The state herald., 1898-04-08
after which Miss S. M. White

occasion after which Miss S. NJ. White
was chosen secretary.
Mr.. Louis Turner then read paper
on "The Influence of the Reading Habit"
Discussion Of this subject was led by
Theo. Il. Peter. Both the paper and the
discussion showed careful preparation
and brought out divers expression OF
thought from the association. The con-
sensus OF opinion was that children
should be taught to relish good litera-
tnre by giving them good literature to
read instead OF so many story papers.
Senator Painter was present and gave
n talk on this subject which was very
much appreciated.
Supt. Parker upon request recited, for
tho entertainment OF the meeting se.
lection from Riley.
The subject of geography was then
presented in an interesting manner by
II. L. Chase. Miss Jennie Hurin of
Julcsburg led the discussion upon this
subject Some good thoughts were
brought out relative to teaching to the
pupil the idea Of things he has not been
made acquainted with such as noun
tain or river by comparing them to u
brook or hill; in reality taking him from
the known to the unknown.
Some excallent music was then rem
dered by the Beachville orchestra and a
song by the little folks from Miss Crown
er's room.
The next paper read wns by Miss Nora
K,nsman The School as Social Factor"
The paper was very we'll prepared and
the discussion, led by Miss Celeste Don.
nelly, WIS very interesting.
A motion was unanimously carried
that the superin;endents DO instructed
70 send telegram Of greeting to the
~ Morgan Association in session also.
Superintendent, Parker then appointed
@. II. Peter. May Loveland and d. j..
killcn a committee on resolutions Of the
Association and after music by the or
ohestra the meeting vas adjourned To
meet at p. IN. when n photograph Of
the assomblnge would be taken.
Afternoon session.
The meeting was called to order by
tho chairman at 1870 y. IN.
The selection "March On wan then
rendered 10y the quartette, after which
the metric systom was presented IN an
aEie manner by S, S Worley. The dis
cussion, led by Prot. ID. l.. Rillen, was
brisk nnd spirited and many good reas
ons were produced why tina counts!
should adopt the metric system and d.
away with the old system OF weights ant
measures.
After more music from the orchestr;
tho paper "Tb0 Relation OF Responsible
ty o! Parent ana Teacher was clearl,
prs@nisd by Mrs. Sophie 1'routman
Miss fysguson, vino should have led tn,
discussion, was absent on account o
sickness, and Aiiss Jensen consented /,
take her place
Some OF the parents present took part
IN tho Discussion and altogether We thipl
the pa, or will be productive Of good re.
sults
"Cdll John" was 30 we'll rendered b,
the quartette that thsy wtta enoorei b,
the Association, and returned and SAM
"sweot Evening Bella"
Niles Bertha Walker read an excsllen
paper on nature study. Prof Alooci
oponed the discussion aud omphasizet
hih remarks shat there was sutllcien
material IN PHILIPPE county" by produc
ing fifty specimens Of vegetation Hhicl
lie had gathered and pressed duting th'
summer and ho produced a list OF abou
the same number Of names oil varioUi
animal liio which he had setn provini
cOncluHyely that no teacher in the conn
~ need ok for material to teach pr
mary science. He further stated thut b,
had noticed more thhD twenty diiferen
varieties Of trees growing IN iIolyuk
nlone. After further discussion Of ih
subject by tho teachers and oihers pres
ent the resolutions were read and adopt
cd. Another iino piece Of music VA
rendered by the orchestra, after whicl
Supt Parlor rccited another humorou
selection from Riloy aud the Association
elofod by tho rendering OF "lho Fairies
by tho primary pupils 9
a general band shake wns then IN
dulged IN and all started home ieslin.
happy. SADIE wnIrE. Sec'y.
RESOLUTIONS,
We the teachors Of scdgwiok and Phil
lips counties Ia association assembled, d,
hereby express our thanks TO Suporin
douts Parker aud johnson, for their un
iifing zeal and upaagaing energy In pro
mo,iug tho educational interests OF tbci
respective counties, by bringing Ageth'
or those iutcrsntcd in tho cause of odn
cation.
We wish 10 acknowledge our Rraieiu
appreciation 10 ffoi. Parsons Of Colera
do College for bis very able and praoti,
col lecture delivered Inst evening.
We further wish TO exprcgu our thank
To the quHrteile for their most excellent
music n, the lecture and to the same
qaarlotir, the Brachvillo orchestra, and
the primary school Of dolyoke for tbs
entertainment thoy furnished us durinp