The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1880-07-30

That many who attempt TO teach possess I
very little general information. "a real
and even ofText-book knowl- =
edge some have very small stock I'M!
trade. That reason should be the basis
of education. That the too commonl
practice Of hurrying pupils through Z
books should be deprecated. The AS
sociation was next presented with al
paper on "Teacher's Influence by Mr..
Jonas Kemp. In nasterly manner. HeE'
took particular exception 10 the practice
.of allowing the Young 10 read chany /
literature; ofmaking teaching stepping
stone 10 something else. his essay
brought forth an animated discussion
lon fictitious writings, by the Revs.
Cooper. Jones, Woods and Others, end
ling witt a Wholesale charge on the dime
novel array. The next subject: "Howl
Ito make schools attractive" was IN the
absence of paper, pleasantly discussed
.bv Supt. Cooper, Mr.. Bilderback and
Prof. Bruce Carr. II was the prevailing
opinion that the schools could be made
} most attractive by rendering the lessons
and recitations attractive. The Associ-
alton then took recess until 80 p. IN.
ArTERSooS SESSION.
The Association was called 70 order
by President Clarke in the chair. The
first exercise was a paper read by Nr.
C. C. Rouscher. on . How 10 punish idle
scholars which was very good and was
followed by some telling remarks from
the Co. Supt. Both. il appeared, took
the ground thar, " An ounce Of preven-
tion Is wortha pound of cure and pro-
% posed TO give the pupils work enough 10
prevent their becoming idle. The next
subject was "Schocl examinations" no
Ipaper being presented. the subject wa
discussed pro and con BY the a ssociation
Ia very pointed and highly appreciated
essay on .Children's libraries wa
next presented by Mr. L. + Koch. Herr
oethe dime novel was forced 70 stant
another murderous onslaught. The A
sociaiion was next presented win
paper by Miss Emma Hope on w ma
shall he studied :, Miss Hope handled
This subject in mastery manner. mn
every thing was 10 the point Inc mex
was PAPER read on . The wrong eouca
tion," by Mr. Josiah Whitehead, afie
(which The Critics reported.
On motion, the Association adjournc
until Thursday, al ? O'Clock a. m.
THURSDAY. July 18th, 1850.
President Clarke in the chair. Aiis
music by the choir prayer was ofiere
by Rev. M. Cox. The first subject pr
.eutrd was primary arithmetic, viii,
was discussed by Mr.. Cox. lie thougl
that primary arithmetic had been I.
Y a, much neglected IN onr common school
and that great deal mur time shou
be sp.nt OH that branch than what
The next paper presented was by MI
Carrie Baitz. subject: Moral frai
Z ing which was full ~ rich thonshi
I, some OF which were as follows: Nor
training should begin Ia childhood
six principles should be taught. VII
Honesty. industry. generosity, kinsine
politeness and economy Childr
.,,should be trained in conscientiourne
When a child does what il right
should lie commended and praised. thel
with encouraging him in his good
,neanor. Reflex influence Of the teas
cr's work. was next presented by
\. Braden. who welled principally on
reflex influence In tho moral training
y, teachers.. Prof. q. G. Cooper advi'
the teachers 10 leach pupils TO stu
Ibv tl,e reflex influence OF the teacl
+ himself studying; that is. pupils scel
=. their teacher siudiovs and sfarchI
!. icr ftcr knowledge would lave tender
4 q to 10 create the same desire in The PM
M isl1'he next paper was presented by NJ
,amnI Clara Gct ..ann Subject: sGeograph
which W. simply excellent. The ~
subject W s "Teacher's riertings, VII
ntywas presented by rof G. q. Coor
ntlwho held that Teachers meetings y
Ngreat cause of The present progress
teaching. They improve the teachers
sociability. and Is one or the great
causes ia bringing Young ladies 70
thefront, taking bold stand in the teach
u Naturalization. giving them high place
lock orator and literature. Mr.. Cooper !
has. followed hv Mr.. Shoub and Prof g
ton. Mr.. Carr thought that teachers mceii
usic, ARR good. 40 far ne they do not interi
Rev. with teachers individuality and Origin
revi-ity.
tied On motion. the Association adjour
read .until I 80 p. ~.
','a, AFTERNOON yxFRCIsEs.
vhichI President Clarke in the chair. A
Themusic ~ the choir. Mr.. Hallwachs
LmnieIa paper on /" How 10 keep children
o actploycd. He thought there was no tro
in keeping children employed. but
J. M.preat difficulty was 10 keep them pr
ra q. ably employed. To do this. the tea
sum-|must give them useful work 70 do;
Is thcthcm 10 be self active BY giving
J. T.Inropcr work 10 do. The next was
andcussion Of the subject, Element