Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1902-10-31

avoid by al means antagonism.
The session closed by an able dis
course on Emotions" by DR.. Buch-
ner, aud the teachers adjourned
until Thursday morning
The evening opened by a selection
which was very nicely rendered by
the pupils Of the granmer, depart
ment of the Milford high school
We then had the pleasure Of two
soles Ia the sweet voice of Mrs Won
der Heyde Prof. McNeal then ad-
dressed the audience on "a Charac-
ter Study" Character is due to
hereditary environments and the
will. The learned professor took as
bis subject the life and character of
Aaron Burr with a brief history Of
his ancestors. A Christian mother
has a more lasting influence upon
the character of child than o
father. He does not believe in too
rigid discipline and thinks that a
parent who can enter into the life
and feelings of child has the more
lasting influence. The character of
Aaron Burr was modelled in some
cases by too rigid discipline, reiec-
ton of the Bible and lack of proper
influences. Character is the SUI
preme end of education and as
parents and teachers we are respon-
sible for the education Of the child.
The evening closed with a piano
solo by Maxwell Armstrong played
in such a manner as to please the
entire audience.
The first speaker Thursday morn
ing was Prof. McNeal, who contin
ued his subject, "School Govern
ment, Avoid antagonism between
teacher and pupil, Get into their
lives and win them by that means
rather than have any opposition OF
strife. There must be authority
but get it by tact and skill. These
are necessary requirements OF the
teacher. Tact knows what to do in
all cases, therefore cultivate tact
Never allow any annoyance or con-
fusion to become known TO the
school. Do not allow a pupil to feel
that he is distrusted and you will
be far better able to obtain obedi.
ence and a good impression. Teach.
ers must also govern themselves
One who has not self control is moi
capable of governing others, and We
must avoid letting temper get the
better of us.
DR.. Buchner followed with Some
of the Physical Features of Our En-
vironments in Children" Food
air and water in the right proper
ton are all that are necessary
What the brain does during tn,
early years we should continue do
ing during the school years. Maj
has more INSTINCTS than any of the
lower animals. The principal stage
of education are mental reoeptivity
mental transformation, mental ex
preston, or, in simple words, know
ing, thinking aud doing. Thes'
three things must be related anC
brought together at every step o
education. Education is nothing
but mental development. Teacher
should read biographies as this give
them concrete psychology. Do no
take too much for granted in tn,
contents of the child's mind during
the different stages. In teaching
we should always try to obtain ex
preston as quickly as possible afte
acquisition.
The session was closed by a tall
from R. NJ. MoNeal on Study.
Acquire Habits of study. Shov
pupils how to obtain knowledge from
text books. Induce them to thin
aud study, teach them to investi
gate facts.
DR.. Buchner occupied the frs
period of the afternoon session oi
the subject, faction and Menta
Development, and the subject wa
treated by the learned professol q
an interesting and instructive man
ner. It is absolutely impossible t
dam mp tho natural impulses. w
always want in experience wha
comes from experience and what re
turns to experience. He also drew
very clearly the relation betweel
the actional and mental develop
ments.
Prof McNeal then took the foo
and spoke on Personal Elements o
the Teacher. We should be NOR
concerned in securing qualities
teachers than in anything else. !
teacher who has the respect of tn
pupils is their model. We deal to
much with GLASSES and not enougl
with the individual. Teacher
should study the pupils individual
| ity closely Adjournment.
The entertainment of Thursda.