Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-01

must have to DC able 10 work IN the
higher grades and to the care taken 10
enforce that thorough idea of work.
He also referred to the deaire OF soIn"
parents who are 80 anxious ~ have
their chiidrc; enter the grades Tor
which they are not fitted. He wished
the parents would realize that fact Us
It would not only make the duties of
the school board easier but would also
he a great boon to the children.
He also referred to the arrangement
by which there are now small district
schools. Instead the out-of~town pupils
have the same benefits as the ci,y
.,hoIars from the fact that they are
brought into The city BY means OF
teams.
The moral teachings were Also refer
rcd to rs one OF The benefits of he pres
ciit systems and The teachings that
perfect health can be secured by prop
err habits. In referring to the effects
Of these teachings he made the prcdic-
ton that when some of the present
pupils have the charge of the affairs,
some of the municipal evils which now
are in existence will be obliterated. An
other feature of the present system
which is to be commended is the prac-
tice Of having a principal OF each
building who sees that all the pupils
obey the regulations.
In conclusion he said that one of the
strongest factors in the schools is the
music. I'VE devote some time to this
branch Of education, not more because
1t educates them because it trains. not
more because it makes good singers
than because it makes good men and
good women"
Superintendent Hitchings' address
was in antithisis to that of Mr.. Brown
His address was on some Of the de-
fec:s in the present school system. He
said, In substance:
Education is the aim in view when we
consider our question Of school privileges.
In regard ID the discipline in the schools
ne said that child a the present time
is 10y season Of physical degeneracy. 100
delieately constituted to be subjected to
corporal punishment. In regard 10 the
requirements OF u teacher, he sad that u
person must no. only have the latent
gifts, but more than that. must cultivate
that endowment until there shall come
thai inspiration 80 essential 10 success IN
any line.
teachers. he said the teachers in THIS
State are not paid enough and that in or
der for Maine schools to equal those III
Massachusetts, Maine must pay salaries
similar 10 those paid in Massachusetts.
One-iiftn of our teachers. he said. are re-
ceiving only s. d week. or just 60 cents
per day IL We We count the working days
in the year. IL such "a teacher had to pay
her board there wouldn't be enough 10
pay the dressnakers' bills. She must DE
neatly attred or be ostraczed from fas-
tidioIs circles.
lie said there are but Two schoolroons
in the city that are at all satisfactory.
Many of the teachers have two grades III
one room and in consequence can't do
difficulties o,ns,d by the pupils v;ic;.-
lating between the parochiil school and
the public schools.
In regard 10 the truaney in the schools.
hc sa,I that what is needed is one of the
best possible men FOR u triant officer.
Added 20 this is the responsibility OF the
parents. In regard to art in The schools,
he said that art and music are of the
greatest necessity in tne schools He re-
GREETED that there is u, singing in the
High school He spoke highly OF the
in placing pictures in the schools.
Spcakin. of the parents interest IN tn. |
schools. lie said the parents should ut
least see that thcir children attend school |
every day AMI are not taken out for som. |
trivial excuse. The Parents ShoEld them |
selves see whether or not there is ground !
for the childrcns dislike 10 the teachers.
Referring to the course of study. he |
-,h that what The teachers and board are
working for is Il more thorough and Scl- |
entiic drill on the rudfinents of educ,-
ton. The attempts to better tit the pm |
pits for the High school have been very /
successful.
The third paper of the evening was by |
Mrs. Il. W. Hall, an The Decoration Of |
the School Rooms The paper showed Il |
great deal of thought and study and WIS
u most fitting part OF the evenings pro-
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