Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-07
S. e. K. 7. a..


The Southeastern Kansas Teachers
Association met at Garnett, Nov goth
and 30th. The opening session was held
Thursday afternoon, thus giving most OF
the teachers an opportunity to eat
Thanksgiving dinner at home. The
early part of the afternoon was taken up
with enrolment and handshaking.
The opening number was contralto
solo by Miss Grace Flowers. The invo-
cation, by Rev. H. A. Church, was fol-
lowed by an eloquent address of well
come heartily given by Hon. N l.. Bow
man. The response, on the part OF the
teachers, was made by Supt. Chas. Nc
Kinley, of independence. Pres. S. w.
McGarrah's address followed. The key
note of his address was obedience to
law" He spoke at some length of the
laws on the statute-books OF Kansas
which are dead letters" and urged the
Importance of teaching implicit obedi-
encc and strict regard for law and auth
ority to children while they are yet in
school.
The association then adjourned to the
opera house, where it was rendered re-
ception by the teachers of Garnett. The
room was lighted from within, and all
forgot that the god of day" was reign
ing without The room was decorated
with ferns, palms, and other plants, and
the guests were RECALLED with music,
punch and cake. A very enjoyable hour
was spent in renewing old acquaintance
and forming new ones.
The contest in defamation between
the representatives of the various high
schools took place Thursday evening.
Music was furnished by a ladies trio
from on of the visiting high schools, and
a chorus under the direction of Mr., De-
Wolf
Garrett school was well represented
by Burl Upham. There were tears in
many eyes when Bobby Shafto went to
Sea-" The winner of first prize, John
ems by Eugene Field Alice b. Gillian
represented lola school, and completely
won her audience by her sweet voice, and
perfect grace. Many were disappointed
that she did not win prize.
Ora Adele Vickers, of Paola, recited,
"The Whistling Regiment" and was
awarded second prize. Geo. Brown, of
Olathe, gave "Thc boy Orator of Zetopa
City," and Pearl Wcckerly, of Yates
Center, recited "The World We Live In"
'How Dot Heard The Messiah" was
rccitcd by the winner of third prize, Miss
Blanche Davenport of Ottawa. Thecon-
test closed with q very laugable selection
by the representative OF the La Harpe
school.
The lulls in the program and following
the last number were copiously filled with
wells by the representatives, of the various
schools.
The most interesting session of the as
ISOLATION was held Friday morning. Mr..
Rush opened most interesting discus
sion on Punishment as Viewed by
Children" He was followed by Supt.
Mary Kirby, of Usage county. Jno. Nc
Donald, of the Western School Journal,
said. avoid punishment that rankles.
Think of how the pupil will regard his
punishment twenty years hence" and
cited some of his personal experience.
Prof Mcclellan, of Garnett, ADVOCATED
punishment that will be of value to the
student and held that children change
their minds as they grow older in re-
gard to the justice of their punishment
Mr.. Ramsey, of Topeka, emphasized the
Importance of knowing when to stop.
Supt, Kirby spoke of the necessity of
punishment being given in the right
spirit.
A paper on "Three Years of Uniform
Textbooks" by Supt. c. G. Messeriy,
called forth some discussion. There was
both criticism and commentator.
There was much disappointment be-
cause so many were absent who had
part in the program. The committee on
resolutions reported, and, after little
discussion, it was adopted.
The afternoon session closed the meet
ing of the association. officers for the
ensuing year were elected.
A paper, Books Recommended for Pu-
pills Reading" was read by Prof. Alice
d. Porter, of Baker University, and ably
discussed by many teachers.
The Round Table discussions were of
great benefit to the teachers, and closed
the work of the association.
CuApA Ar ny ,NDED