Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-04-16
EDUCATIONAL.
BY N. 1. MoQUOWN.
REUNION OF EDUCATORS ATLUTHERS
BURG.

BURG.
One of the most pleasant and profit
able educational meetings we ever at
tended was held IN the NJ. L. Churcl
at Luthersburg, on Saturday, the 5tl
day Of April.
Well prepared programmes calling
for teachers reunion, were circulated
about two weeks prior to the time, il
which all ex.teachers, ex-directors ant
citizens generally, were invited TO tax,
part. The result of this combination
was most gratifying Aged men who
were acquainted with the early histo
ry Of education, contributed pleasant
"reminiscences of the days Of "old fogy
ism to delighted audience, while the
modern "master," with a polish and
grace characteristic of the model teach,
er, contrasted the work of the present
with the memories of the past, show.
ing by the picture the future glory
and renown OF our peoples callings."
The meeting was organized in the
afternoon by electing DR.. W. A. Means,
an ex-director, President, who very
ably presided at the sessions. He was
surrounded by DR.. r. V. Spackman,
Daniel Goodlander, Major Luther, DR..
A. It. Schryver and R. II. Kirk, who
occupied the second place in the gift Of
members-Vice Presidents. w. S. Lu-
ther served as Secretary. A choir,
composed of J. Hamilton, l.. E. Weber,
Laura Goodlander, Ella Moore, and
Mrs. Spencer did some excellent sing
ing during the different sessions.
After opening the regular exercises,
Charles Wilson read an able paper up
on "rhe Ideal Teacher" describing in
plain and comprehensive language, his
idea of the one who assumes the high
calling of training the youth. He was
followed by Mr.. J. Hamilton, an ex.
director, who read a paper on "The
demand of the times on Teachers" !"
The paper was teeming with golden
truths, and defined very clearly the re.
lation teachers sustain TO all things
that have for their object, refinement,
culture, and moral training.
"The Ethical in Teaching was the
title of a paper read by c. NJ. Raffens.
berger. The writer carried his hear.
ers back into the misty realms of his.
tory-to the time of Arnold and Rugby,
and the days ofthevenerable "squeers."
He showed up the history Of their
lives and the influence of such upon
modern civilization. The paper was
ably written.
Dr. r. V. Spackman read a piacti.
cal paper upon Teachers Conduct, in
which the conduct and department Of
the careless and loathsome teacher was
severely censured and strong appeal
made for correct habits, and an exem.
plary life on the part of all who have
named the name Of a teacher.
Il. G. Hays followed with a paper
on "What should the Teacher Read"
The habit of pondering over volumes
of light literature, dime novels, and
fiction, were absolutely denounced,
while he insisted upon teachers read
ing more ofthe current literature OF the
day, especially educational literature.
". S. Luther read historical sketch
Of school work in Brady township.
Among other things giving the names
of all who were firm supporters OF the
system, and the names OF all who had
served as directors from the adoption
OF the system, also the names OF all
who had taught in the townsblp-one
hundred and twenty. five in number.
IL. f. Weber followed with practi-
cal and impressive lecture upon "The
end and aim OF the Teacher" after
which, Rev John Reams, an aged citi-
zen, spoke at some length of the cups
and downs" Of school fifty years ago.
He portrayed the rude unpublished
methods of the pioneer teacher to the
astonishment of the classical gents OF
the present, and gave vivid illustra-
tions of the dangerous examples teach
ers set their pupils.
DR.. A. T. Schryver the first Comfy
Superintendent Of Clearfield county,
contributed some pleasant thoughts on
the rapid progress that had been made,
and related a few anecdotes Of the Cd
dities OF school life many years ago.
The choir followed with an appro-
pirate selection, entitled, Fifty Years
Ago" after which Nj. L. McQuown re-
sponded TO a call from the President,
and smoke briefly of the danger of