The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-05-11
THE PARISH TEACHERS. ASSOCIATION.

THE PARISH TEACHERS. ASSOCIATION.
The Bosser Parish Teachers Association convened at
ton for two days. session Friday, May s. with
teachers in attendance.
The called to order OF 1OO Friday morn
ing by Superintendent JOS E. Johnston Prof G. H. Lambert
was appointed temporary President and Miss Maude Mosby
Secretary opening exercises conducted
by Rev. j. NJ Hckson After the roll call cordial address
of welcome delivered by Dr. W. D. Lasster Mayor OF
Benton the keys of the city turned over by him TO
the President address appropriately responded to
by Prof Humphrey followed by appreciated talk by
the President.
It was moved carried that the Presidents OF the three
be the following order at the
successive meetings First session, Prof. c. H. LAMBERT
second session. Prof " o. Humphreys third session,
A. S. Humphrey. Miss Maude Mosby elected Secretary
Prot. v. o. Humphrey gave most able treatise the
"Science of Study" along the lines of professional study
both preparatory and higher and specialized work
paper followed elaborate discussion by Miss Mary
Gilmer and Mr. E. J. Barker.
Miss Roberta Martin then rendered instrumental solo,
The Model Lesson Pan which doubt would have been
admirably and discussed those whom this work
had been assigned unfortunately prevented from being
given, by unforeseen circumstances.
After brief by Superintendent Johnston the meeting
adjourned for the recess.
The Association was called order at o'clock by Prof
Lambert.
Miss Fannie L. Mosby gave reading"The Sioux Chiefs
Daughter"
"Jean Mches School, the most widely read pedagogical
present. treated Of the general character Of
by Miss Mosby and followed by excellent
papers by Misses Leila White Bessie Thomas Lizzie McAnn
and C.. S. Burgess. The opinions divided and well
argued pro and the adapaby of the book in the
eral discussion that followed.
Fundamental Propositions relating the teachers part
drilling class and linking the knowledge acquired by the
pupil day day clear and sentient assignment
of the following lesson fully and explicitly treated by
Prof A. S. Humphrey and discussed in interesting way
by Miss Mary Purcell.
To the regret the Association, "Busy Work in Ungraded
Schools not given, Mrs. W. B. Love and Miss Enesine
Chowning being unable to attend.
"Oenses and Their Punshment subject of interest to
all teachers discussed by Mr. j. H. Simmons and Misses
Saie Shaver and Florence Bngsey, all papers showing
thoughtful and fruitful consideration, and arousng much dis
cusson among the teachers.
The session closed after enjoyable song Miss Martin
One Of the enjoyable features of the days
social gotten by The young ladies of Benton
the pleasure of the visitors Friday night consisting of
instrumental by Misses Lila Belcher Mabel Scanland
Camille Kelly and Mr.. Harry Lederman songs by Miss Mar
tin reading by Miss Belle Johnston and Rotations by
Minnie Wyche, Madeline Smith, Matte Belle Scanland and
Gayle It would be pleasure speak separately OF the
splendid performance of each taking but space does
permit Each showed thorough mastery Of her art and
every number was heartily applauded.
The opening exercises Saturday morning conducted by
Rev. J. M. Brown. Prof v. O. Humphrey presiding. The
roll call responded to the teachers with statement Of
their most serious school difficulty and the discussion Of these
difficulties was both interesting and helpful.
| Next followed music by Mr.. Lederman accompanied by
Miss Lederman.
"The Most Important Needs of Public Schools" q
carefully prepared and instructive paper by Miss Fannie
Mosby and ably discussed by Misses Mary Shaver Lester
Compton and Nettie Pru in regard to location building,
lighting, heating, ventlang etc. Of school houses and
above all the proper qualifications of the teacher.
j Next followed reading by Miss Dubois Elder.
Nh P. Conger read very charming paper The In
huence of the Teachers Personality on the Pupil"
The Association given most instructive treat
physiology Hygiene" by DR. c. H. Irion. Dr. ron has
connected with various schools of the parish for nearly
twenty years. his direct interest for all
He showed the relation that physiology bears to happ
OF nation; how much and how physiology should be
taught in schools and how water supply effects health
giving practical blackboard illustrations Of how improper
drainage is detrimental to health.
The following committee resolutions appointed by
the Presidents Misses Mary Helen Key Salie Shaver and
Fannie L. Mosby.
Superintendent Johnston then closed the meeting with
few remarks after musical selections by Mrs. NJ
Curry and Mr.. Lederman.
Prof. A. S. Humphrey presiding opened the afternoon
sion, Immediately following which Mr.. Ledeman and Miss
Lederman gave several violin and piano selections.
subject Of paramount importance and which be
tuced into the schools next session. is Elementary Ag
culture which handled in most masteful by
Lambert showing perfect acquaintance of the subject
He spoke of the origin and nature Of SOIL proper age,
plant diseases and their remedies succession of crops and
other matters Of agricultural interest He followed by
Mr. A. Bumgardne who gave practical talk OF home life
on the farm and how to make it attractive.
The Association then favored with music by Misses
Belcher and Elder
Superintendent Johnston most eloquent address.
indeed the friend Of schools and teachers and his
dress full Of things which appeal to all that highest
teacher and overlooking with ideas beneficial inspiring
Every word fell on appreciative
After the transaction OF necessary business Miss Martin
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