St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-05-25
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day was interesting and instructive to
all and especially helpful to teachers.
There was lecture Thursday evening
on chemistry by Prof. Bartlett from
Hanover, in place of DR.. Horne, who
was called away by a death in the
family. Exercises opened Friday at $50
a M, with devotional exercises by Rev.
]. K. Williams. The. purpose and
methods OF teaching history were given
by Prin. Dwight 6. Burrage. He recon-
mended for each school a copy of "A Man
Without a Country" by Edward Everett
Hale. History should be taught in a
manner to make pupils wish to emulate
our 'noblest men and in this way do much
to develop good morals.
Mrs. Rowe had short paper on the
method of teaching reading, which she
illustrated with the help of her younger
pupils. A paper by Miss Jennette Var
mum on manners and morals of school
children was brief but good. two impor-
tant factors being truth and honesty.
Supt. Clarence II. Dempsey from st.
Johnsbury gave methods and aims in
teaching geography. If geography could
be taught according to his methods,
pupils would receive quite a liberal educa-
ton.
Dinner was served in the town hall to
about so.
The afternoon session began at 100.
First was an address by Supt. Dempsey
that every one enjoyed very much, on
the Strong Teacher. He said he might
be defined as "the normal, sensible per-
son, who can see what is wanted, and
does it," Elements of strong teacher
are as follows: Character, the founda-
ton; then culture, broad sympathies,
special training and preparation, ability
to utilize experience, professional spirit,
good philosophy of life, physical, men
tai and spiritual vigor, power and tact,
proper personal qualities and habits and
initiative.
It had been suggested that Teachers
Association be organized and the follow
ing committee were appointed to devise
some plan: B. E. Goodenough, Dan.
vile; Miss Nettie Gibson, Barnet; Miss
Winifred Nolan, Ryegate; Leo c.
Cooke, Groton; Miss Miriam E.
Dimond, Peacham. They brought the
following report, which was accepted
and adopted: Article I. The purpose of
this society is to cultivate among our
teachers and citizens a greater interest
in educational matters. Article II.
Membership shall be granted to any one
interested in education, who shall pay
the annual fee, so cents. Article III.
Time and and place of meeting shall be
as the society may direct. Article ~
relates to the name to be chosen later.
Prin. B. E. Goodnough from Danville
spoke OF the relation Of parent, pupil and
teacher and illustrated his subject by
comparing it to a right angle triangle,
the teacher represented by the hypothe-
muse.
Loren E. Partridge spoke of the obsta-
cles in the way of the school director
L. L, IL
for, some would not be satisfied with
their best efforts. The cost of education
in public schools was about $25 per
pupil.
The Question Box was in charge of
Mr.. Bunker, who conducted it in wide
awake manner that brought out in
structive answers.
The last on the program was Reading
and Physical Culture by Miss Nellie M.
Harvey. The time left for her was much
too short for the many interesting facts
and illustrations she could give US.
The Sixty Club.
The annual meeting of the Sixty Club
was held at the home of Mrs. Plynn Boil
ton, Wednesday, the 18th. Mrs. Bolton,
Mrs. McClary Mrs. Esden and Mrs.
Chase were the hostesses. Mrs. McClary
was reelected president. Mrs. Partridge
dent, Mrs. Bolton was elected to that
Office. Mrs. F. II. Varnum was:chosen
secretary and Mrs. Esden, Mrs. ]. K. Will
| liams and Mrs. Varnum program COM
mittee. There was paper read review
ing the life of the club for which the
writer received vote of thanks. It was
Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey's first appearance
at the club since her return from Califor-
MIA. She was very cordially greeted and
| what she had to tell was very gladly
heard. She told many pleasant things
about numerous old neighbors and
| friends who now reside in that land of
| roses and sunshine. A few new members
| were welcomed who had not met with
the club before siuce the occasion on
which they joined. ALI spent very de-
| lightful afternoon together and partook
OF supper which was super1atively
| bountiful.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Way from
Manchester. N. H., are visiting at Geo
Stoddard's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Kenerson from Barre
were in town over Sunday.
Delegates to county convention O
churches, to be held at Lower Water
ford, Tuesday. May 20, were chosen. a:
follows: Millen Farrow, Harlan Rem
frew, Harvey Damn.
The memorial service will be held al
West Barnet, May 20.
The 6. A. R. will meet at Peachan
town hall, Monday, May 80. The chill
dren are requested to bring flowers fol
decorating the graves of soldiers. Din
| ner will be at Barnet at IL M, and thu
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