Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-08-03

some valuable suggestions on the prep
aration and supervision Of consolidation.
We are hoping that Cnttenden county
will have this splendid school system
in the near future.
Our instructor, Mr.. Cherry. n ,xt dis
cussed The Country Teacher He
tells US that the general belief that
great men are born, not made, ia not
wholly true; that the only difference
between the boy at Oxford and the hoy
at the play is the material. He told US
that some people have by nature a tai
ent for teaching, but this talent must
he trained and rounded out; other pee
pie have no talent but by training and
preparation; a teacher can come to love
her work. Prof. Cherry stat and
discussed each point under the qualifica-
tons He tells US that scholarship gives
easier government and more confidence.
After a few minutes intermission In
stitute was called to order by Pres. v.
l.. Christian. Miss Hicklin addressed
the Institute on the following subject:
How to Make Better Citizens " We
make better citizens by teaching high
err ideals; educate the parents a. well
as the children; teach domestic science,
agriculture; organize local clubs for the
promotion Of education. since through
these agents a moral, mental and phys
zeal training is ade possible. resulting
in better organization and better citi-
zenship.
Miss Mary Finley spoke on the sub
jet; Requisites for Good Discipline. ="
She informs us that the teacher is the
greatest factor in the chiIdren's behay-
ior; that she is judged daily by her be-
havior; patience and courage are good
requisites.
Mr. T. F. Newcom next discussed;
The Means Of Securing Good Order"
Knowing what to do and how to do II.
making clear. correct assignments are
some things that aid in good discipline.
Mr.. Robert Corley and Mr.. j. c.
Hardin smoke on Rod Correction. "
They say That correction by the rod is
very unpleasant; that they do not adj
mire il, but sometimes the roo must be
used to obtain obedience. Instructor
Cherry believes that rod correction new
er does any permanent good, but is Of
ten used as a last resort.
A very inspiring address was given
by Instructor Cherry at the evening
hour.
Tuesday. trustees day. proved to Ss|
one Of the most interesting Of the
week, there being present on that &C.
casion ffty-seven Of the sixty-two trus-
tees Of the county. Devotional exer-
clses we're conducted by 2. NJ. Ward;
= beautiful cornet solo was rendered by
Miss Juliet Pope. then Instructor Cher
ry addressed the trustees on the subject
Of "the Country Life and the Country
School, " wherein he stated that the
problem OF the country is the maintain
Of standard people. therefore we must
not allow degeneracy and decay in our
rural districts. but rather seek 20 make
our country life attractive and thereby
keep our talented boys and girls on the
farm. teaching them that agriculture
is the Oldest and noblest Of oil occupa-
tons, and is the basis Of all other &C.
equations. Trustees are the most i'm
portant factor in the district; he selects
the teachers; is the organizer Of the
district. The teacher is the most i'm
portant factor In the life Of the commu-
nifty, hence teachers should enrich their
lives with the most valuable informa- !
ton. Following Mr.. Cherry's address
came a round table discussion on the
Preservation Of Public School Prop
erty.', Brief, interestiong talks were
made by the following trustees: Mr..
Belt ]. M. Davis, s. Hunt, W. W. !