Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-04-24
EDUCATIONAL MEETING.
Be11fonntain Grange and School Patrons
Urite in Holding Parents Meeting.

/ Bellfounta Grange and School Patron.
Unite in Holding Parents Meeting.
| The grange of Bellfountain and the pa
irons of the schools in the southern part
of our county can justly feel proud o.
the results of the parents meeting held
in Grange Hall at Bellfeuutain last Sat-
urday. The wide spread interest ir tbs
educational affairs of ,hst part Of the
eoan.Y wss plsialy manifested by assem-
blsss Of ena Of the lsrSeft-msny pro-
| Hpunssd II The isFtess crowds eEsF gath
sfsa al aa saRustlansi lnesilBR. fhs
large ahd ceshmsdiuus hall was afable
TO accommodate those desiring admis'
sion, During ttie entire exercise, many
were compelled to remain standing.
The meeting began with the singing OF
several selections by the audience, Mrs.
J. HI. Edwards acting as leader and Mrs.
NJ. M. waltz % organist. Mr.. Earl
Brown was appointed secretary. The
following literary program was rendered
with efficieHry and merit of which any
city school would find it hard to beat !:
Recitatiors by Meoma Humphrey, Ralph
Bent u, Bertha Coon, Harry Tozier.
Myrtle Caritisi,t k.slie Gardiner, Grace
\ 'kins; concert Rotations by pupils
from district No 81 aud district No. 23 !:
dialogue representatives fiom district
No. 26; song by Elvin and Mamie
Witham; duet by Carol and Hazel Ed.
yards; selections by quartet consist
ing Of Mr. and Mrs. J. III. Edwards.
Messrs. E. HI. Belknap and Wilbur Starr /;
vocal solos. by Mr.. Pruett and Mrs. J. Fl.
Edwards: cornet solo, Prof. Nichols; {;
duet, Messrs Wilbur Starr and E. H.
Belknap.
:. Mr.. j. Fred Yates in discussing Dan.
ger Signals," said many young people
only think of massing wealth. They
strive aud toll to accomplish this desire
when by so doing they fail to observe
and to enjoy the beauties of life every
where surrounding them. He urged all
to secure at any cost good common
school education and then press on until
a,college education is secured. He in
sisted that an education was the BIRTH
right of every American citizen; that
American methods, manners and Gus
toms were encircling the globe. His ad
dress was full of inspiration, good
thoughts and excellent suggestions for
the rising generation.
Miss Foshay in discussing, "Does the
state course of study meet the condi-
tions of country schools?" thought that
it did not. She pointed out the many n
stances to support this. She thought
the pupils should be better sight readers
and should learn how to study. Sup't
Denman, while admitting that the state
course did not meet every requirement,
said it was doing great work in system
izing the work, thereby elevating the
work of country schools. He thought
that irregular attendance, short term of
school, multiplicity Of recitations, lack
Of familiarity on part of many teachers
and lack of support from districts boards
was to blame in great measure tor
some of the troubles arising.
Should the child be encourage Jed to tell
tales out OF school ?" brought out warm
discussion and diversity of ideas.
Mrs. DuMullin thought parents should
know what is going on in school. The
quiet talks between child and parent
we're indeed beneficial. Miss Mary Dun
lap thought it dangerous thing to be
permitted. Pupils are apt to tell the
story in an entirely different light from
which it occurred. Parents should visit
school and Investigate for themselves.
Mr.. L. N. Edwards read a ine paper
which received the endorsement Of all
who heard it. Mr.. III. r. Bristow
Thought children should be encouraged
to tell what impressed them in school.
Let little things pass unnoticed, but give
attention to important things. Mr.. NJ,
M. Waltz, w. Belknap and Rev. Skid
more joined in the discussion.
"Our duty when trouble arises in the
school," was introduced by Mr.. ]. HI.
Edwards. He said "Be sure a thing is
worthy of attention before acting; hear
the story from child but be sure and hold
your peace Have talk with the
teacher as soon as possible. Try to pre-
vent trouble before it comes. Mr.. Earl
Brown said if corporal punishment is
necessary be sure and use the hazel.
In SO doing be Calm and deliberate, inn
pressing the child that the punishment
is enly for his good. Enforce the laws,
and rules concerning the same; impress
the unruly parent with the good work
her child is doing and endeavor to show
her that he excells his fellow pupil.
Robert Kyle said, the parent should
stand by teacher first, last and always.
First know your duty. then have back
bone enough to act. Wilbur Starr said,
first train the child at home. Impress
the child with the idea that the teacher
is in place of the parent. Proper train