The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-01-25
mAericus reaoher.. Association.

This society held its second session,
Saturday, January 5th, 1873. Meeting
called TO order by Snpr. Wharton. j.
w. 10y elected chairman; J. 81. Hin,
secretary. The discussion of text book
uniformity was opened by Supt.
wharton, who spoke of the advan-
tages of uniformity it economies both
time and money to parent, pupil and
teacher The discussion was contin-
ued by Messrs. DeIap, Chaffee, j. w.
10y, Wise and Hill. Hill referred to
the present effort being made to Sc
sure uniformity in the c'anty. Prof. |
Delap said there " as no question as to
its advantages, gave suggc lions as to
the use of text books in reading, also
as to the cost of books. ChsIf.e spoke
of the difficulties in the way of uni
formity. Delap and Wharton thought
these could be obviated. Wise asked
How shall we decide what series to
adopt? j. w. 10y thought this mat
ter rested largely with the teachers.
Let them make united effort and they
can influence the school boards in their
respective districts. Legislation re-
quiring State uniformity for from to
8 years will follow the popular agita-
ton, but will not precede it. ga
course of study in the comIson schools"
was next discussed. Supt. Wharton
thought the schools of Lyon county
could be improved by the adoption of
a course of study, the general plan of
which he explained. Some of the diff
culties in the way are, difficulty of
grading schools, irregularity of atten-
dance, parental interference. On the
other hand it would give the teacher a
plan, stimulate pupils, reduce classes,
systematize work. Miss Nellie Wood,
MeSsrs. Delap and Chaffee followed.
Mr.. Delap thought the schools of the
west more progressive than those OF
the east. Closed with singing.
AFTERNOON SESSION, 80 P. NJ.
Mr.. Wharton made some rem arks
on the "Hatchet': and the practical
teacher, and few minutes were spent
in taking subscriptions. Messrs.
Wheeler, Wharton, Kerr, SAKE and
Minneg continued the discussion of a
course of study. Mr.. Wheeler favored
it, but did not approve of a cast iron
, system. Said iC must adapt itself to
the wants and changes OF our new
country. On motion the association
endorsed the appointment of a COM
mittee on this subject made by the
q Emporia association. The committee
on permanent organization reported a
constitution which was adopted, and
the following officers elected: PresI-
dent, o. B. Wharton; Vice President
j. w. 10y; Secretary, Miss Hattie
: Davidson; Treasurer, Rev. II. w
, Chaffee. On motion, proceeded tc
the enrolment of members. Twenty.
: one were enrolled. The committee or
programme for next meeting, reported
It as follows: Discussions; should
: school districts own their text books
:, opened by Mr.. Wheeler; our present
;, school district system, led by Mr.
Wise; the metric system, J. 81. Hill
4 classes; school economy school organ
# ization, o. B. Wharton; physiology
= Introductory work study of the bones
t j. E. MiRney; closed with singing
. Adjourned to meet on Saturday Feb
. 9, 1873. j. H. HILL, Sec'y.
). Prof. S. c. Delap, on Friday even
@ ing January 4th, delivered lecture t.
: a full audience at the M E. church il
: connection with the work of the teach
) ers' association on physiology IL
= schools. The tendency OF educationa
progress at present is to secure practi.
. cal results. to eliminate the usele SIS
# and teach only that which is of prac.
e tical ability. No study is more i'm
pOrtant in this direction than physioI
ogy. Self knowledge is more essen
tial than any other. The speaker
d pointed out many interesting and val
g liable hygienic principles which should
o be known by every teacher, anC
b taught IN every school.
d On motion of J. w. 10y the aud.
b fence expressed their appreciation o
: the value and interest of the lecture by
o a vote of thanks to Prof. Delap.
/. j. H. II.