The Florida agriculturist., 1889-02-06


attention was given to the biography of
the author. This exercise was con-
tinued by Prof. Harshman. He directed
attention to the proper physical condi-
tions to secure a perfect recitation. Prof.
Forbes now gave his third lecture on
pedagogy, and like the others it was re-
plete with helpful instruction in that
most important Of all branches of study,
to the teacher,-the science Of teaching.
At the close of this Prof. Harshman gave
a short talk on vocal music, including
vocal practice. He recommends teachers
of the public schools to teach the rudi-
ments of music. DIR. III. S. Allyn was
now introduced and exhibited, with ex-
plantations, Yaggy's Anatomical Charts.
These charts would be excellent helps
in teaching physiology and anatomy, but
are too expensive. Mrs. Barron gave
fifteen minutes talk on the Importance
of teaching the effects of alcoholic bever-
ages on the human system. Mrs. Bar
ron advises that this be taught in the
public schools and that law be passed
compelling teachers to teach it. Follow
ing this the Association at once proceed
ed to the annual election of officers.
Prof. DeWolf, of Daytona, was elected
president; Prof. Harshman, vice-pres:-
dent; Miss M. James, of Emporia, re-
elected secretary; Miss Frank, of Glen
coe, reelected treasurer, and Miss Alice
Hitchings, of Orange City, critic. The
new president was escorted to the chair
by Prof. Harshman. At 4: 80 p. N. the
Association adjourned to meet at the
Methodist Church at 7 p. m. The
weather was somewhat inclement this
evening and the attendance in conse-
quence was small. Since the opening of
the session receptacle for queries had
been sitting on the presidents desk and
the meeting this evening was to hear
these queries read and answered. The
exercises proved very interesting and
entertaining. The queries were gener-
ally of practical character.
FRIDAY MORNING, Feb. 1, 1889.-The
Association was called to order this
morning at 80 a. M, President DeWolf
in the chair. Some of the teachers were
tardy both this morning and yesterday
morning. However, most of the tardy
ones offered an excuse. Mr.. Rogers,
Mr.. Marshall and the Misses Mann
failed to make their appearance to-day:
The exercises opened with music and
prayer NY L IOI. l1dI 6uAldu' OCSAa "
suspect that if all the details of to- day
are given the AGR1CULTURIsT will have
to put on an extra force of compositors,
so will say that the work of to-day was
fully equal to that of the preceding
days. At the close appropriate resolu-
tions were submitted and adopted.
Resolved that hearty vote of thanks
be rendered the citizens of Orange City
for the kind and hospitable entertain
ment furnished the Volusia County
Teachers Association.
Second: That vote of thanks be also
rendered the young ladies of this city,
for the pleasant reception, music, and
banquet given the teachers.
Third. That vote Of thanks be ten
dered Prof. Harshman and his associate
teachers for the use Of the college build
ing and the courtesies shown us.
Fourth: That this association thanks
Mr.. S. A. Barnes for the faithfulness and
energy with which he has discharged his
duties as President during the history OF
the association.
Fifth: That we greatly appreciate the
services of DIR. Forbes and Prof. Harsh
man. We also heartily thank the other
gentlemen and ladies who have so ably
instructed and entertained us.
Sixth: That thanks be rendered the
Atlantic & Western r. r. for the ecourtesy
shown in reducing fare for the benefit OF
teachers.
Seventh: That these resolutions be
Incorporated in the minutes of this meet
ing and also in any report of the proceed