The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-11-12
CIR Sin lgyRlfl Into RIlIHIION1N(.
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reach of the youth Of a community
will. in the course Of q few years, have
marked effect, not only upon the ma
terial prosperity Of the people. but
bring degree OF culture and refine.
nleat that is characteristic Of inteiii.
gence and progress, These papers and
magazines are named rather us n type
OF literature. OF the class that will be
most helpful. In more advanced
schools, scientific publications and
magazines having a specific field may
be Introduced. Neither should the vo-
cations OF the people be overlooked in
the selection OF reading matter. In
farming section agricult raj publica.
tons should be supplied; fruit grow
Ing and poultry raising may also be
emphasized. Magazines on mining
and forestry will also be appropriate
In many places, and Just now when
We are striving for better roads, this
subject should be made prominent
because good roads will make better
schools. or course each teacher will
provide himself with one or more edu.
cational journals so he may keep in
touch with the progressive elucationar
work OF the day.
AS to the selection of books, would
again emphasize the fact that the
choice should be made with reference
to all the grades in the school. The
primary classes should be provided
with picture books and elementary
books OF character within their com.
prehenslon. Then, too, | believe ey-
cry school library should have n set
OF supplementary readers for refer.
ence and occasional use in regular
CLASS work. so rs to add variety to this
most important branch. Many schools
have already purchased part of the
books given in previous ANIMALS and
programmes, so would suggest that
the remaining portion OF the list be
CHOSEN as far as may be thought best
| would advise against the purchase
Tor district schools OF entire sets os
authors who have written many books
IN several libraries in the State |
nave seen such collections, and most
OF the books being far beyond the com.
prehenslon OF the pupils, an actual dis.
taste for the library was created 10
not understand that recommend
cheap literature Or mere picture books
Tor ! want the most wholesome publi.
cations that can be fond, believing
mat the cultivation of the taste will
after while bring the demand for the
higher forms of literature.
Probably the best place for purchas.
ing books is your nearest book store
Usually the merchant Is willing to give
a fair discount, aud by getting books
, IN quantities freight and express
charges are reduced. However, many
OF the publishing houses stand ready
to supply these needs, and as the pub.
fishers Of the books have heretofore
named are indicated. teachers will
nave no difficulty in finding them
Moreover, several book stores in thc
state have been making n special eff.
Tort to supply this demand and thew
may be communicated with MS ia
price and quality.
West Virginia Day.
Considerable interest has recently
been awakened in Trans.Alleeheny
history. and as our State is intimately
related to the development and growth
OF this section, 1t is altogether proper
That we should emphasize the subject
IN or schools. AS West Virginia
Day comes SO near to Library Day it
may be well. as suggested last year,
to unite the two exercises In one en-.
tertalnment. Much relating to the
carly settlements, to the formation of
the State and to our material and edu.
cational development can be embraced
In papers and discussions which will
not only prove interesting, but valua.
Bile. (see last years programme for
good materially - ~
Again refer to the most gratifying
reports which reach me concerning the
district institutes being held through.
ont the State. The programmes and
Round Table topics presented by the
county superintendent are not only
Interesting, but very practical and
seem TO be arouslng the people, every.
where to better comprehension of
their relationship to the educational
affairs in their respective communities.
If once the citizens Of this State get
thoroughly aroused on the subject OF
better schools We will see n wonder:
ful change. and that time is coming
soon. We are ready for it and need
It. s.-a-sl
In connection with the district insti-
tutes, the reading circle course should
be made prominent. Teachers should
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