Middletown transcript., 1896-11-21
perament is not changed by education but

perament is not changed by education bu
education gives powers of restraint or i'm
pulse as the individual temperament may
need. The teacher is often responsible for
the pupils restiveness. his or her own il
humor being reflected upon them, and herr
Mr.. Coughlin dwelt upon the ethics O
late hours and mince pie. Don't Scold
Scolding is mental arsenic.
To be fair and impartial does not mean
dealing with all alike, for the delicate aud
sensitive girl and robust. phlegmatic boy
| need different methods, but the aim must
| be to produce like results in each one.
In his address on Character Bull ding
he dwelt upon the importance of analyzing
character, correcting bad habits and from
ing good ones. Pfompsness was given as a
bread-winning element, and Truthfuness
and Obedience are of ~ i.s3 importance,
respectful obedience being the only real
obedience however.
Dr.. Byron King, who so captivated the
Institute at his first appearance here last
year, followed Mr.. Coughlin on Wednes-
days program. Reading" and "L,n ,uase"
were the subjects assigned him, but he gave
very much more, intenpersing his lessons
with recitations, giving life and color to his
thought, instruciing and entertaining at
the same time.
Oflanguage and the use of words he said
that word has onlvas much meaning as you
have meaning for it, and pictured the differ
encein the meaning of the word "home'
for the news boy and himself, the same word,
but with such different meaning. Flag"
Life and other words he illustrated in
the same way. The,great Euglish scholar
Edwin Arnold visited the city of Chicago
while in this country recently, having
great desire especially to visit that great
city, not however for its magnificent build
ings, its wealth and progress. but simply
because it was the home of Eugene Field,
and then he recited that: matchless little
poem, Little Boy Blue" The beautiful city
may crumble 10 dust, but Little Boy Blue"
will live as long as language itself lives,
more lasting monument that any of mar
BILE or brass.
He defined poetry as that which makes
the common things of earth beautiful, that
makes the dark places light that gives US
high thoughts of lowly things. and closed
his first address by quoting and illustrating
q line from Shakespeare; Live is not love
that alters with place, or times or change"
In his address on Reading" Mr.. King
said it is more difficult to read than to re-
cite. He described an essay as the level
plain in contrast to an Grafton with hill
tops valleys and lofty mountain peaks.
Every reading lesson should be in two parts
one to get the thought the other to make it
plain, and you cannot give more than you
get. You must feel a thing yourself be- |
fore your audience can feel it. Reading, |
speaking is not the mere utterance of words |
but expressing thought
The attendance Wednesday afternoon was
very large, every seat was filed, many Wis
itors being present from Odessa and Town
send.
Prof, Coughlin made a very telling ad-
dress on "How to Make Number one in
Practice of Teaching" in which the school
building. the janitor. and the ventilation,
were discussed. Much depends on the en-
and the less fav orable the sur
the greater is the teachers skill
who produces number one results. .Classifca-
lion and discipline were dwelt upon, also
pleasant manner and a good influence
along with an intelligent plan of instruc-
ION.
Mr.. King made brief address on Phys
cal Culture, which he designates the saliva
ion of the body. Good health is some
hing every teacher should take into the
choolroom. Good health is catching, as
much so as the measles. Health does not
iepend upon the size of the muscle or
mount Of flesh. but upon the strength and
,ower of endurance. Among those things |
hat produce strong constitution and
'hysicial energy, Mr.. King mentioned good
lir exercise, proper food and clothing. He
aid too that eating tainted or spoiled food
vas notso injurious as breathing tainted
Iir and drinking foul water. If you want
plenty of good pure blood drink plenty
# good, pure water. Mr.. King himselfis a
light and rather delicate looking man, and
ret he said he could lift 800 lbs with ease,
laving acquired great physical endurance
" the careful exercise of the muscles.
Mr.. Coughlin made the closing address of
he afternoon. his theme being Language"
Ie said children should be early trained to
express themselves orally. and should also
,e as ready with the pen rs the tongue. |
70 stale fact with exact fidelity to the
ruth is the rarest power possessed by our
routh. Memorizing choice selections is an
excellent way to acquire a good store of
inc English, and in his parting words with
he teachers Mr.. Coughlin urged upon
hem, the importance of giving their pupils
! taste for the good things in literature.
The Wednesday evening entertainment L
vas the most popular of the course. For
learly two hours DR.. King entertained and
unused his audience whose appreciation
ras very generously expressed throughout
be program. responding in laughter. tears
nd loud applause as he pictured the var
ous phases of life. He,is an elocutionist,
and dramatist of inquest:
oned ability. His choicest renditions
from Shakespeare, Rich
I'd Ill and Julius Caesar and the-l
Chariot Race" in Ben Hur. The death
Gene in christmas Eve gave wonderful
of his dramatic powers and his
ontrol Of an audience. the scene as he
it appearing in all its sad reality-I
efore the people. The program, however
7as chiefly humorous, The popular taste in
iting very decidedly to lighter slections.
Institute opened with singing and prayer,
lfter which DR.. George M. Phillips adj
ressed the teachers on BANKS and Bank
ng' and Stocks and Bonds" He explained
he National Bank system which came in
o existence during our civil war. and