The Delta independent., 1889-11-26

Co. Teachers Association opened Oct Path
in the High School building, with ~ lecture
by State Supt. Dick.
FRIDAY.
Meeting opened with Supt. ]. b. McGinty
in the chair. Prayer by Rev. Grant. The
minutes of the last NJ .sting were read aud
accepted. Miscellaneous buincss followed.
The following committees were appointed
by the chair. On resolutions ]. r. Thomas.
w. q. Swart, Miss Emma Myers. On Nomi-
nati"ns, J. A. Curtis, Miss NJ. b. Shoemaker,
4. N. Osborn.
paper on "To What Extent Should
Pupils be Required to Prepare Reading
Lesson!" was read bv Hiss Name Wilson.
discussion followed engaged in by Miss
sh"ellaker, andMyers, and Messrs. Baldwin
Thomas, Dick, Osborn, Robinson and King.
Also Mrs. Tn-ms. This discussion led to a
lengthy "ne OH Supplementary Reading.
should Pupils be Compelled to StaLy Sub,
jects they Dlslikc?" was the next subject
introduced by Mr.. c. NJ. Osborn and followed
by Mrs. J. K. Thomas and also discussed by
Supt. Dick, Judge King, Miss Shoemaker,
Mr.. Baldwin and Mr.. Thomas.
Free Text Books inlroLu :.d by Stunt.
Dick and Dicused by King, Condit, Baldwin,
aud Thomas, came next. Judge King then
asked the opinion of the State Supt. the time
for which teachers could be employed.
Snpt Dick knew of no limits, and suggested
that school boards, after finding a successful
tescher;.employ him for two, thrss or even
five years.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
Meeting opened with instrumental music
by Miss Ada McMurray and Mr.. Swar,.
Writing by Mr. F. W. Robinson was the
hrst subject on the programme. Questions
concerning writing were asked. by several
AMI 4 Discussion followed.
rardiness ami rruancy" WAS introduced
by Nr. f. Baldwin aud discussed generally.
The subject of Mental Arithmetic was IN.
troduced by Mr.. W. q. Swart. This was fol.
lowed by paper read by Miss Myers.
Meeting adjourned with music.
FRIDAY EVENING.
Meeting opened with music by Miss Nc.
Murray and Mr.. Swart-
Ap address by Rev. Grant anil responded to
>bv- Mr. IL. Baldwin Of Smiths Fork. Prof.
Ctssiit made few remarks concerning the
Colo. school Jounal, and suggested that all
teachers siil,saribe far it. Supt. Dick made
remarks concerning the change in the paper.
"How Best to Arouse Enthusiasm in a
School was introduced by Mr.. j. R. Thomas
ofCrawford aud followed by supt. Dick.
Music.
vote Of thanks was then extended to
6upt- Dick for his valuable assistance in the
meeting during his stay
SATURDAY MORNING.
Meeting called tn order by supt McGinty
Music by Messrs. Swart aud Rahinsan.
Miss Olive Ingersoll read a paper on Natural
Education. A discussion followed engaged
III by Prof. Condit. Mr.. Swart, Mr.. Bald win,
snpt. McGinty, Rev. Grant, Mr.. Robinson,
Mr.. Mintou, Mrs. Thomas, and Mr. Camp.
bell.
Recess.
iio" lar is the Teacher Responsible. for the
Condition Of his SCHOOL," was presented by
Nr. hinton, of Tongue creek, and dscu ssed
by Messrs. Campbell, Grant, McElpatrio,
Condit, Thomas. Robinson and Osborn.
''ll'w Best to Develope Individuality" :" by
Prof Allen, of M'ntrosr, came next but he
not being present the discussion way opened
BY Prof. Condit, and lengthy discussion
followed. Meeting adjourned uutil lis p. In
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
"H.w hest to Develope Individuality in
the pupils" was continued Mr.. Thomas
requested tn meet the committee on resolu-
tions and asked to be excused at three
o'clock.
Practical application of Arithmetic by
Mr.. A. A. Jaques was the next sub. on the
programme, but he not being present the
shlject Was presented by Mr.. Minton, and
discussed by Messrs. Thomas, Gruut, Robin.
ron. and king with illustrations by Mr..
Baldwin.
the committee on nominations then sub.
initte,i the following: For Sec Miss Emma
Myers; Executive CON. Miss Olive Ing-rso!l
and Mr. Swart. Notion to accept, made,
seconded sp1 carried. Supt. NcGinty
thanked the teachers for their hearty co.
operation during his term Of office
The toIlpwiny resolution We adopted aud
meeting adjourned at 3:45:
RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas: The Teachers Association of
Delta Co., being met in its fourth annual
session in Delta, Colorado sud
Whereas: II is the sentiment Of the As.
sociation that the many tavors shown it
should be acknowledged in nm oflicial man-
nsr, be it
Resolved: That thanks be extended to the
residents and citizens of Delta tor the kind
snd courteous treatment of the teachers, the
hospitality shown xt the homes, the interest
ssincpl ut the sessions and the full attend.
Hnce at the lectures: To the Board of Edu-
cation for the use of the school building und
tnr their favors: To Sthe clergy tor their
l'rsse,ce and assistance. and to Mrs. VIM.
Ti,omas for the use of the Orgoan And be it
R.solved: That we express our sincere
thsIiks to the Stat Supt., Fred Dick, Of
beaver. for his attendance, interest, instruc.
tion andsound advice, and that we wish him
su sees tiirouxlt our state; and be- it
Resolved: That inasmuch IN this il the
Ia. meeting over which oar Co. Supt., J. y.
M',;iaty, will preside as such, that we ex-
Press to him our warm personal regard aud