The daily sentinel., 1908-01-29
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NEWS OF CITY SCHOOLS.


Friday afternoon a very successful
half years work in Grecian history
was closed by a debate, which did
credit to the participants on both
sides. The question was, Resolved
that Sparta was greater and did more
for future civilization than Athens"
The speakers on the affirmative were
Lawrence Carnahan, Mary Kaiser.
Harold Aupperle. The speakers on
the negative were Orville Hutchin-
son, Frank Weaver and Lucius Cur
rier. The speakers presented their
facts well arranged and in an enter
taining way. They showed that they
possessed not only a general knowl-
knowledge of the many little things
which go to make up nations life.
The judges were Judge Walter 8.
Sullivan. Rev. James A. Becker and
Miss Nellie d. Scott. The arguments
presented on both sides were SO ex-
cellent that 1t took the judges long
time to render their decision. The
| vote was two to one in favor of the
affirmative. The debate reflected
great credit on Miss Mae Carroll, In
structor in history. Her methods are
thorough and interesting
Professor C. G.. Sergent was a
pleasant caller at the high school
last week. He visited the class work
In the various departments of the
high school, and he thinks our stu
dents are making fine progress.
Mr.. Chester Higdon, of New Cas-
| tie. made the office a short call Tues
day morning. Mr.. Higdon was form
erly one Of Superintendent Aliens
school boys in Canon City.
Miss Maud Blaisdell. the second
primary supply teacher. has been do
ing excellent work. On account of
the prevalence of the grip, she has
been called upon quite frequently of
late. and has always performed her
duties with tact and administrative
ability that do high credit to one who
has had SO little experience.
The invitation issued by the jun
iors for St. Valentines Eve Is unique
and catchy. The gilt lettering upon
the red heart makes a tasteful COM
bination.
| Yesterday the general teachers
meeting proved to- be one of the
i
this year. The superintendent gave
moral training OF school children. He
read the following statements from
a printed circular: 80
Children should be trained %
to breathe deeply and through the
nostrils: ca to sit, walk and stand
erect; (3) not to lean over their
/ books, but to keep their backs
straight from the hips; (4) never tc
read in dim or badly directed light
THE schools are very careful
about proper lighting. Children's
eyes are more frequently injured al
home than at school. Children SHOULD
never read or study facing a light
or with cross lights. The light shout
be good and should come directly ov
er either shoulder.
Children should have plain
wholesome diet, plenty of play, plen
ty OF sleep. regular habits. definite
periods for reading and study. AM
some definite duties.
"The chief enemies OF children ar.
contagious diseases, cheap cand,
stores. cigarettes, cheap novels ant
street companions"
4 At this meeting the teachers wer,
given handsome programs for tn,
celebration of Washington's and Lin
coins birthdays.
The monthly folders for the stud,
Of art were also distributed to tn,
J teachers.
The leading feature of the meet
ing consisted OF reports from ou
! teachers who have recently had
visiting day. These reports wer
| bristling with practical points an,
, showed that each teacher had i'm
: proved her day In visiting the worl
I OF other teachers. Miss Forty an,
Mr.: Bacon spent part of their tim
visiting the Indian school. TIL
, teachers who gave reports were Mis-
I O'Boyle. Miss Hebert. Miss Leahy
Miss Wilbur. Miss Mcconnell, Mis-
| Turner. Miss Strock. Miss Forty. Mis-
. VanBuren. Miss Daniell and Mr.. Ba
:. con