Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-01-22
Proceedings of tie second Meeting Of
Teachers District Institute Of
Miles Tow;nsS in. Held on S&tur-
day, Js Euary LzlR, 1850.


House called 10 order BY |. w. Smull, PTesi
dent. After reading portion of Scripture the
minutes OF previous meeting were read and
adopted.
A.E Wolf resumed the SUBJECT of Language
LsSsons; to make his remarks mo practical,
he rcqucste the teachers TO form themselves
into class and be his little boys for time. lie
pursued q catecheticdl cou Sc, thus making his
remarks not only practical, but also entertain
ing. He tfinks pupils should De drilled orally
for quite time, before the tecnncalities OF
Grammar. as presented IN most ext books are
placed into their hands.
T. NJ. Gramley followed by giving short talk
on Elementary Reading; he regards it a waste of
time. to teach the Alphabet by itself, but would
associate 1t with rrading simple words, as soon
rs the pu pill has become familiar with but few
letters. He would have no class of Abe ce da-
rians A general discussion followed. in which
the remarks of Mr.. Gramley wet1 fully endors-
ed.
Ir7. w Smull next read essay OH Holc TO
| make the SchOOLrooDl attractive. He app owes
| of decorated walls, &c, but regards the pleas
ant countenance of loving teacher as far Sur
passing all other means to accomplish this end.
The young gentleman undoubtedly gave his sub
| iect much consideration.
Among The innovations of. the day, was the
appearance of II. G.. r oyer, the secretary Of our
| School Board, who made his presence agree
| able by reading an essay entitled, Duties Of Dt-
rectors to teachers, true copy of which is here
| with subjoined, He almost brought down the
| house." Adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
| Geo. s. Franck read very well prepared es-
| say on Whispering at School He regards it the
greatest obstacle to be overcome by the teacher.
| and advises no one to attempt to abolish it IN
| toto under all circumstances. He was succeed
! ed by Rob. X. Roush who presented his plan
Holr to teach Long Dtrtsion. .llowed by gen
cral discussion in which number OF teachers
and directors participated.
CL. Gramiey concluded the roll Of perform
ers by giving little talk on DiriSibility0t Num-
| berS.
After the usual miscellaneous routine of busi.
ne,s, Institute ad !Ourned to meet In Rebers-
burg. January 31st, 1880.
1t affords me pleasure to say, that several Of
| our Directors are interested in our meetings,
and greet US with their presence and help
&, l.. GRAMLEY, Cor Sec.
ESSAY BY II. C. ROVER. SECT. or SCHOOL BOARD.
The duties of the School Director to the teach
| el arc not n few nor of little Importance.
The name director in itself suggests number
| of duties which most of us directors are not
able TO perform. III understand the term
School Director, 1t means a man VINO stands at
| the head Of public structiOns az q guide. in
dex or Iand board for those who are Interested
In the common school cause. IL can hardly be
expected that the teacher should apply TO the
Director for anything, which would qualify him
to teach. but aside from that he should be q re-
fuge for hun, and stand ready to defend him IN
his rights.
To do Justice in every respect, the director
ought to have q good common school education,
and if not that at least good common sense; II q
man has the cue quality and not the other re
may be able 10 pertOi m most OF his 0utlcs, but
| If he lacks bOth-ip education and what may be
calle good common sense, as some do, lie
would do more service as 4 street lamp reflector
than School Director, for as such he might
throw light to some, while in the other capaci-
ty he stands in his own light and in that OF
others.
1t is the duty of he Director to respect the
teac Ier, to be fami lar with him, and place him
self as near as possible in the teachers situa-
ton SO that he may join him him to e overcome DIM
The Director should visit his school and II he
can do notning more. he can show by his pre-
Sence that he respects learning, ana show 10
the children that he respects their teacher, and
takes an interest In their work In this way
without saying a word he can speak many
things in favor OF the teacher and school and
more than this, Dy frequent visits, he can gain
an idea of what the faithful teacher must un
derCo in OrCer to meet with success, all that is
connected with his profession; and thus be
better able to give him a proper compensation
for his services. 1t Is certainty the duty OF tIe
directors to pay the teacher in proportion tC
the labor performed, and how will he be able tc
Judge If he holds himself aloof from the teacher
Regarding him aS one imp0Sln on the good VIII
of the people, and who Is TOO tdzy to lcorG.
therefore. saw again, it is the duty of Di
: rector 10 respect the teacher ana an MIN III al
he can.