The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-04-11
AFTERNOON SESSION.

frot.DN ' >. Reid opened tbs subject
Of Exhibition and Literary Exercises
in School," Thought they were very
satisfactory il the work was carried on
properly. II gives tho parents means
of seeing something of the school work
and brings them all together. Would
not take up much time in preparing an
exhibition. They ara often the means
Of furnishing the school room with 20, ID
furniture or apparatus,apd believe they
help the interests Of the school.
Miss Howard said an exhibition wen,
father than literary exercises. Would
place an exhibition at the first part Of
the school. They arc often obiscted to
because the rupils minds become too
much interested in them To the detri-
ment Of other studies but il properly
conducted this may be avoided. Would
take up outside time to prepare the ex-
hibition, not any OF the school time.
The exhibition interests tho parents.
Have never found plan for making
Friday afternoon exercises a complete
success. Believe they tend to in crease
the number Of visitors 10 a school.
Miss Jennie Baker thought it wal
good work If properly carried Out
Would not force Child to take part il
then.
Prof. Benson said his experience hac
been of such character as to induce hin
to favor the exhibition. NJ ost parents
like to see their children doing some
thing outside Of the routine work
something that will inspire confdenc,
in them. We have literary exercises
every Friday afternoon, have music
essays, rscitationS, etc. Those mast
faithful in hose exercises arc moe
faithful in their daily work. Have .
weekly paper edited by some student
who reads the essays. Have the schoo
divided into two divisions. Great ad.
vancement has been brought about by
reason Of such exercises.
Miss Baker, of shsdds, opened the
subject, Occupation for children in Pri-
mary Schools" This depends on versa
tiiity of the teacher. Originate as rOany
ideas az possible, but steal them if nee
essary. Would give 80 minutes to each
of many different branches, including
physical exercise. Telling child word
Is not teaching it, use a word again and
again in different senses, until learned
Bring the use Of script in many differ
ent forms, on cards, in newspaper, etc.
until the letters and words are familiar
to the student. Teach arithmetic by
practical examples, AZ with the use oi
apples, etc, Sc that the interest of thG
pupil will be excited. Let the children
draw pictures of different things ON tn,
board, in connection with their les
son; teach tnem drawing when young
They should be taught to write, no
using the copy book entirely. In geog
r'phy maps are indispensable, and US,
objects as much as possible. The bes
plan, is to have a rest after six recita-
tlons, instead of recesses which she di,
not believe In. Music should DO en-
couraged. Use charts to learn music
and make them yourself if necessary
While not before teacher, give the small
student various things to do, such a
drawing leaves, hands, copying, or ever
working on perforated boards. Murall
need attending to, teach kindness, gooc
habits, love for the truth, etc. Mis-,
Bakers remarks elected much favora-
BILE comment. It was one of the mos
practical papers of the convention.
Another duet by Emma Cowan anC
Ora Ballard came In like a ray O
sunshine. 1t was heartily applauded
Supt. j. T. Gregg, opened tn.
subject. "How to secure, and main
tain order in public schools" Fol
keeping order and for primary pupil
ne could conceive of no better plans
than those spoken of by Miss Baker
He would speak in ref renee to older