National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-28


tion Of Ma sachusetts, delivered an address to the
teachers OF the District on the subject Of "DrAW-
ing I'D Lublic Scho0lSn
WHO WE'RE PRESENT.
!. H. Brooks H. s Tarbell, superintend-
mt East Saginaw, Michigan; Mr.. b. Z. Pat
terson, superintendent Pottsville, Pennsylysnia;
structionS Sodiana. Riebard l. Carne, superln-
tendent, Alexandria, Virginia; John D. PhilbTlek,
| ex-supertntendent, Boston; George J. LuckeY,
liam L. Dickinson, superintendent, Jersey City;
| H. N. Horton, superintendent, Willlamsporr
Pennsylvania: 3. G. N0rthEog State super,ntsn-
dent, Youngstown, Ohio; J. P. WIckersham,
| State superintendent Of Pennsylvania VIM. K
Cresry, superintendent, baltimore, Nd; NJ: A.
| AlonEo Abernethy, State superintendent OF Iowa;
Mr.. D. A. Burgess, president Of Northwestern
| Hart, member board school trustees, Washington,
| u. o.; ]. Enthoffer, United States Coast Survey;
A: E; Nolan, Washington, D. o. Z: D. stuart
| ington, d. C.; Henry Johusoa, chairman sub
board colored schools, Washington, ID. o.; Fred
b. CHM, Boston, Massachusetts; Goodwin Y. At
| Lee, member Board School Trustees, Washing
| ton, d. e.; Mr.. A. E. Newton, formerly superln-
| tendeRt Of colored schools, Warrington, ID. u;
| ident Of Baker University Baldwin City, Kansa1;
| Mr., W, s Chase Washington; Mr.. W. r. Wood
| ward member Board School Trustees, Washing
ton, b. C.; Rev. J. G. Batter, chaplain United
| States House Of Representatives.; Mr.. J. T. Tus-
| tin, Washington, ID. q.
Evening Session.
The evening session WIS more largely attended
than in the morning, and among those present
| were several ladies.
| At the morning session were Prof A. P. Mar
| ble Of Worcester, Mass; Adolf Cluss DR.. q. @.
| Cox, D. W. Bliss, E. CbamplIn, Bernard T. Jan.
Dr. VIM. TindaIl, ]. h. Jillssn, State Super
in.endent If South Carolina; B. F. Lloyd, John
Thompson, Superintendent G. F. Cook, John
Wilson, DIR. L. H. Steiner and o. A. Burgess.
Superintendent Wilson called the department
to order and introduced DIR. A. N. Bell, editor oil
the SGnitGriGn Of New York. He read paper
| on BRA in Culture in Relation to the School
room.
lie claimed that the culture Of the brain de-
| pended upon the manner Of infantile growth, and
| continued at some length explaining the relation
Of the body with the brain: He spoke partisu-
larly of the necessity of Sufficient ventilation in
| schOolroOms, in order thai the health of the
pupils might be preserved. In crowded and IN
| Ventilated schools great injury follows Most OF
the anxieties of life come from the want of strong
brain; with it the owner will 20 in the strong road
| to prosperity.
Rhode Island Legislature, when resolution was
ADOPTED by that body making provision for the
health of pupils in the schools. He closed by
urging teachers, trustees Snd superintendents to
be particular about the health Of pupils, and to
do all in their power to promote the same.
APPRovALs OF THE PAPER.
DR.. q. G. Cox was invited to address the de-
partment, and he expressed his qualification at
the success Of the occasion. He paid glowing
tributes to DR.. Bell, and claimed that he had
given important information. He was impressed
with the fact that the sound arguments produced
by DR.. Bell would be appreciated.
Gen. Eaton said there was difference between
the country and the city schools, and those who
had attended them noticed the hygienic differ
euce. In the cities, where large sums had been
expended for buildings, &c, in a great measure
the health Of the pupils was disregarded. The
health of the pupil should he the first consdera-
ton in building sehoOl-house Educators should
begin TO see the necessity by adopting methods
for surrounding the schOol-rooms with health.
As matters now are they are Indifferent to this
important subject. He hoped it would receive
Organized action. and that the educ ltOrs would
take hold and bring it into shape that would be
beneficial.
Hr. L. H. Steiner. of Maryland, Endorsed the
views expressed by DIR. Bell He thought the ne
cessty of health should be instilled in the pupils
and by them to the parents.
Dr. Bell made some further brief remarks on
the subject Of the health ofpupils.
Mr.. Wickersham, OF Pennsylvania, said the
proper ventilation of schools had been a subject
under consideration for some time. The ignor-
aDce of not being able to yeutilate the schools
does not lie at the doors Of the poor schoolmaster
Scientific men have failed on this subject, and 1t
seems that no one knows how to properly venti-
late a schOolrOom. He believed that much of
the i'll health of pupils was attributable to home
Influences.
VIEWS OF Mr.. BURGESS.
Mr.. o. A. Burgess, Of Indiana, opposed the
mode adopted for sitting pupils by cramping them
in unpropOrtiOned chairs too high for them, so
their feet would not touch the floor, and If the
pupil moved he was punished. He favored giving
the pupil all the liberty and recreation possible,
as 1t was as important as ventilation. Give the
children plenty of exercise, and their health
would be preserved. The teacher must be per-
son Of quick dlscernnent, and when 1t is seen
that pupil needs exercise let him have 1t. No
person is fit to teach who has not studied 1.-THE
main question OF health.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES.
Mr. Luckey, of Pittsburg, moved that the sub
ieet be referred to committee Of three, to report
Thursday. Adopted.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Luckey, Hopkins
and Marble as the committee.
On motion of Mr.. Wickersham, vote OF thanks
was extended to DR.. Bell for his able paper.
Mr.. Wickersham moved that q committee of
seven be appointed to consider the topic Of Hon.
W. H. RunnCf, State Superintendent Of Public
Instruction Of Virginia, entitled ''sOme points re-
Epecting the proper relations Of the Federal Gov
eTDment to education"
MessTs. Ruffner, Wickershsm, JfllsoD, Phil
brick, Alternately, Hopkins and Winthrop were
app6.Sted.
The Chair appointed Messrs Jlllson, Marble
and Mcmillan committee resolutions.
The department adjourned till IL q. In. Thurs
day, when paper Will be read by Mr.. Wicker
sh6m.