The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-22
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'.Aerry Chris tmas to ALL"
Christmas is again upon us-the glad
dest day IN the year and why should it
not be 1t is kept in memory OF the
greatest teacher that the world has ever
seen-a model in character. perfect in
knowledge and correct in methods. In
deed, our common school system is an
outgrowth of the principles which he
promu lgated. Wherever his teachings
90 the children are made happier, old
age is made comfortable and all classes
are made to rejoice in his service.
He is pattern for the true teacher OF
today. No one who makes him his model
need anguish bv the way, for. not only
was he great example for all time, bat
through him is "a very present help in
time of trouble" In view of all of these
things we are not surprised that this IS
Iutions. All may make them. From
the standpoint Of lettering our schools
there should be higher aspirations both
on the part of teachers and pupils, for,
"Who almeth at the stars shoots higher
much than he who means tree" There
is much meaning in this aiming-it
singles out, it points at an object, it ties
to a star tho attaining of which moulds
the character and therefore the life Of an
individual
| pity the school that is taught by the
teacher who is perfectly satisfied who
has attained his ideGl, who has ceased to
grow and who hopes to maintain his work
on the force generated in former days.
No the teacher that has love for the
work land without it he can not Succeed)
will keep his ideal ever In advance OF his
present condition and manufacture
enough force as he goes along to keep his
pupils on the upward grade. The pupil
that is thus taught will not eXclaim as he
reaches certain eminence, "Thank my
stars. my education is at last finished
So let the pupils resolve to make the
very best of every opportunity that is Of
fered for the improvement OF both mind
and heart. Resolve to have no tardy
marks. to be present every day unless de,
tanned by sickness, to get better lessons,
to have a diploma from the common
schools of our county, To get the very
best education that is possible for you in
your circumstances and through it al! to
be so loyal to truth as to 10 right under
oil circumstan ces.
The teacher should also stand on up-
toe and stretch up as much as posi- BILE.
Let him ask himself if IT is not good to go
through an occasional discrimination.
What are the highest ideals as to prompt
ness. regularity, cleanliness, discipline,
habits OF industry, methods OF instrsc-
ton, love for the work, interest in school,
literature and educational meetings. In
truth. is there a thorough COW arsion to
the work The teacher who will thus ex-
anime himself has the right idea of the
demands of his profession and WI! ever
be In condition to make steady gains in
that position of POSITIONS, the instructor
of the youth OF our county. Is it posi-
bic for the telcher to have too high an
ideal as to the responsibilities of his
work?
l hope to see many of you at the Red
field meeting next week, The lndica-
tions are tiattering for good attendance,
though not SO good as we hoped it would
be, Ponder it well can you afford to
miss it?
Mrs. Belle Cornn received her II. c.
Diploma last week. This is the third
one to come to the county who will re-
ceive the fourth
We learn Of literaries at the following
placss: Tada school house, Ida Andrews
teacher; II. A. Carl's school in Spring
Hills f., L. Hills IN Highland Much
good may be accomplished by this work.
Potatoes TantoJ