amer a pleasant ride both by land and water
At A. n, July I'd, the Convention was called to
erder and opened with prayer by Prof. ThomP-
son, President OF Otterbien University,
After which the teachers In attendance from
other States were made Honorary members OF
the Ohio Association. Supt. u r. Curran, OF
Sandusky, President of the Ohio Association de-
livered q most beautiful address Of welcome TO
the Teachers of the Michigan Association, ex-
tending to their President, J. b. Angel OF Michi-
gan University, the right hand OF fellowship.
ner and Stirred the patriotism OF those present
by his thrilling reference to the historic memo
ries of this region. On the waters little TO the
northwest Of this beautiful Island, the Hero of
Lake Erie, Commodore Perry, gained his dsci-
sive victory over the British, and here ne penned
that memorable dispatch, I'VE have met the er-
was delivered by Presidens Curran OF the ohio
Association. The address was eloquent fuiI of
thought dealing directly with the important ed
ucatlonai questions OF Ihe day and showing IN
an unmistalxsole manner, the speakers position
on these questions paper On "AsthOos OF In
struetlon IN the Natural sciences IN fCo4ic
Schools" prepared by "a. d. NenHbie, OF CincIn-
natl, was read by Mr.. Carnanan OF the same
place. This paper was ably discussed by trsf.
HOtze, OF Cleveland, followed By Prof Williams,
of Cleveland, Pres. Tappan, OF Kenyon College,
Prof Strong, OF Grand Rapids Mich, Supt. Han
cock. OF Cinc!nnsri Prot. sill - Detroit, Pres
Hartshorn OF Mt. Union Col, W. C. Stevens aud
others TINS was followed by an exercise in
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XED. p M.-FIrsg an address on THE Philo-
sophie study of Literature by J. b. Angel, Pres.
of Michigan University, Ann Aroor, Mich This
was Simply grand, on account OG tne thoughts
expressed, and the exceedingly easy and tascIna-
ting manner OF the speaker. The gentleman
who was called upon ~ pen the discussion, IN
doubtedly expressed the feelings Of every one
present when ne said thGI II lie had desire 10
make himself ridiculous, ne would attempt
follow the speaker, who had jUst taken his seat
but as this was not his ambition he had nothing
to say on the subject. This brought forth rounds
OF applause. All the addresses thus lar were in
terrupted by applause. Arthur Forbriger, Supt.
OF Drawing in the Schools Of Cincinnati read
paper on Drawing in the Pub &c Schools" John
Hancock, Supt. OF the Echoolh OF Cincinnati,
opened the discussion of this paper, followed by
others, in the evening, Prof. Putnam. Of Boston,
Mass, delivered a lengthy lecture on the same
subject
THURs. A. M.-"The comzlou School Historic
ally,' by Prof Putnam, Of Mich. State Normal
schoel. Discussion was opened by Prof Oiney,
Of Union, Mich, who gave some very interesting
personal "reminiscences, especially those about
thompson, OF New York, who, IN order 10 SHOW
how the teachers lived upon the far OF the land,
IN his early days, related about little girl run
ming 20 neighbor's house and saying, rs he was
passing by onhis way home from school,-"Moth-
er wants pint of hogs tallow, teacher is coming
Next came the annual address by Prof E. s.
Morse, Of Salem, Mas. The address treated OF
natural history, and the Professors skilIful IL
iustrations on the board brought forth frequent
fHUEs. P. Man address by VIM. Mitchell, of
the Ohio Central Normal School, on ~What shall
constitute proper Course Of Instruction and
Practice for Teaehers.' This was discussed BY
John Hancock, Of Cincinnati, Prof Bellows of
Mich. Normal School, and others. Prof. Morse
OF Mass, then gave an object lesson on the bugs
Strong of Grand Rapids, Mich, read a paper on
Preparation for the High SCHOOL, after the dis
cussion Of this paper, resolutions were passed,
officers elected place of next meeting deternin-
ed and then adjourned. We were not present
during this time, bat learned that Col DeWolL
s1pt. of Schools of Toledo. o., was elected Pres
ident Of the Ohio Association. The names of the
michigan Associations decided to held a Joint
convention again next year at the same place,
and also decided to extend the invitation TO the
Indiana State Association to meet with them.
that could be selected for that purpose. We
were told that the number present was about
but also some from Indiana, Kentucky. Pennsyl-
vania New York and Massachusetts. There was
more Interest manifested and closer attention to
business at this meeting, than usual. During
business sessions the members, at other times
pleasure had full sway. The soeisl feature Of
part strolls about Put-in-Bay island, excur-
sions to some of the adjacent islands, in the eV-
eniDg tripping the light fantastic by those who
were so disposed, moonlight excursions on the
Lake and many other things "too numerous to
mention" made upthe cup OF pleasure which was
full to oVerhowinr Another interesting feature
was the examination papers which were on exhi-
bitjon here from the schools If Cincinnati, Co
lumbIs, Toledo, Canton, Akron, Newark, SteR-
benVille, Oberlin, Fremont, Warren and several
ether places, thus aifording An opportunity of
of these cities. The Canton schools need GER
tainly not be ashamed OF the showing they
made; as their papers compared quite faVorsDly.
July 4th.-Spent the forenoon rowing on the
Lake, first attempting trip to Rattesnake is
land, which we were Obliged TO abandon, after
being about two miles out, on account Of the
roughness Of the Lake. Spent the remainder Of
the forenoon by rowing the rocky eaVerns and
oVerhEnging rocks on the north coast Of Gibral-
ter, which is a beautiful, small island, belonging
TO Jay Cooke, on which he has q summer resi-
denee. After dinner We took the new steamer
Ga1elle for Sandusky city and found the Lake
quite rough enough to make 1t interesting. Had
upper at the West House, Sandusky, hasty
look through their new School building, little
stroll about the city and then started for the
Lake Shore depot, 11% miles distant, which was
to US = very interesting trip. shall not At
tempt description of IL. Suffice II 70 say We got
there. After = glorious sunset scene, We started
for Cleveland, reaching that place at IL P ID. hAV
ing seen display of fireworks, beginning with
SRndusky and ending with Cleveland, ana being
tired enough when we arrived At the Weddel
House, to sleep IN spite Of ali the booming their
powder could produce.
July 5th, We spent in Cleveland, till P. n,
when We started for home by way Of Massillon
and found quite number on the cars and by the
way with whom the 4th has not yet got through.
We arrived At Canton, Saturday. 10 ID, feeling
that We had very pleasant trip, and that at Put
in-Bay, we indeed had "a feast of reas0n and
aoW Of SOUL" and that it Was good 20 be there.
J.. h. L.