Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1857-09-24

wen LII.
The meeting was opened by C. Il. CoBURS,
the County Superintendent, by reading por-
ton of the Scriptures and prayer. One hun
dred and twelve Teachers entered their names,
and organized by electing Prof. G. r. CoBURS
Principal. O. j. CHUBBUCK, President, and b.
B. BABoocK, Secretary. After transacting
necessary business Prof. G. r. CeBURs ad
dressed pointcdly and briefly, those present,
setting forth the object of their meeting, de-
string them to apply themselves closely to
their studies, stating that the ten days spent
there should be days of hard mental labor !;
the object was to acquire knowledge of the
theory and practice of teaching as we'll as o
more thorough acquaintance with the branch
es to be taught in our schools, and thus be-
come better qualified to perform the duties de-
volving upon them. After appointing the
necessary committees, the afternoon session
was closed by prayer by Rev. c. Z. Taylor.
The evening session commenced 2 O'Clock,
aud was occupied by lecture by the Princi-
pal upon "The Qualifications of Teachers y
followed by discussions upon subjects connect
ed with the cause of education. Day sessions
commenced at s l-2 o'clock, and were occupied
by drills upon the several branches taught in
our common schools, except occasional singing
by the choir, and short, pointed and impress
sive lectures by the County Superintendent
The evening sessions. were devoted to lectur-
ing, reading of essays, defamation and discus
sions. Lectures were delivered by c. R. Co.
burn, DR.. Ii. Knapp, Messrs. o. Z. Young
o. j. Chubbuck, VIM. Davis and Rev's H.
w Barnes and Geo. Landon-The closing
exercises took place on Thursday evening,
Sept 18th, consisting of speeches by several
distinguished gentlemen present, and aprro-
pirate remarks by the County Superintendent,
and yaledctory by Miss Mary Iveson. Be-
fore the close of the Institute the Dames Of
Teachers on the roll had increased to one hun
dred and fifty. The manifest interest of the
members of the Institute at its commencement,
did not seem to flag during its protracted exer
cises in the least. Great unanimity of feeling
seemed to pervade the minds of all that had
to do on the occasion. Morning services were
conducted very appropriately by Rev. c. f.
Taylor at which time the choir sang sou-stir-
ring melodies selected from sacred music for
the occasion
Upwards of one hundred spectators visited
the Institute during its sessions, and manifest
ed great interest in its welfare. During the
sessions of the Institute, copy of Websters
Unabridged Dictionary was received from
Messrs. Cana c. Merriam, of Springfield,
Mass, and Terrestrial Globe from the firm of
Merriam, Moore & Co., of Troy, n Y, as
presents for the use of the Bradford County
Teachers Institutes The presents were duly
appreciated and heartily responded to-
Perfect order was maintained through tie
entire sessions, which rendered it not only
agreeable, but perfectly satisfactory to all
present. The members of the Institute as
we'll as the public generally were fully convinc-
ed of the utility of holding such Institutes, as
will be seen by the following resolutions which
were unanimously adopted -
WHEREAS, The public mind in its plastic
! forming state, is to great exteut entrusted
to the care of Teachers and upon them de-
wolves the task of training and developing the
intellectual, physical and moral powers of the
youth Of the country. Whereas the present
condition of our schools shows an increasing
demand for more thoroughly qualified, more
energetic teachers and those who feel more
sensbly their responsibilities, and Whereas,
Judging by the interest awakened and the ad-
vantages received during the ten days we have
spent in this Drill, we firmly believe in the
utility of " Teachers Institutes" when they
are ably conducted and directed to their le-
gitmate objects, believing also that teachers
ought not and cannot afford " to spend their
money for that which is not intellectual bread
nor their labor for that which satisfeth not
Resolced, Therefore, 1st, that we consider
Teachers Institutes" highly beneficial to the
cause of popular education and that we will
use our united efforts to have them held in this
portion OF the county as often as once O wear
2. That our efficient County Superintendent
deserves the esteem and gratitude of the teach
ers and friends of education, as well as the con-
fdence of the members of this Institute.
). That we tender our sincere thanks to
those individuals who have generously come
forward and assisted in teaching, and have so
ably discharged their duties in the capacity of
instructors. ..
4. That our thanks are due and hereby ten
dered to the ladies and gentlemen who have
kindly favored US with interesting and instruc-
tive essays and lectures. ..
D. That we present our thanks to those who
have contributed to so great an extent to en-
liVen and make interesting our daily sessions
by their soul stirring music.
6. That Rev. G Taylor is pre-eminently en-
titled to our warmest thanks for the interest
he has manifested and the services he has rem