The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-09-07


legioiy ana lnteliiRentlS. Tram Ine"i III feau
ing speilinR ana elementary ar''h'ne'io. II
more attention were given TO tine ruu'rie'ita
branches lnstean OF tne na.urN' so.1n h ~
advanced branches the children wonio oe oe'
Ter prepared 10 oaIn'e WIN Tue uinou "aes ~
the arena OF hte. lnree '"ihss are "s.o'0ol'
orlRnt lnteiiect. Aeooo .iieiho,S ""u - 8,
ing industry. II the pupil is well GROUNDED IN
the runimentai principes, IL ""t'i' we ''i
Die IN mold a BOY nack. L cou'd hhne peop,e
rom our own county "ho' ps 'h''e Wv" ".
forts, have become famous not only mere ou'
throughout the country anu 'ney were no' a"-
vanced scholars. nut nrmis rooted anu erounu-
ed IN tne elementary orahc"es
The response upon the part OF tne insti'u'e
was made nv
MR.. OSCAR CUNNINGHAM.
on pehalt OF tine teacners l reIuih Vn"n ''
TOT tne nearly "eicone u" U.S. NY ~
stay mere VIII DC a pleasant ohe' i"e'u '"sS'-
tutes have become public necessity Inc III
dividual teacher cannot possibly solve all OF
the great problems alone. tits the interchange
of sentiment and information which enables
us TO master them. If we were depending
upon our own experience we woulo gro" mar
row-mnded. Here we exchange ideas ana III
Ourselves IOT our "OTh. " oiV '''s-
new zeal, and are lifted out of ruts Here we
learn new methods OF teaching. Those VINO
feel themselves weak feel the oenent OF tine alu
of those who are strong. The successful
teacher must be constant student, not only
of the branches which he is to teach-n them
he must always be ahead Of his classes-but of
the capabilities of his scholars.
1--WE owe our thanks to the County Examiners
for their efforts in advancing the schools to
their present high standard. L think tnat the
Governor of Maryland made no mistake when
he appointed Mr.. John ID. Worthington 10 MS
present position. We all certainly appreciate
the services of Mr.. Galbreath. and Hartford
county has great reason to be proud of the adj
vancement of her public schools under Their
administrations The personal traits OF tne
teachers impress themselves strongly upon
their pupils and their influence Is constantly
being exerted either for good or evil. All ln-
fiuences are either positive or negative ana
these influences are alike powerful. Chliuren
are great imitators and we shouio DC espe'iaii'
careful in our conduct. our e&auipie soeS "
great way. Teaching IS the nooiest Oh ali pro-
fessions' ana we shouId ever Dear III h'uu 'V'
true hopinty anu inaAe IL 'o'"''o'
Cuah HI a'"cati""'
MN 'onN D. WIN ii'i,"-
welcomed the members oil Inc lhstltute ou oe-
half of the School Board ana introauceu ME.
NJ. Bates Stephens stating tne honor vi
initiating hlm as tne ne" Sta'e gu LII
OF haucatioh nau ia,ien W IA
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siAfh 81 hHi1'i '' l. 't'i % :. Alt.
aM sia' W -;
neiu' nafioiu ooun', .e .ne ,,;sh1,
'u'ee' anu i.s seuoot e'e 60 mr.,
reputation 'nro "ou' Uue e"'-.o -,
10 III =, 10 4,
anu we are mere W lne'ia o -. as - otsad,
~ ,o.hns. ,.a6s 70 a
anu anu, JUG nn"" y e 49,. $500, rhot %
'"0ious" ~, ~ 80, hoor
oui 'i"e uipoeo. -no -. - ,,,;,o,r,
pun CAL lhsti"u'e "oin oo .A"No -
throughout tine otate Noc az pIoee1
tnis year Ine rofranine ""' 10 W
STRONGEST requirements vi eaen oou ',
nenenoet one .nine Iaaeaa,, IA :,
Inc suoJecI W oe .aus" uooo NV 80
e"n eoo. -, .,.,,.;oaI o.
teachers for personal, family, pontical OF
church reasons has been the great cause OF
there being many poor school districts. This
custom is fortunately becoming less frequent
A grand work has been accomplished by the
institution of our normal schools. teachers nsti-
t1fes and reading circles. We are more than
teachers. We are representatives of our edu-
cational system. Public education, like all
other institutions, must ne periectel oy organ
ization, and by organization we will be able to
thwart every attempt to interfere with OF
change the school laws. Obedience to law is
its highest bulwark. We must amply this
obedience to our school system. The law may
he obnoxious to some, but that does not excuse
its violation. The public school should in 6
pre-eminent manner stand for law and order
EXAMINER T. C. GALBREATH
made few remarks. saying that he was sure
that the work of the week would be pleasant
and profitable. The public school, more thar
any other infience, goes to making the back
hone of pubic sentiment. He rehearsed the
growth of the schools until now they afford al
that ia necessary for the education OF the aver
AGE boy or girl. Mr.. Galbreath closed by re
m;pcino the teachers that their work should bt
90 thorough that any phase of life could be en-
tered upon,
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The session was opened by singing CONS
Thou Almighty King" PROFESSOR Charles
Wilson acting as precentor. STATE ouperlnten
dent Stephens assumed charge ana ln1roouce'
Miss 8. K. Richmond, OF the State NORMA
School, who was enthusiastically received
| She read carefully prepared didactic pape
upon Language Study in our Elementarl
/ Schools
Miss Hattie Bagley recited Doing Good
True Happiness"
| After a short recess Current Events, How
and to What Extent Should They be Taught
was discussed.
Miss Ella Stritehof-"There should be state
instruction on current events. Every da!
events strike and interest the child as beinl
real. Read good daily Laper and let then
i form their own thoughts upon the items. TIT
| primary object is to teach the child to think
| and current events offer wide field. The!
furnish a general intelligence and aid in tn
gradual unfolding of the faculties"
Miss Jennie Grafton-"Such a succession O
important events has never occurred in tn
history of our country as that which we rea
of now, and their history is lesson in either
ship for our children. Geographical knowledg
has increased greatly of late. Have the chi
dren look up for themselves the currentevent
upon some leading subject.
lVMr. Stephens.-A good plan to stimulat
investigation upon current events ia to sc
apart one half-hour on Friday for answers