The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-08-01

sreeIeu us. III is Salu tndI we SHAH nave 10
petition the clerk of the weather to send us
few of those sunsets that are so beautiful
when seen from the banks Of the Sac0. At
the concert by the Portland Male Quartette
assisted by Miss Belle Libby as reader, last
evening there was good audience present
and as these performers are no strangers to
Martha's Grove all their selections were well
received and several encores were respond
ed to. The programme was as follows:
Loyal Song..... .kucken
Quartette.
Miss Belle Libby.
Solo-Loye Lies Bleeding. ng................"..Pri Price
Mr.. Goss.
A Tale OF Woe. Smith
Quartette.
Miss Belle Libby.
Song-Melody Divine. Jordan
Mr. Stetson.
Waltz Breeze Of the Night. .Lamothe
Quartette.
Solo-A Fresh'ning Breeze. ............. Randegger
Mr.. Lambert.
Duet-Flow Gently, Deva. Parry
Mr.. StetSon, Mr.. Smith.
Miss Belle Libby.s
Solo-When the Flowing Tide Comes In. Millard
p,.n..,o so MIR. Smith.
Quartette.
A new feature has been introduced into
the musical work That is a course of musi-
cal study which is to be taught by mail by
Prof. w. F. Morse.
Rev. J. M. Frost gave the teachers class
instruction in the principles and laws Of
teaching. He said the instruction must be
adapted to the needs of the pupils. The
teacher and the scholar must cooperate in
the study of the lesson and the study must
be undertaken in an orderly manner. Truths
must be presented in clear and precise lam
guage and the illustrations used must be in
teresting and forcible. The teacher must
review often and always avoid routine work.
Something new and fresh must be given in
each lesson.
NECESSITY OF THE BIBLE.
DR.. N Il, Whitaker gave lecture at Nor
NAL Hall In the morning on the Necessity
of the Bible" After relating the character
istics of the Book Of Books, he said that it
was a reteration of God to Man. The song
by the redemption began with its first word
and ran hidden current underneath all its
history, poetry and prophecy. He then gave
and developed these reasons for the need of
such book as the Bible: 1t is perfect
standard of virtue; it is the revelation of
the moral character of God 1t offers perfect
object of human affection; it furnishes aper-
feet support in the sufferings and bereave-
ments of life; it teaches the forgiveness of
guilt and salvation from sin in all its conse-
quences; it is a perfect antidote for the dis
content of life; it is perfect model for mob
lest living; and gives perfect victory in the
hour of death. This holy Book is the only
one that furnishes heart food to its readers
ic m ha hinhaCt NJ nd adn m
cation. The lecture was listened to with close
attention.
The annual meeting of Martha's Grove
Campmeeting Association will be held Sat
urday. The receipts this year compare fav-
orably with those of other years and all
things promise, too, that this series of meet
ings will be very successful
STATE SUPERINTENDENT LUCE.
The afternoon session today was addressed
by Rev. N. A. Luce, State superintendent of
schools, upon the subject of habit as pro-
duct of educational thought. Habit is the
law of growth and is but the result
of frequent repetition of an act. This is true
not only true in physical life, but also in
mental and moral life. Everything has
birth and passes through similar processes.
Among the habits Of Importance to the
teacher and to the pupil is that of thorough
study. This conduces greatly to our success
The habit of right reasoning also tends to
give accurate judgments and just views of
things. Investigation, accurate and pains
taking, is of prime Importance. Careful OBJ
servation also brings to us knowledge of
high value. The training of this faculty has
been much neglected, and it should be en-
couraged Teach the child all the beauties
and wonders Of nature, and with exactness.
The best way to accomplish this result is by
means of lessons in natural science. Insist,
in all study, upon the greatest accuracy. Be
satisfied with nothing but the best work.
Another habit is also closely connected with
this accuracy, and that is expression. 1t is
not enough for the scholar to know the facts
of things, but they must learn to express
them in the most appropriate words. The
cultivation of this act of expression means
the growth OF mental power, and this makes
a power among men.
THE ETHICAL SIDE OF TEACHING.
At the close of this excellent address.
Prof George G. burlington, principal of the
Normal School at Pennington, gave lee
ture upon the ethical side of teachers
work, which was entitled the Duty and Dig
nifty of Service. Service is the duty of all
for many reasons. We do it for the sake of
social emoluments and other rewards. Our
moral and intellectual growth demands it.
We harvest all the good of the world and
mould 1t into higher forms. The highest SER
vice must always belong to God, but we can
do 1t through our services to our fellowmeD.
Some people. however, seek to lift up them
selves rather than to do coed to others. We
ought to find pleasure in duty. We are in
debted to all things, animate and inanimate,
to the lower ranks OF society as we'll as to
the higher, to the past as we'll as to the pres
ent, The only way we can ever pay this
debt is by good service and to inspire men
a n on ba frro Vha
dignity and worth Of our work as teachers
siS ed lies esn in no the maiish little district pSt
school house; DR.. s; G.; Howe, in the in
struction of Laura Bridgham, shows what
may be accomplished by perseverance.
Louis Agassiz considered the simple title
teacher, which is sculptured on his monu-
ment, as his highest honor. Study all the
sciences. Search out the secrets of nature.
Teachers have always been great investiga-
brave, be bold and loyal to your highest des-
tiny. BE masters of yourselves ever. Prof
Purington closed his fine lecture with the
well known poem, "a Jolly Old Pedagogue
Long Ago"
THE ROUND TABLE.
After this c. l.. S. G. round table was
held where brief remarks were made by sew
eral Chautauquans. Mr.. j. S. Barrows of
the Fryeburg Local Circle reported that the
money in the treasury about $45 is to be de-
voted to G. l.. S. G. work. Methods of local
work in local circles were also discussed.
Among the visitors registered are Miss Jen-
ME Macmillan of North Conway, and Mrs.
Baketel of Portsmouth, N. H., general Sec
retary of the assemblies Of New England.
campmeeting at Lake Sebago.
The wet weather is hindering many from
coming to the meeting but the numbers are
on the increase and the interest is rising.
The preaching yesterday was by Elders Fol-
som and Hook. Mr.. Folsom spoke from
Matt. II :2S, and all pronounced it an excel
lent sermon. Elder Hook, one of the ''old
hands," gave an old fashioned talk from
Rev. II: IA. 49, The attendance at the chill
dren's meeting was large and the subject
was "Jesus." North Gorham and Cornish
Sunday schools were up for q picnic. The
ministers who came were Ii. Mains, Ii. H.
Brown, A. G. Davis, f. Willard, ID. ID. Page
and M. B. Greenhaugh, Methodist
Hannibal Hamlin Presides.
LAcoNIA, N. H., July 3O.-This was lay
mems day with the Unitarians in camp al
| The Weirs. Ex-Vice President Hannibal
| Hamlin presided. Among the other speak
ers were Booker Il. Washington of Tuske