The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-10-28
WAYNE TEACHERS Asso. MEETS
DO Much Serious Work, and Enjoy n
Chicken Dinner.
Snnrinl in Thn Ciiiznn

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Oct. IS, 1910.
The meeting was called to order
by vice-president, Chas. E. Martz, in
the Methodist church.
After singing and devotional ex-
ercises led by the pastor, MIR. How
ell announced that dinner would be
served by the Ladies' Aid society in
the Grange Hall
The pastor delivered an address
of welcome, which was full of en-
thusiasm and encouragement, and
emphasized the fact that a chick
en- dinner" awaited every one at the
hall
Mrs. Alma j. D. Dix delivered the
inaugural address, and told of her
vacation trip to the Pacific coast.
This talk was exceedingly instruc-
tive and entertaining, the speaker
giving a vivid account of conditions
in Idaho.
Miss Alice Gregory gave an ac-
count of trip to Old Orchard, Me.
She emphasized the loyalty of the
people of Maine to their own state.
Mrs. Dix also noted this character
istic in the west.
Miss Jennie Lee gave a description
VI lhV IlOuoC vi pCNSh
which in reality has eight gables.
Miss Theresa Soete, in her char
acteristic manner, told how to be-
come acquainted with Wayne coun-
ty. She gave many interesting ways
of teaching the geography of Wayne
county, calling especial attention to
the lakes and the boroughs.
The report of the committee on
Cto 40 tot toI nf n
county, was read by Prof. Greasy.
complete records. All principals are
urged to begin at once to keep rec
ords.
ments" was difficult to regulate un-
til the present year, when the state
course of study for elementary
schools has regulated the work to
be covered by them. Uniform eX-
aminations given by the county sup
erintendent will decide the mastery
of the course by the pupils.
There should be sufficient unifor-
nifty in our course to permit classi-
fication of pupils changing to diff
ferent High schools to prevent loss
of time to the pupil.
The committee suggests that fire.
quent written tests be given. The
questions to be prepared by princi-
pals of other High schools.
Short recitation periods are not
as effective, and a seven-month term
cannot expect to cover the work
of a nine-month term.
Preliminary contests might be
held at intervals and final contest
given.
Teachers conveniently located
should organize reading club
This it is believed would bring the
elementary and secondary schools
into closer touch and would result
in much good. Such arrangements
! should give the teacher more defin
| ite aims in their work. Too otter
to the teacher and pupils of the
country school the High school il
in another world, one which they
know little about or care less.
The discussion was opened by
| Mr.. Martz. A motion was made thai
| Supt. Koehler appoint a committee
| to make uniform examinations fol
the county high schools. Prof
| Greasy suggested that the discussion
be postponed for future thought.
Prof. ]. H. Kennedy read an eX
cellent paper on Teachers Don'ts'
which will be published at some fu
ture date.
What we may reasonably expect
of pupils entering High school" was
the discussion opened by Charles
E. Martz. He said: mo pupi
should be allowed to enter High
school under fourteen years of age
Finishing at II or Is they are young
enough to enter college or take III
trade, and can get fullest under
| standing of studies. The pupils en-
| tering High school should not bt
without some thought of the future
| They should have completed salts
| factorily the work of the grades
should know more technical gram
mar as preparation for Latin. Sc,
that definitions tell the truth, anC
| that the child reasons to that effect
not only in grammar but in al
branches. Teach more political geo
graphy."
The subject was discussed by Prof
Oday and Prof. Watkins.
A vocal solo was rendered in ex
cellent taste by Miss Freed, teache
of vocal music in the Hawley graded
school.
Are our schools meeting the de
mands of the community" was tn,
subject of Supt. j. j. Koehler's talk
Mr.. Koehler intended discussing
Common things seen in the schoo
room, Agriculture and Alteration
scheme, but time growing short h
made his talk brief, not howeve
before making some inspiring state
ments as There is no profession il
which there are so many unselfisl
men and women as in the publ
school system" 81 firmly believe il
the public schools and in the publ
school teacher"
The committee on resolutions re
turned thanks to the residents o
South Canaan for their hospitalit
and courtesy, and the meeting ad
journed.