Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1886-02-12

Mt. stanton was appointed to open tho !
discussion.
On motion the Institute adjourned to
meet in ono hour.
AFTERNooN SESSION.
Institute was called to order at 1870 by
Vice-PresidcDt Stanton. The minutes OF
morning session were read and approved.
Mr.. Stanton, that he might open the dis
onssion Of the first question, called Mr..
Wright 10 the Chair
Dir. stanton said good directors arc
benefit 10 the free school system. but bad
ones are a great evil
Mr. $. VI. Bowman assured the Institute
that IN his district (Ashby) directors are
not advantageous to the system. They
both usurp and neglect their duties.
Mr. ". SiDert, Of Tom, Brook schools,
qn,e il A. his opinion that directors are a
set Of cmpyrics, who are very hur'tnl to
the system.-they are a nuisance. Go,
Supi Logan assumed the Chain.
Mr.. stanton modified his former state
meut by saying that in most cases direc-
tors are u perfect humbng.
Mr.. Rhodes asked who has the power Of
electing directors Mr. sibert replied that
tho people have Olerc discussion was
susnended moment 10 let the committee
on programme retirc). Mr.. Bowman said
ihc people do not vote inteligently. They
are influenced BY personal and political
reasons
ur. shockcy obtained tho floor, and
made yolumnous speech ia defense OF
the director. Mr. Moss suggested that
teacher. shou'd not hc sore headed with
their directors. but should try in every
possible honorable way TO please them
eyendown TO FEEDING them ta1y( aughteD.
Mr Bowman did not purpose to dance TO
auybod,'s whistle.
Mr.. Logan admoni.hcd that teachers
should give the directory more thorough
trial. before condcmuing it. 1t has work
ed well in other States and will hcre.
Mr.. r. VIII offered the following Re
solved. That We tic teachers Of Shenan'
doah county. are opposed 20 tho present
svstcrn of directory 10y sub-distriets OleFo
the Programme Committee roturned). hr.
I'rner asked whether this Institute has
right to pass ON snch question. The
c1,,ir rplcd the resolution in order and
Tie vote boing taken resulted in seventeen
voting for and twcniy-seven against 1t
about bali the Institute did not vote.
The Chair asked orTeport ofProsramm'
Committee. The questions were after
ward discussed nearly as reported.
What can the County Superintendent
do to make our schools more efficient wa'
referred to Mr.. Moss. lie said the Super
inteudent should visit all the schools Of
the county as often as possible, and bold
educational meetings when and wherever
practicable.
Mr. Hotel said the Superintendent
shonld visit a Coo schools; those thai
; might need help, and put them in good run
ming order If il required many days OF
even weeks.
Mr.. J. II. smoot opined that the Super
intendent should visit all the schools h
/, ( could.
On motion, Mr.. y. Mclntnril, Of Stras
burg, opened discussion on the question
Is change Of text -books desirable, an'
what cues are most ohjectionablef II
said changes are seldom advisable bu
that the present geography and histor
> ), are not what they should be.
Mr. Hotel reminded the Institute tina
10 both political parties were pledged to SUI
ply free textbooks, and that it now r.
= mains for us TO say what books We wan
v lie recommended Webster. spoilers.
d Mr.. +. Will feared the patrons will drl'
d rs out Of the comfy If nc make a chang
u at their expense,
ID Mr.. Sibert wanted Web'ter's spoilers 81
IS Guyots Biographies, and requested a 70
- on the subject
u Mr.. X. Will liked Holmes spoilers BET
ar Mr.. Hotel offered the following: r
be solved. That if change in spoilers
made we adopt wcbster',. Approved.
Rules of order being suspended for
time, Mr.. O'Flaberty asserted that &
spelling book is an unnecessary di'co'
modify.
n Nj Moss agreed With him.
Nr. r. viii inquired how reading con
,r- be taught withouta spelling book.
BIT, Mr. Moss replied that spelling is Of
ier to the writer, only, and not to ihe read
Mr.. Rhodes could sec no nse for SPELL
RE e1copt in tho construction Of words
BAR writing.
IN Mr. +. viii had not time to teach RET
ing without spelling.
Mr.. Hotel thought there is time WI
spelling must be taught, and that go
,cy spoilers may be made by oral exercises.
eli Mr.. Moss exempliiied his methods
teaching the meaning Of the word or 8
,,v tenoe. first then their construction
or ! l1OiIAAhlbUf i''If'
making the point that it IS "u economy
,n1 time and labor to teach everything I'll
aoh oupnly "a the pupil comes TO II.
all Mr. r. VIII thought no could learn
given word quicker by the old method
49, The Chair asked for the programme
"'' Tomorrow The secretary read it.
. Mr. Moss solicited the indulgence Of
''"' Institute that he might advise teachers
''' read good educational literature.
-. wished to recommend tho Teachers IN
'D' faie. and School Journal ..
V'o At APO the Institute adjourned TO II
,"' at 900 4. ", tomorrow.
rot THURSDAY MONT SESSION
aas. The excellent address of welcome
t. delivered by Rev. X. II, Fleming
Al IJrner responded in few well-chosen
marks. Mr.. Moss read "The Old Man
Y. the Model Church, Having been un'