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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF INSTRUCTION.
THIRTY-FIRST ANNUAL MEETING.
Correspondence Of The N T. Tribune
BosTos, Mass, Aug. %, 1860.
During the present week fremont Temple has been
the scene Of one of the most valuable educational meet
ipes that has assembled in NewEngland for several
years. On Tuesday at 3 o'clock p. the American
Institute Of instruction commenced its hirtyfrst
nual sessicn-Presdent d. b. Hagar of Jamaica Plain
in the air. After the usual addresses of welcome
and response the following question taken up for
discussion: Is it expedent TO make Caesthenics and
Gymnastics q part Of School Training 7" After the
subject had been discussed by Messrs. Valentine of
Brooklyn, Sheldon of West Newton, Father Green.
leaf of Bradford Mas. and Norhrop OF Saxonyille,
DIR. Lewis of Boston was invited to give an exhibition
of his system of gymnastics which has been so sue
cessfully introduced in this vicinity. AS Introductory,
Dr. Lewis remarked that he discarded nearly all the
ordinary apparatus such bars poles ladders, ropes
&C., aud heavy weights and heavy dumb-bels. The
leading feature Of his system to use such exercise as
will produce hearty merriment and cause those en-
gagged TO enter into them with enthusiasm aud grrat CO.
tight. II employs great variety Of positions OF the
limbs ana body, ana rapid changes, reminding QUE OF
the prompt rapid and vared movements Of the Chicago
Zouayes His apparatus is of the simp.es construc-
ton and Of rng expense and may be easily prepared
by any person. and at the same time is adapted for use
in any schooroom, or school yard, and also for the
over pound each and clubs varying from two TO
three or four pounds each ar-guns, bags Of BEANS
weighing from two 10 three pounds, rubber balls bows
and arrows chess ball game, &C. In all these there Is
great usemen that all the benefits of exercise are
most admirably combined and TO one who has not wit
nesed them, it almost incredible that 80 much
can he accomplished in 81 cheap and simple mann -r
In order to illustrate the system, sixteen gentlemen
were invited to volunteer as pupils On taking their
places upon the platform they were required to re-
their coats and arrange themselves in two equal
rows facing each ether and within convenient reach
for passing objects along the line OF the rows Next
basket full Of these small bags Of beans brought
forward and divided between the two rows, and they
were 10 be passed aud back, one st time, and tie
row which accomplished this first gained one coant
Tben the exchanged 80 that each individual
faced the way in marching in single file, and
the bags psssed the heads OF EACH usng both
hands for this purpose. The which could soonest
pass and repass oil the bsgs gained eount ss before
Then the rows were arranged 30 as TO face AID the
bags tossed from side to side until each individual
caught aud tossed all the bags in urn. Then three
men called out to toss their bags while they stood in
trar gular FORM Then two to toss their bags, keep
ing one in the sir constantly. These bagtossiDg exer
cses require cose attention, and discipline OF the eye
TO perform them rapidly. After tune the bags are
laid aside, and rubber balls bsituted making the
ercses difficult. The greatest app 4use was mao
ifssted by the audience at this exhibition aud the
actors entered into it, with all the enthusiasm Of boys
IL their most exciting games.
Another exercise consisted in the use OF sticks about
the size of bro )mbaDdle and length of a cane. The
son Of banker of this city lead these movements. OF
him DR.. Lewis remarked, that six months ago he was
consun pton which appeared TO be fastened upon him.
Now he is fully developed straight, and healthy In
uaiDg these sticks movements Of the arms sholders,
and chest We're accom- ptished. Then followed the
caleEthsniC movements of head, neck, aud shoulders.
More Than two hours were given to this exhibition
and the discussion Of gymnastc training and 80 deep is
tie Interest taken III the subject, tlat the Institute
assembled this morning at an earlier hour than usual
II. end tlarh nnr in he III
and listening 10 explanations. No subject has been
brought before the Institute which has calico forth 30
universal interest and created great desire to
ard know more about il. DR.. Lewis has volunteered
to funsh any teacher rho desires to introduce gym
nas'ies into lis school with information upon the sub.
ect eratutousy, if he will address him. Of the
Bal X Of the Republic, Boston, Mas.
There TO be but Opi ion OF this simplest OF
all systems Of gymnastics and that ia that nothing has
before been nted which at all comparable with
fer adapedness 10 tie wants OF our schools Should IL
result III greater attention to the subject the part Of
School Committees aud school officers as we'll as
eaobeTs, and 30 modify schools that they shall be-
places where childen may learn to preserve
their beab instead Of losing it now, it will prove
great blessing TO country aud mankind. May the
dawn OF thai day be not far distant.
There have been delivered several interesting and
valuable lectures during the present session OF the In
stitue. One by President FELTON, of Cambridge on
tie State Of Education in Greece" one by Prof 4.
l.. Youmans Of NeW-YoIk, on the Masquerade of
the Elemenis;' one by Prof. James b. Angel, of
Brown University, 90 the " Relations of Education TO
Labor" He dwet upon The effect upon the individual
sni the community OF The division of labor az prac
tied IN our manufacturing towos, and Of the division
Of labor in moiern scholarship II pursuing sub.
jet only makes one-sided, uneven minds may not the
division Of labor in other departments Of lfs be pro-
duetive Of unequal development
TIE spirit of restless d ent 10 country tend
ing to oentraEzing the population in large towns aud
ces is an evil which education should aim to remedy
by teaching the true relations Of manual labor and edu
cation The false theory that they who perform man
Ua labor need little education should be corrected IN
society and in school instruction. There is no real an
tagonism between education and labo.; Il il really be-
tween Incidence and labor. Industry and education 90
band IN hand eevating the one and identifying the
other.
Tie lectures To- day, by NJ T. Bro W. esq, Superin-
tendent Of Schools In Toledo, Ohio, on "rhe Neces-
sy Of Education in Free State" and by Rev. A. II.
Quint OF Jamaica Plain, Mass, :" The Province Of
Legislation in regard 10 Education" were both able
productions. The latter adopted Macauay theory
that II The State has right 10 hang, It has right TO
educate, but that the State must have a distinct we'll
defined policy and be Uniform in its application TO all
ocaliiies
"Tbe proper mode Of examining schools and report
ing thereon, was discussed 81 considerable length
each speaker advocating more extensive use of writ
zen al swefs In examinations. The plan Of Judging of
he standing OF class by any system of figures sho
rg the number Of correct and incorrect answers
Condemned az unfair for the class and TO incvid
uAl members. All examinations should take into
count the processes Of reasoning and modes Of think
iig used by the pupils and if these found correct
The pupil shoud be accredited even though he fail in
the resut and If he mas been taught to think and
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