The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-11-28
Bloomsbury National Bank
A. T. scHoCH, PRESIDENT. VIM. H. HIDLAY, CASHIER.

Education SnOulQ Oc measured ny ltS
utility. 1t is important 10 distinguish
between the means we employ and
the ends we hope to obtain. The re-
suits of the work in all branches should
converge, not parallel. The teacher
should have a high ideal. The child
should be taught to be self-helpful so
as to be able to support himself when
he goes. out into the world. Educa-
tion should lead to the pursuit of hap
piness, the result of which is JOY in
old age, and by developing the al
truistc spirit the child has faith in
mankind.
A large number of teachers then
repaired to the Carpet Factory where
they were shown through the large
factory, and the wonders of carpet
manufacture were explained by the
kind and obliging manager, MIR. Ma
gee. The din of the machinery pre-
vented the hearing of all that was
said, but the eyes of every one were
busy not only in viewing the marvel
Gus and ponderous machines, but to
catch the pleasant glances OF the en-
ployees who seemed glad to see the
visitors.
The evening lecture on "The Mes
sage of the Optimlst" by Chas. B.
Lands, Congressman Of Indiana, was
one of the best provided for the
teachers of this county in recent years.
1t was replete with encouragement,
making one feel that it is great
privilege to live at the present age,
which is better in education, religion
and politics than any age since the
creation. Before and after the lecture
the Berwick Band delighted the large
audience with number of beautiful
selections admirably rendered.
| WEDNESDAY.
! Wednesday mornings session was
opened by Rev. DR.. Frysinger. The
first period was occupied by Supt.
George Howell, of Scranton, who
presented the topic; "My Geograph-
ical House," in very able manner.
After singing by the institute Prof.
Ilartline addressed the teachers on
Zoology for township high Schools. "
Among other things he said: The
education which touches life at most
points is of most worth. We should
eliminate the old views of bygone
days and introduce the new and pro
! gressive ideas. The first thing neces
sary IN the teaching of Zoology is fol
the teacher to inform himself on The
! subject. this will require hard work
but the things that cost most in sou
energy are worth most. The know
ledge gained is available in the pupil
d every day life. He will understand
|. how the bacteria OF plants caus'
n typhoid fever and how to prevent th
t. destructive work of caterpillars ant
S other insects. One way to becom
e informed is to take Saturday course
v either correspondence or at nearb.
It college or Normal School. Anothe
d source of information is in the collec,
y ing of specimens. The teacher shoul
l. secure books on the subject whic
al publishers have prepared in anticipa
e ton of the need of them. Field wor
e is necessary. The student OF natur
/ should go into the fields and get tn
'e air and sunshine, keeping eyes, ear
a. mind and hearts open.
l. The enthusiasm of the boys an
lie girls will be aroused by asking ther
lie to collect things fol study. Animals
S. plants and insects may be collected
'e Insects are best because Of the
is number and convenience in handlin
le and preserving. What the teach'
needs are ready and sklltul fingers
ed carry on the work. The scientif
i'd method of getting at things is deve
oped In the study of insect lif
en- Birds are of great interest in this VOL
In on account OF their songs, beauty, ar
b. the fact that they have souls whie
X. develop very much like those of me
is Agriculture would be complete ia
IN ure without the help of birds.
to Supt. Coughlln then addressed Il