Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-21
A SLIGHT BREEZE
Stirs Up Our Educators When the
State University
IS REFERRED TO BY A RESOLUTION
Discussing the AdvisabiIty Of Introducing
the Newspapers Into the Schools
A Lecture on the Defects
in the school System.
o,rre,,onaeno. OF N. Reotaer.

BUCKHANNoS, July lS.-The second day 9
session OF the Teachers State Association
was opened with prayer by Rev. Joseph
Lee, of the NJ. E. Church.
There was large addition of teachers to
the Association this morning, including
Prof. Berkeley, chairman of the faculty oi
the State University, and Prof. Reynolds
of Clarksburg.
Prof. Wade, who Is the patriarch OF the
association, in his rambles about town, be
came the recipient Of many floral tributes,
and as result of his patriarchal travels the
church is beautifully ornamented this
morning with floral decorations.
Common Sense speech.
The remarks OF Prof. Thos. c. Miller, OF
Pairmont, on "The Libary and Newspapers
in the School Room" was common ser SO
speech on sensible subject. He regarded
yiscious literature as most demoralizinS OF
influences, and favored the establishment
OF circulating libraries and introduction OF
newspapers in school rooms. He regarded
the newspaper as the freshest history.
Prof. Wade endorsed these views, as did
Prof. Reynolds who preferred the news
paper for daily use in the schools to the
standard readers. Prof. Hodges Of Morgan
town, made q ringing speech in the sam
view. Mr.. Hodges ia regarded az one OF the
most promising young men connected
with the cause of education in this State,
and he will use influence in the assocla'
ton.
Going for the Press.
At this juncture Prof. Kidd, OF Glenville
introduced a resolution rejecting on the
newspapers for discussing the State Uni
versity in a partisan manner. The Presi.
dent asked consent OF the Association TO
pass the resolution for the present, which
was acce ded TO. A slight breeze was stirred
by the introduction OF The resolution, bat
quickly subsidcd when it Was passed by
without action.
r.of berkeley read paper on Higher
Mathematics not antagonistic TO the class.
cs" in which he took occasion to deiend
The elective system recently introduced IN
he State diversity. Alter Prof. berkeley
concluded the President, at the suggestion
Of Mi Fleming announced the committees
The Committees.
On Resolutons-J. II. Hawthorne, Z. +.
Kidd, f. T.. Hodges, Carrie Iumbro, Albert
Hotr, Kate Jennings and L. J. Hall:
Nomination OF OfficersJ. A. Watson,
Eta Bayer, c. Ravenscraft, J. NJ. West and
Miriam Denham.
On Publication, Secretary and Treasurer.
After q beautiful song from the choir the
Association was addressed by J. H. Haw,
thorne, ESD, OF Kingwood. The Duties OF
the School Teacher" was the subject OF his
address, and handled in pleasant style.
He was followed by Prof. l. S. Fleming,
of Farmont, who discussed the same sub
iect in a most satisfactory manner. The
discussion led TO criticism OF teachers for
Lack of Backbone.
Mr.. Wade thought their spines were
stronger than was generally supposed. The
teachers had made more progress in the
last decade than any other profession.
Teachers certainly did more and better
work for the amount Of wages paid than
any other.
An interesting talk vas drawn out by
Professor Crago, by his remarks on phonct tic
teaching, and proved one of the most prof.
table of this session. 1t resulted in full
explanation OF what is known as the New
Method. Profs. Hall and Fleming assisted
in the eluCidatiOn OF the subject, and the
class drill, led by Prof. Miller, was the
most entertaining feature Of the day.
Defects Of Our school System.
ON motion OF Prof T. c. Miller a resolu.
ton was unanimously passed requesting
Hon. George II. Moiiett to lecture before
the association on the Defects OF our edu'
cational system The invitation was &C.
cepted, aud the lecture will be given to-
morrow.
Prof. Little, of Washington, D. C., gave
an instructive lecture at night ON crayon
and black board sketches.
The choir, consisting Of Mrs. Mary Barlow,
Misses Fannie Lee Day, May Bastable,
Fannie SimL. IN, lnga Plnnell, Mrs Hall,
Capt. Poundstone. Prof Stevens, Mr. Car.
ile, A. b. Clark, Allen Simpson and W.
&. Totten, have furnished most exquisite
music throughout the whole session.
Homes for the Guests.
Messrs T. NJ. Bogeess and l. j. Hall are
deserving great credit for their prompt
ness aud poiiteness in providing homes
for the guests.
The teachers are principally young and
good looking This is particularly true OF
the female members Of the Association.
pr Brsn>Un, OF Ipshur county. wanted
Peck's BAD Roy abolished from the school
room. Thought his example encouraged q
violation OF the fifth conman im"nt.
The hall continues 10 be croSdei.