Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1876-08-24

fraught with more interest than that of ou
public schools. Montana is destined to be
just what we make it, and nothing has 6
more marked influence upon the future OF
the country than the education of its chill
dren. Around us on every side are bows
and girls growing up to manhood and wo-
manhood and, as they are taught, they will
teach their children. a
1t we would have orr country become
great, let us not forget those upon whom
the burden is to rest when we shall have
passed off from the scene of action. 1t will
require men of wisdom and understanding
to delye successfully in our mines it will re-
quire men well-skilled in agriculture to in
crease the productiyeness of our soil, to turn
our numerous valleys into beautiful prairie
homes surrounded by fruits and flowers; to
BRING our herds out and up from the COM
mon native to the beautiful symmetry of
Mell-defined th%oroughbreds. The intelli-
gent man enters into Ills work with a clear
understanding Of what is to be accom-
plls1led, and 1t matters not what peculiar
profession or occupation a parent may have
marked out for his child, the better the
mind is stored with useful knowledge, the
greater, are its chances for success.
The foundation Of an education is laiefin
our public schools, and it is, therefore, i'm
portant that this system approach as near
as possible to perfection. At present. in
many instances, our schools are very i'm
perfect. IN the first place our sehoolhouses
are very often announcement and Encomforta-
Die buildings. But this is not of SO much
Importance. What is most needed. is eff
Gent teachers. Our county school superin-
endents should wake up to the importance
u lne position they hold. Let none but
teachers who are thoroughly competent pass
examination, and if any man or woman be
so Unfortunate as to have mistaken their
calling andset himself or herself I'D to teach
when they are not qualified, our county
superintendent should have firmness
enough GO frankly tell them so. They are
inc chosen guardians Of the peoples inter
ests III This important matter.
The trustees of each school district should
remember that they have a very responsible
duty resting with them. They should visit
Inc schools, observe the system employed.
anu ascertain whether the teacher IS maxine
90 earnest endeayor to advance the pupils
III his or her charge.
It's also the duty Of each parent to call at
Tie schoolhouse, and see how their children
are progressing, as II will inspire them to
greater exertion, and will greatly %encour-
age the teacher.
Luucation is an important matter. One
that should not be neglected. Every county
III the Territory should erect d suitable
building, and organize a first-class graded
school. Lewis and Clarke and Madison
counties have taken the lead i'll this matter,
ana will not the other counties follow their
example? It is not necessary that other
counties build as fine and costly edifices us
the two counties alluded to have erected. A
good Institution of learning may be had at
half the cost.
we are We'll aware that it requires good
1lnanclering on the part Of our county Off
cers..to keep the county treasury in d healthy
cohalllon, but this matter Of schooling the
young should not be neglected. They are
growing up and should receive the adyan-
fages TO be derived from proper culture.
Give them the opportunity and they will be-
useful members of society and an hon
or to their country. Refuse this, and you
clog the wheels Of progress and arrest the
III its onward march to greatness.
VIZ are often told that the reason that the
far1ners OF Montana are not rich and pros
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