The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-14
WATER VILE Parent-T Teachers
 Assn Hears Speeches
Visiting Teacher" Describes Work-Sprague Facul=
 N-Trout Season Welcomed By Local Anglers


 Parent-Teacher association enjoy ed two excellent addresses at the regular monthly meeting which took place this week at Sprague school gymnasium. Mrs Elmer E. Wilson, president of the club, was in charge of the meeting and in- troduced the speakers.
 Miss Etienne Baldwin, visiting teacher in the Waterbury schools, described interesting phases of her work which is particularly with the superior type of pupil-the child whose mental age is greater than his calendar age and who therefore, is capable of doing more advanced work than others of his age. She pointed out that much of the difficulty encountered with some pupils who become real problems to their teachers can be overcome by a study of the in dividual aud a proper grade place. ment of the child. A child of this type, of ordinary fourth grade age, but of sixth grade mental capacity, is usually the source of much trouble to the fourth grade teach CT. He is able to master and com- plete his work more quickly than the other pupils Tn his room and consequently, has available time for mischief and annoyance of other pupils. Placed in the sixth grade where he will require the allotted time to complete the work of which he is capable Rnd he has no time for mischief.
 Miss Baldwin described the men, tai tests and other. factors which she uses in studying her pupils and endeavoring to assist them in mak- ing proper adjustments.
 She also touched upon the ad- vantages of moral suasion over physical punishment in effecting proper discipline of children.
 Miss Gladys T. Monroe of the Sprague school faculty protested against reduction of school depart ments appropriations as an econo-- my move. particularly as they af- fected reduction in teachers salar- ies, stating that such action re- duces to a degree the efficiency of the teaching staff and pointing out that this field, which involves the proper teaching and training of our children, should be the last to be so handicapped.
 Miss Monroe also brought to the attention of the association the work of the Sprague school teach CTS in furnishing food and clothing to many nder-nourished and inn properly clad pupils at the local school.
 It was voted that the association hold card party in the near future. The next meeting will be held at Sprague school gymnasium on Thursday, May 18th at S:00 D.. m. At that time the speaker. will be Miss Anderson, who has charge of the Waterville Baby Welfare station.
 Trout Season Opens Tomorrow
 Disciples of Isaak Walton, and there are many of them in Water vile, are looking forward with keen anticipation to tomorrow and the opening of the brook trout season. Local anglers who have secured their fishing licenses are sure to be out bright and early seeking the streams which had been productive in other years. The state has plenti- fully stocked a quiet number of streams this year and there should be plenty of trout available.
 The heavy rains of"the past few days and the colder weather do not tend toward ideal conditions and many anglers have come home empty-handed, but some of the more experienced are sure to be successful.
 Assessments Levied
 Residents of Chase avenue have this week received their assess ments for the layout and grading of that street. The work was start ed last fall and was completed sev- eral weeks ago. It involved some- cutting down and extensive filling at the North Milan street end.
 The layout was made in 1911 and the assessments, which were ap- proved by the property owners at that time, were levied. These could not be collected, however. until the work was entirely completed. and each property transfer carried a notice of the assessment as noted on the land records in the office of the town clerk.
 The cost of layout and grade as- sessments is divided between the city and the property owners on each side of the street, each paying one-third of the cost. which is de- termined on a front foot basis. The city was fortunate in having the services of the men from the Mu- tual Aid Unemployment Fund in completing the work. thus prevent ing the cost of the city's. share from adding to the burden of city taxes.
 Father O'Shca Improving
 Rev William J. O'Shea, pastor of st Michaei's church, though still q patient at St Mary's hospital, where he has been since April 4th. is mals ing excellent progress and hopes to be home before Sunday. Rev John I. Hayes. of the church of the Immaculate Conception. continues in charge at the local church in Father o'shea's absence.