The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-04-23
Teachers, Association.


The meeting at Hartford, on Friday and
Saturday last, was well attended, considering
the state of the weather, although many
schools were not represented. On account
OF the Storm no session was held on Friday
forenoon. The afternoon exercises were
opened by reading a portion of scripture.
and prayer by Rev. MIR. Matthews, of Hart
ford, after which the president Prof. A. Il.
Jennings of Lawrence, delivered an address
10 the teachers, that displayed great interest
in the cause of education, aud served to make
those who listened realize more fully the inn
portance of their duties as teachers. This
was followed by an able paper on the subject
of School Discipline" by Prof. Chas.
Fletcher of Decatur, which vii! appear iii
the next issue OF the School Wodeyut0r.
A short discussion, led by MIR. Walbridge of
Grand Rapids, upon spelling and diacritical
marks, was very interesting. 70 was decided
that better results came from teaching spell
ing by written than by oral exercises. Ses-
sion closed at 400.
At ESQ the teachers met at the M. T..
church and spent an hour in social converse,
after which they were addressed by Prof.
Walbridge, Mr.. Pattengill having been una
ble to DO present, as advertised. His subject
was, What constitutes q teachers outfit?
How shall he manifest professional zeal!''
He treated this topic in a very able and
pleasing manner, both as to the mental and
the moral preparation OF teachers for their
work All felt that nothing more appropri-
ate could be said of the lecture than the re-
mark of teacher, "Ihe lecture alone would
be sufficient compensation TO mo for coming
twelve miles over muddy roads, in the rain
The music by Mrs. Ingraham and her as
sistants was not the least attractive feature
of the evening, and was highly appreciated.
Saturday morning, the exercises were
opened by singing led by q. Nj. Wilson, read
ing OF a portion of scripture and prayer.
Prof Russell, read 4 paper on the "Value of
Illustration" in which the subject was treat
ed as he only is able to do. After q short
intermission, A. @. Redding Of Bloomingdale,
read an essay on the subject of Alcohol and
Narcotics" naming the narcotics of different
nations, giving the chemical analysis OF some
OF the principal ones of our own country, and
speaking OF their injurious effects on the hu-
man system. Miss Bowles of Lawrence, read
paper on same subject, citing examples of
the effect of the use of tobacco and alcohol
to illustrate her arguments. Prof's. Wal
bridge, Russell, Jennings, Hinckley and 9TH
ers followed in the discussion.
The w. G. L. u. of Paw Paw sent two
delegates, Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Gould,
through whom their society extended a
kindly greeting to the association, express
ing desire for the cooperation of the teach
ers in the work of educating the young, in
regard TO the effects of the use OF alcohol and
other stimuIants.
n business meeting was then held, In
which it was requested that the teachers ask
that the state institute be held at Paw Paw,
the coming summer. 1t was also decided
that the next meeting of the association be
held at Gobleville, and that the meetings
should be semi-annual, instead of annual, as
heretofore, the executive committee TO fix
the date of each meeting. The following of
hcers were elected: President. Prof. Rus
SELL Paw Paw Vice Pres, Miss Abbie
Pearce, Decatur Sec, Miss Nellie Bowles,
Lawrence: Treas, Il. +. Bradt, Hartford.
Executive committee, +. L. Bradt, Hartford;
Chas. Fletcher, Decatur Miss Ella Thomas,
Paw Paw.
The Query Box was then opened and
the answering OF questions caused lively
discussion, in which all were interested. III
answer to the question, How would you
prevent whispering in SCHOOL," Prof. Wal
bridge said I" would 90 100 miles, on foot,
Scott, of Grand Rapids, occasionally offered
a suggestion, and, each time, said something
Of benefit TO the teachers.
->pr. Sweet reported the proceedings of the
tomnlittee on textbooks.
The following resolutions were adopted
ResOEred-That We, the teachers of Van Buren,
county, hereby express hearty thanks 10 the
people of Hartford, Tor the kind and hospitable
manner in which they have entertained US during
the present session of this, teachers associa-
ton; also, that we tender thanks 20 the board
for the free use of the school building.
ReSOtced-That we offer our thanks 10 Prof. Wal
bridge of the Moderator, for his able lecture, and
kind assistance in the work OF the association. Alec
70 Prof. Bradt and his teachers for their efforts TO
make THE meeting success.
ResolCed-That the meeting express to Mrs. In
graham, and her able assistants appreciation of
the excellent music furnished us. Also, TO the
Methodist society, for their generosity in opening
their church.
ResOfUCd-That the president, secretary and
other officers who have ably served us for the
past year, deserve, and, have appreciation for
the efficient manner in which they have discharged
their respective duties and that those who have been
elected TO FIJI their places for the coming year. have
our hearty cooperation and good win.