Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-01-09

10 % the 18th chapter Of CORN
thians. He stated that next TO
the minister, the teacher has the
highest calling. He asked that
we teach the child to make a
success no matter how humble
the sphere may be.
Domestic Science in the Pub.
lie Schools" was ably discussed
by Miss Cornbrooks. Since the
mother of today is too busy with
her club work or other work
that takes her from home, to
train her child in the branches
If Domestic Science, this should
be taught the child in school.
Cooking may be bettered in
four ways" she said, in econo.
my, taste, digestibility and nu'
triton"
Hon. T. d. Rowell explained
to US how the president OF the
United States is elected. He
took up the difficult problem step
by step, explaining clearly. In
answer to questions asked, he
explained the difference between
majority and plurality; he dis
cussed such problems as the pen
sion of the President; second
term policy; the lengthening OF
the term of President; salary OF
ambassadors, and Woman Suf-
frage.
Miss Lena Moseley conducted
q Model Reading class. The life
of Helen Hunt Jackson was taken
up, as we'll as her poem, Down
to Sleep" The poem was read
by teachers, acting as, pupils.
The meaning of words and phra-
ses was asked.
why pupils are poor read
ers," was we'll answered by Miss
Fanny McNeely. Pupils fail to
master words, the thought and
expression. AS final admoni-
ton she said Put life and vim
in reading, the reflex action car
ries results in other subjects"
We were then dismissed for
noon.
The afternoon session began
with music delightfully."- render
ed by Miss Dee Urquhart.
A Model Lesson in U. S. His
tory, was conducted by Miss Lu-
Gle Stallcup. The lesson was on
the Revolution of the Colonies"
appropriate questions were ask
ed. She urged the teachers to
use maps; keep up with current
events; be free; do not keep eyes
glued to book.
Mr.. Lee Snead, on the same
subject took his lesson from the
Constitution of the y S., and
applied it to Woman Suffrage.
Mr.. Bobo explained his meth
cd of teaching elementary alge-
bra. The first step is to teach
that algebra is not difficult Go
through the four fundamental
divisions; addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division. Make
easy problems for pupils; don't
stick to book.
Mr.. Mccain in teaching Texas
history would instill patriotism;
he would not emphasize war, yet
show how our government was
gained of necessity thro' this
channel.
Mr. darlington said that many
applicants fail in arithmetic be-
cause of these defects in their
training; theyare taught to work
for answers, not because of the
principle; neatness and accuracy
are neglected; they fail to desig-
nate lbs, cons, or, S and cts; they
have an utter disregard for dec
imal points; they are not taught
to add, subtract divide and null
tiply fractions.
Miss Coleman, on the same
subject said teach principles in
arithmetic; seek for original rea
sOning; leave out rules.
The usual interesting lesson
on School Room Essentials was
conducted by Mrs. Vinson, after
which we adjourned.
Thursday Dec. 10, 1912.
On Thursday, after being call
ed together, the teachers sang
America" which gave all inspi-
ration and enthusiasm, that con-
tinued through the day.
Rev. Cummings conducted the
devotional exercises. Said he,
The face of God is knowledge;
God is the source of all true wis
dom. 1t is the teacher who shapes
the inner life of the pupil and
leads the child in ways of life and
truth.
What should be done the first
das of SCHOOL," Mrs N. NJ. Car
ter on this subject said: 'Firs,
Impressions are lasting. Be ear
ly; get the building in readiness
have the opening exercises; gel
the pupils seated properly; gee
names, classification, etc
Primary Arithmetic" was Ia
ken up by Misses Cinnie Preston
and Margaret Collins. In thi.