The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-12-03
HARDIN COUNTY TEACHERS Asso-
CITATION

teachers present, with many visitors !
from Hardin and adjoining counties.
In the absence of the President, Prof.
Young, of Kenton, Vice President T. c.
Furguson called the Association to order.
After prayer 10y J. ]. Houser, of Patter
son, in the absence of the Secretary, Mr-
Holster was chosen Secretary pro TEN.
The regular programme being then in
order, f. w. Gurley, of Forest, was in
troduced, and delivered lecture Of
thirty minutes on ''How to Study" He
said that the tendency of modern teach
ing was almost exclusively in the direc-
ton of recitation This appeared to be
the leading feature in educational jour
mails and in the minds of teachers. As
if agricultural journals should direct
their main efforts to instructing the far
mer how to sell his products. We talk
too mnch in our schools. After careful
thought upon this subject, he had en-
deavored to retrace the steps by which
a skillful student arrived at a given re-
suit, which is as follows: First, that the
pupil should attempt only that which is
plainly within his grasp. Second, he
must get general idea of the subject.
Third, to give attention. Fourth, to
take one step at a time. Fifth, to take
each step in its natural order. Sixth, to
go from the known tosthe unknown.
Seventh, to compare step with step.
Eighth, to review steps constantly.
Ninth, to generalize. Tenth, to memor-
iZe
The next subject, 1.-The relation of
Teacher to Parent" was introduced by
T. G. Ferguson, of Dunkirk, who urged
that the utmost confidence should be es-
tabIished between teacher and parent,
as such course will lead to mutual es
TEEN and elevation of character. The
teacher takes the parents place for the
time, and should thoroughly understand
his position. Invite parents to the school
room, and visit them at their homes.
The speaker handled the subject in an
able manner. The Association then ad
journed until 1 o'clock, P. NJ
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Association was called to order by
Prof. Young, of Kenton, who intro iuced
]. J. Houser, of Patterson. Subject, Re
lation of Teacher to Pupil" This i'm
portant subject was very fairly presented
by the speaker, aud general discussion
followed, participated in by Messrs.
Gurley, of Forest, Pierson, of Kenton,
and Miss s. E. Plummef, of Findlay
emusic in School, was next taken up,
Prof Holmes, of Kenton, opening the
question in a very entertaining lecture
of half an hour. The general discussion
was spirited, drawing out some excellen
remarks from Messrs. Gurley, Pierson,
and Miss Plummer The latter illustra-
ted her method of teaching vocal music
to primary scholars, which was listened
to with attention, and appeared to meet
the approval of all present.
Mr.. Russell, of Kenton, then took up
the very important subject of Hygiene
in the School Room" He presented the
subject in very able manner, and we
think awakened many present to the
imperative necessity of reform in this
direction. A brief discussion followed.
Queries were then prepared, read and
discussed
Committee appointed at former ses-
sion reported a new constitution which
was taken up and adopted section by
section
An animated discussion took place
as to the place of holding annual ses-
sions, which was finally settled by agree
ing to hold each alternate annual session
at Kenton, and determine the place of
holding the other session by a vote of
the members present.
The Treasurer's report was then read,
which showed healthy financial stand
ing, there being 1925. 60 on hand
The election of officers for the ensuing
year resulted as follows:
President-S. E. Young.
Vicc President Miss Hattie Stanley.
SecretGry-Mr. A. c.. Pierson.
TreGsurer-Miss Beck Balm.
ErecutiUe COmmittee-E w. Gurley,
J. J. Houser and L. c. Ferguson.
On notion. the thanks of the Asssoci-
alton was rendered the citizens of Forest
for their kindness and hospitality.
E. C. Gurley offered the following,
which was unanimously adopted viz:
ResolceG, That the Executive Com
mittee shall prepare and circulate a pc
tition to be presented TO the State Legis
lature expressing the sense of the teach
ers of Hardin county on the subject of
the County Sapesintency.
The Association then adjourned to
meet at Ridgeway on call of Executive
Committee.
The session was an interesting one,
and the best of feeling prevailed. The
senior editor of the JEFF. takes this
method of expressing his thanks to the
officers of the Association, TO DIR. Ne
Clurg, of Forest, and others, for kind
ness and consideration shown him during
his very brief stay, and hopes to have
the pleasure of reciprocating in the near
future.
THE case of young CHERRY, the post
Office clerk accused of purloining letters