The Newtown bee., 1879-05-27

the necessity as we'll a5 the pructicabfiity of looking after the inner man'Pand iu tied the guests to sumptuous repa,t in ,Sanfords Hall. Here --evcrything awaited the emostepicurean tasteand was pat,alS.n of wfthfrelish. And why not, when somarry fair and gentle daughters ,fhCosnectieut Ind So many fingers in the pie"
 & At 2o'cioek the meeting reassenibled, after q recess of about an hour and half. The Chairman, in q few words, introduced Rev. J. P. Hoyt. who in his usual courteous style, referred to the ac- comm odations and provisions made for the visitors. He was surprised, after seeing the shaw of hands or of bodies rather. las he requested those concerned to rise) indicating the number who wished to accept the hospitality of Newtown for been provided for several times the number And here we may steal link of privilege, and congratulate, as we'll as praise our citizens for the whole souled. magnificent manner in which the wants of the guests were catered to. It seemed more like an industrial fair each competitor trying to outrival the other-than anything else, for here Ill Newtown, with such an institution as the Academy, besides tho other schools presided over by efficient and knowing instructors--people are aware of what value to the community the teachers are.
 The 'Lesson in Penmanship" by Prof Bearce was Of very interesting charac- ter as were also the discussions on the Relations of tho Teacher to the Commu- Warner and G. B. Hurd. The afternoon exercises closed with an address by Prof. l J. M Watson, of New York, "Instruction in Reading" In the evening, the Con Cregational Church was filled to it's utter most seating capacity to hear Rev. k. G.. 1 S. McNeille, and see the beautiful sterc- l opticon views, which he has the reputation of exhibiting. From some cause unknown | to us, the order ofprogramme was altered and ut s o'clock instead of 7.30, Prof. J.
 
 | Pronunciation" and for an hour inter ested his audience In q most entertaining and instructive manner. At o'clock Rev. Mr, McNeillc arose and stated that | it was unfortunate that the order had been changed as it would be impossible to show all thu views he intended. The lecture was very fine, and Rome and Paris wore illustrated with views for nearly an hour and half Ii is 10 be re- grettel that two such lectures should have beon crowded into the evening exer cises, for the reason that Prof. Watson and Rev. Mir McNeille were forced tc gut down their lacturcs and omit som, important parts.
 | The exercises in the lecture-room O. Trinity Church Saturday morning were opened with "Questions, several O which were presented. The General Ill stI uction in Primary Work '" was dis I cussed in very able manner by W. W Porter. Prof w. North Rice, of thu Wesleyan University followed with al address on the Place of Natural Science in Educatlon." Prof. Rice is fin' speaker. His address was received witt marks of approval; after which resolu ton expressive of the deep regret felt b the association at the loss by death 0 the Vice -Presidont, MT. Wright, and NIT Dullon during the past year Was adopted Messrs. Stevens and Harrington spok highly of the deceased Sentlounen. Nil Pock read the following resolutions N.hi. ,r,4.ra- -ad4Antnd ..,s...s .,, Ls tsnlered to the go d people or Newtown rc their generous hospitality. and to the Commit.e of Arrangements for their untiring and succ,ssf, efforts in providing for rentertaumont-.--D~
 Resolved. That the thanks of this agsnc.,io, h extended to Hon. b G. N2.throp. Prof. Bearce O Brooklyn, Prof .: atsou of New York. Rev "' .. hc-sslle of Bridgeport. Prof. W. North Ric, oi Assley an University, for cir able and interest iuS contributions to the success of the meeting anu to ail others who by participation have adde, to the interest of the exercises.
 Resolyel That the attention of the teachers c this county be directed to ths importance of tn propcr cultivation Of the memory in edacaticn. t their responsibility in the matter caring for tn health of their pupils and to the value instruc tion Ill natural sciences. .f..
 Resolved. That in the opinion of the members o this association. teacher who desires 10 kee abreast of educational pro- eress and to be al vc the interests of the profession afford to dis pense with tho instruction and mutual assistau afforded by such gatherings as this.
 Resolved, That the thanks of this association b extended to the Housatonic and the Danbury sn Norwalk railroads t-e facilities of travel and r. duction of fare offered to its members. .
 Resolved. That the IN L. Journal of Educa ton" and the Primary Teacher " se recon mendod to tho use of the teachers of this county
 The President, A. F. Somes, spoke il the highest terms of the resolution O thanks to the citizens of Newtown for tn cordial reception to the association. Tn vote of thanks was responded to by Rev Thomas w. Haskins and Rev.J. P. Hoyt The Committee on Nominations re ported the following officers for thu ensuing year: Rev.J. P. Hoyt, President James A. Wilson. of Greenfield Hill Vice-President; Miss M. J. Minor, O , Bridgeport, Secretery.
 Mir. Potter escorted Rev. J. P. Hoyt t, the chair, when he briefly thanked tn, association for tho honor conferred upol him. The convention, after singin, Praise God, etc, adjourned sino die.