Wichita eagle., 1886-11-27
ASSOCIATION ADJOURNED.

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yesterday fair attendance was entertained
with n interesting program
| A paper on Amendments by Prof Nc
Gregor, of Douglas, pointed out some weak
places in our present school laws, and called
up lively discussion.
Prot. NJ Ii. Jay, Of Wellington, read a
very able paper on the Teachers of the Fu-
sure, in which the ideal teacher was finely
portrayed.
! The Unitarian Theory was presented by
Prof W. p Shull, Of this city, in very eff
cient paper, in which he pointed out some Of
the dangers of making too much of utility in
education
| The Teachers Product was very practically
presented in paper by Prof c. W. Pearsons
Of Peabody, and the Influence of the Teacher
| in another by John Shurr, OF Hutchinson.
The latter called out discussion; some well
timed criticisms as to the example set by
teachers in their conduct and personal habits
| The Quincy System in Kansas found q
modest but able and well informed advocate
! in Miss Alison, who read we'll written and
practical paper on that subject
a paper on scholarship and Citizenship"
was then presented by Prof. H. W. Charles,
of Sedgwick, in which the future welfare Of
| our republic was placed in charge Of the
teachers of today. These papers were fol-
lowed by a sharp discussion in which Col.
Parker and other theorists were attacked
and defended with some warmth
The day session was closed by Prof. J. H.
Dinsmore, of the State Normal at Emporia,
who gave practical and illustrative talk on
How to teach the Properties and Effects Of
Alcoholic Stimulants. He illustrated by
actual experiment before the class the
color, smell and taste of alcohol and how to
detect it in q mixture by separation, its
affinity for water, etc. This was rot only
very interesting but exactly what cur
teachers need at the present time.
The music furnished by the high school
choir was OF high order and very much en-
joyed.
The election of officers for the following
year resulted as follows:
President-J. c. Weir, OF Arkansas City.
Vice-Presidents-B. ID. Hammond, Wichi-
ia; John Shurr, Hutchinson: - DauEer
Newton.
Secretary and Treasurer. T. McGreg-
Dry, Douglas.
Executive Committee-W. NJ. Jay, Wei
lington; nj. Childestor, Wichita; = Hays,
Winfield.
After some discussion motion was carried
to meet in Wellington on Thanksgiving eve,
1887.
EVENING SESSION.
Quite O large audience assembled for the
evening session. Music was furnished by
Shaw's orchestra. The first literary exer-
else of the evening was on excellent poem by
Miss Hattie Horner, of ElDorado.
Physical Education was the subject of
an address delivered by Prof J. n. Wilkin-
son, of the State Normal school of Emporia.
The address was one Of very great merit, and
was highly appreciated BY citizens as well as
teachers.
The following amendments as suggested in
the paper read by Prof. McGreger, we would
recommend for the endorsement of the asso-
clation:
First-There should Re higher standard
of professional honor and closer organiza-
ton of earnest workers in each department
CT educational work.
Sesond-The courses of study in the pri-
mary, secondary and higher schools, should
be SO far separate and independent as to
have for their aim preparation for lifes
work
Third-The state board of education should
consist of one member from each congress
sional district, who shall also be district |
of schools, each district to
have a board of examiners with the district |
as president ex-oflici0.
Fourth-Diplomas granted by the State /
Normal school and certificates of three |
grades as now, the third grade for one year |
to be granted by the county and city boards |
Of examiners, second grade for three years
granted by the district board or first grade
good for life, in any of the public schools of
the state, granted by the state board, must
be possessed by those who would teach.
Fifth-The annual school meeting should
be changed to an earlier date.
The chairman OF the committee on resolu-
tons made the following report, which was
adopted:
Resolved. That we extend to the president
and other officers of the association our
thanks for their efforts to make our meeting
pleasant and profitable; also to the teachers
Of Wichita, who have provided US with such
comfortable and commodiCus place for our t
meeting, and further to the choir who so
kindly furnished Us with such excellent mu-
sic A GRIDLEY, Jr
L. c.. WOOSTER, /
NJ. NJ. CARSON.