Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-01-20

der any circumstances, TO continc u
child more than six hours IN the school
room. The practice ofdctainingpupils
in the evening or at recess to prepare
lessons or as punishment for miscon-
duct, is not only an injustice TO the
pupil, but an Infringement upon his
rights, in which the teacher is more
the transgrcssor than tho pupil. Nay,
more, il is q relic of barbarism which
should be prevented by law
"lf there were no other means Of
maintaining the discipline and prevent
ing idlcncss in a school, then we might
admit that there are exceptions in
which il would be justifable. But we
can govern our schools in tho same
time that custom grants us TO teach
them, and the pupil who cannot pre-
pare his lesson during school hours
will not be benefited by few minutes
Of compulsory study after.
"In our opinion, tho teacher who
does not respect those rights Of his
pupils, is not worthy their confidence;
and is more tyrant than an instruc-
tor
Vote on merits of the argument, in
favor of negative; On merits of the
question in favor of Affirmative
Recess of ten minutes granted for
social intercourse, after which Prof.
Shoemaker resumed the subject OF FL.
ocution, dwelling chiefly upon the sec
ond topic, 'correct and distinct articu-
lation,' referring to a list of words he
had collected at various Institutes,
showing how many teachers fail to
articulatc clearly and distinctly, and
attributed the reason why many per-
sons cannot be heard across school
room, to defective articulation. Urged
upon all the importance of practicing
correct articulation.
Institute adjourned to meet at 7
o'clock p. NJ.
WEDNESDAY EVENING SESSION.
Music by Ochestra. Prayer by Rev.
A. ID. Yocum.
Address by VIM. NJ. Mccullough, Esq.
The speaker apologized for coming
before the audience unprcpared. Said
it was only to comply with request
of Supt. Gregory, that he appeared be-
fore the teachers on this occasion, and
would confne his remarks to the Teach
er and his works. As he had some
experience in school teaching, could
sympathize with. the teacher in all his
trials and rejoice with him in all his
victories. Abiding briefly to the pro
gress our teachers and schools have
made in past ten years, said there
was rule that applied to the teacher
as well as the merchant or professional
man, ii was this, if you wish to sue
ceed you must persevere determine to
be a master in your profession. The
dawn OF n bright future in the teachers
profession has already made its appear
ance, and il requires no prophet TO fore
tell the requirements of the teacher Of
the future. The times now demand
live teachers, and allow me to say tc
the teacher imbued with zeal in thi:
work, you need apprehend no danger
of your profession being crowded. We
lawyers often hear the assertion that
our profession is brimful, but IN the
language of Danl. Webster, we repeat
gThere is yet plenty Of room up stairs.
But teachers, let me assure you th,
demand for efficient and experience
men and women in your profession |,
increasing each day. This demand
will increase with the growth and de
yelopment of our country, and the pro
gress of our school system.
The drones are being gradually
driven from the hive and the indus
! trious and enterprising teachers viii
reap a rich harvest.
The people are daily learning tc
appreciate your labors, and director
are rcwarding your services by increas
ing your salaries.
Allow me to say in conclusion. You
calling is noble one The ambition
/ of the live teacher is q laudable ambi
ton. The responsible position you oc
cupy, requires of you the utmost car,
in the preparations which you max,
to qualify yourselves for the work o
teaching As director | feel that tn,
guardianship of our country's future i
placed in the hands of the teachers an,
directors of our common schools. lie
T us then be true TO our trust
But as ! promised not TO make
speech, or deliver an address, will no
intrudc upon the time of the able gen
tlcman who is to follow me. Thank
ing you ladies and gentlemen for you
attention, ! have the pleasure Of intro
ducing to you the Rev. Jesse b. Young
Of Curwensyillc, who will give you ~
Few Words"
The subject of this Lecture was tn
derivation of many familiar words use,
in our language The speaker trace,
them through several languages t,
their origin. Referred back to the peri
cd when the Saxon race first made il
! appearance in Northern Europe. Cav
, hardy and warlil.e neonle viii y - olo,r ,
;ng Dissertation If ,be;r he h;,s " and U" sho,
ocieristics ''' "'' '"'
{. Owing to tho f;,c, ,ho, xo h.rohoo,
, unable 10 Obtain an on,l;no oc ,ho al
ject Of this lecture, we are compclle,
|. 10 refrain from giving any further OK
tracts In ins,Ice = ~" ~ 'e, "n,hos % 20
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, lnucn care ana research IN ITS prepara
uon' =,
froi, ). w. Shoemaker then rea
Two selections entitled death of lit
ue Joe, ana FIRST IN Print
institute adjourned to meet an
" ihursuay' qear.
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