The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-21

where theyreceive their first twist.
Next follows the operation of clean
ing, in which the silk is simply
reeled from one bobbin to another,
but on its way it passes through a
slit, which is sufficiently wide to
pass the filament, but stops the mo-
ton when Trick lump or nib is
presented. From these bobbins the
silk is reeled into hanks, after
which it is shipped to the dye
house. Formerly each establish
ment had its own dye house, but
this branch of the industry is now
distinct part of the work. From
the dye house It is returned to the
mill, where it is woven into goods
for the market. The principal pro-
duct of the Bloomsbury mills is
black dress goods. After leaving
the mill it passes through the hands
OF the fnisher and is then shipped
to the large ,saieshouse in New
York, from which it is sent to all
parts of the United States.
District Attorney J. c.. Harman
warmly welcomed the teach
ers in behalf of the citizens in
the absence Of the Mayor, Frank
Ikeler, Esq.
Supt. ]. Geo. Becht, of Lycoming
county, then addressed the Insti-
tute on Live Teachers and Live
Teaching" 1t was the pleasure of
many Of our teachers to hear Mr..
Becht few years ago. He is noted
for his mastery command of the
English language and for the for
chile and interesting way in which
he presents his subject. He spoke
of the blighting touch of dead
teachers who live in the days that
are not. This lassitude is not the
effect of years as is shown by the
fact that many teachers in the prime
of life are using antiquated methods
and are not filled with spirit of
enthusiasm and progress as they
should be. The antitype Of the
dead teacher is the live teacher. He
is alive to the call of duty. His in
huence is felt wherever it is his
privilege to labor. He weaves his
life into the warps and woof of the
community. He has before him an
ideal consciously set up. Although
it may be impossible to attain the
ideal, that is no reason for not at
tempting to reach it. The shoe
maker when asked whether his
work did not become monotonous
replied that he was gladdened by
the thought that he was able to
drive each peg little "slicker :"
every time. Activity is the law of
childhood and it is the teachers
duty to direct, not suppress this
activity. The life of teacher is
shown in his use oe mechanical ap-
pliances. All the apparatus of the
school should be kept in proper
condition and place to be used at
any time. The subject should be
taught, not mere facts. The teacher
should have the right professional
spirit. Every lesson should have
purpose in view. Correcting ex-
animation papers is not drudgery
when the needs of the pupils are
considered. When God wanted to
be sculptor he made the mountains;
when he wanted to be a musician
he made the birds and waterfalls;
when he wanted to be a painter he
tinted the waters ard made the
rainbow, and when he wanted to be
a teacher he sent his only son the
great Teacher among us.
Cards were sent to the teachers
of the county by the manager ofthe
Magee Carpet Works, inviting them
to visit the mill. AS it was thought
best to entertain the crowd in Sec
tions, part of the teachers passed
through the mill Monday while the
remainder were shown through the
mill on Tuesday.
The recital by the Gamble Concert
Co., in the Normal Auditorium,
was attended by large and ap-
preciative audience. Mr.. CANDLES
Libretto" was rendered in a par
ticularly pleasing manner. Miss
Jenkins held the audience in wrap.
attention. Her movements were
very graceful and her selections are
marked by the breadth and quality
of tone bringing out the many capa-
bilities of the violin. The skill of
Mr.. Morley, the pianist was also