The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-09-13
ANATOMICAL CHARTS.
Are they Desirable in Public
schools-An Opinion on the Sub


oct.
EDITOR SILVER STATE - The study
of physiology is to be commended and
encouraged. A knowledge of the func-
tons of all the parts, or organs of
animals and plants, Is. without doubt,
one that swakens the mind from an
unhealthy sIunber, and leaves it invig-
Grated and refreshed. This instruction
has most certainly a charming effect on
the mind of those prepared to receive
it - minds partially matured, minds
whose reasoning powers are so far
advanced that they can grasp the pro-
fundity of the subject, and properly
receive the instruction rendered. To
attempt the teaching of this science in
school composed almost entirely of
mere children is-pardon the express
ion - absurd, and justly ought to re-
ceive the condemnation of parents.
To publicly expose to the eyes OF chill
dren plates on physiology is not in
keeping with decency, and ought to
meet with the calm command of
parents that they be removed.
The teaching of this science to class
of children comprised Of male and
female is altogether wrong. wrong III
its moral sense aud wrong because the
world all over condemn it The great
est moralists of the age speak despair
ingly of this innovation. and the good
sense of parents ought TO prevent its
adoption here.
Were this school one of advanced
study, aud could the sexes be taught
this science by teachers of their own
sex, and in separate compartment,
then / say enighten your children on
this particular branch, If it be necessary
to make them good mothers and good
fathers. which deny.
Our grandmothers were good moth
ers, and understood the mechanism of
their frames as well as we do, and per-
haps better. and yet they never
dreamed of studying this most Instruct
i've and PROCESS branch of science.
l hold that for any school to intro
duce this study within its walls must
be well advanced IN all the other
branches; the scholars must have ma.
ture ideas, the mind must be properly
enlightened beforehand, or, mark me.
the most disagreeabls results will fol-
low.
take the liberty to caution the par.
ents Of Winnemucca. aud to tell them
that their children will prosper equally
as well at the present without this
study, and when they come to the
proper years. when the mental func-
tons are matured, place this study be-
fore them. aud it may benefit them
which l am disposed to doubtful no,
before.
Why is it that the student of medi-
cine aud surgery has 10 pass through
his collegiate course before he seeks
admission into medical institute?
The reason as laid down by the most
eminent masters of medicine aud sur
gerry in the world il that the science
is one of the greatest magnitude, of the
most profound thought, for which rea-
son the minds OF those who seek to
fathom-that which never has been
the human frame, all the great writers
aud theorists to the contrary, notwith-
standing. il must be seasoned and well
instructed.
l hope that If this branch is to be
taught. that for the sake of decency the
plates will DO put out of sight until
wanted; aud when wanted the girls will
be taught by woman, boys by man,
and each to themselves, aud where
none but themselves will see aud hear
PARENT.
PERSONAL. Judge Berry, President
OF the Humboldt Mill aud Mining
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