The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-11-24
BI-MONTHLY MEETING.

Both sessions OF the second Bi- i-month-
ly meeting Saturday were of unusual
interest.
Mr.. Snapp, a member Of the executive
committee, presided at the morning
session. After the opening songs,
prayer was offered by J. R. Snyder.
The forenoon session was taken up by
the discussion Of Round Table Topics"
handed in by the teachers present. In
answer to the question ''Does the Coun-
ty Teachers Examination Show Who
are Qualified to Teaoh?' we quote the
following: While an examination does
not show all the qualifications, it gives
some idea Of the academic qualifica-
tions which must come first if we would
become true teachers.
To the question "Why Do County Ex-
aminers Lay so Much Stress upon o. T.
R. O. Work?' this excellent thought
was given: In the absence of State
Normal schools, teachers especially need
to read the latest and best in pedagogical
works. to become acquainted with the
literary masterpieces, and familiar with
nature study and biography
Other subjects which were discussed
with the utmost freedom and candor
were: Methods of Teaching Primary
History" "Of What Importance is Map
Modelling in Geography" Methods of
Conducting Rhetoricals in the High
Schools, and "How to Teach Phonics. :"
At the close Of the discussions, Prof.
Whitworth asked that the teachers
send in questions before the next BIZ
monthly. Those who do not attend the
morning sessions miss some of the most
helpful thoughts Of the day.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Prof. w. 8. Jones, President Of the
association, gave the opening address of
the afternoon on she subject, "Consol-
idation of the Rural Schools" q subject
that has been ably discussed in former
meetings, but was presented with re
newed interest and enthusiasm. While
Prof. Jones does not consider it q pop
ular subject, he believes it one of the
questions Of the day. Under the head
of advantages he placed time, grading,
and better supervision as the most i'm
portant. Better trained teachers and
better discipline naturally follow. He
also pointed out the disadvantages,
mentioning 'local jealousy" and the
question Of ''transpostant" as par
amount.
Mr.. Milton Yoder and Supt. R. w.
Solomon made strong pleas for "Consol-
idation." The one stating that it is the
duty Of the teachers to educate their
patrons to the importance of this under
taking. The other believing that ''Oon-
solidation" added to the present moral
conditions Of the country schools would
bring about q wonderful growth of
scholars.
A pleasing feature Of the program
was q recitation by Miss Winifred Graf
fort. The address on physical Ex-
eriments in the County Schools" by
Prof. Frank March held the audience in
rapt attention. The experiments which
he gave were Intensely interesting as
well as practical. He closed with this
thought, that in this age Of wireless
telegraphy and condensed air, for motor
power. a spirit of investigation is abroad.
II the introduction of q single expert
ment in the school room will cause a
single pupil to ask the question, "why,"
is it well worth the time and necessary
expense. That teacher is doing the best
work who sends out his pupils with q
desire for knowledge.
After miscellaneous business the as
ISOLATION adjourned.
CLARA JORDAN, Secretary.
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