The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25
Teachers Association.


The Association was then entertained by Prof.
NJ. A. Newell, for about three quarters of an
hour, in splendid address on "The New Educa-
tion," which was intersperscd with sparkling
humor and good instruction. He said that, IN
the public schools, by the system of New Educa-
tion, the physical powers are developed as well
as the intellectual-the moral as well as the
aesthetic; good behavior, reverence to elders,
and in fact all those things which tend towards
educating the children that they may become
good citizens. The faculties of observation,
comparison, imagination, Judgment and reason
ing should all be cultivated and developed. He
urged upon the teachers the necessity OF beauty
in the school room and declared that the teach
ers are the hope of the children and the children
are the hope of the country.
The audience was then favored with a vocal
duet "The Alpine Warning" by Misses Gilbert
aud Mcgowan. A vocal solo by Miss Tammany
was listened to with great attention, rs well 1t
deserved to be.
Miss A. l.. Barron read an amusing sketch
entitled "A Matrimonial Epic" and the audi
ence unable to keep dov their risbes, laughed
heartily, as the highly amusing circumstances
Of the piece, and the strange predcaments of the
actors were related by the talented reader
A vocal solo, fully appreciated for its musical
value by the whole audience, was rendered by
Miss Chamberlain. A Recitation by Miss NJ
+. Beeman, entitled "Curfew must not ring to-
night" piano solo by Mrs. l.. McCombs and
the Association adjourned to meet Thursday, at
SP. NJ.
3
Nov. II, by John B. Scarborough, President.
Mr. Vim. ii. Harlan stated that Prof. NJ. A.
Newell had complimented the audience for the
good order which they had maintained the pre-
vous evening, and he hoped they would also
keep quiet this evening.
AQuartette by Misses Tammany and Gilbert,
and Messrs. Wilson and Richardson, enivened
the people, and prepared them for the splendid
exercises which followed.
Mr.. F. P. Smith acclaimed "Spartacus to the
Gladiators." This young man possesses fine
talents as an orator, as his defamation plainly
indicated.
Miss Ascherfeld's fingers were soon flying
over the keys of the piano. while delighted
audience listened with rapt attention
1.-THE Ride of Jennie MNeal," by Miss l.. B.
Tammany was read with marked success
vocal solo was rendered by Miss Gilbert,
the sweet tones of whose voice fingered upon
the ear long after she had ended.
The mind was then carried away from the
sweet influences of music, and forced to bear
upon the more tedious, though none the less
elevating thoughts which were presented to its
view in the excellent essay entitled "Sllent In
1uences," by Miss Norris.
Another vocal solo by Miss Jennie Mcgowan
was, beyond all hattery, '.just Splendid
Next on the programme was reading by
Miss Chamberlain entitled "The Red Jacket"
which was read with much expression and feel
ing The audience was then favored with duet
by Misses Mcgowan and Tammany.
AT this point, the Chairman introduced Hon.
WIN. NJ. Marine, the speaker OF the evening,
whose sparkling humor and brilliant wit, lofty
eloquence and common sense" gave him the
undivided attention of the entire audience
After relating an humorous story about him
self when on one occasion he had taken trip
North, and had been "sketched' by one OF a
group of merry girls, while he had accidentally
fallen asleep when resting from the effects of a
fatiguing walk, and was then told that he was
the best specimen of Il Nova Scotian she had
ever seen-after telling this to the best advant
humorous 10
that he would sketch" them the audence)
and they might sketch him (but must not
call him Nova Scotian) during his add ress.-
He said that, in the teachers before him. he saw
"sketch' of the schools of Hartford county and
what noble sketch for the eye to behold.
After delineating the importance, position,
responsibilities and noble work of teachers, and
reading an extract from Goldsmith's Deserted
Village as an eulogy upon "school- masters" he
gave graphic description of school teachers in
his early days The teachers came mostly from
New England and various parts throughout the
North and the name of every teacher to whom
he had gone to school is cherished in his mem
Dry. He denounced "whipping," for every
teacher should appeal to q higher power by
which TO- control 4 child, than force lie show
GU mat Marylands "perIecI system OF educa-
tion was brought about, in great degree by
the Teachers Institute and Association, wherein
the teachers would exchange views, discuss i'm
porlant topics relating to their profession, &C.,
and by this means add little year by year, un-
into that which has been styled the perfect
system" There is still room for improvement,
and as time progresses the system of education
is progressing also. Maryland tried to nurture
several colleges but failed because free educa-
ton was seen and felt throughout the land
Said he, the public schools of to-day fit young
man for any position in life. The teacher is
next TO the parent in the education of child
Education is eXhaustless. 1t Is that uniatho-
mable something which man has not fathomed.
A W m This is no lDun1nry pf
education; the mind is not capable of rec ching
the furthest limit here. Thought will exist un-
II the Almighty will wrap all thought into the
Divine Applause.
The speaker then forcibly illustrated the i'm
portant position which the teacher held in
teaching the young idea how to shoot" and
training up the young generation in the right
path, by relating an anecdoe in which Henry
Clay was the principal actor. The famous ora
tor was once about to take journey across the
country in an old-time stage just before en-
tering the coach he bent his ear to the stones Of
the turnpike. The old coachman seeing him in
this attitude asked him for what he was listen
ing. Then Clay said, II am listening to the
coming millions, who will hold sway in the
land, when your old coach shall be swept away.
and the iron horse will run through this lovely
land" When you reach the place where lower
lug thunders cease to roll, and the flashing
lghtnings fail, some one Will bend beside your
grave too, and pray God to sanctfy your efforts
iE his behalf
Music was next in order, and served as q
splendid "set OFF, to the able address preceding
The following resolution was then offered, viz
RSolyed That we, the teachers of Hartford
county, in the Institute and Association assem-
bled wish to express our thanks to the people
of llayre de Grace for the open houses and warm
hearts they have so universally extended to-
wards us while in their midst, and we pledge
our cordial support at all times to the cause Of
canvas backs and Havrc dc Grace hospitality
We tender especial thanks to Mr. Arthur Vos-
bury, for his indetatigable efforts in our behalf
and also, to Capt. Charley Moore and Charles
L. Wilson for kindness in administering to our
pleasure; to the Havre de Grace choir for their
most excellent music, and to the Mayor and
City Council for the use of their hall.
Commlttee-M. Florence Beeman, LIST district;
Clara Hetrick, I'd district; John d. Worthing
ton, Sd district; j Edward Harry, 4th district ;
John b. Scarborough, 9Th district.
On motion, and with appropriate remarks by
Mr.. j. f. Harry and Prof. VIM. ii. Harlan, the
resolutions were adopted. Avote of thanks was
rendered to VIM. NJ, Marine for his address.
Adjourned to meet at 8. so A. NJ Friday.
Friday special meeting was called to elect
officers for the ensuing year. After the necessa-
ry nominations they proceeded to ballot and the
following members were finally declared elected
as the result of the ballotng, viz.
John ID. Worthington, President; F. p Smith
and A F. Galbreath Vice Presidents; w. E.
Harry, Secretary; and for the Executive Com
mittee, E. M. Brown, from the LIST District {;
Miss s. B. Tammany, I'd District; j. II. Rigdon,
Sd District; Miss NJ. H. Martin, 4th District
John B. Scarborough, 9Th District, and Miss
Matte Offley, 9th District.
Adjourned to meet at the call of the President.
j. EDWARD HARRY, Secretary.
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