The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-14
gives wisely and give that helpfulness that
does not hinder, but truly heips.'

gives wisely and give that helpfulness that
does not hinder, but truly helps"
After this humane view of life had been
presented Professor Search brought up the
subject of training. He began with few
fitting remarks that his theme would not
said by DR.. Bridge, but that heredity
formed the basis of his ideas on training.
He conceded that as hereditary traits ex-
listed in the child, yet environment and
education were necessary to shape them
for the best interest of society. I'VE
might as we'll deny what we are as what
we might have been," he said. "ldeas on
those theories have been much changed by
recent scientific study. Taking it
in medical sense, as, for in
stance, in the subject of consumption,
it is now believed that this disease is not
inherited. 1t is only the tendencies to pull
mnnary trouble that are transmitted.
Some men," said the speaker, "can have
microbes poured down their thrOats all day
and will not be affec ed, while another per-
son NAV succumb, simply because he has
been born with weakness that may make
him susceptible to the disease. So man is
not born villain. but he inherits those
tendencies that, If not checked, may lead
to his downfall. Heredity ends at birth.
Education and environment wipe out EVIL
possibilities. Through these mediums
heredity must yield its clutch on human
destiny. Environment is the food upon
which he lives in his home and at school,
and that feeds his personality. We are
what we are made" Regarding education
as a science, Professor Search believed
that our complacency in what we have al.
our advancement. sour system of educa-
ton is defective because it is not reduced
to working average. 1t is forgotten that
there are no two minds alike. knowledge
of the subjec, taught takes too much
precedence over the strength OF mind OF
the pupil. Study becomes a examining
process, and education is no longer the de-
velopment of the human mind.
ITO show how deficient some pupils may
be educated, it is only necessary 10 OBJ
serve the methods of a scientific teacher
who instructs an imbecile child; noticing
the difference that exists now and the
time of Lycurgus, when weak-minded
children were put to death"
Professor Search demonstrated the val
ue of training in the examples OF Lora
Bridgemau, whose history and develop
ment are most interesting; and that of
Helen Keller, who, when 8 months old.
was deprived of sight and became deaf
and dumb. Her education was begun at .
years of age. In one month she had
mastered 400 words, and after three
months she was able to write a letter
was 10 she composed an epistle that was
a literary production Of elegance and fin
ish. Professor Search concluded with
suggestions for best conducting educa-
tional work. He believes that the best
system is that which develops the child's
individual trend of genius, and that this
method should take precedence over all
others.
The discussion of the opposing papers
was oDened by DIR. Dunn, who gave due
credi.. to both sides, by citing case where
training wiped out hereditary influences.
He related an instance of a boy whose an
tecedents for five generations were pau
pers, living on public charity. The lad
was taken out of his natural element and
placed in an atmosphere of wealth and re-
finement. Circumstances made worthy
man of him. and he became member of
his state legislature.
Will, on this subject DR.. Dunn spoke of
the educational systems in France, COM
pairing their methods with those of Amer
lea, and relating many interesting facts on
the manner of instructing French girls of
high degree. Then taking up he side of