The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-12-28

ne read his paper on Science Teaching "
Mr.. Bingham did not think science would
become the chief cornerstone-for these
four Rs-"Reading. Riting, Rithmetic
and Righteousness. but that their i'm
portance has been too long overlooked.
Miss Hyst, Of the state normal. spoke
on the subject OF industrial Work for
Girls" The advantages were too many 10
enumerate, and she spoke directly OF the
work. The speaker here displayed sam
Piles OF sewing. worked by q successful
candidate for teae hing sewing in the Phil
adelphia Industrial schools.
Mr.. Bingham called attention to some
samples Of science work from the st.
Paul schools-so highly commended by
DR.. Rice. Mr.. Taylor followed with his
experience in needle work. Mr.. Roberts
inquired II the girls industrial course
could not profitably be taken by the boys.
Miss Hyatt answered in the negative, but
Mrs. Hays, of Olympia, thought part Of
the course practical; also the president
said it is practiced in the reform school.
The discussion here took a funny
turn"
Mr.. Bingham moved to call meeting,
upon adjournment, Of all the sections, to
elect their officers for the following year.
The motion carried, after which the work
Of reorganization was taken up.
The session opened in the afternoon
with paper by Mr.. Morgan on the
state Normal" Miss Harriet Sawyer,
OF North Yakima, read paper on Ideal
and Real Voice Culture" A discussion
followed, in which DR.. Anderson was
enthusiastically cheered.
State Superintendent Bean read the
annual report Of the committee of the
board OF reading circle managers. Prof.
Bryan spoke in behalf OF the reading
circle, expressing confidence that it could
be made a success. Prof. Heiney APP
proved the scheme Of making the work Of
the reading circle the basis OF examine
tons on theory and practice, and called
bhWiohSC w tdoh ioi hcktCAtth6 w
distribute circulars relating to the work.
Mr.. Lawrence Confessed and avoided"
After considerable discussion it was de-
cided to hold the next meeting during
the winter holidays. Prof. Brown invit-
ed the association to meet at Seattle, but
Everett was selected by vote of 10 to Is.
Resolutions were passed thanking the
people OF North Yakima for their kind
entertainment and generous hospitality.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
|. r. G. Kerr, president.
o. L. Waller, Miss Reyes, F. G. Cham
berlain, vice presidents.
G. A. Taylor, treasurer.
Miss C. s. Hyatt, secretary.
j. w. Roberts, r. B Bryan, J. M.
Shepherd, executive committee.
G. w. Bean, d. Beemis, J. q. Law
renee. F. j. Barnard, II. r. Coz, legisla-
tive committee.
J. NJ. Shepherd, educational council.
The officers OF the different sections
were elected as follows:
County superintendents' and normal
section, Fl. X. Cox, president; j. A.
Mathew, secretary.
Elementary section, G. A. Taylor, pres
ident; Mrs. Della Brown; members of
council, L. ii. Leach and c. A. Taylor.
Secondary and college section: Presi-
dent, A. G. Jones; secretary, Olive B.
Jones; members OF the council, W. NJ.
Heiney and G. R. Thoburn.
The new president of the association,
r. G. Kerr, was then introduced and
spoke very briefly.