River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-02-15
S, WISCONSIN. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY Is. 1883

conclusion. signature, closing, super.
scription, stamping and posting. The
gentleman spoke of the Importance oil
letter writing In our schools. The
members discussed the subject quite
| warmly.
Topic, ssCurrent History of 1872, .
was discussed by those present, Some
of the events brought into notice were:
Assassination of Garfield, assassination
of the Gar of Russia, state of politics
in Ireland, death of Longfellow.
Meeting adjourned at II m. for one
hour.
Called to order again at o. clock.
Critics report having been omitted
in the forenoon, it was now given.
Charles Brewer. critic for D. m. ses-
sion. Mr.. j. l. Steele, committee on
resolutions.
Miss Belle Frye presented the SUBJ
ject, Language, in Primary Form.
The lady gave her method, which COR
responded closely to the method given
in the ''Course.
WISCONSIN Constitutional Amend
ments" was next discussed by A.
Cook, Esq. The gentleman confined
his remarks to the amendments which
were made in 1881. and he showed how
each Section had been changed by the
amendments. Mr. Cook answered Il
number of questions that were asked
by the teachers present, showing that
they were interested in this subject.
s.The Globe and its Uses was pre-
sented by the Secretary, who spoke
about the uses of the globe as regards
common school work, rs laid down in
the Course of Study; causes of day and
night, change of seasons, location of
places, direction ON the earth. Mr.. O.
E. Rice gave some good Thoughts on
this topic.
"How to Keep the Little Ones Busy
was next brought forward by Miss
Mary A. Davis, and she gave a great
many good ways in which 10 keep the
young hopefuls in profitable work in
stead of spending their time in idle
ness. She would use splnts to have
the little ones count; also write, or
print lessons, make figures, teach them
to add, subtract, ETC., and give them
plenty of this work on the blackboard.
Next on the program was recita-
ton, paddle Your Own Canoe by
Miss Cora Seaman. Good.
Mr.. j. l. Steele discussed the SUBJ
Ject, "Writing." lie insisted upon
great deal of practice for little
theory. He would teach position at
desk, drill in muscular movement,
give classification of letters; would |
take but one letter at a time until it is |
mastered; always notice
any mistake. and correct it. pupils |
should be taught to write legibly, then |
and lastly. beautifully"
Question Box, by Thos. Fisher. In |
The election of officers was next in |
order. T. j. McAndrew was elected /
Pres. of S. E. Division of the Co. II
Chas. Brewer, V. p; o. E. Rice, Sec,
for ensuing year.
Motion made, seconded, and carried, |
that we have another Association at |
Maiden Rock some time in March, the
program to be published in Educational |
column.
Critics report read by Chas. Brewer.
Resolutions read and adopted.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, That we, the members of |
this Association, tender our thanks to |
the people of Maiden Rock for their
and assistance in the work. |
Resolved, That we meet as often as
Resolved, That we put forth greater
efforts to make these meetings sue
cess.
There were twenty eight in attend
ance.
Meeting adjourned sine die.
o. f. RICE, President.
L. j. MCANDREw, Secretary.