River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-04-10
Educational.
HIS. BAKER. "A. H.. Editor.
COUNTY suPERINrENDENTl

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something special in regard to primary
reading.
BIZ far the best book for students of
Philosophy or private reading is
Steele's. \ revised edition is out, and
| every teacher would be benefited by
its perusal, and it is very interesting.
Try it.
HELEN CARPENTER. Beldenville. had u
very line programme. Written work
of proper character being a promi-
nent feature in primary arithmetic, as
| it. should be, the usual good results
followed.
ELLEN McSHAER, in the Under dis
trct. Union, had some remarkable
work in spelling, having the pupils
give sentence containing the word
used in a proper connection, This is
step in advance. Let others follow.
IL. E. KESNIoorF, Nero district. Dia-
mond Bluff, makes that venerable rel
ic, Wilson's 5th reader, of some use
by using it largely as text book for
instruction in the topics therein dis
cussed. The district has adopted q
reading book to soon come into use.
NJ. j. BAIRD, Bailey district, Clifton,
so far rs we could learn had no special
weakness, but all classes worked adj
mirably. We can only specify that
primary reading was well nigh per-
fectly conducted from our standpoint.
lie is a natural disciplinarian. and his
quiet enthusiasm and death grip upon
successful methods, and iron will, all
eonspire to make him successful.
A. C. LAMpoRr, Gosset district, Spring
Lake, had some hare practices. /.
He had dish of water upon the stove
to aid in keeping the temperature of
the room alike in all parts; ID he had
the alphabet on pieces of pasteboard,
about two inches square, which the
primaries placed in the proper order
for words for spelling; Sd map draw
ing was practiced with every state.
Good.
MARY VIM, Evenson district, ELS
worth, although il was her first term,
taught oral language, oral arithmetic,
primary, with written work. and in
proper proportion. She also read the
next days lesson at each recitation
very desirable plan in the lower
grades. Do it and then do not fritter
away time in pronouncing words for
the pupils. She will teach the same
school during the summer, as she
should. She is systematic, accurate
and firm.
H. w. Consr.Iasax, Morgan district,
Diamond Bluff. is one of the pioneers
in the method of seating pupils by
grades, and not wasting time by call
ing classes to the recitation seat. We
hope that all will follow his example
this summer. Ponder late article in
this column upon that point. His
whole work is full of system, which
his inherent self possession seems to
promote. His whole is of very high
order for beginner and we predict
for him successful career.
G. L. BOWMAN, Pierce Valley, Cliff
ton, succeeded in pleasing his patrons
which by the way, is not always
done in that district-and yet he
taught by good methods. His written
work in lower reading classes was a
gain Of about two months time over
| the old method In a four months
term. Map drawing was of surprising
excellence. His general exercise in
physiology was good. Work and am
bition tell in the long run. Try them.
His attendance upon school during
nearly every vacation, also keeps his
mind keen.
JOSIE HADLEY, district No. l, Gilman,
had Der usual ne Plus ultra discipline,
and attendant good results. The
written work in lower reading classes
was, of course, the concomitant OF
rapid growth. A daily exercise in
physiology, which we CHANGED to wit
ness, refuted the idea often given, that
young pupils cannot learn long names,
as well as short. She did good work
in drawing. When she made requests
her pupils made it their first care to
execute them, to the exclusion of pTi-
vate business, and their oneness of
purpose in that direction was refresh
| ing to behold. She never does poor
work.
We learn with feelings Of profound
est regret of the intended departure OF
Miss Mary j. Donahue, of Ell Paso, to
Minnesota, which place she will make
her permanent home. We knew her
as pupil, and knew her only for good
work. As teacher she has succeed
ed, not fairly, but brilliantly, always.
Tier numerous patrons VIII Join with
us in wishing that there were induce
ments which would keep her in Pierce
county. We are sure that she viii
win the respect, confidence and friend
ship OF all in her new home, whether
her labors lie in that profession, which
she has adorned while with us, or in
other fields. IL is rare that warm
heart, sound Judgment and brilliant
intellect are found so happily COM
bined as in her case. Our best wishes
and kindest thoughts follow her.
FRoM the Saltwater Lumbermln we
learn something in regard to !. W..
Gordon, late of Pierce county, now
teaching at Alton. lie is vice presi-
dent of the teachers association. At
a meeting some time since he explain
ed the system of subdig ding land BY
sections. In the evening he lectured
before the association. Subject. Gull
ture; of which the Lusnberman says:
sThe theme throughout was handled in
an able and mastery style. The in