Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-08-25
LETTER FROM SOUTH TOLEDO.


ED. JOURNAL The Lucas County
Teachers Association convened at the High
School Building on the 7th INST with the
Executive Committee, T. B. Pinkerton,
Pres. (also Principal elect of the Union
Schools of Grand Rapids) Miss A6bie Cogs-
we'll, Vice Pres; w. L. Barker, Treas;
G. C.. Parrine, Sec; L II Gibson, Miss Eta
Franklin and fifty-three members, present
Prof. c. W. Mykrantz, of Bryan, being the
Instructor for the fir1t week, with well
arranged programme commenced the exer-
cises in very pleasing. agreeable and
practical manner. His theory upon some
subjects was entirely new; even to those
who thought them1elves experienced in the
art Of teaching. think it would he ap-
proved BY every member of the Associa-
ton il should assert that the benefit de.
rived the first week was satisfactory to all.
At the Hall on Thursday evening the
Association and friends of the same, were
treated to very intellectual and entertain
ing lecture delivered by Prof Mykrant1
upon the subject OF Electricity. On Mon
day, the l4th inst. after the opening exer-
cses our worthy and efficient Instructor,
Mr.. A. Mcdonald, put in his appearance,
who was received with applause.
committee was appointed to draft res
olutions in regard to the death of Mr.
Crrimbaugh (late county examiner).
Mr.. Mcdonald was then introduced and
addressed the teachers respecting their du-
ties and preparation; after which he pro-
ceeded with the regular order of instruc-
tion. The manner of conducting an ex-
ercise az taught by him, is saying but li:tle
in pronouncing it good. The rapid, then
slow repetition of an error, and the eni-
phatic correction as peculiarly made by
him is truly pleasing. practical and eff
cent way to draw the thoughts OF another
out.
1t cannot be said of the exercises 40 far,
but what they have been of practical util-
ity to all who were interested.
On Monday evening we were treated to
an humorous "Salty Spicy" lecture bv
Rev. ]. G. Fraser, of East Toledo, upon
the subject "Salt" also Rev. Mr.. Blglev
gave us very profitable. discourse upon
the snbject of "Self-Culture" on Wednes-
day evening.
think all are satisfied that they have
CLEANED something of practical worh and
will return to their work this fall with re-
newed energy. The examination of teach
ers commenced Friday afternoon and con
inued until Saturday. During the whole
session there was the best OF feeling and
attention given by each member Of the As
sociation for the best interest of the same,
until Thursday morning, the time set for
the annual election of officers, when a dis
turbing element arose which made things
for time quite disagreeabe. The motive
which prompted all this, to even casual
observer would seem to SAVIOR very much
of political jealousy; but freemen like
the Association spoke in a tone that soon
silenced the spirit that meant to rule or
ruin. Friday noon the Association, con-
sisling of sxty-six members, adjourned TO
meet when and where the executive eom-
mittee in future may dscide.
cannot refrain from mentioning that the
guests Mt the Neely yHouse during the heated
term are amply provided for. The beautiful
scenery on the =" classic Maumeen with the
routine OF amusements certainly makes
this as summers resort, Ms desirable as
Saratoga or Newport. The one who is re-
ported as the Belle of the Nicely House
was child who once lived at Perrysburg
T., b. d.