The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1875-03-13

yards apart from each other Teachers all
agreed with him that the graded school
could not be carried on as it should be-
After music by Miss Mary Mccullough
and Miss Rebecca West, Mr.. J. C. Warner
formed a class of children in mental arith-
metic, explaining his method in teaching
it, which was criticised by some of the
teachers.
/ Subject, "Value of Programme and Time
! Table, was taken up. Mr.. Hynes finds it
an advantage with some exceptions; much
depends on the interest manifested in the
class; it sometimes becomes necessary to
abbreviate the lesson. but on the whole was
in favor of programme and timetable.
Mr.. Weems found difficulty in time table,
particularly grammar class and descriptive
geography; too much time devoted to some
and not enough for others; was in favor of
abbrevating the number Of studies. Prof.
Newell thought it better to cut off the grade
that is not full, and place it to the one that
is full; that teachers must adapt themselves
to circumstances, and that a considerable
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succeed with it; was in favor of making it
elastic. Mrs. Walker and Miss Biddle
opposed standing by the time. table under
all circumstances. Mr.. Biddle asked that
the graduates or teachers that attended the
Normal School be heard. Miss Coale was
4 very unsystematic teacher; never taught
a class by the watch, but generally kept a
class up as long as she could command
their attention. Prof Jackson, of the
High School Of Havre de Grace, thought
much in ten minutes, but what was taught
should be done thoroughly.
Subject, ''Method of Making School
Exercises Attractive" next appearing on
the programme, was then taken up, and
teachers called upon to express themselves.
Mr.. Hopes said his plan was by winning
their attention, and just as soon as he
found the class to be Interested he would
dismiss until the next day, for fear they
would become wearied, and thus the exer-
ciscs would not be SO attractive for them
the next day. Mr. Clifford said the first
thing was to have attractive school houses;
thought they should be equal to a little
home, and children as a comfortable family;
also by gaining the affections of the child;
if the children of school take dislike to
a teacher, he thought his day of usefulness
in that school was over, and the sooner he
left the better; also was in favor of going
out with them in their plays, and some
times make interesting plays out of their
studies; but all these things should have a
limit. Mr.. Kimble agreed with Mr. Clifford
in regard to their plays, and thought it
had a tendency to curb their manners, but
the teacher must use discretion, as chill
dren's dispositions are so very much varied.
Mr.. Warner thought the best way to keep
up an interest was to teach thoroughly.
Mr. Biddle advised teachers to have heart
and soul freely in the work, not merely
asking questions, but write out something
in regard to the lesson, getting all light
that possibly can be had on the studies
before coming into the school, and by
having knowledge of the subjects the
interest can be kept up and will have more
tendency to make school exercises attrac-
tive than any other mode. DR.. Mackall
said they could not make the exercises
attractive to others without having them
attractive to themselves; have attractive,
comfortable, home like school, houses; also
important for each teacher to be student,
both in the moral and mental training;
thought by practice and perseverance the
schools of Maryland would become more
efficient than now, under the order of
Providence. MI. Warner thought teachers
should be thoroughly in earnest, and never
get out of patience.
Adjourned until 40 p. NJ.
TUESDAY EVENING
The Hall was crowded at an early hour.
The exercises of the evening were preceded
by music by Miss Mary Mccullough; essay
read by Mr.. Calhoun, ga Teachers Rev.
erie;" reading by Miss Poole; reading by
Miss Roberts; music: reading by Miss
Christie; reading by Miss Coale; after
which Mr.. Henry, Examiner of Hartford
county, was introduced and addressed the
teachers short time, advising them to
carry out the plan of classification as laid
down by the State Board as best they could;
work for principle; It's true the pay is poor
and the office of teacher thanklesS one,
but work for principle, and discharge duty
faithfully; let all find fault who may; put
heart in the work. Kead more, study more.
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WEDNESDAY MORNING.
DR.. Squier in the chair. The exercises
were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles
Hill. Roll call.
Subject, Management of a School and
Pupils During Recess" taken up, when
teachers were called upon to give their
views. Mr.. Watts was in favor of allow
ing them to enjoy themselves any way they
can, and endeavors to keep them from
trespassing on private property. Mr. War
ner thought five minutes was not enough.
Miss McCauley never had any difficulty in
restraining them; required them to behave
properly to one another. Mr.. Hanna en-
deavored to impress the minds of the
pupils that the whole school was RESPONSE
BILE for each individual member; endeavors
to make them feel the responsibility, thus
sustaining the character of the school.
Mr. Weems said if he found any improper
conduct during recess he takes it from
them for time, and finds it to have a very
b ,reficial effect; has no general rule. Prof.
jackson thought the school room should
be quiet in such cases; encourage all
pupils to 90 out few minutes; requires
all boys to remove tLeir hats as soon as
entering the room; gives it a home-like
appearance; agreed with Mr.. Hanna that
the whole school was responsible. Mr..
Aiken thought on wet days children should
have the liberty Of the school-house during
play hours; would be dull without it; and
that teachers should enjoy the sports Of
the children. Mr.. Squer said children
should be taught to respect the rights of
one another, and that teachers should