Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-05-26

Fewer pupils in room with some stud
es taken up later in the curriculum will
give better results. Also more teachers
n the secondary schools that pupil
nay follow his natural abilities to the
fullest extent.
In discussion Supt. WEIGH OF Lime
Springs pronounced the real born short
Idea mainly theory. He made three
divisions of born shorts-pupils born
minus, who belong in the proper insti-
buttons; dull pupils, and those who
learn less readily in some particular
line, but who, when interest is aroused,
will excel the so-called clever pupil.
Children are often called born short in
certain lines for lack of development,
as in music. The pupil follows what he
likes to the detriment of other things
in which he may excel if interest is
aroused. Dull pupils take
time and patience, but often make the
best students.
The meeting adjourned till 8 p. NJ,
when DIR. Bassett of Fayette opened the
meeting with invocation. Mrs. O'Mal-
ley's singing met with such hearty ap-
plause that she responded with sec
ond song.
Mayor Thomson's address of well
come expressed what he intended it
should, welcome to Cresco. He touch
ed upon that subject of general inter-
est, salaries, and spoke further upon
the mission and the responsibilities OF
the common schools. Mr.. Thomson
interspersed in his talk number Of
pleasantries which were we'll received.
Mr.. Hegeman, of Waukon, responded
in a happy way, afterward treating
more seriously the aims and endeavors
which brought together such conven-
ton of teachers.
After a violin solo, with the clever
accompaniment of the performers lutte
daughter, DR.. Bassett, at the request O
Miss Harrison, occupied the time dele
gated to her, with pleasing though
impromptu address.
The committees were then appointed
as follows:-Nominating Committee
Supt. L. E. A. Ling, Cresco; Count!
Supt. q. L. Adams, OF West Union
Supt. Johnson, DEBORAH; Principal Heg
eman, Waukon; Principal Nc Keown
Nc Gregor.
Committee on Resolutions, Prof. Ben
net, Fayette; County Supt. c. J. Adam
Elkader; Miss Julia Breckenridge, De
corah; Miss Gertrude Kaye, Calmar.
Auditing Committee, supt. Dodds
Monona; Supt Reinow, Elkader, an
Miss Spaulding, Waukon.
There followed a most interesting ad
dress, cart indoors and out" by Pro-
T. a. Mcbride, OF Iowa City. OWN
to limited time, he confined his addres
to the latter half of his topic, ard show
ed many views OF both Europe an
America, illustrative Of true out-doo
art and the reverse. He said the ere
alton Of art is Of God and such OF hi
| children as are inspired with some {
| His creative art; but the appreciatio
of art is due to refinement. Mr.. M
Bride is ardently doing his part in tt
; education of the public to an apprec
ation of true art.
i At the close OF the address the teacl
ers proceeded to the armory, where
pleasant informal reception had bee
arranged, through the courtesy Of Gre
co citizens.
On Saturday morning the busine
meeting was postponed to accommoda
the speakers. Prof. j. N. Damn,
: McGregor, read an interesting pap
on "The Value and Methods OF mana
ing literary societies in different grad
: and in the high school" Mr.. Dial
spoke strongly Of the need of litera
! societies in school work, declaring tn
t no one study contributed as much to
pupils development. He said furth
: that child's whole life is often at VI
lance with his training, state viii
. literary clubs, with which are comb
ed social features will tend in measu
to correct. He spoke of the need of
teachers supervision of all such ,clul
but warned them not to interfere wi
details. He discussed aims of clul
advising those which were most COZ
prehensive. Also ways and means
meeting expense, incurred by supp
ing the social needs of pupils, the latt
he decides is best met by small tar
upon the membership. In conclusi
\ Mr.. Dahm said such societies will gi
: culture to children who have not no,
opportunities, while it will make t
3 other broader and more democratic.
Supt. Preston, Of Hawkeye, in d
!, cusslon suggested late fall and whit
as the best time for literary work.
T said he had found effective the dividi
: OF the school In sections, under t
charge of captains, thus creating m
rivalry. He did not agree with n
: Dahm as to exclusion Of the publ
) thinking their presence an incenti
in smaller schools at least.
Mr.. Mahaffey, OF DEBORAH read
paper on the subject "To what
I tentshall we encourage high sch'
. athletics? And how should inter-hi
school athletics be controlled?"
stated that although athletics
largely means of advertising schoo
! this Is not its trlIe aim. He spoke