The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-05-14

the topic. Prof. Van Campen's pa
per was read by Mrs. Van Campen.
The subject of Discipline" was ably
discussed. Correct habits are de-
veloped by careful training. The
periods of growth must be careful
ly observed. Instinct is the ruling
motive in early childhood, and we
must therefore not think that the
child's actions are entirely an out
growth of evil motives. The sec
ond period is the period of restraint.
During this stage pupils must be
taught fully the need of obedience.
"Never make rules" has exceptions.
The teacher must learn social condi-
tions of community in order to gov
ern successfully. What Should be
Done in Primary Physiology" was
the subject of the next paper which
was read by Miss Alma Noble. Les
sons must be simple. Pet animals
can be studied and lesson of clean
liness may be taught 1t is a good
plan to tell stories about animals
and also require pupils to tell what
they can, thus aiding them in Ian
guage work as well as hygiene. Cor
rect position in sitting, standing, and
walking must be emphasized. Pure
air and outdoor exercise are imper-
ative. Miss Irene Curtis read a pa
per on Mature Study" Many teach
ers make a mistake in thinking that
books are the only means of acquir-
ing knowledge. Nature is the true
teacher. Many pupils do not care
much about books but frequently
such pupils can be reached by nat
books. She spoke about the four
steps in pature study which are as
follows in order Observation
knowledge, expression, enjoyment.
Pupils must be taught to observe
carefully. knowledge is the result
of observing. If observation is car
ried on properly the proportion of
knowledge acquired is corresponding
ly greater. The knowledge acquired
will find expression in the classroom
as well as outside. Enjoyment of
the forces of nature will be the ulti-
mate result.
Afternoon session: A brief busi-
ness meeting was held. The follow
ign officers were elected for the COM
ing year: President, Prof. J. H.
Kennedy; Vice President, A. H. How
ell; secretary, and treasurer, w. S.
Haldeman; executive committee,
Prof, H. A. Oday, Miss Clara Eek
and Miss Alma Noble. Miss Ken
nedy gave recitation entitled
what the Clock Saw which was
appreciated by all. Wasted Energy
in Literature" was the next subject
on the program. Miss Cromwell had
a good paper and discussed many
practical points. Masses and classes
are readers now. Are we urging
pupils to read simply for pleasure,
selecting certain classes of novels or
are we educating them to read the
productions of master minds such
as Lowell, Tennyson and Shakes
peare? Books are the worlds
monographs which speak to us the
thoughts of great minds. Read
slowly. Read books that make you
think. Do not read too many books.
The Bible contains some of the best
beautiful passages. Miss Emma
Stanton took up the subject of
Wasted Energies in Commercial
Education" The fundamental idea
of the true university is truth for
truths sake. Commercial education
often ignores the power and disci-
pline phases. All education should
be practical, knowledge should be
sought for it's intrinsic value. High
ideals are important. Wasted En-
ergy in Whims and Fads" was dis
cussed by Miss Edith Marshall. Pu-
pills are weak in some branches be-
cause some teachers spend too much
time on branches they like and omit
branches they do not like. We en-
deavor to accomplish too much.
Thoroughness sacrificed for whms
and fads. A recitation The Tele-
phone Girl was given by Miss Jen-
ME Smith. 1t depicted certain types
of girls very vividly. Mrs. eager
read a paper stating how she taught
the common school classics. DR..
Rothermel was then introduced and
gave an interesting talk on Will
Power" The choice of will and the
types of will were the chief divis-
ions. Under types of will three
kinds are prominent: impulsive, OBJ
and normal will. Some very
practical illustrations were given to
illustrate the various types. Prof.
Creasy's Address to Parents" was
full of practical suggestions and il
lustrations. Children should be we'll
fed, well clothed, and have plenty of
sleep. No child can develop the
best mental capacity if coffee and
tea are used. Parents should not
keep children out of school unless
necessary. No parent
ought to ridicule a teacher in the
presence of their children, because
children will lose respect and con-
fidence for their teacher If there
is any trouble in school, parents
should always hear both sides be-
fore they form definite conclusion.
Miss Grace Winner read an interest