The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-07-06
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SRspHgRDsTowN, w, VA, July 4.-At
Wednesdays session Of the State Eluca'
tloual Association Suporiutendent
LOWS, Secretary Wilkinson and Prof.
Thomus O, Miller were appointed a
committee to telegraph greetings to the
State Association of Pennsylvania now
in session at Mount Gretna, Lebanon
county, The commIEsee did so "a fol.
lows:
"SHEPRERBsTowS, w. Va, July 'D5.
"P,aa.Bgqnia SAFE TcaaATF A"OStatiOn Mount
GRlpd, PA,
"The Woas Virginia State Educational
Association extends cordial greetings
and wishes for YOU multiplied blessings
in your noble work,
"a. J. WILKINSON, Secretary"
PROT Riggs, OF tho Beawood schools,
read paper on tho subject, "How to
Manage Truants aud InCorrigiblss," IiS
believes children ara made truRuts by
teachers and parents, The us0 OF tho
rod Is u sign Of weakness. The weaker
the teacher, the greater tho use OF tho
rod, He doubts whether pupil should
ever bO expelled. Study tho reason
why boy plays truant and then act
accordingly. Tho paper was discussed
BY Msssfs. Harris, CFago, Darpall, DR.,
Quarles, Miss Burk, Davies. Kimbler,
Swooney. Miss Burk's talk was greatly
enjoyed by all,
After a recess Of ten minutes Miss
IreneT I, Myers, of the EGIrmont Normal
school, talked on the subject OF English
literature, Professor Armstrong, who
was to present paper OH the subject,
being absent, Miss Myers sNid that
pupils come from many Of our public
schools who know nothing whatever OF
literature. She thiules that all pupils
ought to he taught something at least
OF this important subject. We ought to
teach them something about our
literary men and women as we'll as the
geography OF the state, Then We ought
TO 20 out OF our state. We have writer's
OF whom all our pupils ought to know.
1t gives a refining influence. II you
teach tue writings OF an author you are
bound TO teach the character OF tho
author In the reading lesson, when
the author is known, the pupil cannot
be taught too much concerning tho
author. She closed, urging all to study
the literature Of the bible. IT'S there
we find our purast literature. Ia order
10 get our pupils TO do this we must be
enthusiastic ourselves. Our pupils will
catch the fire from Us. Miss Myers
practical talk was surely pleasant
DEPRESSION from the storeotyped, care.
fully prepared paper. A discussion
followed, HarriA Miller and others par.
tieiPatlng.
Prof.. Thomas @. Miller. of the State
University, opened the discussion oil
the subject, "What Should DO Added to
the Essential Branches oil tho Element
ary Course OF Study tn Meet the Indus.
trial Needs Of Different Llcaiitiel2" tic
frat spoke OF the average school ago ns
about eleven years. Those that attend
school long enough should be allowed TO
study those branches that will TT them
for positions they expect TO follow in
life. Prot 7. L. Hodges continued the
discussion in the same strain.
The subject OF Higher Education in
West Virginia" was handled in mas.
terlul manner by Wailman Barbs, field
agent OF the West Virginia University.
He discussed the subject especially rs
1t relate to the university. He fully aet
forth the good done in the educational
field 10 all departments and tho noble
struggle OF so many young men and
Young women to obtain higher aduca.
ton. lie showed the desirability Of
getting ones education among the
people with whom he will live and fight
the battle OF life. II is greatly 10 tho
advantage OF every West NtrglRiaH get.
ting his higher education in tho West
Virginia University, not only on nc
count Of its superior advantages and it's
splendid equipments, but because those
educated there have strong support.
ing influence all over tho state. lie
showed how the academies, the higher
schools, the normal schools and the
university arc all working together for
the full educational development OF
West Virginia. lie Clo'ei by showing
ali the advantages offered free to West
Virginia students in the university.
The board Of regents surely made no
mistake in selecting MI Barbe for the
work they expect him to do.
Tho subject Of Normal School Train.
ing was discussed In lively manner by
nnito number OF the association. How
tne teachers learn to teach, being tho
nrincipal point aimed RL Some took
he position that thoy learned It by i'm.
itating Others; some that they should
be taught in a training school under
the supcrYisi0R OF competent Teachers
that their own individuality must be 30
developed that they can be themselves.
No man or woman can succeed by copy
inc tho manner Of another.
Tho evening session was taken mp
with n lecture by James A. Quarfcs,
proiessor Of moral philosophy In WASH
inyion aud Leo university, on tho sub.
irct Of primary education, speaking oil
ali Schools below tho college and the
university. His lecture was rcploiO
with facts and figures, showing ConCn'
stvely Tint tho great work Of character
building isd0ae In tho primary schools;
hence their great Importance and ospo'
cally tho great Importance oil having
our worry best teachers to them. When
the studOnls come TO tho uniYOrHity II
u hard TO change tho character, II II Ia
not already turned into tue right CHAN
nNl. Wheeling LOuchOrS know the doc.
tor well.
TnumDAY's sEssroa
Frsedoms Natal Dayl How diTorOnt
from this day thirty.onO yeNrO Ngo to
the writer Of those notes ThOn he was
horc, or rashor Just aCFpsg tho river on
tho MARYLAND shore. whilO dread war
was rampant In tho laud. What II
mo AL.n.tt