The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-03-24

A most interesting parents meeting
was held at the Lincoln on Friday after
noon Mr. GiauGue of the board of edu-
cation gave an I'M Ormal talk on the sub
jet of Home Study TOR Children. Miss
Mitchell followed with a very well pre-
pared and thoughtful paper on the same
subjects Miss Mitchell opposed the the
CRY of having lessons prepared at home
by children in the grammar grades, but
acknowledged that with courses or study
prescribe IN most schools at present
some home work Is absolutely necessary.
The subject was warmly discussed by
the patrons present and the teachers.
The latter seeTed TO be united I'm favor
of schOOlrOom rather than home study
wherever practicable"
Principal Eaton of the High school gave
a most helpful and interesting talk to the
pupils or the advanced grades at the Wa
saJch school on Friday afternoon. Pat
rons Of tire school as well as pupils We're
glad OF the opportunity to hear of the
relative advantages of the various courses
Oh the High school. The close relation
ship existing between the grade schools
and the higher institution mas not here
tOtore been sufficiently emphasized.
At the meeting OF the teachers engaged
IN tI-Io sraue WoIA on 1nuTsoay MISS
HOlton talked on the subject of the
spring work The subjects of spelling
and penmanship in this grade were es-
peciaHy emphasized. The work here is
very important. The spring nature work
was discussed at some length. In this
work sympathy With the child is the key
Miss Petit will present the subject Of
Fractions and Their Teaching at the
faculty meeting OF the Lincoln school to-
morrow afternoon.
The corps of teachers at the Whittier
school entertained the principal. Miss Eft
To Powers. at a very delightful luncheon
on Wednesday afternoon last after school
hours The luncheon was served In the
school and was most enjoyable affair
The decorations were La France roses
and viOlets. Besides. the guest OF honor
there We're present Misses Cohn. Wheeler
Nye, Eaton. Potter and Goddard
Principal E. ton of the High school vas
weicome visitor at tie N n On nis9tb
grade pupils for about hour on the
value Of a High school education, giving
special stress TO the relations between
the grade school and the High school, ana
explaining fully the merits OF the respect
i've courses OF study. Mr.. Eaton was
roundiy appIauded when ne took his seat
and the pppils extended hini a vote OF
thanks. rne Oquirrh expects % send q
larger delegation 10 High school next
September than CVeT before.
Owing 20 the storm that prevailed near
Is ali day Friday, the sumner Mothers
club had but few members present az
it's meeting. Owing to the absence OF
Miss May, who WAS TO have given an
address, the time was occupied by Miss
Eimbali's PUPILS. who gave some interest
ing exercises in Storytelling. Some beau-
tilul motion songs were given by the ut
later date. when il is hoped the pro-
gramme may be carried out more def
ritely.
MRS. Parsons and Miss Logan of the
Hamilton s. nOOl We're treated 10 a very
delightful surprise on Friday afternoon
last by the pupils or their rooms. Dainty
refreshments were served and a most
pleasant hour spent by teachers and pu-
piIs.
The cast OF the Winged victory at
the Grant school wiz be unveiled next
Friday afternt on at t--e regular meeting
OF The Grant school Parents club. 1t is
expected thlt an address on art will be
gwen by one ol che home artists. Miss
Aotton Wa -peak to tre parents on a
pima ~ edCc8tiOu.
rqEfs or Atitch gave a very interesting
talk % The t0ys ana glTls a. n Bryant
school GA friday morning last The
81 ahtr dWet especially on the need Of
seif-eflOrt ana de.4nite aims. The pupils
were much interested and benefited by
the lecture.
Tbs pupils of the advanced grades Of
the Lincoln and the Bryant schools viii