The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-07-10
EDUCATIoNAL ASSOCIATION


SGhools,h | thought then that perhaps
an interesting discussion would follow,
but as we we're 80 far behind on the pro-
Vramme all discussion except that given
by Prof, U. S, Fleming was dispensed
with, and Thomas O, Miller gave an ex.
cellpnt talk on the subject, "a Course Of
Study for our Grammar and High Schools"
He outlined the course on the blackboard,
aud the subject was further discussed by
Gen, John Eaton, Commissioner Of Edu-
cation, who iayOrsbly commented on'the
same, Had l space l would be pleased
to give the course outlined. suffice 1t 70
say the interest created caused Z. commit
tee, consisting Of Thomas 0. Miller, U, s.
Fleming, superintendent Anderson and
Principal Walter Mitchell, 10 report plans
for a course Of study to be adopted by said
schools,
Superintendent Anderson, of the Wheel
ing schools, read q paperi subject, "Op'
posing Forces of Education" The paper
bristlOd with good points and showed
dee. thought.
burg Schools, read a splendid paper sub
iect, "Cramming and Teaching" after
which the association adjourned.
After Prof. Miller's talk President Tur-
ner, Of the University, made some earnest
remarks upon the necessity OF Grammar
and High Schools In our ktRte as feeders
to our University. We need more pre-
psratory schools for our State University,
ali must confess, and the attention Of the
Legislature should bs called to this great
necessity.
Tbs following committees were anuoun.
ced at the Close OF the afternoon session,
Resolutions-E. NJ. Turner, Mo'gan-
town; S. B. Brown, Glenyille; A. l, Pur'
inton, Petersburg Blaine W.. Taylor,
Randolph county; Mary McCsbe, Ben.
wood; Jennie Wilson, Clarksburg.
Nomination Of 0hiCers-Thos, Il. Hodges,
Morgantownj j. v. Carpenter, Marion
county: Miss Mary Jackson, Weston,
Place Of Next Mseting-J. NJ. Lee,
Wheeling; Walter Mitchell, Wellsburg,
Kate Eb6ert, Fairmont.
Programme for next meeting:-H. Mil.
Ter, Fairmont, j. N. David, Harrison coun.
ty, Maggie Sheets, keyser.
The evening session was opened with
singing "Come Where the Lilies Bloom"
by a selected choir, Miss Alma Conner at
the organ. Miss Jennie Wilson, OF Clarks-
burg, reCited in q feeling manner Face
Against the Pane" Miss Wilson shows
elecutionary talent OF q high order. In
the afternoon she recited "The Green
Mountain Justice" in a manner that fairly
brought down the house. Her voice ia
full OF depth, power and pathos, and che
bids fair to take front rank rs an eloCu-
ZIONIST, II she were to adopt 1t as a pro-
%tession. She is the daughter Of EXON
gresham Col. Ben Wilson.
Another beautiful selection was sung by
the choir, after which Dr. F. 8. DeHass
held the audience spell.bound with the
delivery Of bis wonderful lecture on the
subject, monumental Records Of Classic
and Sacred history, or Recent Explora.
tions Of the East" All who have heard
the doctor lecture know to what q treat
the audience was furnished. The doctor
has the happy faculty Of carrying his aud
fence with him, seeing, as II were, passing
before their eyes all his descriptions. The
auditorium was well filed, and a more in
t~elligent audience one scarcely ever Bees.
This morning opened very warm for
this retreat in the mountains, but the air
is Just as pure as the water is clear. We
have drank from Jacobs well and pro-
nounce it better than Wheeling hydrant
water, though filled with Ice.
Everybody looks improved in every way,
and II all could stay here long we would
all feel a new lease OF life.
The Association opened at the appoint
ed time. Nearer Ny Gnd to Thee" was
sung by the members OF the Association,
Mrs. Hall, OF B~uckhannon, at the organ.
Prof. A. L. Wade, OF Morgantown, led in
prayer. After singing again MIR. Wade
gave interesting talk on the subject Of
"color teaching" Many took part in ask
ing questions on the subject and itproved
very interesting.
Mrs l.. Il. johnson, Of the W. @. 7. u,
was introduced to the Association, and
presented the petitions prepared by that
body to the Legislature, asking for sigma
lures. A committee consisting OF s. l..
Kreemer, Of Romney, Walter Mitchell,
of Wellsburg, and Miss Jennie Pride, OF
Fairmont, was appointed to solicit sigma.
lures.
A. l.. 'Purinton gave a most earnest
talk on the subject Of "PerniCious Litera.
ture." Among other good things he said
wasthat the teachers Of West Virginia are
both ignorant and lazy, because they
know nothing oil the literature Of our land
and are too ley to try to improve. Prof.
]. A. Cox, Of the West Liberty Normal
School, opened the discussion OF the sub.
jeCt, combining his remarks especially TO
novel reading-opposing the reading Of
novels. The discussion was continued by
MesSrs Wade, Lee, Hodges, Turner and
others.
Prof. Fleming and Alma Conner sang,
"Whatare the Wild Waves Saying" which
was highly appreciated. Mrs, NJ. Stevens
Hart, Of Washington, D. O., principal OF
the school Of EloCution and English Ian.
guage, was introduced TO the association
and gave a practical talk on the subject Of
eloCutlon. Mrs. Hart has mastered the
subject and her talk was greatly enjoyed
by all who heard It. Many will avail
themselves OF the opportunity OF taking
lessons OF her at her school which opens
one week from to-day.
George A. Howard, Of Van Antwerp,
Bragg 4 Co., Cincinnati, and his friend ].
Reeder Fortney, member Of Hamilton
county Board Of Examiners and Superin.
tendent Of ono OF the suburban schools,
are interested spectators at the meetings
and will 20 on the Luray excursion.
For fear Bome might come to the con.
clusion that the accommodations at the
Park are not sufficient for any numbers
that might come, l say that there
need he no fears, as there is plenty Of
room and an abundance to eat. Come
one, come ALL l speak Of what l know
when | say that all who come 10 Park
Hall will be- we'll accommodated, .asMr
Hagana takes especial pains in looking
alter the comfort Of his guests, aud
doubtless the same care 10 exercised
everywhere. Mr.. Vaumetef's hotel Is
now open, and all who 30 there know
they will be well taken care oil, while
Mrs. Ballard and others are fully able 10
do their share. l should DO sorry that
any should get the impression from what
l wrote that accommodations are not
Commodious.
Oip and reliable medicines are the best