River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-04-03
Educational.
HIS. BAKER. "A. B.. Editor.
COUNTY INADVERTENTLY


COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
MINNIE PERSONS, in the Schulthess
district, Union, did good work in pri-
mary arithmetic and geography. She
will teach again in the same place.
j. P. AUsrERun. red school house.
Martel, had an excellent programme
and surprised us by his generally good
work. He is not conservative, and
we look for a successful career for him
as he is constantly gaining ground and
strikes out boldly.
MINNIE HoRsrAD, although beginner.
in the Stratton district, Spring Lake,
had some botanical drawing upon the
board, made in colored crayons, that
| showed a most remarkable talent in
that direction in some family. as well
as proper drill. She taught music
| by note, and sings to open school.
Programme good.
G.. W. MCINTYRE, Angel district,
Clifton, has no superior in teaching
primary reading. We have previous
ly noted these points. Compositions
also, formed a part of the work. Oral
geography, also received attention.
Drawing, (Smith's) was taught regu-
larly. In fact, we found nothing poor
! ly done. Advanced arithmetic was
well handled. System and order verv
| fine.
ELLA BRADLEY, Ottman district, Trim
belle, had fifty pupils. But the dis
trict has provided plenty of books and
good seats, and with these aids she
succeeded in doing good work with
her large number of pupils, and found
time to give some instruction in mu-
sic. Some of her pupils are well ad-
vanced II arithmetic and few took
algebra. Ter long service in that dis
trict speaks volumes for her success
where hard work is required.
ANNA NJ. IsAAcsoN, Mesloe district,
Gilman. has a Commute exercise in
drawing, daily. Her written work in
lower reading classes, is model for all
and is the method given in this column
some time since. Result, her pupils
are remarkable readers, having been
under her care for some time. One
class was drawing map of the school
room. to scale of "a Inch to the foot.
This is the acme of utilitarian work.
General map drawing was done by
degrees, details being filled in as need
ed. She is faithful.
FANNY THOMAS, Ono school, Union,
had fine programme. Energy and
accuracy in all things seemed to be
her rule. Language work good. Her
| first reader class adhered to the plan
of re-reading every sentence until it
was " ell done. This is a vital point.
In spelling. as a part. of the work,
she put SIX words upon she ooard ana
the pupils write a brief composition
upon their states, including all these
words, bring to the class and read
aloud. 4 good practice.
A RosENBEReER, Carmichael district.
MAIDEN Rock, did very superior work
as whole, aid we can only specify
few points. His discipline was espec-
tally admirable. Primary arithmetic
was properly taught. His whole plan
stimulates thought and makes them
work. Rhetoricals fine. The district
say that his school, sustained by his
superior education aud experience, is
the best for years, and we viii not
take issue with them. Study, energy,
an iron will and inventive genius, tell
in the school room.
j. A. MARTIN Gardner district, Spring
Lake, had singing in the morning,
which was very pleasing. He had
written work in all spelling classes.
What an idea to be whotty right! 1t
| is not usual. The only spelling that
primaries shonld have at first is the
copying of words upon states. Then
follows writing from dictation. lie is
| also one of that select band who be-
lieve that primary arithmetic should
be taught chiefly by written work, and
that oral work should Come in later.
The facility of work shown by his
classes under this plan would startle
one who gave his pupils pencil and
chalk only after terms of work His
whole work is good, and he always
leaves the impress of thinker upon
his pupils.
As | have ventured to commence
teaching music and drawing will in
form you how | have prospered. In
regard to music. | feel satisfied that
have accomplished something. The
pupils feel delighted over it, and be-
sides giving them great pleasure and
profit, it stimulates them at the same
time to attend more vigorously to their
| DINet 5luuIbS- Mbst VI tuC SCnStdls
have bought singing books, namely,
Loomis' First Steps in Music. | think
that every teacher who has a musical
voice, should try to have singing intro
duced into schools. 1t is highly prac-
ticable. have just begun teaching
drawing SO cannot tell how much |
have done; but have made a good
start. hope / have laid solid foun-
dation. | have two months yet to
teach, and be assured that I will try
with the best of my ability to lead
them forward. j. p. AUsTEKUD.
Will CADwEL1. in the Spring Grove
district, Trimbelle, registered II pu-
pills, and the house viii accommodate
about half that number. The ev0lu-
tons of that school at recess and
changing classes, resembled the move
ments of the Macedonian Phalanx
rather than the tactics of a modern
skirlnish line. Close order was inn
perative. We agree with the district
In their decision TO retain Mr.. Cad