The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-12

these methods-the effects produced
upon the character of the child, upon
his physical, mental and moral natures
! that we shall be able to know with
! any degree of accuracy. We observe
/ the child and compare him with the
/ mental picture or idea we have formed
with what we would like to have Linn
And this suggests a way in which We
as mothers, may be of service to edu-
cation. 1t is, to define for ourselves
/ and keep clearly in mind the sort of
/ men and women we wish to have in the
world. When we shall have thought
out carefully and stated concisely just
| what we expect education to do for the
child, then Will educational methods be
adapted TO secure this end.
Il believe that Emerson was right
when he said that what is true for me
in my inmOst heart is true for all. And
so / believe l am expressing the
thought of all mothers in saying that
we do not so much desire that our
children shall be intellectually bril-
liant, nor even that they shall excel. or
be great or famous, but we do ardently
desire that they shall live nobly in the
positions in life in which God has
placed them; that they shall live their
own lives unselfishly, sincerely, joy
ously.
and to state clearly just what we wish
education to do for our children. We
have with us those who stand ready to
devote their capabilities, their whole
hearts, TO solve the question of how to
attain it. The first duty devolves upon
us. Let us be true to it,
Again. in the name of the
club mothers of the city [ bid you most
heartily welcome"
Nelden's Pleasant Dutv.
Governor Wells, who was to have
welcomed the new superintendent on
behalf of the citizens, was out of town,
and President Nelden of the school
board performed that duty. Mr.. Nelden
assured the assembly that he did not
expect to fill the governors place, but
that his welcome would not lack any
of the cOrdiality that would have been
extended by the chief executive had he
been able to be present.
The president of our Council of Wo-
mems clubs has assured you that you
have the mothers OF the community be-
hind you" said the president, address
ing Mr.. Cooper, and so long as we all
have this support we ccnnot suffer
much. We are convinced that you have
come among us to do all the good you
can. | don't guarantee that you won't
encounter difficulties. Difficulties are
tenth of the school board, l can as
sure you that that body will always
stand behind you. There are times
when man should be bold. but there
are also times when every man should
be prudent"
In conclusion, Mr.. Nelden again as
sured Mr.. Cooper of the heartiness of
the welcome extended by the citizens,
declaring in parting that last nights
demonstration was nothing extra for
Salt Lake.
Professor Cooper Responds.
In responding to the presidents greet
ing, Professor Cooper said: Il thank
you, ladies and gentlemen, for your
welcome. 1t is difficult to respond to
greetings so cordially expressed.
could wish / were a magician and could
transform light into song. that L might
better express my appreciation. How
ever, it would be an offense to my feel
ings if / did not say to you as best /
can what l feel at this expression of
welcome.
Il am grateful to the Council of Wo-
mems clubs. and to the mothers that
they represent 1t would be vain in me
TO think that this reception came to me
in a personal way-I must regard it
rather as an expression of a thoughtful
people to the man selected by your city
to care for your children. If l were to
to define what this gathering
means, I would say it is garland cho-
sen by You to lay upon the altar of
your hopes for your children.
1T would be out of place for me to
define my policy here. But 1 have a
1 stand unalterably for the
inalienable rights of children. and will
protest against any interference with
these rights, either from within or
Tonight. | may say, we launch lit
tie argosy Of hope for the public schools
you and /: This welcome urges it
out upon a smiling sea of promise, and
it is my fervent prayer that it may re-
turn to you full freighted. bearing a
burden of blessings for the children of
Salt Lake City"
Mr.. Christopherson then sang the |
Welcome" arranged especially for the |
occasion by Professor Evan Stephens.
DIR. Kingsbury's HAPPY Talk.
President Kirgsbury of the state uni |
was next introduced by Mrs. |
Taylor. The president was especially |
happy in his remarks. He said that the |
primary object of the gathering was to |
bring about better feeling and under |
between all those interested in |
IN attendance had not come merely be- |
cause of their interest in educational |
matters.
President Kingsbury spoke of the |
value of education received outside of |
the school, and said that it was some
lines more important than that re-
,eived within the four walls. The pres
dent then, in very happy terms. well
,omed the new educator. and pledged
lim his assistance in making his ad-
a success.
In return" concluded DIR. Kings
Dury, II hope Mr.. Cooper will cooper
ite with teachers and educators gen
srally throughout the state. that we
nay extend our field of usefulness"
Cooperation being the keynote
along all lines of work" announced
Mrs. Taylor. I'VE will now hear from
Professor Stewart of the state normal
raining school 3"