Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-10-27
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A pleasant social affair, with . profit
able program Of discussions, was the re
ceptiou given by tho South Paris w. G
I. U. to the parents and teachers Frids!
evening. II was held in the vestry o
Deering Memorial Church, which va
appropriately decorated for the occasion
with evergreen, fall berries and flags
while the legend. "Wisdom 10 abov'
rubies," appeared at the front of th'
room.
A good company Of the parents ant
others were In attendance. Most Of tn,
teachers of the village were there, and ,
| number from the rural schools. and DR.,
and Mrs. F. e. Wheeler and the four
teachers of that village came from Wes
Paris.
Mrs. Burr F. Jones OF the committe.
of arrangements had charge Of the pro
gram, which opened with piano solo By
Mrs. Burnham, Mrs. Morton and Misi
Dorothy Wight. Later there were two
or three selections by the Schubert Quar-
tette.
Principal John 8. Carver of the high
school was first asked to speak on
"What = the teacher expects of the
home," topic which he softened to
"What the teacher would like of the
home" he suggested In particular
that the teacher would like to have the
home cooperate with the teacher, and
give encouragement to the pupil; know
where the pupils are in the evening
furnish room il practicable where the
pupil may study alone; secure the regu
lar attendance Of the pupil. The teach.
or would be glad to meet and confer
with the parents.
"What the home expects Of the
SCHOOL, was considered In paper by
Mrs. S. c. Ordway. Suitable and suffi
cient buildings and grounds and proper
equipment were first mentioned. But
the teacher is after all the most impor.
tant factor of the school. The teacher
should have care for the physical well
fare OF the child, and should give dsci-
pline, instruction, encouragement,
should teach the pupil the proper meth
cd of study and mental concentration.
Health safeguards which the home
may expect of the school" was the topic
given to DR.. d. NJ. Stewart of the school
committee, who discussed 1t informally,
stating as q proposition that the proper
physical development of the child should
be function of the school, and that for
this q scientific and not hap-hazard
method should be employed.
"Parent and Teacher" was the title Of
paper by Mrs. Florence Haskell. Par
ents and teachers should cooperate
and act in harmony, said Mrs. Haskell,
and she advocated an association such
as some towns have, where they are
brought together for conference.
"What the business man expects of
the SCHOOL, was considered by Albert
D. Park. Mr.. Park expressed the opin-
ion that in these days so much ia expect
ed of the teacher that she would be
more than human if she fulfilled the ex-
pectatiOns. Without going much into
particulars he expressed the sentiment
that the business man was willing to
give large financial support to the
school, and that he expected the money
would be spent with due economy and
efficiency.
There was brief discussion of some OF
the topics by parents and others who
were called upon by the chairman.
"Home and School Association" was
the subject presented by Superintendent
of Schools Burr F. Jones, who suggested
the advantages to be derived from such
an association or organization, by what.
ever name it might be called.
Commentator of this idea was voiced
by some of those present, and . motion
was made that committee of five be
chosen from the floor to prepare bylaws
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for carrying out the plan.
AS the committee there were chosen
Burr r. Jones, Principal
John S. Carver, Mrs. Susie Chapman,
Mrs. Lucy Edwards, and Miss Jeanne
Towle.
Punch, ice cream and fancy crackers
were served after the program, and the
rest OF the evening was spent socially.