St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-07-05
CRACKERS.

l. DR.. Brown was rather severe on DR.. White
during yesterday afternoons discussion.
DR.. Brown was remarking that teachers
would not trouble to read certain books,
when DR.. White requested him to name
book they would not read. DR.. Brown re-
piled by naming q book of which DR.. White
is the author! 1t was really too bad of the
Bloomington editor.
When Prof. Rounds declared it imperative
that every child should be made to learn the
English language there was no mistaking
the sentiment of his auditors. It was a very
hearty Endorsement, and just at the time
there was an unusual explosion of crackers
outside, as If to emphasize the professors S
loyal declaration.
DR.. Brown. the editor of the Public School
journal, of Bloomington, is certain to take
an active part in the educational meeting
His high standing in educational circles com
mandS for his opinions the closest attention
of all educators.
DR.. Sheldon IS the most affable man you
could meet in days march. He has CHEEKY
word for everyone. The doctor is an ad-
vanced educationalist and man of con-
siderable literary attainments.
There are very few young, members of tn e
cOuncil-that is, male members, of course {;
the ladies, well, they are always young The
gentlemen average between forty and fifty
five years.
Dr. White is an educationalist widely
known not only in this country but in
brought him much reputation, but many
shekelS.
Mrs D. L. Williams is the wife of the ex-
amining inspector of Ohio. She was origin
ally school teacher, because, as she herself
puts it, "her heart was in the work"
Prof Phelps does not throw off his educa-
tional predictions, despite. the fact he is
now holding down a comfortable and fat
office in quite another business.
Mrs Williams has q nice and handy way of
disposing of lady teachers who have no heart
for their work Let them get married as
soon as possible is her advice.
The invitation to hold this afternoons ses-
sion at the Hotel Lafayette was quickly ac-
cepted. Educators know well how TO COM
bine business with pleasure.
1t speaks well for the high educational
standing of Prof Kiebles TO be secretary of
such an able body of educators as the Ma
tional Council of Education.
The ladies are not very forward in partici-
pating IN the debates. Only two-Mrs Will
Jams and Miss L. j. Martin-took part in yes
terday's proceedings.
Where was Secretary Talmadge that he was
not on hand to welcome the council to st.
Paul? Mr.. Talmadge rarely absents himself
from such functions.
Parliamentary rules are not followed in
the discussions. Any one can interrupt
speaker at any tlme-"maklng suggestion"
they call il.
Pennsylvania the committee on hig her edu-
cation will not report at this meeting.
There is something very lamentable in the
statement publicly made yesterday that nine
tenths of our teachers do not read.
President Peabody is short. feshy man.
The top of his head is slightly bald, and the
surrounding hair is quite white
The council will close down ON Tuesday
morning, when the Educational association
will make its bow to the public.
To-days sessions will be better attended
than yesterday, as there will be no Fourth of
July to compete against.
DIR. Harris, the United States commissioner
of education, is a tall. slim man. He is about;
tiftyfve years of age.
President Garfield, of the educational as
ISOLATION was present, but took no part in
the discussions.
The discussion on ''City School Systems
will be continued Monday afternoon.
Miss Nora Marks. of Chica go, is reporting
the council for Windy City paper.