Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-07-19

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in the Schools wAs next discussed by B. II.
Schonley, Lowell, Md. He mid: Over
work in the school is not . thing % much
of America q of Europe. I do not think
there Is too much work put upon our
school children. It 10 only BY work
steady work-that anything can b accom-
plished.
The discussion was continued BY Prof.
Dsshiell, examiner for Somerset county.
A paper on the subject of Reading Cir
cles" was presented by Alex. Chaplain, ex-
aminer for Talbot county. The design Of
the Teachers Reading Circle, he said, h
to encourage among our teachers the
study of the history and science Of educa-
ton and to enlarge his knowledge and
general information. The teacher should
have some regular couise Of reading laid
out for his pursuit and for this the reading
circle is invaluable.
HON. DANIEL b. LUCAS
was to deliver o lecture before the Joint
Teachers' Association this evening. but
was unable to Be present and the Thun-
day masaiBg's pfogramms W. snbstituted
for the night session. The discussions Of
the evening were preceded BY interesting
musical exercises.
The Ideal Education for West virginians
was the subject Of an able paper BY DR..
D. B. Purinton, of the West Virginia
State University. IL evinoed broad and
careful thought DR.. Purinton began with
discussion of the ideal in life, and the
influence of the ideal in the formation Of
character; the ideal education ct last be-
comes the real education. Is Ia
first Q physical educating. This
is particularly true for West
Virginians, but il is not only physi.
cal; the ideal education is symmetrical.
It takes in the whole man; the athlete is
not the truest type Of manhood. The true
education for West Virginians must be in
tensely practical; the gymnastic force Of
language is its chief value. Let such be
mastered. The bread and butter argu-
ment has It's proper place; particularly is
this true in West Virginia, with its
vast undeveloped resources; with its 10, 900
square miles Of coal; with its 5000 90
miles of salt and twice as much of the fin-
est timber land Of the earth. We will never
be rich until West Virginia resources are
developed by West Virginia hands, direct
ed by West Virginia brain, educated on
West Virginia soil. Modesty is another
feature of an ideal education. The
child must be stimulated, hut not
inflated; encouraged, but not fattersd.
On West Virginia soil there are today %,
600 boys who expect to 20 to Congress,
1850 boys who will stand for Governor,
and 842 who will be Presidents. This
should not be. A great man Ia great In
his modesty. Again, the ideal education
will cultivate the taste Of man. There ID
no virtue in being boor, and the educated
boor is the worst of all; lastly, the ideal
education is that devout heart that will
will rule the mind and God will rule the
heart.
Prof. Purinton closed his address with q
glowing tribute to West Virginia. The
discussion was continued by Prof F. H.
Crsgo and DR.. H. r. Blaisdell, Of Wheel.
ing. Both gentlemen made interesting
addresses.
The musical exercises Of theday were
unusually enjoyable.
At 7:30 p. m. Mestrazsb's orchestrs
gave largely attended concert at the
Mountain Park Hotel.
In the association the vocal performances
were especially fine. Misses Gertie Hay
and Jessie Combs, Of Morgantowp, sans
"Junista" In o charming manner. Mis-
Alma Conner, Of Wheeling, was epcored
in her beautiful rendition Of the "Angels
Serenade," by Braza. Miss Conner IL the
the fortunate possessor of voice Of greaI
compass and powers. Her solo was highly
appreciated.
From the present indications the work
of the Association will be completed TO-
morrow. Many of the teachers leave fol
home tomorrow evening.
DR.. E. M. Turner, who was 10 read thu
paper on Secondary Schools, was unable tc
be present. Among the arrivals to-day
were Prof. A. 8. Fleming and Mr.. A. j.
Wilkinson, of Grafton, and Miss Verons
Mample, Of Genville. Superintendent
Anderson returned home this evening.