Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1851-07-31
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Phonology.
Reading
Elocution.
2 O'CLOCK, Z NJ
Sub-Lectures.
Natural Science
Mental Arithmetic
Punctuation aud Composition.
Analysis of Language
Geography with mapping
Miscellaneous.
Report of the Court Of Errors
The evening sessions were devoted to
lectures and discussions on a variety of
educational topics, among which were the
following
Physiology
The first study of child after he can
read and study
Incentives to study.
Teachers Profession
Elocution as an exercise in Schools
On teaching Definitions with Spelling
Means of interesting Parents
Teachers Institutes as compared with
permanent Normal Schools
The daily and evening exercises increas-
ed in interest from day to day. and on the
4th of July. being the last day of the
term, a general review was had Of all the
branches taught. and the various methods
Of teaching them illustrated
The proceedings of the dav received
additional interest from some patriotic re-
citations, the reading of the declaration
Of Independence and an oration well
adapted TO the occasion. by Rev c. w
Woodward
In the evening the house was filled at
an early hour After the reading of a
number of compositions. the following
Preamble and Il resolutions of the Institute
and citizens were offered and adoted
BY the Institute
WHEREAS, When mind is brought in
contact with mind, impressions. as a result
of Its constitution by infinite wisdom
must be made which will tend to cramp
and debase it, or to enlarge its capacities
and direct its powers into a course Of use
fulness aud happiness and realizing the
intimate relation that exists between the
teacher aud his scholars, gives him pecu-
liar facilities for taking advantage Of this
principle Therefore
Resolved, that it is highly important
that we (teachers) should make use Of ev-
cry means within our reach to perfect as
nearly as possible our moral and intellcc-
tual powers. that we may be able, by Oar
example and teaching to stamp upon the
minds and hearts of our pupils, lessons Of
wisdom, purity and truth
Resolved, That physical and moral ed
ucation should occupy prominent place
in our schools.
Resolved, That the principal means of
elcvating she Teachers profession, Is to
increase their qualifications.
Resolved, That Teachers Institutes
conducted as designed by their protector,
are admirably calculated to qualify teach
ers for their profession.
Resolved, That the thanks Of institute
be presented to Prof s r. Sweet for the
able manner in which he has conducted
its exercises as Principal and that we cor
daily recommend him as an educator toal
teachers and other friends of Education
who may require his services.
Resolved, That the members of this
Institute tender their united thanks to
the people of Hazel Green. generally, and
the Committee of arrangements especially
for their hospitality and unwearied efforts
for our Improvement and happiness.
Resolved, That Rev G " Woodward
! \. Waggoner ana S. Hughlett. of Ga
lena Illinois Lucian Rice and Franklin
Y Goodrich Of Dubuque. Iowa j. J.
Piekard, of PlatteviIle; C. c. G. Childs,
of Hazel Green, and DR. \ z Ladd Of
Shullsbusg, Wis, be a committee to make
arrangements for holding another Insti-
tute; during the first two weeks of No
vember next.