The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-06-29
Taachara. Maatlne.

local teachers meeting, held at Ncclle OIL
Friday afternoon, June 22nd, was lightly
attended. The following were present:
Prof. Richardson, Maggie Mullins, Julia
Mullins. Theresa IIalloran, Milfrcd
Lockwood, j. Smith, L. Stewart, Capt.
Thompson and County Superintendent
jackson.
The meeting was opened by an adj
dress by Supt. jackson. Mr.. Lockwood
then cxcmpliiicd his method Of teaching
fractions, stating that it is all important
that the pupil have thorough knowl-
edge Of factoring, divisors and multiplcs
before commencing the study of frac-
items. The presentation was simple,
practical and to the point. Prof. Rich
ar'lson took up addition, Supt. Jackson
subtraction and division of fractions.
Miss Maggie Mullins then read we'll
written essay OH Evangeline. The
writer possesses n thorough knowledge
of the incidents of the poem, and apprc-
ciatcs the poet. Prof. Richardson then
took up reading. If there is one sub
ject that the professor likes to teach in
preference to another it is reading. In
order to teach reading, the teacher must
be well read himself. Reading is the
n.ost important subject taught in the
scl.ool-room, and too often the most
neglected. Importance should be placed
upon vocal drill and concert reading.
The teacher must strive to have his
class enter fully into tho spirit Of the
author, SO it is essentially necessary that
the teacher know something Of the
author, of his life and his writings. The
Prof. gave several illustrations of his
methods Of drill, botll in sounds and
breathing. Capt. Thompson then, in
his genial way, gave few words of en-
couragement to the teachers in their inn
portant work; also some good practical
adyice. The meeting then adjourned,
the teachers feeling that they had spent
the afternoon very prolitably, and that
they can 20 and do better work from the
fact that they had met together.
+. II. Bergman, county commissioner
Of Pembina county, purchased u few Of
the very finest thoroughbred cattle at
the sale that closed yesterday. lie will
take them to Pembina county with Il
view of helping to build up the stock
or his portion of it.-Grand
Forks Plaiudealcr.
Messrs. G. johnson and G. A. IIol-
brook, photographers for the NJ. & p.
railroad, were in Paynesville yesterday
and this morning, taking views of the
village and Lake Koronis. They are
companionablc gentlemen, and fine
artists. A number of their views will
appear in the Press in few weeks
Mimi, Press.
Attorney I. W. Gatfncy has decided
to close his Langion Office, being unable
10 attend properly to the business in both
offices. The business in the Batllgatc
office has increased so rapidly that Mr..
GalIney will devote his time to 1t exclu.
sivcly in the future. This will not pre-
vent him, however, from taking cases in
This county should any of his friends so
Conricr.
Vim. q. Hayden. of Fargo, territorial
examiner, WAS in the city OH Tuesday.
His mission here was to examine and
ook over our county Offices and banks,
or which he is employed by the terri
Dry to do. In conversation with the
Gentleman he was heard to remark, that
II all his travels over North Dakota he
lad not yet seen us well managed an
'fIicc as Treasurer Winter keeps. The
ystcm lie thought was All excellent one.
-Lanslon Democrat.
The new Bank of Lang,lon building is
low completed, and Cashier McPllail
ellis us that he will move into it next
1"iulay, which will be the opening day
II the institution. The uI,st;irs is also
nished and will be occupied by his