Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1908-01-24

circular issued by County Superinten-
dent Lawrence, school officers and
teachers 70 the number Of three hun
dred met in the court room Friday to
discuss school matters, embraced I'M
der twelve separate heads on h pro-
gram, and all OF Importance to dis
trict officers and teachers. Out OF LILO
teachers In the county l02 registered,
and of the district officers 200 were
present, or an average OF two from
each district. The interest manifest
ed made Superintendent Lawrence
feel that his work was appreciated
ard every lover Of advanced edaca-
tional methods was about as well
pleased as the Superintendent.
The forenoon meeting began at ten
with an opening address by Superin-
tendent Lawrence which embraced In
a general way the program provided.
Two papers we're read one by j.. M.
| Noble of district AS and the other by
II. f. McKellips of district At. The
latter gentleman discussed "The
Ideal School," and he did the subject
Justice. Mr.. Noble discussed what
Should Governin the Hiring OF Teach
ers and the Cancellation ofTheir Con
tracts" 1t was an Intelligent review
OF the question fairly considered.
The afternoon session began at 1870
with every bit of space on the main
floor and gallery filled and many
standing in the halls. Superinten-
dent Lawrence announced music by
the Augustana College Choir, and
this we'll trained organization under
the leadership OF Prof. Quale was
never heard to better advantage.
The applause was hearty and an en-
core followed.
The address of welcome in behalf OF
the city was delivered by Hon. w. G.
Gemmill, who convinced n and all
that their welcome to the city was
genuine and that the city was in
their possession. He discussed school
matters briefly and closed with an in
vitation for the handsome school
ma'ams to stay as long as possible.
Prof. e. G. WOODBURY., S%uperinten-
dent OF the city schools, followed the
Mayor with an address of welcome in
behalf of the city schools, and he as
sured the visitors that they were
thrice welcome, and nothing afforded
the city schools greater pleasure than
to welcome the representatives of the
rural schools, whose presence was an
inspiration and an evidence Of the
progressive spirit that predominates
throughout the county.
Prof. F. G. Knight, Superintendent
OF the Hudson schools, responded &c
the words of welcome in behalf Of the
rural schools, and it was a modest
gem, full of compliments and kindly
sentiment, showing the common in.
terest and harmony Of purpose in all
matters educational.
The College Choir again entertain
ed the audience and responded to ar
encore.
Superintendent Lawrence an
nounced that Hon. HI. III. Cable O
Hudson was unable to be present
who was on the program for a papel
on what the Board and Patron!
have a Right to Expectof a Teacher
The next number on the program
was a paper by Superintendent Wood
burn on .sPoints of Contact between
Teacher, School, Officers and Pa
irons" The subject embraced undel
the heading covered many points o
special interest to that. large audience
and they were ably, in~telligently anf
forcefully discussed from the stand
point OF experience and study.
State Superintendent Ustrud wa!
the next speaker. His address covered
the question OF rural schools ant
their government, the disadvantages
encountered in the education of thu
country boys and girls andSmade ;
strong plea for the country school
He urged a more liberal spirit ant
hoped that no boy or girl would eve,
be discouraged for lack Of decent &C
" dIu dCuluSCAsC oot
roundings during the period of thei
primary education, because the bes
conditions possible will aid in keeping
the country boy on the farm and ava.
from the allurements of the city. a
the country school is the foundation
OF our greatness as a nation. His sad
dress was highly appreciated and hi
deep interest in the success of rura
schools o him the esteem of all.
The Illustrated lecture was deepl.
Interesting. Pictures of early da.
pioneering, and OF primitive schoo
houses followed one another in rapit
succession, then came the nor mod
ern frame building with continued
improvement. Some structures calico
school houses we're shown which wer'
a disgrace to the county and distric'
in which they are located. The fectur'
as c whole was true to life and tn,
comments of Mr.. UStrud, as he hasti
" reviewed scene after scene, was al
evidence of careful personal investi
cation. His lecture and pictures viii
bear fruit, for directors who wer,
not In favor Of a handsome scl.oo
house will find that public sentiment
demands the best, and from this tim,