The Miami School Journal from Paola, Kansas • 1

THE MIAMI SCHOOL JOURNAL ijfO. 2. A MONTHLY PAVER FOR TEACHERS, PUPILS, OFFICERS AND PARENTS. VOL. 2.

PAOLA. KANSAS, OCTOBER 15, 1890. Price io Cents Per Year. M. Zercher, Editor.

The Reason Why. "When I wae at tbo party," Said Betty (aired Juut four), "A little girl fell off her chair, Right down upon the floor; And all the other ftttle girls Began to laugh, but me I didn't laugh- a single bit," Said Betty, seriously. "Why not?" her mother asked her. Full of delight to find That Betty -bless her little heait Had been so sweeily kind. "Why didn't you laugh, darling? Or don't you like to tell "I didn't lausrh," said BeMy, it was rne that fell!" ilary Bradley in October St A7icholat.

ents would have their children read a half column in the paper aloud to them every day, there would be no poor readers. Mrs. J. M. Firebaugli presented her methods in teaching numbers.

She uses the Grnbe method and is very simple in her work. Etta Rhoades read a selection; Newton Folks spoke on ethics and psychology; Mr. Bomar on obstacles, and M. L. Zercher on 4 'Our School Work." The discussions on all of these subjects were lively and full, all of the teachers taking part and several of the patrons, notably Mr.

C. II. Lewis and Rev. McNary. Under charge of Mr.

Davis we were given good music. riUNTED BY THE MIAMI REPUBLICAN JOB DEPARTMENT. Reports. The teacher may be and fretful, but it is never proper to reprove or villify a dull child, simply because he is slow in taking up ideas. Many a boy has been discouraged, disheartened, and driven entirely from our schools by such conduct.

He probably knows too well already that he cannot take up ideas as fast as his class. He is probably sensitive, and probably, the inexpressed language of his heart is "I have done the best I can." Study your pupils, that these offenses may not come. Reading Tables. The reading table was tested last year in several schools. This year many others are doing something in this way.

The press of the present age has become so sensational and depraving that every energy and influence is needed that can be brought to bear upon the youthful minds to direct their reading in a better channel. The teacher should take the lead in this. Start a reading table in a small way; insist that your school board subscribe for one or two good papers for children. They will read something. If the good is not placed before them they will find the bad.

Seven months school with "Youths Companion," and "St. Nicholas" would be better than eight months without something of the kind. Please report what you are doing in this line. Mattie Carlile is at No. 8, near Beagle, and Mary Carlile takes Beaver Creek.

Teaciieus are invited to drop in the office on Saturdays while in town. It is always open then, and usually on Mondays. Four or five school libraries were started last year. We should encourage this. Start a library in your district if possible.

The October examination for county certificates will be held on the last Saturday of the month. Examination will begin at 7:30 a. m. Nannie Malone is serving her third year in the primary room at Hillsdale. She has a better programme than ever before, showing superior grading.

The schools have nearly all commenced and we now want to hear from both teachers and pupils about your work. We are all anxious to know what others are doing. This is the greatest incentive there is. Do not think what you may send in is unimportant. 1 The school board have been good enough to provide White's Manikin, Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, a map of Kansas, and last but not least, a slate black board, all of which I find I can use to great advantage.

I should very much like you to visit our school. Myra Umbenhour, No. 10. Patrons and Teachers at Fontana. Through the energy of Mr.

J. B. Bomar, a local meeting of patrons and teachers was held in Fontana on Friday night, Oct. 10th. The teache rs in attendance were Newton Folks, Etta Rhodes, Frank Heath, Mr.

Feemster J. M. B. Bomar and M.L. Zercher.

The house was crowded with the patrons of the district, showing aiucb interest in the school. Frank Heath spoke on attendance. He spoke plainly to the patrons, that if they expected results, they must see that their children were in school. That one-htlf the school population was out of school every day; that absence and tardiness hindered and retarded the work of the teacher to an alarming extent. Mr.Feemster spoke on supplementary reading.

He uses the papers in his school. Reads in his classes political news, doings of Congress, and historical, geographical and biographical references. Rev. McNary, an ex-teacher of 100 months experience, warmly seconded this plan, stating that he never used the 4th and 5th readers, but instead used some good paper; that he was unable to account for so many poor readers among teachers; that if par Our county teachers will be interested in the courses of study for the Paola high school prepared by E. A.

Farrington, superintendent. Mr Far-rington intends to supply our teachers with a copy. Mrs. Lucy Hodges has given several copies of our paper as premiums the first month of school..