The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-12-20
Kenosha County Teachers Institute.

I ced its session, at Liberty, on Monday evening
Nov 18th, 1860 The Institute was organized by
eecting NJ III. Rice President, and Thos. A. Mo.
ran, Secretary.
| The Institute was then addressed by T. j. CO.
| natty, Principal of Kenosha High School, on the
subject of education. After the address, which
was both instructive and entertaining, the Insti-
tute adjourned to meet at nine o'clock on Tuesday
morning.
Tuesday. Morning Session. Institute called
TO order by the Pres. at nine o'clock 1t was sug.
pested that the method of registering scholars
names in school be discussed. After some time
spent on this subject, motion made and adopt
| ed that the Sec. register the names of all the
Teachers present, who wished to join the Institute.
Tue motion was complied with and forty-fve
names were registered An exercise in mental
arithmetic was conducted by Mr.. l.. B. Dodge, of
Salem. Mr.. Dodge called class, and by giving
one an example to solve, and calling on the 9TH
ers to criticise the mode of solution rendered the
exercises very interesting. The subject CT school
government was then introduced and discussed
| till II O'Clock, when the Institute adjourned to
meet at | o'clock M.
| Afternoon Session.-Institute came to order at
one o'clock Exercises opened with singing. The
| discussion en- school government continued
until o'clock. An exercise in reading was then
! introduced, which was conducted by Mr.. Z Nd.
| Griswold. An exercise and discussion with re
gard to the best method OF teaching small children
the alphabet, was neat in order, and was conduct
ed by Miss Sarah d. Brown, of Salem. The dis
cussion on this subject was kept up with interest
till A o'clock. The Institute then adjourned to
meet again at O'Clock in the evening.
Evening Session.-The institute was called to
rider by the President The roll was called by
the Secretary y, members responding by sentiments.
A lecture was then delivered by A. j. Craig, AS
sistant State Superintendent; Subject ''The kind
of Instruction we want Mr.. Craig handled the
subject with his usual ability, and showed that
we want q system of Instruction that will devel
ope the child Physically and Morally as well as
intellectually After the Lecture, the Institute
TON apoin a O n clock IN Wa6oaS.
day morning.
was called to order at the usual hour The roll
was called members responding to their ma res by
repeating verse from the Bible. Prayer was
then offered by Mr. Craig. An exercise in mental
arithmetic was conducted by Mr.. Craig,
A class in Grammar then called, and the
exercises conducted by f. Bowker, of Paris. As
exercise in spelling then conducted by Miss
Mary A. Murphy, of Salem. Miss Murphy made
the exercise very interesting. motion was made
and adopted that reporter be appointed to
sst the Secretary. Mr. B. Dodge was appointed
reporter.
The subject of Geography was then introduced
and the exercise conducted by M. M. Rice. The
Institute then adjourned to meet ut o'clock +.
M.
Afternoon Session.-Institute came to order at
l O'Clock. An exercise in reading was conducted
| by Mr.. Craig. Mr.. Craig made the exercise very
interesting members reading when cali
ed upon, and criticised by the class.
| All exercise IN written ArlInmellc was Inen III
troduced and was conducted by Mr.. l.. W. Briggs,
| In cond tcting this exercise Mr.. Briggs called
out many good ideas from the teachers, regarding
the time when to commence. and how to COM
mence the study of this branch.
The Theory and Practice teaching was then
taken up. Mr.. rag conducted this exercise by
answering questions proposed by Teachers.
LIST Question. What is the best exercise to in
crease concentration of mind
Ans. So far as study is concerned, Mental Arith-
limo is considered the NEST in DoTtant
2nd @. Should Common School Teachers be re-
CURED to teach vocal music in their schools
A. They should not be required, but it is hoped
that ere long, il will be introduced,
Sd Q. Should Penmanshp be taught in our dis
triet schools
A 1t should, for the reason that most of our
children receive their Education in the District
School.
The Institute then adjourned to meet at o'clock
Evening Session.-After the roll was called Mr..
Craig entertained the Institute with the subject;
What kind of q system of education do we want?
This address was delivered with much force and
energy Being practical, it was received with in
terest and attention. He exhibited the defects of
our school laws, and laid out plan that seemed
better adapted to our wants, at the present time.
He considered that the office of Town Superintend
ent was of but little benefit to schools ii being
too isolated and unconnected Mr.. Craig suggest.
ed that County Superintendent would meet our
wants In a manner which would be Cfmuch great
err advantage to our schools rs they couId employ
all their time, with liberal salary also graded
schools should be established In the different towns
as matter of economy III our financial AFFAIRS
Some remarks were then made by Mr. COnatty.
Forty names have been added to the list OF mem
bers this evening
Institute adjourned to meet again at nine o'cl Jck
on Thursday morning.
Thursday. Morning Session. Questions on the
Wisconsin School Laws answered by Mr., Craig.
LIST @. Town Superintendent power to
alter the boundaries of School District without
a petition from the District?
A. He has.
2nd Q, Must a petition for alteration of the
boundaries of school district be in writing
A. 1t need not be,
The following resolution was then introduced
by Mr.. Bowker
| "Whereas, The discussion of Politics is foreign
to the objects Of the Teachers Institute, therefore
"ResoLUed That the subject be excluded from
our sessions hereafter" The resolution was adopt
ed. An exercise in mental arithmetic then
conducted by Mr.. &. w. Rice of Somers.
| An exercise in Grammar was conducted by Mr..
F. BoWker. Mr. Bowker made the exercise in
teresting. Many good ideas with regard to teach
ing this branch, were called out. An exercise in
Spelling was conducted by MIR. Conatty. The
Institute then adjourned to meet again. at one
O'Clock Z. M.
Afternoon Session.-Fhe roll was called by the
Sec, members responding by giving rule from
Arithmetic Grammar &c. An exercise in read
ing was conducted by b. L.Dodge in an instruct
i've manner. An exercise in written Arithmetic
was conducted by Miss Darling, of Kenosha-
Professor Allen arrived at this point of the exer
cises, and although somewhat congeale in conse
quence of his ride, good song releasej his sys
tenn. lie assumed the direction of exercise in
the Theory and Practice of Teaching, and verf-
ed the old adadge, that "a new broom always
sweeps clean"
LIST Question proposed. At what age should
children begin to attend school?
A. Ii the homes wore what they should be, and
the schools were what they should be- seven is the
most desirable age-but considering the homes
land schools Ia thew five sly vvnuld
most proper.
I'd Q. Should we govern schools entirely by
moral suasion a, We should if we could there
are three kinds of suasion-Moral suasion switch
suasion and sugar plum suason the first and Sec
Ond preferable. 1t you would govern by moral
suaslon. you must deposit in the hearts of the chill
dren that love, and that of right which will
elevate them, and produce confidence in uour-
self. The influence OF the Teacher should be like
The rays of the sun, that draw the mighty oak to-
wards the heavens, but silently and quietly For
two reasons we shonld not lay aside the rod First
II should be kept 10 be used in cases of emergency
and also as arctic of ancient barbarism; as Phys-
clans keep the lance and turnkeys-but like the
Physician, keep the rod in the idle bags.
Sd, CUES. How many days constitute School
month Ans. No stated number by laws but Gus
tom allows twenty two. Teachers, or Distric-
r Boards should always fix the number of days in
the contract thereby preventing trouble in many
instances
The Institute then adjourned to meet at Z
o'clock.
Evening Session.-Institute called to order at
O'Clock. The roll was called, and the following
were among the sentiments given:
c. NJ. Griswold-"A thing of beauty is u 10y
forever"
G.. w. Rice-"If you would enioy yourself
in company, seek to entertain Others
Emma Thorp-"An old bachelor is like a solil
itary pickle in a jar of sweets"
ii. Cass-'Success to Teachers"
l. b. Summers-''Keep straight ahead; never
look back"
c. l.. bourne-"The worst of slaves is he whom
, passion rules"
l.. Judson-"The man who objected to his wife's
learning to skate, has thought best to let her
sEade!''
f +. Bowker-I.earn to day and teach tomorrow W.
e. X. shepard 1.-THE two requisites for teach
er-Chunk and Spunk"
T. Wright-"A Teacher needs more patacnc,
than spuuk