Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-08-15
of Normal Schools.

the subject, offered the following az
substitute for section third of the report:
Resolved, That in the opinion OF this
Association one Normal School OF
high order, is sufficient for the demands
of the State, and that should be under
the direction of the State University.
This resolution was rejected by an
almost unanimous vote.
An address was then delivered by
Prof. McMurran, Principal OF Shepherd
College, on "The Methods and Why's
in Education"
DR.. Andrews offered the following
resolution
Resolved, That the President of this
Association appoint a committee of
seven to memorable the Legislature
upon the subject of our State Normal
Schools. and upon any other subject
which this Association may refer to
said committee for the same purpose
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
The exercises were introduced by
singing by the choir Prof. McMurran
offered the following resolutions which
were adopted:
Resolved, That committee Of FIVE
be appointed to examine the report Of
the Department of the Superintendent
Of the National Educational Association,
held in Washington city, January 20,
1874, collect such material and make
such statistical report on the progress
of education in this State as is requested
in such report of the Department of the
Superintendent Of the National Edu-
cational Association, for the Centennial
Exhibition to be held in Philadelphia in
l776; forward the said report to the
State Superintendent for his approval,
and to be by him sent to the Depart
ment of the Superintendent of the
| National Educational Association.
Resolved, That the State Superinten-
dent be requested to make the West
Virginia Educational Journal the medi
nm of bis communication with the
teachers and school officers of the State,
with the understanding from the pro
] prietors that four pages be allowed
monthly, without cost to the State for
that purpose, and to be entirely under
his editorial control, in which are to be
published all the circulars and letters OF
instruction. relating to the school work
Of the State.
Resolved, That this Association make
the said Educational Journal their otii-
cial organ, with the understanding that
the subscription price shall not exceed
Sl,50 per year, and that the Associa-
ton elect three of it's members as CO.
editors, to represent its interests IN the
editorial control of said journal.
!, Resolved, That the members Of this
Association pledge themselves to aid in
the sustentation of this journal, not only
Ky becoming subscribers themselves.
but also by using all proper efforts to
extend lis circulation and influence.
Resolved, That committee OF five
be appointed to revise the present school
law, and suggest such amendments and
additions as they may think necessary,
and report 20 the State Superintendent
in time to be laid by him before the
next Legislature,
The Rev. DR.. Andrews next delivered
his address upon "Moral and 1ntellectu-
al Culture to be carried on together in
the Public Schools"
REMARKS or STATE sUrT. BYRNE on TIE
SCHOOL. LAW.
He said the enactment of good law
for free schools is very difficult thing
for it is system complete in itself.
He spoke Of the changes in the school
law which the new Constitution had
effected, said those were slight.
Explained the school law relating to
the submission of the question of leyies
to vote of the people. There is no
danger from the people, They have
become attached to the free school sys-
Am. They voted almost unanimously
for the levies.
On the point Of the expense Of the
schools Of the State, he said that in
round Numbers i750,000 was annually
paid for their support. That there are
over 10000 pupils TO educate.
lie then proceeded to speak of the
various offices, the right conduct of
which materially affected the success OF
the system.
First the teacher is the most import
ant quasi school officer connected with
the whole system, for ali the paraphar-
MALTA of the schools is 20 bring him into
proper contact with his pupils.
He censurcd the occasional practice
of teachers entering into contracts be
fore getting certificates according to
law. The teacher should he model to
all school officers, on the point of con
forming TO the provisions OF the law.
He then spoke OF the importance OF the
Office OF trustee, second only t6 that OF
the teacher, for the trustees employ the
teachers Remarked upon the impor-
lance of making correct reports. Only
two counties in the State made perfect
reports last year. He criticised severely
the manner in which settlements are
often made between Sheriffs, Boards OF
Education and teachers. There ought
to be penalties attached to failures to
conform to the laws in this matter. The
school officers manipulate far greater
amount Of monies than do State officers
who are bound under heavy penalties.
THURSDAY MORNING.
After calling the Association 10 order.