The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-31
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| the school census is so carelessly taken.
a more just and equitable basis for appro-
priation thai scholastis population, as it is
so often estimated, is apportionment based
on average daily attendance of the schools
for the year. One of the great hindrances
to the proper advancement of the youth
of the common schools is the great irreg-
Ularity in school attendance. The only
remedy for this seems to be a compulsory
educate law, with a strong provision for
its enforcement.
The great object Of the county normal
institute is the direct improvement Of the
teachers. Probably no less than one-half
OF the schools in some counties are this
winter taught by teachers who did not at
tend the county normal institute last sum-
mer. Teachers should be required by law
TO attend the normal institute. They
should be disqualified for non-attendance.
Certificates should be revoked and appli-
cations rejected for failure to attend.
Teachers should be required by law to
present to the district clerk at the close
of each term, a certificate from the county
superintendent stating that all required re-
ports have been fled in proper snaps be-
fore the last months salary is paid.
Superintendent Hopkins also recommend
ed that the term of office of county super
fntendent should be extended TO four years,
thus taking it more out of politics and CIV
ing it the benefit of civil service and bust
ness principles.
The next was a paper on 1.-THE Relation
of the Public Schools 20 the College and
University" by President G. r. Morrow of
the Agricultural and Mechanical college,
saltwater President Morrow not being
able to be present, his paper was read by
Professor Thompson of Saltwater. In this
paper President Morrow discussed in the
forcible, clear-cut and beautiful language
so characteristic of him, the inseparable
relation of the common schools with the
higher institutions of learning: He en-
phasized very forcbly the fact that as
the students of the public schools are, so
are the students of the higher institutions
of learning to a considerable extent This
paper was very ably discussed by Super
,ntendent Ware of Shawnee, and others.
Following this was paper by Mrs. Har-
per of the Woman's Federation club of Ok
lahoma City, subject, Relation Of the
Patrons to the School" In this paper Mrs.
Harper discussed the past and present re-
iations existing between patrons and
schools and the duty which patrons owe
to the schools She urged upon them to
visit the schools; to become better ac-
uuainted with the teachers and to invite
them into their homes. and pointed out
the many ways in which patrons can be
of inestimable aid 10 the public schools.
This paper was followed by reports from
the various committees, after which the
convention adjourned.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The following resolutions were adopted
by the Teachers association:
Be 1t resolved, that
We extend our thanks to citizens OF
Oklahoma City for the royal entertain
ment we have received at their hands.
We appreciate Superintendent Nihart's
efforts to make the association success.
We are grateful TO those who furnished
music and to the various churches for the
use of their buildings.
We thank Governor Barnes, for his
able patriotic and instructive address. In
him we recognize the teachers friend;
one who has an eye for the steady ad-
y.
We. as one individual. extend to the
bereaved parents of Roy B. Cashon our
heartfelt sympathy, and commend the
noble zeal of this patriotic boy TO the
youth of the territory. and recommend
that each child be given an opportunity
TO contribute to the manument fund being
raised for that purpose.
We recommend that the general assem-
/ bly, enact law providing for public school
libraries throughout the territory.
We pledge our support to the Oklahoma
! School Herald. and urge all teachers 20
read some educational journal
We heartily indorse Territorial Super
irtendent :. y. Hopkins and his work
( along educational lines
We commend the earnest spirit OF the
I teachers present and recommend them 70
/ the school boards as being energetic and
/ worthy Of their support. That we extend
! 10 President Murdough our thanks for his
able manner OF presiding over the de-
+ alterations OF the association; that we
thank Pro. W. y. Rice for his efficient
( labors.
ASSOCIATION NOTES.
} Woodward county again carried of the
flag for the largest attendance a. the
I association. Major y. D. Leach made the
7 presentation last night
/ The politician can receive a lescn from
! the teachers in putting a slate through
F without p Jar or disturbance.
!. W. Cole. the new president % the
! association, IS q graduate OF the Winfield
university. and studied three years n he
Norman university His present position
/ is city superintendent Of the Fl Reno
Monsieur Chauvend is professor Of music
z IN the university
Oklahoma City possesses good manners
/ last night the audience rose TO ats feet
as q mark Of respect TO the roverro-.
when he came forward 10 read his ad-
/ dress.
In futures associations Governor Barnes
will be referred 10 as The friend OF the
/ teacher"
The scholarly Scott. Of the \ & N col
Iege. was missed from The session
Mayor Allen capgiv.lfos visitors with his
charming oratoTy. and bis viEsons