Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-03-08
Tesshers' Meeting.


Saturday, Feb. "a. 1888. The inclemency
OF the weather deferred a great mary
from being in attendance, though had
no power to check the enthusiasm Of
those present.. After the usual prelimi-
naries, the programme prepared by the
"ex-committee was taken up, which
proved to be great profit to all who heard.
practical Suggestions to Teachers" were
made by w. T. Chapman. His remarks
took moral turn, were forcible and
suggestive. The teachers example be-
fore his pupils should be such as to Gre
ate confidence and veneration. 1t is not
enough that he teach simply the matter
treated of by the text" but principles
Of morality should be instilled into the
youth of mind. kindness and gentleness
are necessary elements in developing
youthful character. Next followed
Ventilation, by R. NJ. Durbin. We
wish that more Of our teachers had been
present to hear the discussion Of this all
important subject. The need Of venti-
lation was clearly shown. Carbolio acid
fills the room, and deleterious effects are
produced upon the mind and health of
it's occupants. School houses are not con-
structed upon right principles. The
teachers influence should be exerted to
bring about reform in this direction.
To preserve health is one of the indis-
pensable conditions to success.
The word Analysis" by w. W.
EmmeL This gentleman advocated the
study Of this subject as special branch,
because ii is one that proves wonderful in
its power to give control in the use Of
language. Prefxes and suffixes aid in
defining. Other studies are retained in
our schools that are not half SO benefi-
cial in producing good results. His pa
per ELECTED considerable discussion,
which proved highly interesting.
The subject of Writing" was then
presented by Adelbert Durbin. in very
instructive manner. What does more
for mankind than writing? Sculpture
and painting can not copy and preserve
what writing-the medium for the COM
munication of thought-copies and pre-
serves. Too little attention is given to
this subject by those entrusted with the
care OF the young. Practice alone does
not insure SUCCESS knowledge and ap.
plication Of principles are necessary to
progress. This paper was not wholly a
theoretical one. but abounded in exam
pies of instruction tangible to all.
Successful Teaching was relegated to
Geo. Fl. Poulson. a few points of whose
paper are given below: 1--WE speak to.
day, of the successful physician, mechan-
lc and farmer; but how rarely is success
mentioned in connection with school
The public was criticised for
the present low ebb Of teaching in our
county schools, rigid laws are passed re.
lating to those who take upon them
selves the responsibility of constructing
public works, whereby, life may be en-
dangered by carelessness, or ineficiency."
But little notice is taken of the weak fab
ricks that are being constructed in the
school-room, by incompetent and care
less teachers. Education, order and meth
DDS are necessary to success in teaching.
Plans Of teaching were then suggested,
to remedy the effects of bad
methods.
J. V. Cuff then followed with his
Practical Talk" ALI were interested
ln his earnest remarks. On motion he
was requested to conduct recita ton in
mental arithmetic, which he did in e
admirable manner, creating cousiderab !,
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Each paper was thoroughly discussed,
'he following persons taking part: A. q.
Tyler. U. T. Chapman, R. NJ. Durbin. D.
.. Emmel, j. V. Cuff, Geo. H. Poulson.
3. L. Hartman. Adelbert Durbin, Martin
3witzer, Jno. Ragan and Miss Mary Shelf
After transacting necessary business, as.
.ociation adjourned to meet in Napoleon,
April 28th, 1883.
GEo. Ell. PoULsoN, Sect'y.