Gilpin observer., 1909-12-16
TEACHERS MEETING
Clear Creek Valley Association
Holds an Interesting and
Profitable Session.

The meeting Of the association at
Central City, Friday and Saturday
was one of the best that has been
: held for number Of years. A great
many of the school districts through
out the three counties dismissed
school on Friday in order that the
teachers might attend. The regular
session of the Association began in
the NJ. E. church, Friday afternoon.
Mr.. Green of the Central schools
rendered an organ selection, Gloria
from the Second Mass, by Mozart.
Following the invocation by Rev.
George Bergen Of the Presbyterian
church, Central City, the first pri-
mary pupils sang three action songs
illustrating the work in school music.
rhe Swedish play song was parti-
cularly fine and with the other selec-
tlons was greatly enjoyed. Miss Clara
3. King of Georgetown read a paper
on Reading in the First Grade"
which was discussed by Miss Char
iotte Collie of Idaho Springs. The
second primary room rendered some
school music including some song
games that were nicely illustrated.
Superintendent ]. F. keating, OF
Pueblo, who was superintendent of
the Central schools for one year,
sixteen years ago, lectured on School
Room Conditions and School Hy-
giene." His lecture was exceeding
ly practical and helpful, and was
we'll received. Miss Clara B. Sawyer,
supervisor of music in the Central
schools closed the program with
some Bohemian folk songs.
On Friday evening the semi-annual
contest in defamation and debate
was held in the opera house. Music
was furnished by the Idaho Springs
High School Orchestra, the Central
City Union high school mixed chorus
boys chorus and Mrs. Ada Russell
Davis. The music was a strong fea-
ture of the program, every number
was fine and was well received. Ten
contestants tried for medals in decla
nation. An interesting debate be
tween the Golden and Idaho Springs
high schools on the football question
was decided in favor Of Golden. Col
den also took both medals in the
defamation contest Gilpin county
contestants. although not recipients
of medals were a'credit to the coun
ty, ranking near the top in the esti
nation of the judges.
The medals and loving cup were
presented by Superintendent Keating
The loving cup will be contested fol-
again at Idaho Springs in April.
The Saturday morning session oi
the Association was held in the
Methodist church. The program con
sisted of an invocation by Rev. Chas
Hancher, part songs by the sixth
grade, Central schools, discussion o.
papers and business meeting. The
music by the sixth grade was excel
lent, in fact the teachers and super
visor Of music have much to be prou'
of In the excellence OF the schoo
music throughout all the meetings o
the Association. The talks by Mr.
Green and Mr.. Ware were sensible
practical discussions Of mooted ques
tions, discussion being continued b,
Messrs. Downen and Nomyer. At tn
business meeting, new constitution
was presented and with some amend
ments was adopted. A vote OF thank
was given to President W. z. With
row for his faithful work in admins
trating the affairs Of the association
The meeting adjourned to meet for
social hour at the high school build
Ing at 1880 O'Clock. The teachers an
their friends spent very enjoyabl
hour in the high school receptio
room, closing in very pleasant va
successful and profitable associu