The Republican journal., 1898-05-26

Normal School gave talk oH OnlIeu obaIeS
History He gave his views and experience
in teaching that branch and on the benefits
to be derived from knowledge not only Of
our own history, but that OF other countries.
He believes in interesting pupils by awaken
ing enthusiasm in them, but finds it impos-
sible to make any progress by the use of
MANY of the text books used for the study of
history
The Grammar school chorus then sang
Twilight Star" by Barnby, after which Mr.
John r. Dunton of Belfast gave talk on
Teaching Arithmetic He divides the
work into four parts: to give the idea of
numbers: the expression OF numbers; the
processes involved; and the applic2 tion of
the processes. He gave clear statement of
the best methods, according to his expert
ence, of teaching the various lines.
The following resolutions Of thanks were
passed
Whereas the present session of Waldo
County Teachers Association has been a
great success both from an educational and
pleasureable standpoint. and whereas the at
tendance has been most gratlfylng,
Resolved, That our thanks be extended to
the members of the Executive Committee
for their excel ent management in securing
so much talent, and especially to Snperln-
tendent Brick for his untiring zeal in bring
ing together so many Instructors at this time.
Resolved, That vote of thanks be ex-
tended to the people of Belfast, the teachers
and pupils of the High school, for their
generosity and courtesy in providing so
amply and daintily for our material vel
fare.
Resolved, That a vote Of thanks be ex-
tended to Mrs Pitcher, the chorus, and to
Mr.. W hite, for the excellent musical pro-
gramme we have enjoyed to Prof. Corthell
for his masterly effort on the subject of U.
S. H istory to Prof. Dunton for his valuable
suggestions on number work for children
and to Prof. Lane for his exhaustive analy-
sis of the plant: and
Resolved, That we stay to hear him this
evening.
Resolv we'd, That a copy of these resolutions
be placed upon our records and copies of the
same be sent to the Republican journal and
Belfast Age, for publication.
WuFRED S. LORD,
BLANCHE MOODY,
KATHERINE NICKERsoN.
The question box drew out many interest
ing points in relation to school work.
Before adjournment Mr. Brick invited
the visitors to take supper at Memorial
Hall
EVENING SESSION.
Mrs. E. ? Frost gave solo, "Angel Land"
by Pinsuti to open the evening session. She
was followed by the quartette, go Thou
World So Fair" by Abt The members of
the quartevte were Mrs. Frost, Mrs Pitcher,
Mr. Pitcher, Mr.. White, with Miss Kings
bury as accompanist Mrs. Pitcher then
sang The Better Land by Cowen.
In the absence Of Prof. Stetson the even
ing lecture was by Prof. A. L. Lane on ''The
Year as Ring" He referred to the year
and its work by the symbol OF a ring-con-
rinuous- although he thought perhaps a
spiral would be better. as there is continu-
GUS Advancement. The talk was devoted
principally to a consideration OF the study of
botany which in its illustrations admirably
agreed with work in all lines Of progression.
After the lecture informal reception
was given, at which ice cream and cake were
served and an hour more protitably
spent III sociabiity. The days exercises clos.
ed with dance.