Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-10-06
LOCAL AND GENERAL.

TEACHERS INsTTUTE-The Teachers InSt-
tute convened at LcRoy on Monday Sept. 18TH at o.
clock P NJ, in the Baptist Church Exercises opened
with prayer by Rev. J. H. BERRY, Superintendent of
Clinton County Some very interesting and instructive
remarks made by Messrs CoBCRN and BERRY on
the object of Institutes and the of conducting
them in the different counties Officers were then cleo
ted for term A. KNAPP Esq, President, w. W. ROGERS
Secretary, Miss NJ c. ADAMS, appointed critic for p. NJ
Then exercise in reading which rendered exceed
ingy interesting by the manner in which was conduct
ed by Superintendent Short exercises in Mental
Arithmetic; then adjourned till evening.
Evening-Forepart of evening occupied with remarks
by Prof c. r. CoBrRN and Rev J. H. BERRY, the sub
eet of graded schools in which the advantage and i'm
portancc of said schools clearly and orcby set
forth. We then listened to able and interesting lee
ture by Mr. BERRY, subject Ed cation of the Masses
Tuesday, Sept l3.-Opening exercises conducted by
c. R. CoBURN during remainder of Institute exercises
connucte by Superintendent would wish each teach
to conduct his her school certain time being set
apart for each exercise Mr., BERRY with us to-day,
and occupied time in remarks to teachers on method
of teaching different branches.
Evening Session-D. HOLMES, NJ. D.. entertained us
with lecture on the advance Of science, in which his
familiarity with its progress from the dark ages to the
present time, very manifest after which Rev. Mr.
BERRY occupied some time in remarks to teachers
school government, he then prepared take his leave
vote of thanks was then rendered d. Holmes for his
lecture and also to MI BERRY for the interest he has
manifested in institute and for the many valuable
suggestions thrown out by him during his short stay
with US, which was cordially responded to by him.
Wednesday-EXercses nearly same upon prcvi 1us
day. Wednesday evening were entertained by lee
ure from Dr. Bliss the subject of school government
from which original and rnir
derive much instruction this very difficult but
sary part Of teachers qualification. Vote of thanks
rendered him by institute.
Thursday-EXercises much the same as on previous
days in the evening spelling school conducted by
worthy Superintendent, which was remarkable for a very
large attendance and perfect order.
Frday-Committee appointed to draft resolutions d.
P Elliot of Canton, Lydia Thomas of Troy NJ Bay of
Granville, H. Smiley of Franklin, S. Sargea mt of Wells
were appointed. On Saturday committee report fol-
lows. The several resolutions which follow were unani
mously adopted by the members
WHEREAS 1t is obvious to all candid observers that the
use of outline maps is calculated materially to simplify
the study of Geography in the schools and to
stimulate the pupil to greater eXerOn in the acquire
ment OF this pseu branch OF education therefore re-
solve that influence far as we can consistent
ly to Introduce them into general use.
ReSoired That vocal music is known to be healthy
ana pleasing exercise Its influence the mind very
beneficial therefore it ought to be ged and taught
in our common schools to some extent.
Resoircd That we as body of teachers being aware
of the great necessity of improving ourselves in reading
will endeavor to qualify ourselves in this branch of
education that our Superintendent and employers will
have less cause of complaint than heretofore.
Resoired, That tender thanks to o. d. CASE &
Co., for their kindness in presenting Superintendent
with series OF Outline Maps for the of the several
Institutes.
hesoiUed That under lasting obligations to the
people of this vicinity for the kindness shown u.s. and
for the pains they body have taken to render our
stay as pleasant possible.
Resoired That we tender our thanks to Mrs. A. d.
Foss for the use of her Meodeon during our session. feel
our several meetings.
eSOtUed That our thanks due to the Trustees of
this church, for Its use during sessions.
Resoived That more attention the part of teachers
ought to be paid to the ventilation of schoolrooms than
heretofore
ResOired That tender our thanks to the officers of
this Institute for the able manner in which they have dis
charged their several duties.
WV. ROGERS, Secretary.