The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1899-02-24
PLEASANT AND PROFITABLE
Was the Teachers Meeting in
the High School Building
Last Saturday.

Last Saturday.
Forward; March," is the motto of
the st. Clair county teachers. This is
clearly demonstrated by the many To-
cal associations held in the different
parts of the county under the super
vision of our hustling commissioner,
r. S. Campbell.
One of the most successful of these
meetings was held in the High School
Building, Saturday, February 18th.
The meeting was called to order by
the Commissioner, Miss Ida Baxter
presiding at the organ. The patriotic
songs which were sung were an in
spiration in themselves, owing. in a
great measure, to the proficiency of
the organist.
The meeting was then given over to
| the local committee, j. g. Roode, who
announced the first paper, GLOW to
Use State Publications" by Miss Mar
garet Mckenzie. Miss Mckenzie show
ed that this question is not only a
theoretical but a practical one. She
evidently makes use of the State Pub
| locations. Kittie NJ. Corner, who was
to have discussed this paper being alb
sent, general discussion followed,
which proved that the teachers are in
terested in all things helpful in their
work. We next listened to paper,
"School Libraries" by Nina Newell.
Miss Newell is evidently interested in
the welfare of the boys and girls I'M
der her charge. The discussion of the
paper was ably handled byJ q. Roode,
who gave as his opinion that the boys
who give the least trouble and who will
make the best citizens in the future,
are the boys who patronlze the school
| library.
Our youthful soloist, May Fitzgerald
then favored us with the song, "Pll
be Sister to YOU" Hearty applause
expressed the appreciation of the au-
dience. \ paper Teachers Helps"
by Miss Baxter, followed the solo.
From this paper many teachers CLEAN
ed valuable information concerning
supplementary reading. AS Miss Cog
gan, who was TO have discussed this
paper was absent, a general discussion
| followed, this discussion proving that
at last the teachers have awakened to
the fact that they must keep abreast
of the times, and current events now
form an important part of school
work. The next pleasing announce
ment was adjournment for dinner.
The afternoons session was opened
by instrumental music by Miss Moore
and Mrs. O'Rourke, after which
the paper, Teachers Wages as a
Factor in the School Problem" by
Mr.. Churchill. was read. This paper
showed thoughtful preparation on the
part of the author. The discussion
which followed was led by Miss Jessie
Merigold.
owing to the severe illness of Miss
Browns brother, she was unable to be
present, but sent her paper, "The
| Teachers Influence" which was vel
read by Mrs. Williams, formerly Mis-:
Cassie Newell. This paper showed
| that at least one teacher realized hel
influence. varied discussion follow
ed, led by Miss O'Brian. Some took
the view, Glove conquers all things
while others claimed, "Spare the roo
and spoil the child" The majority
seemingly favored a healthy mixture
Of both. A paper on "Methods IN
Teaching Geography" was then giver
by Miss Shearer. She showed thai
Geography is live subject, and mus
be taught by live teachers. A thought
full discussion followed, led by Miss
Evans, who proved herself to be nc
textbook slave. Many others follow
ed in open discussion.
Blanche Parkinson, who already
shows much talent in elocutlonary
lines, favored us with the old, but eve
new recitation, "Aunt Melissa OF
Boys
A five minute recess was then enjoy
ed, during which time questions were
prepared for the question box. Afte
recess we listened to an earnest pa
per, "School Environments" by Mr.
Frank Baxter, who proved to thu
teachers that beautiful surrounding
are great aid in discipline. TIL,
discussion was opened by Miss Hayes
who, in many ways, showed the intiu
ence of surroundings in moulding tn,
characters of the children.
teacher is Miss Roy. She gave mos
interesting paper, "Busy Work 70
Primary Grades" which was discussed
by Miss Sarah Mckenzie, who claimed
that kindergarten work could be prof
itably taught in district schools. Wher
the chairman announced music BY
Miss Moore and Mrs. O'Rourke, tn,
audience were prepared for thorough
treat, in which they were not disap
pointed. The ladies refused toresponC
to an encore.
"Tales Told Out of School," by tn,
Commissioner were listened to with in
terest by one and all. These tale
were not told in u fault-finding way
but in kindly, helpful manner which
was appreciated by the teachers. TIL
Question box was then placed in thu
hands of Mr.. Roode, who handled tn,
questions ably, many of them PROVING
helpful as we'll as interesting.
After singing that good old song
"America," Mr.. Campbell asked tina
teachers living in the vicinity remain
: We met and organized local associa
ton, electing j. @. Roode president
Nina Newell vice president and CARR
Evans secretary and treasurer.
A meeting of our local association
planned for in the near future, whicl
{ we hope. will be helped as was on
last one by officers and patrons of tn
school.
Dangers OF The Grip.
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