The Delta independent., 1886-11-30
some of Delta. school Room.

We improved the time Friday in
visiting the schools-tirst going to the
school of which Prof. Condit is princi-
pal.
AS we entered the grounds of the
school building. the children were en-
gagged in merry sports. it being recess
time. We perceived that the teachers
did not mean 10 he victims of poor
ventilation, rs the windows of the
rooms were raised to allow pure cir
cuiation of air during intermission. At
the sound of the bell the children came
quietly In. and in few moments 81
lence had fallen around us. Our first
visit was to the primary department,
which Miss Wilson is teacher. Our
attention WAS Immediately called to an
article of furniture which every pri-
mary room needs-a table. with draw
ers-the contents of which were soon
disclosed. Miss Wilson taking there
from Il bundle Of splints which she
distributed among the smaller scholars
at their seats. giving directions for
lesson In numbers. Another class
took their places at the table and
lesson OH the multiplication table was
developed by the use of objects. The
children then proceeded to the black
board, and showed degree of quick
ness in computing numbers which
might have surprised their parents had
they been present. We were pleased
with the work and the order Of the
room as it showed Miss Wilson was
earnestly trying to do the best kind Of
work.
We then passed into the room of
Prof. Condit. There WAS an air of
quiet in the room and each pupil SEEM
ed intent upon the task before him.
We had the pleasure Of hearing Il reci-
t,tion in grammar, which WAS COLI
Quoted in this manner: The children
bringing ON paper. n list of sentences
showing the use of the proposition;
each one gave from the list sentence.
which was analysed upon the black
hoard and criticized by the class. Az
terward u short time was taken for the
development of the principles of writ
ing. II part of the class doing their
work at the blackboard, the rest at
their desks, while the teacher shows
their work in every movement. In all
his methods Prof. C0ndit shows the
skilled teacher. Anyone entering his
school will learn the best normal
methods of teaching, and receive such
a training rs would be accorded him in
any normal school. His educational
advantages have been of the best, liav-
ing completed college course ut Ober-
lin, Ohio. and afterward a normal
training at Lebanon. Ohio. We think
the people of Delta may well congratu-
late themselves upon having one Of
the best schools in the state.
In the afternoon We visited the
school Of Miss Cornell. daughter of
State Superintendent Cornell. Miss G.
has inherent gifts which mark her rs
the tearl,.r who has the qualities
which will command the attention
and respect of her pupils. We were
lats in arriving at her school and did
not learn much of her methods. She
showed much enthusiasm in her work.
and the school Is under good discipline
and the pupils are evidently interested
in their work. We would earnestly
recommend that the parents and pa
irons take more time to visit tile
school rooms and note for themselves
the progress their children are making.
Having been u teacher ours elves, we
know how much Il teacner appreciates
such an interest on the part Of the
parents, and II you see that teacher
is doing good work show your graft
tuds by expressing our appreciation.
Time and eternity alone can tell how
many weary hours % faitnIui teacher
has spent going over aud over again
Will, the daily task. patiently correct
ing the faults and planting the seeds Of
trutl, and wisdom.
MIss pApXe