The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-24
Mis-. spiIicr-CbiId Culture.

Utilities of the teacher
Miss spiIIcr-CbiId Culture.
Miss Nellie .Sp.ller. representing the
Madison school. said, on the subject OF
Child Culture: 4,
There is nothing so grand and won
derful as an unmarried human soul.
Powers won n worldwide reputation
by chiseling from marble a perfect hu-
man form. His preparation for this
masterpiece was long and labortous; MS
enthusiasm and perseverance equal 10
his great task. He failed In no particu-
lar and gave to the world the Greek
Slave but this was only a senseless.
soulless block OF marble. Should we who
have the modelling Of a human soul and
mind be less carefully trained and fitted,
less enthusiastic or perseverine than the
! great sculptor. He can remodel his
work. but we cannot A mistake In the
training of the mental faculties may
cause modification n annoyance
throughout life-a mistake I'm the moral
training will last through eternity. In
herited tendencies are an important fac
tor I'm determining the character and
growth of individuals. Personal differ
ences and aptitudes in children must be
considered and the more delicately we
treat the sensibilities Of a child the more
refined he becomes; the more rudely,
the more blunted he becomes. for that
which proceeds from reason n gem
tleness inspires love. By example Gull
tivate in the child's mind the necessity
Of order, neatness. cleanliness and poo
~iteness, also "A low of nature and ami
mails. Train them to have an abhor-
renee of cruelty In any form, Tor where
IL exists there is no true nobility Of
character. Much Of this cultivation is
done unconsciously and incidentally. 50
the broader the teachers culture and
knowledge the better her chance for
success and the pupils for advancement.
One who car truly cultivate the mind
of the masses. whether men or children,
must be a lover Of humanity. mus; SYM
pathize, enjoy and suffer with them. So
the one who c~ultivates the minds Of lit
tie children must love and understand
them. The teacher has done her best
work when she has supplied the most IA
vorable conditions. the most appropriate
material n the examples for the natu-
raj development. God and the world
will call upon us for a faithful dis
charge Of the duties we have taken upon
ourselves To perform. BE patient with
the children's faults. strive 20 elevate
their minds and morals. impress upon
their minds the sacred duties Of theiI
lives. and you will do much toward the
culture Of the children under you
care
MISS tsOrham Tact IN discipline.
Miss Edna Gorham. representing the
Greeley school. said. on the subject OF
Tact in Discipline:
1T is said that human nature H. alike
the world over In all cities and COM
tact and experience are re-
quired to govern successfully and 10
direct the likes and dislikes, desires and
eccentricities found I'm she field Of chool
work. When the perpleNed teacher con-
siders properly the good old proVerb.
An ounce of prevention Is worth "a
pound of cure much valuable time Will
be saved, less nerve power expended
and much unpleasantness avoided. The
pent-up mischief of a school may be
easily converted INTO the innocent sports
of the playground. The introduction of
C~aliSsheniCs INFO the course as a means
Of discipline. as well as physical devel-
opment, has proved eminently salts
factory. Disobedience is often the re-
suit of physical WEAKNESS and bodily
exercise given at the proper time may
eneCtually avert many petty annoy
ances or even cases OF open rebellion.
The true teacher works for the child's
best interests and canno; succeed with
the support Of the parent. In order
the school may 10 the greatest
amount of good the parent should co.
operate with the teacher. not only in
Of discipline. but he should full
~ understand and follow the child's
I'm chOol. Wherever a mutual
understanding Of this kind exists be-
tween parent n teacher there Is but
ltttle need OF rigid discipline. Teachers
should always bear i'm mind IA chil-
dren, az a general thing. are not ma
llciously noisy. hut that they require
employment, and IL il is not
furnished them they will find II them
selves"
Miss T~hirioway- Benefits of Normal Train
ing.
Miss Jennie T~hirloway. representing
the normal training class. said on the
subject Of Benefits of Normal Train
During n recent examination at
West Point. several cadets who had
well recommended from the acad-
Of the country. were found left
Gent in the elementary branches. Such
facts only Illustrate the lneficiency of
our common schools. and show the inn
portance Of special attention tn this de-
partment OF instruction. To meet this
evil our teachers must be trained i'm the
primary branches. This should he given
In our academies and seminaries. and
especially do We depend upon our nor
NAL schools to impart this thorough in
Morals form the basis of hu-
man character. but tanners are its
decoration. Morals are the solid bullion