Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-10-14

secondary school, excepting a Junior high
schoo', and who has played in any school
IN en- interscholastic contest for four
years or who is n graduate OF an approved
secondary school, IL no longer eligible I'M +
der these rules"
REVOLUTIONS ADOPTED
The following resolutions, presented by |
tho committee on resolutions. consisting
Of +. w. Wallace Of Enosburg Falls
and A. S. Hartman OF Middlebury were
adopted by tho association:
Whereas, tie teachers OF Vermont as |
sembed In the list annual convention at
burlington have received the many
courtesies which tho citizens Of Burling.
ton have so generously rendered, and en- |
joyed the inspirational addresses of some
of the leading educators be It
Resolved, that the teachers express
their appreciation of the splendid work
or the committee in the preparation Of a
program so helpful to the teachers of the
State
Resolved. that they deeply apprec late
the generous hospitality of the citizens
of burlington in opening to the teachers
their homes. their churches, their club
rooms. and other institutions. They would
express sincere gratitude. also. to the
Chamber of Commerce for the interest
ard nberality shown in providing for the
comfort and welfare OF the teachers, and
TO the Boy Scouts for their splendid seIv-
ice guides.
Resolved. that they as a body. recon,-
mend to al, teachers tho importance of
the teaching and practice of thrift in the
schools throughout the state.
Resolved. that this body recommends
10 he Legislature that the amount which
must be paid by towns for advanced in
struction. under the acts of 1915. be In
creased as to practically meet tuition
charges in the various high schools of the
State.
Resolved. that this body expresses it's
appreciation of the valuable services rem
dered by Commissioner NJ. B. Hlegas
during his term of service and extends
its best wishes for his success in the new
field of labor.
Resolved. that the teachers hereby ten
der their hearty support to the State
Board of Education in it's efforts to
promote the training of teachers and to
improve the public schools of the State.
DIRECTORS REPORT
The report Of the directors of the YER
mont State Teachers association. as
presented by the secretary. Miss Florence
NJ. Welman, Of Bratteboro. was re-
ceivcd and adopted. It included the recon-
mendation that the Vermont State Teach
ers' association become affiliated with
the National Educational association,
also the following actions taken by the
directors: That the executive committee
determine the time and place for the next
annual meeting; that former Commits
soner NJ r. Hilegas. James Hartnoss
Of Springfield and the state Board OF
of the association: that committee be
appointed to consider tho advisability of
printing reports of the proceedings of the
association. this committee to be- Super
intendent NJ. y. Chittenden. Burlington,
chairman and Principal George r. Stack
pole of Winooski. The report included,
also. the naming Of tho following COM
mittees for the coming year:
Registration. Principal W. H. Carter of
D Nergennes. chairman: Miss Marion Deane
D of Remington. and Principal f. II.
Clowse of Richmond.
D Auditing. Superintendent p. r. Leaven-
D worth of Castleton, chairman: Super
2 intendent W. n. Hosmer of Fair Haven,
and Miss Anna F.. Bell of Pittsford
Legislative, Superintendent d. r. Locke
Z of Rutland, chairman; Superintendent
II. T.. Hunt of Swanton. and Miss Rose
Lucia of Montpelier
MORNING SESSION
Preceding the opening of the morning
D., session in The Strong theatre. the orches-
ira of the theatre furnished music. The
morning prayer offered by the Rev.
William Frederick Wilson. pastor of the
$ Baptist Church.
The first address Of the day was given
by Hugh s. Magill secretary of the Ma
tional Educational association. Mr.
Magill said that there are three funda-
mental institutions in American life
o he rUad tla
American home; second, the free school
system. and. third. the church.
On behalf OF the 2a,O10nU schoo, chill
. dren In this country must go out and
educate the people in order that we may
raw INTO the teaching profession tho
icy best which the nation affords. We
r must carry the crusade into every com
g munity. and, in order TO do this, there
e must he local, county, State and ma
g honal organizations to make known the
Y educational wants of the country in so
o big way that these needs cannot be
3 sdetracked This is the main reason why
u the National Educational association IL
VI reorganzing so thar all the State organi-
" cations may become affiliated ~ the ma
tlonu body and be represented therein.
i The speaker reviewed The history OF
the National association. outlining its
growth up 10 the present time, Whor 1t
l. has about 5000 members. He detailed
u the platform and purposes of the organi-
. @ation and closed with an optimistic
" note as to the future of education in the
y United safes
" BEING ALIVE"
& Mary F.. Pennell, NJ. A.. Teachers Col
ege, Columbia University, primary super
e visor, Kansas City. Mo-, held a large
d audience closely during her address.
y Being Alive" She advanced theories
regarding the teaching of "oung chill
n dren, which were new to many of her
& audience, She declared that the child will
l. learn much more rapidly If allowed to
x choose mis- own methods of procedure.
u dStated by his own interest In sub
Ject than II he Is forced along certain
'r set lines which does not create his in
= terest She defined being alive" as
N FOCUSING all the energies, holding line
$ OF action in spite of doubt inside and
H. opposition outside. She said that the
child is always very much alive and Is
interested in all sorts Of things II he
~ Is only allowed to go about 1t In his own
:, way But once cramp him up IN
~ school room. tie him down to nara ana
fast rules try to subdue him by Keeping
MN perfectly quiet, and you may pro-
duce quiet" attitude, but It VIII De
b. the quiet Of the graveyard
70 MISS Pencil believes that the chho
8 should be given every opportunity 10 eA-