Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-04-19

never be allowed to sing any selec
that is pitched too high. The tea
should be sure that she herself takes
right pitch for each note.
By black board illustration Mrs. Ha:
ma showed how even small pupils ma
be interested in and taught readin,
music. We should begin early to teacl
children music because in their youagei
wears they are not afraid to let II
selves be heard: besides their VOC
ers are thus trained and improv
urged that teachers watch
their pupils in regard to their
singing and talking. They sho
be urged TO sing if hoarse or O.
not properly >le to sing. Boys
be encouraged TO sing the pa
adapted to their voices as alto.
tenor.
Prof. Hanna then addressed
stitute ON Mature Study"
study is not a fad nor sol.
new The love of children is
study. Seeing, observing and ST
nature in all her forms is
study" Tomake time for this
two or three other studies, as :
language and reading.
| Bring into the school anytf
longing TO nature, IA stone, ha
sand, flower, and have the
tell what they know of them.s
out the child in regard to these tn
and he will acquire much useful il
nation.
An important thing to teach chill.
| Is the weather, or climatic condit
This knowledge would dispel mu'
the common superstitution concer
the weather.
| Prof. Hanna suggested that the te
ers prepare calendar and train
children to keep weather record Ca
day also have the children become az
quainted with the barometer and it
meaning.
| After short recess Miss Edwards
took up and answered the question:
handed her relating to Expression
Reading.
Prof. Stephens made brief addI
with special reference to school patre
He showed the absolute Difference
the success of the schools upon the
operation of the patrons. tits neces
that school boards, trustees, pat
and teachers work in harmony. II
lieves that the Trustees are the bulw
of our schools. They should have CT
of the school houses, should frequ
visit the schools and discharge thel
duties. The trustees represent fh,
irons They should see that d
school houses and equipments are
vided, and should prevent unnecessa-
Interference. Parents should as goo,
citizens obey the laws relating to schools
even though obnoxious. They should
have their children at school ON time;
should have their children study the
branches required by certain grades and
| should meet all the requirements of
school-law in the proper spirit.
Some who never taught school day
in their life often set themselves ~zacs
constant and severe critics, and for
such persons Prof. Stephens has
| foundest contempt. Another duts
parents and persons is to visit the sci
frequently. Children should be SEM
school regularly. Only about one-f
the school population is found in
school rooms of our state. A day mi
by the child day now and then br.
links in the chain and hinders and
barrases it. The child should b
school every day. -
Another way in which she-g
should assist the teacher is in the NOR
education of the child. The parent ca
not shift the responsibility upon tn
teacher but must do his full share. TIL
public schools are the chief factor
making for good morals and citizenshi
and are worthy of the support of thei
patrons. So long as the teacher holds
her position the teacher is entitled .
the hearty support of the patrons.
The Institute was then adjourned til
morning. -
THURSDAY MORNING.
The Institute was called to order by
Superintendent Stephens. Roll was
called by the secretary and afterward
the audience sang 1.-The Red, White and
Blue"
Mrs Hanna then addressed the Inst.
tute, supplementary to her talk of yes
| terday on Vocal Music" At the close
of her talk Mrs. Hanna sang a sons
mighty LAX a Rose"
Prof. Stephens then called tine att
ton of the Institute TO the fact Il
Worcester County has the right to
proud not only of her teachers at HON
but as well of those she has sent out
| the higher educational institutions
teach. Last year the Institute was az
dressed by Prof. Thomas H. Spence,
Maryland Agricultural College. Wedrf
day by Prof. Charles S,-R rs
of the same college, both of fiiss IN,
and to-day we have the pleasure .
hearing another son of this county VIII
is doing excellent work in Washington
College, Chestertown. Prof Z. j. Clarke,
formerly of Pocomoke City.
He addressed the Institute on Tea
| ing English" He made strong, ca
est plea that English should have m
time and receive better attention in,
schools. Pro-. Clarke address is wort
of reproduction in full. and would
valuable; but want of space preve
more than the passing notice we
this and some other excellent adore:
and papers presented.
Examiner McMaster made a clos.
address to the Institute and emphasiz
the Importance of properly making
and folding term reports
Supt Stephens called Rev. A. Gree
pastor of Snow Hill NJ. E. Church, ar
introduced him as a strong friend of
education and the teachers. Mr.. Green
responded in very brief and pleasant
talk.
Supt. stephens then called attention to
and urged the importance of the State
Teachers Reading Circle; the State
Teachers Association and Professional
Teachers Journal.
Before adjournment resolutions were
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