The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1889-12-04

Teacher Convention.
The Southwestern Kansas Teachers
Association convened in the Presbyterian
church in this city on Thursday evening
November 18th. and continued in session
till Friday evening. The association was
called to order by the retiring president
Mr.. John Groendyke, after which some
appropriate music was rendered, follow
ed by an address of welcome by B. F
Milton, of this city. Mr.. Milton spoke
at length on the advantages of these
meetings, and closed by giving the visit
ing teachers and their friends a hearty
welcome on behalf of the citizens OF
Dodge City. The president, Fred. T.
Brown, of Grant county, responded in
an able manner to the address of well
come, and then introduced Prof. H. B.
Scott, of Wesleyan University, who deliv-
cred a lecture upon "A Teachers Quail
fications." A sound body, disciplined
mind, liberal culture, and strong charac-
ter, should be the objects sought and
qualifications acquired.
FRIDAYS SESSION.
The first exercise of the morning was a pa
per by L. D. Ellis, of Dodge City, do we lay
too much stress upon methodist" Too much
method is a foe to originality; ready made
methods like ready made clothing seldom fit.
Next was a paper by Mrs. H. T. George, of La
kin-"County uniformity of text books and
course of study i'm the country schools"
Time is money, and never more so than in
the country school, where often but a five
months term can be had; q multitude of
books Is q vexatiOn of spirit to the teacher,
and a detriment to the pupil; time spent
on one child in the second reader should be
spent upon ten in a class.
"Should vocal music be taught in the pub.
lie SCHOOL," was a carefully prepared paper
by Miss Mary L. King, of Ness City; music de-
velops the power of concentration in the
child and for that reason, If no other, should
be taught In the public schools. Habit" q
paper read by j. c. Collin, Of Ulysses; chill
dren should be taught correct habits in work.
ing, thinking and playing; the formation Of
good habits keeps away the formation of bad
habits. Rub your glasses" by Miss Mary E.
Hopper, of Garden City, was the next paper
read; our mental glasses become so dim with
prejudice, sef-love and kindred vices that
we scarcely see our fellow. man struggling
by our side. "Thoroughness in school work"
paper by John H. Campbell. of Fowler, was
most excellent paper and aroused q spirit
ed discussion, until the president called time,
when H. H. Garfield undertook to show us
vNyk forplt 10 hot oh,
rather than light. ignorance rather than wis
DOM" Last but not least was a paper by
Miss Sophia L. Adams. of Kinsley, on ideals
in Education;" moral training should be
more apparent In our schools; no trust SO
sacred as that Of training the heart. mind
and soul of little child.
The number attending paying membership
fees were "a; number paying annual dues, Is;
number enrolled as visitors attending, 40;
total number In attendance enrolled, 100.
RESOLUTIONS.
In view of the fact that the Southwest Kan.
sas Teachers Association has had q very
pleasant and profitable session, we feel 1t q
duty as well as pleasure to thank those who
have been instrumental in making our visit
q success. Therefore, be 1t
RESOLVED. That the hearty thanks Of the
association be rendered the citizens of Dodge
City for their kind hospitality and courtesies
and to the Presbyterian church society for
the use of their building.
RESOLVED. That vote of thanks be ex:
tended to Prof. H. B. Scott, for his able and
interesting lecture, and also those who add
ed so much to our enjoyment by their beau
tiful music
RESOLVED, That a special vote of thanks
be rendered Superintendent Fannie ThOme
and the teachers or Ford county for their I'M
firing efforts and zeal which have aided so
materially in making our visit pleasant and
beneficial.
RESOLVED, That the Western School Journal
should have the hearty and loyal support of
every Kansas teacher, not only for its intrin-
sic value but for the sake of the strong brain
and warm heart behind 1t.
RESOLVED, That we believe in the prohib-
itOry law of our state, and in its enfOI cement,
and are "unalterably and eternally" opposed
to resubmisSiOn.
MRS. ANNA 8. WOOD,
G. C. WHITE,
MRS. II. q. GEORGE.
The following messages which are self
explanatory, were received:
GARRETT. KAs. Nov. ., 1889.
PRESIDENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION,
DODGE CITY:
Yours received. Four hundred teach
ers send greeting. Success to you.
c. II. HARRIS. Pres.
MCPHERSON, Nov. 10Th. 1889.
PRESIDENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION,
DODGE CITY:
The teachers of the Central Kansas
Teachers Association. three hundred
strong, resolve against resubmissiOn, in
at Mcpherson, and send
greeting to teachers convened at Dodge
Ts;<r Many IIYDTT -N Coo