River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-04-02


business man was presented by Hon.
ID. w. Woodworth of Ellsworth. He
thought the American system of
pubic schools is different from that
of any other nation. The idea under
lying it is, that each man is an
integral part of the government.
He gave brief outline of the history
OF the development of the public
school system in the world. He
thought the public school system had
done great good and that the people
expected much from it. He hoped
that the time would be far distant
when some religious Samson should
pull it down. Many methods used in
the schools are ridiculous. He believ-
ed in taking the shortest route to a
fact. Practical education is what the
world needs. He was frequently APP
plauded by the audience.
The Public School System as review
ed by woman was presented by DIR.
Kelsey of Menomonie. She would
have school directors educated for
their work. She thought there were
not enough men teachers in our
schools.
The public school system from the
view of normal school man was pre-
sented by Pres. w. d. Parker Of River
Falls. The family does more for its
children than teachers have been
crediting it with. If the teachers
will love and trust as the mother does,
they will receive back results for which
they work He next spoke of the
different class of educational institu-
tions in the state.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
The first paper was by Supt. Bixby
on "The Institute and Summer
School United" He said there was
no definition of the institute now
obtainable. Custom and law deter
mine what the institute shall be. He
made references to Institutes that he
had seen. Some were good, and some
were bad He next spoke of the
organization of the summer school,
its success, and of his experience with
an addition of normal department.
He outlined his plan for an institute
the coming summer, composed of
three departments, viz. of pedagogy,
academic work and model school for
observation. The discussion of this
no nor xuoc onapad hv Drip Cmart1 of
Baldwin. He distinguished between
the institute and the summer school.
He thought there was still place for
the summer school. He considered
some of the objections to summer
school and defended il with several
strong arguments. He then spoke of
the institute and the benefits to be
derived therefrom. But he thought
a union of summer school and insti-
tute would prove very helpful to
teachers.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Supt. f. w. Bixby of st. Croix Co.
was chosen president; LIST Vice presi-
dent, S. b. Tobey, Hudson; End Vice
president, Belle Cartwright, Eau
Claire; Secretary, John Foster, Shell
Lake; Treasurer, John Billie, Alma;
Mem Der Executive Committee, Alice
Schultes, River Falls; r. r. Sec'y, j.
III. Derse, Black River Falls.
Reports of committees Honorary
membership. The following persons
were reported for honorary member
ship, DR.. Edward Ballard, DR.. FL. S.
Baker, st. Paul, DIR. Kate Kelsey,
Menomonie, Mr.. Frank Hutchins.
Baraboo, Mr.. A. w. Rankin, st. Paul,
Hon. d. w. Woodwork, Ellsworth.
Report of Committee on Resolu-
tions.
The Committee on Resolutions
respectfully submits the following
pream BILE and resolutions:
WHEREAS we, the members of the North
Western Wisconsin Teachers Association have
enjoyed pleasant and profitable meeting in
the city of River Falls therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the thanks of the Associa-
ton be extended
the systematic arrangement of all the details of
their work;
To the citizens for their hospitality in opening
their homes to the members of the association;
To the students OF the Normal school for
their willing assistance; TO the officers of the
school for the use of the building and especial
ly to all persons who so kindly helped in the
Monday evening program;
To Mrs; Sarah Tozer for the use Of piano;
To DR.. III. s. Baker and Mr.. A. w. Rankin of
Minnesota for the lecture and aid in the meet
ings of the Association;
To the officers who have arranged and
carried into execution such an interesting and
lelutul program. and 0naIiy be III
To the railway officials for the courtesy of
reduced rates to the members OF the association.
RESOLVED, That this association extend to
the executive Committee of the Nationa al
Educational Association an invitation to hold
the 1891 meeting within the limits of Wisconsin.