The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1897-12-08
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Dr.. 2,unds.
DR.. G. G. Rounds, who is member OF
a committee OF ten leading educators ap-
pointed to inqaire into the condition Of
the rural schools of the Uaitsd States,
gave 1T least one interesting leeture at
each session. The thought running
/ through all his discourses was that the
mind i SELF acting. growing. aud that it
enjoys growth in the right direction. lie
admonished teachers t. watch closely the
superior inclinaiions Of their scholars
and to nurture and direct all OF thos
which tend to the true and the beautiful.
Ii is the duty OF teachers 10 learn which
way pupils minds want 10 grow. Many
children, he said, have their development
arrested by eternally committing to
memory the stereotypel answers in their
textbooks. whereas their inelinafions
seeking for light aud knowledge in other
directions should be INDUCED and en-
outraged. In the course OF his remarks
DR.. Rounds gave a number of illustra-
tions comparing the difference in the ed
ucational methods pursued in France.
Germany, England and the United
States, all Of which were intensely inter-
esting.
Prof. Dsatriek.
Prof w. W. Deatrick devoted most of
the time allotted to him to lecturing on
the nervous system and 20 pointing out
many of the untruths, false theories, in
accurate deductions and wrong concln-
sioas arrived at by the authors of text
books on this particular science. One of
Prof. Deatrick's most interesting talks
was on "Child Study" in which he urged
teachers to study the physical as well as
the mental makeup of their students.
He told of a boy who was constantly be-
ing punished by his parents and teacher
for hat they believed to be his natural
desire to falsify, and his ineorrigibility.
When shown an object the lad would
'squint his eyes, and declare that he
could not see it, following up this decla-
ration by grimace. A few years later
the lad died and when tine surgeon was
called upon 10 make a post mortem ex-
animation it was discovered that the or
ganisin of the boys eyes was defective,
that he could not see objects in the same
light as those with unimpsired vision,
and that the contorlions of his face.
which had been taken as an evidence of
were natural, and that the
child had never wilfully told an untruth
in his life. Every teacher, he suggested,
might examine the physical body of the
boys and girls placed under his charge 10
that extent that he might determine
where the trouble was to be found and
to the parent a thorough ex-
animation by qualified physician or ex-
pert specialist.
Prof Parsons.
The talks of Prof Parsons on "Litera-
ture" ~. s. History and ''Geogra-
ply" were all of an interesting charac-
ter. In order TO read intelligentiy he
said it was necessary TO know something
in regard to the personality OF the au-
thor, something about his environ ment,
in order to properly enter into the au-
thOr's Thought and absorb his feeling.
Prot. Parsons read number of selec- |
tons, analyzing them as he passed along !
and bringing out the lesson the author |
meant to convey.
Prof. Buffers, who had charge of the |
music during the week, can be dismissed |
with the remark that 'he did not 81 ze up |
10 the occasion"
Evening Entertainments.
Tuesday evenings lecture on "Our
c Juntry's To- Morrow" by DIR. s. p. Lee
and, was listened to with rapt attention
By an audience that completely filed the |
Opera House. The speaker called atten-
ion TO the remarkab le growth of our /
country, its richness and fertility, the ge
Mus of its people and the skill they have
developed in controlling the agencies /
God has placed around them. He con
,Iuded with referring to the brilliant
prospects the future holds in store for
and incidentally gave a slap to
hat class of citizens who are constantly
crying America for Americans" The
Dr. would have our emigration laws re-
so that every foreigner who sets
foot on our shores will be required to
present a certificate of good moral char
scter and bond @! indemnity from the
government he has forsaken.
Rev. J. o. Wilson, who was billed to
lecture on Wednesday evening, failed to
-sach Somerset and his place was sup
Piled by DR.. Leland, who gave his lect-
ire on ''The Land of Burns and Scott"
The Thursday evening concert by the
Mozart Club,i of New York, was an ar
.istic performance throughout and was
thoroughly enjoyed by an immense audi
snce. The same organization appeared
1t the Opera House on Friday night.
Teachers Sessions.
The time from Sis to 9:4j each morn
ng was devoted exclusively to teachers,
with the exception of periods given to
Mrs. Henry y. Cameron, who gave in
,truction on reading. Mrs. Cameron is
IN accomplished elocutionist and has
been engaged in teaching the art Of read
ng, a rare accomplishment, for number
If years. The teachers were all enthusi-
.stic in her praise.
Wednesday mornings session was pre-
ii led over by A. B. Croft. c. w. Bur
lett opened discussion on the "RespOn-
iibiliiies and Duties of the Teacher"
which was more fully discussed by r. X.
smith, w. J. Woy and C. F. Cable.
O. J. Kreager presided Thursday
morning, when j. C. Speicher, V. r.
Slylor and D. W. Seibert discussed The
Rela ion of Education 10 Society"
Friday mornings session concluded
With farewell addresses by DIR. Rounds,
Prof Dsatrick and Superintendent Pritts.
D. w. Seibert read a series of resolutions
> ,onplimenting all who hal participated
n making the 4ist annual Teachers In
ttute one of tbs most successful ever
held in the eoanty.
Directors Convention.
Sixty directors attended the Eighth
Annual Convention of Somerset County
school Directors, which convened in the
new school building on Wednesday
morning. Hon. w. II. Sanner delivered
he opening address. Among other sub
ects discussed were the following: 1.-The
Selection of Teachers ta) What Qualifi-
.ations Should be Considered? (b) Is it
Wise TO Select Home Teachers only7'
The Duties and Responsibilities Of Di-
"The Proper Use and Care of
Free Text Books" 'The Township High
school" DIR. Schaeffer addressed the
"Wednesday affarnOOn and in |