The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1890-01-03
seemed to not be in favor of giving prizes.

is an old art-art of prophets. Music is a
tiscipline-makes people milder, gentler,
more moral, etc. Strange it's practice,
in schools, should be questioned. The ef-
feet or influence of music will last long, be-
cause it is elevating. 1t is to be lamented
that music is so much Neglected in Oregon
Good songs cultivate the moral and esthetic
nature of the child. Music should take i'm
portant rank as means of securing dsci-
pline and order. Our public schools should
lay the foundation Of morals, and music is
their strongest factor. Music refines the
taste enables the soul, softens the passions,
and purltes the heart. Danish music from
society, church, childhood, and half their
charms are lost.
Supt. w. l. Reynolds. of Polk county,
discusses the subject of '.School Aids. !"
Anything that will increase the efficiency
and raise the standard is a school aid.
Teachers must be prepared and in earnest
that is the first school aid; charts for read
ing, geography, ply si"logy, etc, are iudis-
pensib!e in the school school-room. Teach.
ers should make charts for their schools.
Young teachers, especially, should have
arithmetical charts. The best teachers
should be in primary work.
Prof. J. NJ. Williams, principal Eugene
schools, read well written paper on the
subject of ''The Concrete in Teaching" "
The speaker showed that he understood his
subject. Teach children to observe, to
think, to search and to do. Teach words
ETC., by illustrations. Use concrete for
teaching children and not the abstract.
"Kindersarten Method"-iIustrated by
class, by Miss E. Z. Burnham, Corvallis.
The little children showed that they are
we'll trained in their work. Miss Burn
ham is an excellent teacher in this line of
work as her pupils will attest. The many
designs worked by the children are unique.
The assembly were delighted with the little
people in their songs and play.
Miss Mary McFadlen, of Portland, was
introduced, who discussed the subject of
"Color." There are many reasons why We
should study color. Railroad companies
must employ men who can distinguish
color. Teach children the different colors
the primary and secondary. Teach the
combination of colors; they help the child
to appreciate the be-. uties of nature In
total, the paper was good.
Prof. &. A. Walker. OF Albany. was in
troduced who read a mastery paper on the
subject, DENOMINATIONS in Schools" Mr..
Walker believes that physical examinations
for cstletship, life Insurance, etc, may be
passed without, in books in school, cannot.
Examinations fail OF the purpose for which
they were instituted. Written examina-
tious are test OF memory, but not of
knowledge. Cause of much cheating and
dishonesty. Students sometimes review
whole textbooks i'll day or two that re-
Yuire mouths to master-that is cramming.
Just SD long as written examinations are
used just long will the moral law be set
aside. Examinations allow the iniolent
aud tr.fiing to pass as Well as the stuclinus
and industrious. If schools are institutions
for disseminating knowledge, these examin-
aticns must be dispensed with.
AT this juncture Of the programme an in
vitation was granted and accep' ed to visit
the new public school building aud the ao-
ricultural college. Through the generosity
Of the Corvallis teachers and Hon. Wallis
Nash, secretary board of regents agricul-
tural college. the visiting members Of the
assoriation spent an hour very pleasant,
insFecling these buildings OF learning
Many We're the cnmmendatory remarks
made respecting binding. These teachers
from over the state ill remember this visit
to the public school, and college.
The lecturer of the second evening was
Prof 1hos, Condor, state university, Eu-
gene. subject, 'The Lost Continent and its
Relation to Oreg"n's Early Geological His
tory" The professor, as he aw .ys does,
held the attention of the audience from
beginning to end. His discourse was
highly interesting and instructive.
Miss Nettie Spencer pleased the audience
with a recitation.
The music during the evening was ex-
celent.
Saturdays session was opened by Prof.
w. s. Gilnert, of Philomath. delivering an
able discourse on the ubject. 1.-The School
the College" The speaker held his
hearers spel-bound, as it Were. His senti
ments were unanimously coucurred in
"Morals and Manners in Schools" was
the subject OF general discussion. Prof.
Bristow believes teachers should be living
example before pupils. Prof. Campbell, OF
Monmouth, believes there is spirit of in.
tegrity in the American people, and it can
be brought out if properly workad upon in
the children. Teach them to be honest by
constantly bringing it before their minds.
Prof. w. Parker, Philomath. believes
that teachers should be with their pupils
during recesses. Prof. S. l. Pratt, of New
port, thinks pupils will or will not do as
their teachers. Prof. Gilbert thinks
great deal might he done for the manners
of pupils. Teach manners and morals.
Prof. Sneak thinks pupils like to be on the
popular side. Be careful and teach whic Is
the popular, or better side.
Prot. Hall, discussed the methods of
reading. Teach children to read naturally.
Best eiocutIonists are children. We ften
ruin the child's elocution Have children
take their eyes from the book while read
ing.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously passed:
Resolved, First, That the thanks of this
institute are due and are heartily rendered |
to the citizens of Corvallis for their gener- |
Dns hospitality in entertaining visiting |
and for their interest III the work |
Of education shown by their attendance at
the session of the institute.
Second, 10 the ladies and gentlemen
the committee on music and en-
for tine diligence with which |
they have performed the arduous duties as
signed them.
Third, To the Southern Pacific and Ore
ION Pacific railway companies for the re-
luee,l rates Crsnted bv them tn the mem. |