Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-26

SHHuren Snoulu learn 10 read aRrl-
cultural books, bulletins and journals
intelligently and with pleasure. With
this thought in mind the following
topics were considered: Nature of
soils, fertilizers, tillage, seed testing
and selecting, insect and other pests,
use of birds and toads, beef and dairy
cattle, the dairy, care of milk, disease
of cattle, classes of hogs, sheep and
horses.
The object of primary reading was
shown and how best results are OBJ
tanned. Literature suited to the life
interests and needs of the child was
discussed and different methods for
securing wholesome life work were
presented.
Through sense training, exercises
and games children in the primary
grades should be taught to recognize,
combine, group and compare numbers.
Arithmetic should be treated as a
means of cultivating clear, logical and
accurate thinking as well as to teach
facts.
Genetic construction was work Civ
en-. 1t has true educational value be-
cause it is based on the forms of ge-
ometry and includes the fundamental
principles of all construction. Sug-
gestions were given on other hand
work through the four grades.
In domestic science the relative val
ues of the several food principles were
discussed, and practical lessons were
given in the preparation of dainty and
appetizing dishes. The course closed
with lecture and demonstration on
table setting and serving.
The work in domestic art consisted
in teaching the simple stitches which
would be appropriate for rural school
sewing. A course in sewing suitable
for rural school was outlined.
The work in arithmetic for the high
err grades was intended to give the
student teachers better and more ex-
tensive knowledge of arithmetic and a
better ability to teach the subject ac-
cording to approved methods. The
mathematical principles involved in
fractions, profit and loss, commission
taxes, insurance and stocks and bonds
were discussed, and methods for pre-
senting these subjects to the children
were given.
The work in English was presented
from three points of view; namely a
practical study, logical study, and q
literary or art study. AS practical
study much emphasis was placed
upon choice of words, correct pro.
nupciation, and methods for acquiring
the power Of ready expression. Eng.
lish as logical study presented tech.
nical grammar. A study of "King Rob.
ert of Sicily" furnished a type lessor
in literary Interpretation, and showed
the aesthetic value of the study Of
English as literary or art study.
Tie lessons in geography were type
lessons intended to show the new ain
in the study of geography. A text
book in geography is to be considered
reference book and not "book o1
memory gems In primary geogra.
| pny it was shown that earlier than the
third grade the foundation for the
study can well be made by observa.
tions. descriptive stories, imaginary
journeys, occupations and pictures
For the upper grade work an attempt
was made to show the casual relations
underlying all growth, development
industries and life of the people
in school hygiene much time was
spent in considering hygienic and san
itary conditions of the school and
home and those subjects which make
for the physical welfare of the child
The social life of the teachers at
tending the institute was not neglect.
ed. During the evenings there were
talks. readings and stereopticon lee
lures by members of the faculty
There was a reception and dance. Mr.
Sargent of the Colorado College Of
Agriculture, Fort Collins, talked or
the rural school problem. The insti.
tute closed with general session
Mrs. Rosepha Pulford gave the ad.
dress. The following resolutions were
passed by the teachers:
Resolved, first, that we heartily
approve of the high, professional man.
ner in which this institute was con-
Quoted
Resolved, second, that we express
to the conductor, Professor Snyder;
the county superintendent, Miss Sala-
bar, Mrs. Keyser and Mrs. Taylor;
the instructors, Miss Shoe, Mrs. Co
zine and Miss Tormahlin, our appre-
cation of their efforts to make this
the most successful and profitable in
stitute ever held in this district.
Resolved, third, that we pledge our
me raj support to the school of agri-
culture at Fort Lewis and will lend
our best efforts TO further its inter
ests.
Resolved, fourth, that we extend
our thanks to Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder
ard all others connected with the Fort