The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-07

UNlVERSITIES-AN ADDRESS FROM GEN.
ERAL LoGAN-THE MEETING TO-DAY IN
THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES. j.,
The Educational Association OF Virginia
resumed its session yesterday morning IN
Association Hall, and was opened with
prayer by Rev. Paul Whitehead.
Among the delegates who came in yester-
dav were Professor B. L.. Giidersleeve, of
the Johns Hopkins University; Rev. Paul
Whitehead, president of Farmville Col
lege; Professor Thomas r. Price, OF the
University of Virginia. 1s@ r,a
The Chair announced that Mcssrs. 9. l..
Cooke, w. T. Davis, and T. P. Crump
would serve as the Committee on the Edu-
cational Journal.
Mr. Estill, from the Committee on OFF,
GERS, presented the following report: For
President, Thomas r. Price, OF the Uniyer-
sity OF Virginia; First Vice-President, Pro-
fessor II. II. Harris, Of Richmond College;
Second Vice-President, General r. l.. Page,
of Norfolk; Third Vice-President, j. 81.
Powell; Fourth Vice-President, W. r.
Terry; Recording Secretary, S. 4. Beach;
Corresponding Secretary. George Fl. Swami;
Treasurer, j. 2. Mcclure; Auditor, w. F..
Fox.
Mr.. Harris moved to amend the report so
as TO substitute the name of Professor Estill
as recording secretary, and Mr.. Beach rs
treasurer.
The amendment was agreed to, and the re-
port as amended adopted.
DR.. Ruh,ner now vacated the chair and
Mr.. Price assumed the gavcl. Mr.. Price
said it was one of the greatest pleasures he
had to look forward to these annual re1nions
He regretted that this year the pleasure was
somewhat diminished by reason Of the fact
that the gathering was so small. lie was,
however, glad to welcome those who were
in attendance.
Mr.. Powell, of Richmond, from the Com
mittec on New Members, presented the
names OF Messrs. Charles w. S. Turner, OF the
Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Institution, 1t Staun-
ton; Rev. Paul Whitehead, OF Farmyille
College; Frederick Leavenworth, Superin-
tendent Of Public Schools at Petersburg {;
and they were duly elected.
Professor William r. Terry, of the New
London Academy, Bedford county, having
been appointed to discuss the subject Of the
Professional Culture Of Teachers, submit
ted most interesting paper; which he
read, to the very great enjoyment OF the AS
sociation.
The subject was discussed by DIR. Ruffner,
| Mr.. Cooke, and others.
DR.. Rut,ner remarked that If there was too
much power located here that ii was the
duty OF this body to recommend such modi-
fcations as will correct the evil.
Mr.. Cooke spoke very forcibly upon the
importance OF the teacher having LIE ana
spirit, and to impart this to his pupils. he
must possess that personal attractiYeness OF
character which will always draw his scho-
lars nearer to him.
Mr.. L. T. Gwathmey, of Richmond Fe-
male Institute, next read an interesting es-
say upon some European school system
used in Prussia. Appointment OF teachers,
&C., was his special subject.
On motion OF DR.. Atkinson, Professor W.
| Blair,s paper upon European universities
was next read by Mr.. Valentine, OF Rlch-
mond. .,.. .-..... 4 &. ..t~ r. H..
After the reading Of the paper OF Profes-
sor Blair, 'Drs. Ruffner and Atkinson called
out Professor Gildersleeve, who spoke in
reference to the German University, giving
some of his personal experience. He urged
| that no one should go to German universi-
ty without thorough preparation.
He then spoke of Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity, and his connection with it. He had
found at the University OF Virginia, and
throughout the State, devotion to tho
ToughneSs in education. ... ....... r
In going to new university he did not
lose his interest in the University Of Vir-
ginia or in the educators Of Virginia.
Johns Hopkins University proposes dis
tinctly not to rival existing institutions, but
to furnish the highest facilities of university
study to full-grown men.
He gave some details as to the scheme OF
study, &c, at Johns Hopkins, and brought
out the fact that the institution is entirely
independent Of patronage, and can there
fore raise its standard with impunity.
At this point the Association took re-
cess for fifteen minutes, during which there
was pleasant social intercourse.
On the rcassembling OF the Association
the call OF standing committees was pro-
ceeded with, and Professor FL. Estill, OF Ran
dolph- Macon College, read an admirable
paper on "New Methods or Novelties in
Mathematics"
DR.. Atkinson then read the following
programme for Friday to-day:
From A. NJ. to d P. NJ, miscellaneous
business. ...-
l. The Secondary School-its proper rela-
lation to the primary school and to the col
lege-Professors Fl. A. Harris, W. r. Abb
bott, and w. A. Evans.
9. On the Higher Education of Women
Professors Charles L. Cooke, c. S. Venable,
and John Ell. Powell.
3. Technical Observation-Disclosures Ben
ton and S. c.. Armstrong. ....,,t..
4. Leigh's Pronouncing Orthography-
Professors George Fl. Swami and S. H.
y Owens.
5. Reports of standing committees.
The ladies Of the public and private
schools and the public generally are spe'
cially invited to attend. i,.
ST P. NJ. Public address by DR.. j. L. M.
Curry, or, in case of his not giving an ad.
dress, the discussion OF the curriculum re-
ferred to this body at its last meeting.
1t is hoped there will be full attendance.
There was further call for reports from
special committees, number OF excuses
were made, and at lis P. M. the Associa-
ton adjourned until s. O'Clock r. M.
The Convention was called to order at
half-past 8 o'clock by President Price, who
introduced General T. NJ. Logan as the orator
of the evening. General Logan announced
as the subject ot his OBSCURE Education
and Progress He spoke for about one
hour, and WAS listened to with great atten-
ton. During the delivery of his address he
was frequently spplauded, and ut the close,
on motion Of Mr.. f. Fl. Mcclure, vote OF
thanks was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. E. r. Chamberlayne, OF Loudoun
county, was elected n member OF the Asso-
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| Adjourned to meet this morning at half
past 8 O'Clock in the hall OF the House OF
Delegates. .rlttE .g,-lse