The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-02-19
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The lecturer, Prof. McCarty was introduced by
L. C. Clark, who made an excellent little speech re
viewing Prof McCarty's life from the time he came
to Kansas up to the present time. Then the Profes
came forward, and delivered one of the best and
most interesting discourses ever heard. Subject
Little Things" Everybody was we'll pleased, and
We hope that at some time not far distant the Pro
fessor will visit our town again, and give another
one of his excellent lectures.
Saturday morning being pleasant one, about 9
o'clock the teachers and citizens began to gather in
from all parts of the County to attend the Teachers
Association Haltpast 10 found quite a number con.
gregated at the school house. Then the work of the
day began The first business was the reading of the
minutes of the last meeting Next, the regular pro-
gramme for the day was taken up. First exercise,
The Relation between Parents, Teacher, and Pupils
by Prof. McCarty was ably discussed and proved
very interesting and instructive.
The next exercise CALLED for, and the gentle
man not being present. it was moved that Prof o. C..
Hill, of Oregon, Mo-, who present be allowed to
occupy the time allowed to that exercise and a.
much more time as he wanted. The motion was put
before the Association, and carried BY q unanimous
vote The Professor then entertained the Association
with one of his familiar talks on education, &C.
Next in order was choosing place to hold the next
meeting. Leona and poniphan were the places in
rivalry and after short discussion, it thought
best to hold the next meeting at Doniphan BY this
time it was noon and the Association adjourned for
an hour and q half The teachers were then cared
for by the citizens of little town; and we think
all bad q good dinner and warm reception.
After dinner, the Association was entertained for
short time with music furnished by the Martin and
Fairview Districts.
The next exercise wa. Arithmetic, by J. j. Baker.
He took the subject of Percentage, and gave his
method of teaching which proved to be very inter
esting.
Next was Reading, by j. A. Dillon He gave his
method Of teaching, which met the appreciation of
the teachers present.
Berry Martin then read paper on Teachers Quail
ifcations, which delivered in good style and
received loud applause.
Miss Nora Z. Dunleavy read paper on Primary
Reading, which was very instructive the teachers
Last but not least. Prof j. Z. Carter, of Wathena
read his essay The Teacher Too much praise
cannot be bestowed upon this essay.
This finished the programme. 1t being election
day, the Association proceeded to the election of of
hcers for the ensuing term. The following were
chosen: President, j. j. Baker; H. +. Shaner, Nora
Z. Dunleavy. T. c. Matteson, and A. II. Ward Vice.
Presidents; Della Spaulding Secretary. Z. b. Mar
tin reelected Treasurer.
There being no further business the Association
adjourned to meet at Donphan, Saturday, March
18th. at 10 o'clock, a m.
This proved to be the most interesting and best
meeting of the Association. We do not say this of
our own accord but all who were in attendance say
the same, as far rs We have heard We invite all TO
attend our meetings especially the School Boards.
Come and see what We doing.
Trade is rather dull, owing to the decline in the
corn market. There has not been very much corn
received. of late.
Several of our farmers building, and preparing
Ia build soon. Henry Dutton is going TO have a new
il building an addition to his house.
Miss Tina Tobin is very sick. with fever.
Walter sharp has taken a relapse, and at this
writing is very sick.
Quite a number of young folks went down to
Mr. Guthres, last Tuesday night. and had pleasant
Dick Jeffries is the father of another ten pound
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