Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-09-13

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 She gave a very superior paper on the subject, emphtc zing the value of reading. Miss Strange had spent some time in placing illustrations on the wall before the session opened, snd explained them during her task which was replete with interest Her method of teaching primary pupils, as sho presented it to the teachers. Is most excellent one. Miss Maria Hall followed with an- other very interesting paper on the same subject. 4 spirited debate was carried on between Mics Strange aud Miss Hail as to the merits of the Poland and other phonetic sys- tens.
 The next subject was music which was presented by Rev. WyCkof in a most helpful talk. Rev. Wyckofs thorough musical education made his remarks most valuable 10 the teachers. He spoke of tho develop ment of tone. of the different meth ods of teaching pupils Co read by tone. Of the mistaken ldea that there are as many scales as keys, aud gave much ol his own experience in teach ing music. The Prescott teachers have MT. Wyckod to thank for his kind offer of assistance in this very necessary study.
 Prof, Matthews next took up the subject of arithmetic. In this talk he handled the subjects of percent age and interest, illustrating by problems, showing the relation be tween decimal fractions and per cent. and urging that the principles be thoroughly taught before the formulas are given. He called at tention to the fact that when per centage has been well taught there IS but one more principle to add when teaching interest-the prin- ciple of time. As mathematics IS Pcof. Matthews hobby, his instruc- ton in arithmetic during this session of the association is of great prac- tical benefit 10 the teachers. MT. Cunningham SD )ke of arithmetic as being one of the most important branches for developing the mind, and of the importance of teaching one method thoroughly. The sub ject of mental arithmetic was dis cussed by MT. Cunningham and Prof. Matthews. The subject was closed by Supt. Cox, who gave lively drill in mental arithmetic
 FRIDAY MORNINGS s SESSION.
 The session opened with bright, interesting paper on SD p.llIqg by Miss lIeizer. She showed how poor spelling Is the result of lack of ob- servatI1n, and called attention tJ the same fact which Prof. Rice once observed, that all methods of tesching spelling gave very nearly the same result.
 The subject was further treated bv Miss Cannon. whO sho Eed how the dull old subject may be filled with interest. Both Miss Heizer and Miss Cannon urged that spell ing be taught from all subjects in school, and dwelt upon the fact that good spelling is mark of culture, poor spelling an evidence of care lessness. They held that the students would be better spoilers and have just as large vocabularies If fewer words were given each day. Alter this Prof Matthew gave an interesting view on reformed spell ing.
 Miss Butler then presented the subject of penmanship. Her paper showed that she had given the topic much thought. She spoke of the best time for giving work in pen mansLip, and the amount of time to be devoted to #.
 Miss Alice Windes then spoke sensibiy on the importance of keep ing the best position in writing for the good of the spine and the eyes This subject which IS always full oi interest to everyone, and which al ways causes SO much debate, brought out many opinions from tLose present. Prof. Matthews advocated the use of the best material only, Supt. Cox spoke of the necessity of having desks of the proper height, Miss Opdyke advocated the use of the pen which the child can use best whether 1t be a fine pen or a stub, Miss Hall and Prof. Matthews dis cussed vertical penmsnship, and MT Piper mentioned many of the in- oonveniences under which country teachers and pupils work.
 After a brief recess J. N. Piper read his paper on the Relation of the Home to the School" putting into 1t all his enthusiasm as both parent aud teacher. The home furnishes the first opportuny for the development of the child, and the school the second. The parent should assist the teacher and the teacher should assist the parent in the instruction of the children.
 This led Co a discussion on the subject of visitors at school and Nhat those visitors expect when they come to the school room. The questioh of changing the program at the request ot visitors was de- bated.
 SuLt. Cox followed with some very helpful advice co the teachers m which be mentioned some of the things required uf them. and gave mauy suggestions for keeping good order and securing the best results during school hours. His remarks were full of help and encourage ment and material f'- 'N0u~ht.
 FRIDAY AFTERNOON . SESsI \.
 Miss Hall opened the afternoon session with a paper on United States History" Miss Hall took up the matter Of studying the philoso- phy of history. The history of the growth of humanity, or of a part of humanity, is a history of its institu- tions. She set forth that the chief end to be attained in the study of history IS that We may make better citizens. She called attention to the of the biographies of such men as Franklin, Lincoln, and Grant, and said that the recorded history of any nation is a tragedy. The subject was continued by Misses Opkdyke and Gage, on the absence of prODar aids to ina studv in Our