The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1906-01-26
TEACHERS MEETING.


Held In Rathdrum Last Saturday.
The meeting of the Kootenai Coun-
ty I 1eachers' association was convened
in Rathdrum, at the NJ. +. church
about 1870 o'clock last Saturday ar
ternoon. Professor G. w. Spoerry
being principal OF the Rathdrum
schools, was chosen chairman Of the
meeting and Miss McCarty was Sc
lected for secretary.
Owing to delayed trains and other
causes many teachers were not pres-
ent. Among those who failed to ap-
pear were some teachers who were to
have presented papers as outlined by
the published program. Neverthe.
less, the meeting proved an interest.
ing one.
Miss Maude Ingram Of Occur d.
Alene read paper entitled, "Draw-
ing in Graded and Country Schools"
The subject was discussed In an In
teresting manner by several teachers.
The drawing books in general use
we're mentioned and it was generally
conceded that these books should not
be used exclusively but that the pu-.
pill should he permitted to develop
his individuality by original work,
the books being used as guides Of
form or as suggestions for the teacher.
The next number was "a Practical
Primary lesson" by Miss Hage of
Rathdrun, who had twelve little
folks present from her drst grade to
illustrate her subject. The subject
Of the exercise,-a nature study,--the
duration OF the recitation and the
animated manner Of the teacher by
which she held the close attention
the class In the unusual place, elicited
much favorable comment,
On motion of Superintendent Bar
ton OF Occur d'Alene, the chairman
appointed a resolutions committee Of
three, consisting Of Messrs Barton
and Mccall and Miss Hage, and a
recess was taken during which the
resolutions were drawn up. In the
meantime preparations were made
4 for the question box or round table
in charge Of County Sup't. r.. c. Eg.
bers.
i The round table proved very in.
teresting feature Of the meeting. 1t
brought up several topics for discus.
sion in which most of the teachers
freely took part. Among the ques-
tions were: "Some one name a good
text book on civil government,
"IIow often should composition work
| be given IN the eth to Sth grades?''
"What should be done with the deaf
pupil?" "Will you give good way to
\ place the truant law in execution?"
"What method would you suggest for
study OF history" "What system OF
handwriting?" Prof. Spoerry and
Mr.. Hays thought McCleary's very
good work on civil government. II
was generally expressed that as much
composition work should be given az
the pupil needed-narrative and de-
scriptive. Sup't. Egbers said no d.
rect reply could be made as to truan1
children, much depending on tht
nd,vidual case. The topical methot
!. Of teaching history was recommended
ty Prof. Barton, Prof. Spoerry ant
others, and Sup't. Egbers approved
medium slant for handwriting.
The resolutions were then reported
, and adopted. In part the resolutions
] while recognizing the ability of tt
E present state superintendent and he
t predecessor to meet the educationa
e requirements of the office, affirm tha
the physical requirements are to
great for woman and recommen
that each OF the political partie
nominate a qualified male educator
Superintendent Egbers announce
{ that the county institute will I've bel
+ 10 Occur d'Aleue during the las
}, week 10 March.
n An evening session was held a
e which Prof. II. Garfield Of Occur d
l. Alene, presented his paper on "Tt
,e Ideal Teacher. Prof. d. McCa
:. read an original poem. Edwin M
Bee, the Rathdrum attorney, d
livered the welcoming address.
Musical numbers consisted Of SON.
es by Rev. j. II. Martin and Miss Bess
ce Tucker.