The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-03-21
EDUCATIONAL REUNION.
Held in Assembly Hall Saturday-Inter-
esting Topics Well Handled.


sembly Hall Saturday, March 18th, was
presided over by A. J. Postlewaite.
John Bauer being vice-president and
Miss Jessie Smeltzer secretary. Rev.
A. J. Meek, OF the Reynoldsville Bap-
tist church, conducted the devotional
| exercises.
"The Successful Teacher" was dis
cussed first by G. w. Dlckey, who gave
the standards OF success for various
times Good conduct, obedience, and
industry were formerly marks Of success;
later show of interest by the pupil was
the teachers aim: now II preparation for
an examination by the acquisition Of a
number Of dry facts seems to be- stan
dard All OF these are not real success.
The teacher must seek an approving
conscience and approving God. The
unfolding Of life and the teaching how
to live it is the true aim of the educator.
He who is himself noble, kind and true,
Il model for the pupil, one who will
train the boys and girls to be men and
women, he is n success.
The thots given by Miss Stauffer on
this subject accorded with Mr.. Dickey's
with emphasis on the subjects of natural
aptitude, special preparation and strong
will power in disciplning. Several apt
illustrations from observation were Civ
On showing how the lack of these quail
fications prevent good teaching. Miss
Snedden said the teacher should en-
deavor to have harmonious develop
ment Of the powers. The teacher can
influence, not make character He
should be thoroughly alive and so have
Il live school.
The Ladies' Quartette rendered a
pleasing selection.
Russell Rudolph discussed the subject
of vocal music as a branch of study in
the school. He showed its value as an
educational and as physical factor.
The Institute Quartette then gave
"The Chimpanzee and the Monkey" and
in response to an encore, Jack and JILL"
Messrs. Kramlich, Longwell and
Bauer each expressed IL as his opinion
that vocal music should have a place in
our school curriculum.
The afternoon session was opened by
a selection by the Institute Quartette,
who were received with the usual en-
thusiasm. Their second selection was
1--WE Lost My Bow-Wow."
n h., H.,
schools, gave an interesting talk. His
remarks were for the pupils, parents
and teachers. He urged the pupils to
be ladies and gentlemen; the parents to
help teachers; and the teachers not to
be discouraged, but to be encouraged by
the presence of the helpful pupil,
! Miss Christine Brown pleased the
audience by her reading of a selection
in negro dialect, and the Ladies' Quar-.
tette gave another selection.
T. n. Neif discussed the old and new
methods of spelling. His idea was tina,
union OF the two produced the best
results, DR.. Foust, Prof. Lenkerd and
J Rev. G. II. Vibbert each briefly dis
cussed the subject.
In response to an invitation Rev. G
II. Vibbert, of Massachusetts, gave 4
very interesting talk on Scientific
Temperance. He says It is acknowl
edged that alcohol is a poison. The
drinkers of it in small quantities lool
healthy they are not healthy and can
not endure hardships as can temperate
persons. A surgical operation general,
proves fatal to them. Tobacco has th'
same effect. A person so poisoned cal
not think deeply, for this reason girl
are becoming the best scholars at thu
universities. Alcohol and cold have
the same effect on the body, they driv,
Y out the heat.
Y The Institute Quartette rendered tw,
Q pleasing selections.
, The length of the school term wa
> discussed by Messrs. London, Foust ant
Q Hawk. they being the directors present
g Mr.. London said the length OF tern
4 should meet the demand OF the com
4 munity, AT present seven months sat
S islies the demands of the township. DR.
n Foust approves an eight month tern
for rural districts and Mr.. Hawk tho
G niue months should be given to tn
children.
Prof G. w. Lcnkerd then describe
the Savings Bank system which ha
. been introduced into the Reynoldsvill
. schools. He gave the history OF tn
= institution in various places. The bes
" results are habits Of frugality whic
. :, are established and knowledge of bus
!" iness which are acquired.
The Institute Quartette gave its Las
- :, selection after which DIR. Foust gave
D talk on the habits OF teachers as col
r forming to their teachings.
D. After giving vote of thanks to tn
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