Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1882-10-27
Teachers in CcHn ell.

The Annual Meeting State Teachers
Association-Opening Last Evening"
Letter From supt. Parish-Address by
DIR. Harris.
The State Teachers association held the
first meeting of their annual convention for
'82 at the High School Hall last evening
President Warren presided. There was a
goodly number of the teachers from all parts
of the State present, and many more arrive
this morning There were about 600 people
present last evening. There was splendid
singing by the Hillhouse High School chorus,
Prof. B. Jepson conductor. They were &C
commodated upon gallery stage erected in
the northwest corner of the hall and num-
bered 12S voices. They first sang the Festi-
val Hymn by Buck and afterward sang 'sThe
Marvellous Work. from the Oratorio of the
Creation, Haydn, Miss Nora RUSSELL class of
's2, H. Fl. S., and pupil of Prof. Bristol,
singing the solo, and very finely. The sing
ing as whole elected enthusiastic encomi-
ums from the visitors. Principal Curtis of
the High school read letter from ex. Supt
Parish, of this city, who is now visiting his
daughter in Colorado. 1t was q very inter-
esting and instructive letter, full of hints as
| to the scenery and special points of Colorado
and the interests of education out there. The
principal feature of the evening, lecture by
DIR. Harris, followed. His subject was, s'Do
| the public. schools educate the children be-
yond the position which they must occupy in
| life ?'' The speaker held the negative side of
| the question, maintaining with much ability
| and making a fine plea for the higher educa-
| ton for the masses. The address was listened
to with much attention. To days programme
is as follows
MORNING.
| 9:30-DeVOtional Exercises.
| 9:45-1he CRUDE Method of Teaching Numbers. In
troduced by Mr. NJ. Pitman, of New Haven.
| 1lOO-The Relation of the Public Library to the
Public School, II. F. bassett, librarian of the bron-
son Library. Waterbury.
AFTERNOON.
| 2:OO-Map Drawing, by class from the Dwight
school, l. L Camp principal.
| 2:30-Language in the Lower Grades. introduced
by Mr. Joseph r. French, principal of the Skinner
s.45,should Hand-work Constitute Part of All
Education? Charles G.. Leland, of Philadel pha, aud
L. H. Marvel, of Boston.
EVENING.
1. Singing-ssJack and Jill" prize Gfee .Caldtcot
| 2. Report OF Committee Neurology.
s. Singng-Damascus Trium phal March. From the
orator1o of Naaman Costs
Accident.
Clara Smith, ~ years of age, whose resi-
dence is at No. 80 Mill River street, fell or
the sidewalk near Mallory, Wheeler & Coz
shop, foot of Greene street, yesterday, while
skating on parlor skates. She was apparently
quite severely injured in her right leg ant
was sent home in wagon.
| Police Commissioners.
| Commissioner HOLMAN presided at the meeting
| last evening, all the members being present TIL
| appoinmsnt Of supernu'nerar1es was brought ur
| supernumeraries b. pos poned, as he sick an
stefan. Commit sioner Eat noved to proceed to tn
l election of supernumeraries, and Mr. Catl move
! to amend by adjournment to next Tuesday evening
Pending this motion the clerk instructed to as
| certain the number of men on the force The Ter
reported the number to be seventy NUE. inclusive
tho officers. 1t was finally agreed that the furthe
| election Of supernumeraries should be postpone
l until next Tuesday evening.
West haven.
4 A number of persons met last evening i
the lecture room of the Congregational churc
for the purpose of starting a free readin
room and the uniting of Christians of diffe,
emit denominations into Christian associa
| ton for the benefit of all. Mr.. F. Hun
| phrey was chosen chairman and W. Fl. Mou
| throp secretary. committee of six wer
appointed to draw up constitution etc.,
be presented at future meeting.
The mission circle of the Congregations
church gave entertainment in Thompson
Hall last evening. The recitations, dialogues
music, and especially the broom drill of
squad of beautiful young misses in costum
we're thoroughly enjoyed and were highl
creditable to all engaged They give SCI
ond entertainment this (Friday) evening.