Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-01-22

Those teachers who oppose drawing in
the public schools, and will not study
the subject, will be driven from the
profession, as the time is near at hand
when it will be taught in every school
in the county and State. Other States
have adopted il, and some foreign coun-
tries have been teaching il for years,
and none Of these can be persuaded To
drop il now. Then, fellow. teachers
be prcfaied. Ges q set os- .asSG;ps
books, andstudy the subjec yourselves,
and, if once studied, you will not OPP
pose il, unpopular as IT is. He then
explained his chart, which cannot be
given in the proceedings.
VIM. Postlethwait, Of Huston, con-
sidered the subject of "Physical Edu-
cation-Its Place in the Educational
System" Tho Institute sang song
entitled winter r. ID. Spencer
gave a lecture upon the "Watef Clrca-
lation OF the Globe" j. f. McKenrick
addressed the Institute upon the sub.
iect, "How Far is the Teacher RESPONSE
BILE for the defects in our Schools 7"
Prof. Barlow gave u lecture on Read
ing, accompanied with selections, after
which the Institute adjourned.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
The Institute convened at | ! o'clock.
Matt Savage in the Chair. The exer-
cises were opened with prayer by
Prof. l.. Il. Weber, of Brady.
A. Il. Woolridge, Of Bradford, gave
instructions IN "Pennsylvania Geogra-
ply Outlined" He said the utility of
Instructions by outline and general
questions is no longer questioned. All
that remains is for teachers to adopt
that branch of study that will prove
most interesting and instructive. 1t
Is said of the 5partans that they famil-
lari1vd thvir vhildivn nvm DfrJu wfuu
the lives Of all the heroes of their
country. This so enriched the blood
of their sons that the lowest Spartan
aimed to be Of service to his country.
In our school.room instruction, we, as
teachers are too proud to overlook the
little gems of untold value lying all
around us, and asking for knowledge in
the rocky cliffs of the Alps, or the
burning regions of Africa. Our own
glorious State with her lessons of
greatness stamped upon every noun
tain and vale. Her history Of honor
and great achievements proudly in
scribed upon her tablets, are alike a
lesson and legacy to her ambitious
youths, and should be the basis of gen.
eral lessons for Pennsylvania schools.
Richest gems of knowledge are asso.
ciated with the rise and progress OF
this great State. Almost every noun
tain peak and public place affords a
volume Of information TO the mind
that longs for knowledge of the in
spring lessons of the rise and progress
Of this great Commonwealth
But few years have elapsed since
minds much above the average OF in.
tellects conceived the idea of giving to
the children of this State a greater
knowledge of its coevils, resources,
and history.
Within the space of few years has
this gem been assidously cultivated,
until now, the teacher who fails to
know some of the men and measures
of this Commonwealth falls much be-
low the ordinary standard, and must
sooner or later step down and out. To
bring chart before this Institute TO
Illustrate a method of teaching the
geography OF Pennsylvania has been
assigned me, | therefore, present it
with all its cleaning defects, and il
any information can be CLEANED from
it by my fellow teachers, | shall, in
deed, feel amply rewarded. If, on the
other hand, it proves a notorious bur
lesque, | shall feel very grateful for
friendly criticism, that | may be en-
abled to improve my method. (He
then gave a description of his chart
which cannot be given here.) In con-
clusion he said | have briefly review.
ed my chart in your presence. That
1t has proven a great success IN my
school, visitors, school officers and
scholars can testify. ] long for the
time that will herald q brighter day
for general lessons in our schools.
This great State, with all its histor-
ical reminiscenee, It's battles, its victo.
ries, its wealth and honor, are teeming
with lessons which, if properly incul.
Gated IN the young mind, will enrich
it, and mould the destiny OF Its future
honor and renown. Let us stamp up
on the young mind the image of its
greatness, and page by page shall we
be writing the history OF its future
glory and grandeur.
Silas Reece, of Decatur, discussed
the question for consideration, "What
measures will secure more general
professional growth ?"
Miss Jane Shaw, Of Goshen, read q
paper upon the leading characteristics
of good school government.
Prot Il. II. Barlow continued his
lecture on how to read different classes
of ideas, as earnest, noble, pathetic
Joyous, etc, and expressed the hope
and conviction that the matter could
be clear and simple to pupils. He
closed his lectures at the Institute
with select readings by request of the
County Superintendent,
w. A. Ambrose, OF Huston, address
ed the Institute on the subject of "Suc
cessful Teaching, and its Results"
The question for debate Resolved
"That teachers should form a league
, for protection against the barriers that
weaken and retard the progress of tho
profession" B. c. Youngman, on the
affirmative, advocated higher stand
ard of tho profession, and we would
soon find protection against any one
who would try to weaken or retard
the work in the school-room.
L. d. Bottorf, OF 0sceola, SAID The
low rate of wages at which teachers
are employed; comparison of condi'
tions in our schools now, and what
they were five years ago the neces
sity of preparation for the work, gives
reasons that we must demand just
compensation for our work, or leave
the profession for the benefit of those
who teach for the pleasure OF it alone
V. U. Spencer of Pike, said: Money
is only a measure of value, and II mon
ey is valued more than work, vii
there not be corresponding increase
in value roceived2 The position of The
teacher is one OF Importance. W.
teach by example and preeept anC
such an act, II it be successful, will in
, still into the minds of the young th'
, idea of communism or the overthrow
of their rulers. Better instil the idei
of liberty. We are the servants Of th'
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