The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-01-02
COLUMBIA COUNTY TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

eral newspapers of the County, a number
of Teachers met, il the Church, at Orange
vile, on the forenoon o: Dec. oath 1860, for
the purpose of holding the fourth annual
session of the Columbia County Teachers
Institute 1t was called to order by the
County Superintendent, Mr.. l. Appeman,
who briefly stated the objects of The meet
ing. On motion, he was elected President,
and A. P. Young and G s. Coleman, Secre-
taries.
After some brief remarks by the different
members, the President was authorized to
appoint Committee on General Arrange
ments. He selected G. S. Coleman, James
V. Keeler and Sylvester Dieterich 10 form
that Committee. Committees on Finance
and Criticism were also ordered, but their
appointment was deferred until the alter
noon. The Institute then adjourned 10 meet
again at half past one o'clock.
afternoon Session.
The Institute was called TO order at two
O'Clock. The President then announced
tn order.of exercises for the afternoon and
evening, and the following Committees -
Committee on Criticism, J B. Kniitle, A NJ
White, R. r Pealer, Misses F.. L. Rich and
H. H Vanderslice. Committee on Finance,
Nj. Whirmoyer, C. B. Brockway, and Miss
Jennie Warden. Prof. II. d. Walker open
ed the exercises by drill on Object Les.
sons, showing their benefits, aud the man
ner of conducting them. After a recess OF
ten minutes, VIM. Burgess gave lecture
on Reading, showing in a forcible manner
the necessity of its being properly taught
in our common schools.
Prof. Walker devoted the next half hour
TO the consideration OF Arithmetic He criti.
ciseG the de6aitions usually given in our
text books, and supplied their place by
more substantial ones.
The Institute then adjourned 10 meel al
63 O'Clock, in the evening.
EUening Session.
The meeting was called TO order at the
appointed time, and some miscellaneous
business was transacted. The Committee
on Criticism were called or, but made no
repor: On motion the following Committees
were appointed. On publications. c. B. Brock
way, A B. White and d. ]. Patterson
They were instructed TO take a synopsis
OF the lectures and publish them in con-
nection with.the minutes. On Resolutions,
s. ]. Pealer, U. P. Campbell, James V.
Keeler, Lizzie Masters, and r. ?, Ewes.
VIM. Burgess called the attention of the
members to the importance of subscribing
10 s'The Peuna School Journal"
Prof Walker then delivered a lecture on
Couture" which was treated in a mastery
manner. 1t evidenced not only thought,
but finish and culture in the author. A
short recess was then given the members
after which they proceeded 10 discuss the
question, Chow shall the regular attend
ance of pupils be secured 2" Mr.. Burgess
made few remarks, expressing the hope
that the teachers would take up The snbjec
without delay He was followed by MesSrs
Brockway, Schlicher, Pealer, Whitmoyer
and Krickbaum. The President reiterated
the invitation to all the citizens 10 attend
On motion, also, all friends of education
whether teachers or not, were allowed Il
participate in the exercises.
Adjourned 10 meet al ten minutes to nin'
in the morning.
Tuesday Forenoon.
The institute was called 10 order al the
appointed time. Prot. Walker read a por
ton of the Scriptures and offered up fer
vent prayer He then took up the subjec
of Arithmetic, and developed further hi
| plan of teaching it.
Mr. Burgess followed on the subjec: {
Orhography which he treated in his usna
| style. A recess was again given, afte
which a piece of music was well sung b
some members of the Institute.
Grammar was then lec,ured on by Pro
Walker, who spared no pains TO make tn;
usually dry subject interesting. He amPI
illustrated his method of teaching it.
The President then read the programm
for the afternoon, when the Institute at
| journed 10 meet again at the stalled Time.
Tuesday afternoon.
| The institute was called 10 order al on
quarter to two o'clock. Prof. Walker i'm
mediately proceeded 10 call the attentio
OF the teachers 10 The subject of Geography
He showed conclusiyely how it might b
made the most interesting of our Commo
School branches. After enjoying a sho
recess, beautiful Gee was sung.
MIR. Burgess then resumed the subject I
Reading, and brought out some very goo
ideas. Another recess was bad, which W;
followed by more singing.
Prot. Walker, during the next hour, CAV
a very interesting drill on Object Lessons
At the conclusion of his lecture a vote
thanks was rendered 10 the New Columb'
Quariete Club, for the delightful mann
in which thew had entertained The Instllut,