The Delta independent., 1890-11-04
~ or Tho Delta
chers Annexation.

EDITOR
Friday marninx the Association was called
to order by the Aupt. Music by Mrs. Camp
bell, Miss Wilson and Mr. RoLin<nn- Scrip
tur~ reading and prayer by supt. Condit
The ninrt-s Of the last meeting we're read
und accepted. The sart. then made few
timely renarks as u the benefit Of institute
work and the hearty cooperation of the
tenchers. At $3.50 \. ". Miss Wilson brought
in the chart class ani illustrated the Com
Lined method Of teaching reading aud :ho'-e'!
c"nclusiv.iy tina, children read more quickly
wren taught in that way. and that while
lcnruiny 70 read, they also learn to observe,
/" perceive. to conceive aud to express.
After the chart class came the Is. grad. and
again We we're shown the natural develop
mcnt OF the child mind. Next came the 2nd
grade and Il very interesting lesson was pre-.
sented and the sentence work continued.
General discussion followed in which Mrs.
Campbell. Mrs. Thonts. Messrs Anderson,
Pierson, johnson and others took part and an
enjoyable exchange Of ideas took place.
c. O. Anderson then placed six schemes of
reading upon the black board which were
discussed for some time and many gs.d
points brought out. We then adjourned to
meet NJ l:30 7. N.
Friday p M.-The Association was called
TO "rd-r by the Pres. Singing by Miss vii.
son, M.ssrs. Robinson and johnson with
Mrs. Campbell at the piano. Then MISS
Myers presented practical work in reading
consisting Of class recitations in the 4th, 5th,
o,,I rt,t
nut we're, the length of lessons to he assigned
the way 10 prepare them, the ways used to
secure distinct enuHciatiou And correct pro-
nunciation. The reproduction oi the story
in the pupils own w"ris and the help the
pupils require To- bring out the authors
thoughts. After short discussion in which
all took part Mr. Anderson r.ai highly
interesting PAPER on "IIn~ shall We teach
History, gwen under three iIeads.-primar-
iiy-iueider,nl-and History proper. Mr.
Henry asked How tar shall contemporaries.
Gus History be 'aurht,", winch IS discussed
for some time after which We adjourned.
FRIDAY evening Meeting opensd with in
stramental music by Miss Cordit, after
which Mrs. Smith sang in a wry which
maize Delta people justly rroud Of her.
Supt. Condit then introduced Pref Alien q.
Nontrose who delivered u veil PREPARED lee
;ure on the subj-c: "t oar Ruv. and Girls
ut Home and at School" Mrs. ". X. Simp-
son then favored the Association with in
-truinentsl music which was highly appre-
ciaiei.
Ssturdsy-Th- A.sociatinn met at A. NJ .
The o.ening exercises consisted Of singing
scripture reading aud prayer. Miss Wilson
then continued The work introduced the day
before. a: the close OF which Mr.. Robinson
asked "ls there ANY ned If the 5ih Reader
in our Common school,:". After some dis.
cu>.ioa it vas decided th,t il q child could
read understSndinyiy in the 4th Reader he
could comprehend all required in the com
mon school course. Mr.. Pierson then read
very instructive paper on The benefits of y
Teachers R.adiGs Circle. Nt. Robinson
msIe = motios that the teacher, of Delts
form such circle which VA. seconded by
Mr. Anderson aud carried ~ithou, . dissent
ing voice. The following Committee, were
then AIpcintei; To arrange for the organ.
iIstion Of Reading Circle, M-..rs
Anderson and Piers"n and Mrs. Campbell;
On nominations, Mn. Gill. Miss Cvmr,ins,
ani Mr.. Johnson; Oa resolutions. Me<,r-
Robinson and f~n., Hi>s HIme Wilson and
Mrs.. Lettie Kin,on. Nr. Robinson then
gave an excellent talk concerning the vay oi
teaching music in our scho"Is. Supt. Con.
dit then rsn>rked that proper opening ex.
crci-cs were Of prime importance aud called
upon each teacher Prese>t to give their man
n.r of"reuins their respective school. Many
good ways were given and ali Agreed that the
exerci.-s should be varied and AZ INTEREST," .
as po,,ible; should consist of singing, general
talk, curious questions 70 be answersd the
following day, the writing Of short stcrie,
containing words previously placed upon the
board. etc. Prof, Allen offered some valuable
suggestions. All through the session ,one
mcnifeste-l more interest than Mrs. Blaehly-
a. oberlin graduate Of Glass '4s'-in . f.~
days she will he IS years sf age and then sh.
hopes to resume her duties - . teacher.
Saturday p. M.-Meeting called to order
by the ssr,. The work Of the "Rea,iins
Circle" considered aud approved. The
"fheers elected were Pres. @. ". Pie-ssn
fice'Pre c. o. Anderson; Sec, Mrs. Camp
bell.
Next che report on nominations WAS re,
eei~sd and accepted, Pres, Prof Condit
! Vice Pres, G. o. Andersen; Executive Cou,
mittee, County Supt., =. ". Robinson and
Mis-, Name Wilson; Sec. Miss Olive InSer
soil: Trrs'., Mis-, Dora McNurray
| The Committee GU resolutions submit
the following;
WHHR.As, We, the teachers and friend.
Of education here assembled. recognising the
need Of more earnest united efforts gu the
| part Of educators aud friends OF education,
that our schools may rank among the best ia
| the state;
RssoLvKp-Thst we stand ready to sup.
por, any measure for the advancement OF
| educatioS;
Thu ~e heartily recommend the work Of
State Snrt., Non. Fred Dick in advancing
Institute work and grading public schools;
ExsoLvED-Thst we recognize the merits
Of our Co. snpt.. +. u. Coudit in hi. efforts
| to sustain and carry forward the dignity OF
our work; bv his inducements to 6r.t.cla.s
work and the nphol,liny of teachers wages.
REsoLvkp-Tbst we reeomMend all teach.
ers aud school. l.boards 70 subscribe for thS
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