The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-03-18
Proceedinxs of the D0niPhan County
Teachers AssociatiOn.

According to pre- arrangement, the Doniphan Coun-
IT, Teachers Association assembled in the Doniphan
school house, March 18th. Meeting called to order
by President Baker. Minutes of the last meeting
rsad and approved. Music, accompanied by Miss
Nellie Franklin
Roll-call found the following teachers present: Z.
B. Heeney, b. Martin, NJ L. Edwards J. J. Baker,
Nora Dunleavy. Frances katnsr, Lena Lindner, H.
ID. McCarty, X G. Drake, Mamie Nesbt, ii. Ward,
The names of Charlie Floyd, J. n. Latta, and Mary
Messenger were presented for membership, and ad-
ded to the rolls, by the unanimous vote of the Asso-
citation
The first exercise was n paper, by X. Geo. Drake.
Subject: Should Execution be taught if the common
schooli The paper read teemed with thoughtful,
available suggestions. Mr.. Drake was very much in
favor of having Elocution taught. This question
called ont quite animated discussion. The major
ity of the teachers think il beneficial.
A second paper-From the Known to the Unknown,
by N. L. Edwards-was well received.
Practical remarks by Prof. McCarty. about adopt
ing a system for the schools of Doriphan County,
was listened to with pleasure.
Adjourned, to meet mt halfpast o'clock.
Afternoon.
Music-
Roll-call.
A drill in Penmanship, by II. Ward, came next on
programme The recitation conducted by lecture,
was full of suggestions and profit. His ideas were
copiously illustrated on the blackboard, and gener-
ally approved by the Association.
Next in order choosing place to hold our
next meeting. Leona was decided on.
A drill in elocution, by Prof. Robinson, manifested
much skill and proficiency, both to the manner of
theories and success in practice p,. ,. .u
ceived Mr. Baker denounced it as perfect nuisance
in schools.
Frances Katner read paper on Rules for Spell
ing, which was very instructive to the teachers.
Many remarks from members Of the Association, and
their methods of teaching spelling, were presented
Miss Katner followed by Mr.. Heeney, who
presented an outline for teaching Arithmetieal Pro-
gresson, which was well received by the Associa-
ion.
The following committee was appointed on pro-
gramme: E. Is. Heeney. NJ. L. Edwards b. Martin,
j. N Latta, Nora L. Dunleavy.
The following programme was reported:
Opening exercises, prayer music, etc.
Language Lessons in Common Schools, by Z. ID.
Heneey.
History, by Clara Williams.
Phonetic Spelling, by H. +. Shaner.
Civil Government, by I. G. Clark.
Extraction of Square Root, by Y. c. Matteson.
Paper. by j. NJ. Latta-
Composition, by Eva Wood.
Elocution, by ii. P. Robinson.
How may our Common Schools be Graded by
Prof. McCarty.
Why do We iuvert the Divisor in Division of Frac-
tons by Z. Heeney.
Map Drawing, by r. G. Drake.
Industrial Drawing, by ID. A. Emery.
Essay. by Dr. Cruikshank.
Primary Geography, by j. Z. Carter.
Cubs Root by NJ. L. Edwards.
Essay by T. b. Marshall
Book-kt eping, by E. n. Pugh.
Botany, ~ Nora L. Dunleayy.
Geological Ages, by J. J. Baker.
Oceanic Movements, by Matte Williams.
Paper, by /. w. Cranmer.
Motion now made, that a vote of thanks be return
ed to the citizens Of Donphan, for their kind hosp
tally. Carried.
Motion made, that our County Normal Institute
be held in August. Carried.
Song. by choir.
All felt under obligations to Miss Nellie Franklin
and choir, for the excellent music furnished.
NORA f. DUSLEAvr,
Secretary pro ten-