Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-14

influence they have exerted in bring
ing about the improvement in gram
mar school teaching.
This paper was illustrated by full
sets a papers made by pupils in a
large number Of different schools.
Augustus H. Kelley, master Of the
Lyman district in Boston, spoke on the
teaching of English.
An address by Miss Lolita A. Clark, a
teacher in the history department of
the ChariestOwn High school, Boston,
entitled, AN Experiment In History
Teaching" described how her recita-
lions in ancient history had been car
ried on by the classes in the form of
business meetings with great success.
The pupils had a chance in this way
to learn to think, she said, and act in
dependently In thus preparing them
selves for the self-reliance expected of
them in the business and social life.
The kind of work done was of far
greater value than that brought by the
customary question and answer meth
cd.
President Reyes called the conclud
ing session to order at o'clock to-
night, and business was resumed, Reso-
lutions were adopted extending GUS
tomary thanks for cOurtesies enioyed.
Specific mention was made of the yari-
Gus chairmen of local committees and
particular mention was made in con-
dolence by reason of the death of Or
lando M. Lord, superintendent of
schools OF this city early last month
Other resolutions embodied recon-
mendations that day be set apart in
each state to be observed in every
school when instruction in the princi-
pies OF international arbitration should
be given: also that commissions be
appointed in each state to inquire into
the condition of the adult blind and
to suggest ways and means for their
betterment
After thanking local newspapers for
the full reports of the session it was
resolved to thank the press of the State
of Maine for the excellent and helpful
preliminary announcements and The
Associated Press for their hearty eff
forts both to spread the news and to
report the acts Of the gathering.
1t was resolved that we are in favor
of instructing the pupils in our public
schools in the principles of internation-
al arbitration as a means of preserv-
ing the peace of the world, and that we
recommend the general observance in
each state Of some school session by
the use Of exercises resigned to pro-
mote this end, the particular day to be
fixed III each state by the highest edu-
cational authority of the state.
Treasurer Pease read his report
showing balance on hand of $2O6O.
The remainder of the business was de-
ferred until after the addresses. .
Herbert E. Mills, professor of econ
omics at Vassar College, was introduce
ed first. His paper was consideration
of the higher education of women
mainly in the light of some recent criti-
cisms.
President Wright was received with
applause when he began to speak on
the college of the future.
President Reyes explained that Put
Inlay, Ohio. Chicago, Niagara Falls
and Buffalo send formal invitations for
the session of 1906. but said they are
not considered likely to have the con-
vention in view of the fact that Mon
treal and New Haven have put in
strong bids.
Supt. E. w. Arthy of Montreal, pre-
scented a request for the institute to
meet in 1906 in that city. He explained
the transportation. and hotel accommo-
dations and gave an assurance of a
cordial welcome. J. c. Knowleton, of
New Haven made an address in behalf
of the Yale City and agreed to enter
tain the delegates satisfactorily if that
city Shall be chosen. The invitations
We're referred to the executive COM
mittee who will determine the matter
the first week in January.
President Keyes introduced Presi-
dent-elect Ranger, who made a brief
speech after accepting the gavel from
his predecessor The convention finally
adjourned at 1910 P. NJ.
Charles II. Reyes. the retiring presi-
dent of the American Institute of In
struction. in a statement issued, to-
hight. regarding the convention just
closed. says:
The leaders of the American Insti-
tute go to their homes, tomorrow, with
feeling that no other city in New
England could have excelled Portland
in her cordial treatment of our men,
bers and her business-like arrange
ment for the conduct of our meetings
Our 18th anniversary has been
marked by distinguished general and
section programs. the credit for which
is entirely due to the wise thought and
splendid endeavor of the eminent men
and women who, in response to the
presidents invitation. took up the man.
agement Of the various departments.
THE high character Of the addresses
and papers has never been surpassed.
and the reports. of the proceedings of
all sessions h1,