The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-04-17

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marks, followed by Prof. j. H.
Coleman.
A paper, "An Ideal Teacher"
was next read by Miss Mary Rich
ardson. This theme, though old,
has never been exhausted, as
was shown by the writer, who pre-
sented many instructive ideas.
The wise teacher will not only at
tain thorough knowledge Of sub.
jects to be taught, the best mod
ern methods, but will love the
work of teaching and possess an
absolute fondness for it.
This subject was opened for dis
cussion by Prof. j. P. Washing
ton, who urged the teachers to be-
come not weary in we'll doing but
press forward and so approximate
our ideals. He impaired to the
teachers new zeal and courage.
Prof. Washington poss sesses rare
ability as an orator and always
entertalns as we'll as instructs. The
association then adjourned to meet
at the A. M. e. church at $3.50
p. IN.
The evening session was very
interesting.
Rev. }. B. Parsons delivered an
able address on "The Teacher IN
the Worlds Work" The subject
was handled in masterly way.
nobly setting forth the idea that
the teacher being an important
factor should be measured by the
standard of the mind.
The teacher should not have only
sufficient knowledge but schol-
arly mind. Books, courses of
study, though important, are not
the main factors but the teach.
er himself.
Miss Ella Brown gave brief
talk upon Supplementary Read
ing in Public Schools" relating
the benefit derived from such a
course of reading, which should
have its place on every daily pro-
gram. She urged a careful selec-
tion Of the books with regard to
literary value, and also with refer
ence to the present needs of the
pupil and the work they are ex-
pected to do in the grades.
Miss j. Ethel Fowler next read
paper upon "Morals and Man
ners." The writer here showed
not only deep love for the beauti-
full in "Morals and Manners" but
also the skill, Judgment and taste
to present them IN so interesting a
manner that they with elegance and
grace charmed and instructed all.
This subject was discussed by
Prof. E. w. Emory in way that
was especially deserving, and the
audience was made to feel by his
earnestness the vast Importance of
this subject.
DR.. j. E. Perry had chosen the
subject, "Hygiene of the School
rOOm," which is one that deserves
wide and earnest attention.
The views presented by the
writer demonstrated clearly this
subject to be the most important
science of the school-room, as the
physical and moral development
depend upon "Hygiene of the
School-room." The subject was
considered from the points, diet,
exercise, seating and ventilation.
One thought emphasized was
that one should possess a correct
knowledge of the subject and not
simply follow rules. Many prac.
tical suggestions were given that
each should carry home and become
benefited by practising the same,
A general discussion followed this
paper.
Miss Lula Peach next entertained
the audience by a recitation entitled
"The Disturbance in the Church
Choir" which was we'll rendered.
Miss Peach has an easy, natural
grace in speaking which readily
holds the attention and wins the
applause of the audience.
The last paper on program was
read by Prof. j. HI. Coleman OF
Moberly, Mo. His subject, "Hints
on Teaching" was all full of most
cheering thoughts, touching every
interest of the teachers work in q
manner delightful, charming and
convincing. His was most schol'
arly production and we'll suited to
crown the very successful days
work of the Boone county teachers
DR.. jackson then delivered an
address which, though brief, was
encouraging and should be wisely