The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-09-30
An Educational Rally

9th, under the auspices of the Waldo
county teachers. The program:
Singing, America
Opening Exercises.
The Responsibilities of Our Association.
President Edward E. Roderick
GROUP CONFERENCES
1918 a. m. to 1870 m.
A. Teachers of One and Two-Teachcr
Schools.
A Teachers Plan for Salary Expenditure
Miss Mildred Beatham,
School Secretary for Savings Division
Some Ways of Securing Community
Support,
Mrs. Eva L. Toner, Brooks
Discussion opened by Mrs. Charlotte
Ham, Burnham.
Bringing Good Books to Teachers and
Pupils,
Supt. H. B. Clifford, HartIapd
MY Idea OF an Attractive Rural School,
Miss Nellie F. Harvey,
State Normal School, Castine
B. Teachers of Larger Elementary
School
High School, Main Room
Recent Movements in School Effort.
Miss Bessie S. Clark,
State Normal School, Castine
Some Class Room Problems.
Principal William D. Hall,
State Normal School, Castine
c. Teachers Of Secondary Schools.
Junior High School Room
The topics selected for the high school
section are such as are likely to give the
greatest amount of help for the immediate
years work. They will be opened with
brief statements by the leader and con-
tinued for the time allowed in informal
discussion.
Teachers are urged to contribute of
their actual class room experience.
TOPICS.
By Way of Introduction: professionals.
l. The care of the machine: Admins
trative details.
III. Increasing production and improv-
ing quality: Technique of the class. room.
III. Making good citizens: Socializing
the high school.
~. What we teach: The program of
studies.
Leaders, Professor Pollard, University
of Maine. and Mr.. j. w. Taylor.
D. Patrons and School Officers
High School, English Room
Informal discussion of topics emphasiz-
ing team work" by patrons, committee
members and superintendents.
Leader, Superintendent E. L. Toner,
Brooks.
Suggested topics;
l. Improving the teacher situaton,- -
better salaries, better living conditions,
increasing the supply.
2. Increasing the service of the schools
to the community.
3. Increasing the efficiency of the
schools through Capitalization.
4. Improvement of standards in pupil
transportation.
rangement.
6. What special subjects are necessary
in the school program?
GET-TOGETHER DINNER
12.15 p. m. to lis p. m.
Crockett's Hall
The "Get-together Dinner is an i'm
portant feature of the meeting. All should
plan to be present. Brief, snappy talks,
live singing and good fellowship will
make this profitable and jolly hour.
GENERAL SESSION
1.45 to 4 80 p. m.
Community Singing-Leader,
Mr.. j. Francis MacNichol, Augusta
Greetings from the Maine Teachers As
Soclation,
President Frank McGouldrick,
Bar Harbor
A Brief Statement of the Service of the
National Education Association,
Mr.. H. A. Allen, Augusta,
State Director, N. E. A.
Business.
Singing.
Address, President Clifton D. Gray,
Bates College
The Program of Physical Education,
Presenta ton by State Superintendent
Thomas.
Illustration of work by pupils led by
Mrs. Eva L. Toner, Brooks.
Informal discussion.
Questions.
GENERAL SESSION
8.O0p. m.
Community singing led by Mr.. MacNichol
Report of committee on resolutions.
Music.
| Names Educational Program,
Dr. Augustus 0. Thomas,
| Waldo County's Part in the State Pro-
gram, Discussion by citizens
Music.
| Address.
OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
President, Edward E. Roderick, Belfast.
Vice President, W. H. Clifford, Unity.
Secsy and Treas, Grace A. Lord, Belfast.
Elk. Committee, R. S. Greenwood, Brooks,
F.M. Nickerson, Frankfort, Mrs Olive
| Berry, Thorndike.
NOTICES
| Registration. Please register as men,
bers Of the Association as promptly as
possible after arrival at the place OF
meeting.
Entertainment. Those requiring assist
ance in arranging for entertainments should
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