Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-08-01
BETHEL,s SUMMER SCHOOL.
Fourth Annual Session of the Windsor
County Summer School Opened Mon
day.-Eighty-si Teachers Present.

Fourth Annual Session of the Windsor
County Summer School Opened Mon
Eighty-six Teachers Present
The fourth annual session ofthe Wind
sor County Summer school opened in tn
town hall at Bethel, Monday afternoon
and the meeting was called to order o.
DR.. Henry Boynton OF Woodstock, VIE
president OF the association.
Rev. 8. A. Parker OF Bethel, in shor
speech, gave the teachers most cordia
welcome to the town and its hospitality
DR.. Boynton, In fitting words, replied To-
the association, A short business session
was then held, after which the school en-
tered upon its regular work.
The following instructo are 'preseD
this week: Supt. H. M. Maxsom OF Plain
field, N. j., Mr.. L. Walter Sargent OF No
Grafton. Mass, Mr.. John H. Boynton Of
Woodstock, Mrs. Mary M. Deyette Q
Shelburne, Miss Bertha Holbrook OF Ar
lington, Mass.
Mr., Boynton gave the first exercise, 81
\ literature. He said In part az follows
There are two kinds OF literature, that 9
er. The former is composed OF books or
science, mathematics and everything
whose purpose is merely to impart fact
the latter deals with the emotions anc
feelings. The former is perishable; thu
latter Is perpetual. These latter are The
classics Of every language. Familiar ex-
amples are the 21st Psalm, NJ ilton's Pense-
roso and Shakespeare's sonnets. This kind
OF literature 1t Is which arouses the feel
ings and canses one to think deeply. One
must not try to read too much but TO read
thoughtfully and carefully. Although to
one who Is unacquainted with such books
ho "a, To- vot NJ thoip ron1 :
ing may be wearisome, yet continued stu
dy will reveal to one their inmost secrets.
One should read little to begin with but
should read that thoroughly. The exercise
closed with some general directions Tor
the study Of literature.
Mr.. Maxsom's first talk was on the sub
ject OF school management, with special
reference to the organization and classifi-
cation OF school. His lecture was full
OF practical hints and included the presen-
tation Of a program adapted to our un-
graded schools.
The remaining lectures will be fully re-
ported next week.
Tuesday evening an entertainment and
reception were rendered the members Of
the school by the citizens OF Bethel, and
proved to be delightfully."- informal af-
fair, with readings by Miss Anna upper
and Prof. Dawson and vocal music by To-
cal talent. The musical part OF the pro-
gram was under the direction OF Mrs. K.
M. Chase and, as usual, was complete
success.
Miss Tupper's reading deserves special
notice as she avoided the fault so common
among public readers, OF OVERRIDING the
selection. Her selection was entirely new
to the audience and it seemed to be the
earnest wish OF the school that she might
appear again during their stay.
After the musical and literary program
was ended, cake and coffee were served
by the young ladies of Bethel.
On Thursday evening Supt. Maxsom
will give lecture in the town hall on the
subject, Switzerland and Its People,"
This lecture, as well as all the entertain
ments held in connection with the school,
will be entirely free and the citizens are
cordially invited to attend.
There are So teachers registered SO far
and more are expected.
An excursion to Montpelier and Barre
has been arranged for Saturday OF this
week. This will give an opportunity to
see the state Capitol, where teachers will
find much to interest and instruct them,
especially in the historical collection
owned by the state. The granite quarries
at Barre will be we'll worth visit as they
now rank among the first in the world.
The very low rate OF 81 rs for adults and
60 cents for children should be an induce
ment to great many OF the citizens to
Join the teachers in this excursion,