Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-02-14

ing cnildren 10 WrHA was then opened Dy
D. S. Reber, who is in favor of allowing
children to commence writing on states, then
on paper, and using small hand generally.
Ga motion the subject was postponed.
Adjourned.
EVENING SESSION Prest. Hsl,ahan in the
chair; prayer by Rev. MIR. Grow roll call
ed the members responding by ashtiments
and witticisms; minutes read and approved.
The discussion on "penmansh:p" was re-
sumed by F. W. Hess, who was in favor Of
having uniform system Of penmanship
throughout the county. Mr.. j. Hollahan
thought such proposition impracticabls, but
Il at there should at least be uniform sys.
tenn in each township. Mr. Shaw would
frat teach children to draw lines, angles,
simple objects, and printed letters. and after
ward to write. DR.. Huntsf was not in favor
of having children write too young. Sever
al teachers then made re.aarks coinciding
with what had been ii.
Mr.. G. W. Cooper then made an excellent
address.
BY special request of some who had been
absent the early part of the evening before,
and had not heard Miss Tate's essay-she
re.read it.
The Chairman of the Financial Committee
then made a final report
On motion, the balance in the treasury,
together with a collection that was taken
from the audience, was handed to the band
as token of respect.
On motion OF Mr.. Gilliland ii was
Resolued, That the Superintenden mt of Csn.
tire county bring before the next State COZ.
vention of County Superintendeats, the pro.
priety of adopting uniform system Of pen
mansLip throughout the State.
On motion, the Institute will be held at
Centre Hall, provided suitable building can
be had to mold ths session in, but if not it
will be held at Milesburg.
On motion, the President appointed the
following persons Committee to wait upon
the Trustees CT the church at Centre Hall,
to see if the baildiag could be procured =
Messrs. F. W, Hess, Geo. Hoffer and II. 6.
Stitzer. The Committee to report to tbs
President.
Committees were then appointed to con-
duct the retiring officers from and the officers
elect to their seats.
President Brugger on taking his seat m ads
few very appropriate remarks.
Ex-Prsst. Hollahan then made an address
to the teachers which was very attentiyely
listened to. He thanked the teachers present
for their promptuess in responding to hi.
call and spoke Of the necessity of further
mprovement-said he should expect an i'm
provement of at least 80 percent.
On motion, vote of thanks was tesdersd
to the retiring officers
The band was in attendance and epliysn-
ed the proceedings by excellent music.
Adjourned.
The Committee on resolutions presented
the following report which was read and
adopted:
In view of the conflicting elements which
constitute the public opinion of the people
of Pennsylvania in regard to the best mothod
Ell the literary attaintmsnts of the educators
OF their children. and of ptom,,ipg the eff i.
cheney of their common schools also in con.
sequence of the different and conflicting
methods which have been suggested by the
controllers of common schools and Educa-
tional Journals, and in view of great impor-
tance of harmonious action in conduc ting so
vast and momsntous scheme for the eleva-
tion of the intelects of the present and fu-
ture generations. We the common school
educators of Centre county in convention as
sembled do adopt the following resolutions !;
ResolUed, That the elevation of the literary
attainmsnts OF teachers can bs secured only
by making their profession permanent
Resolved, That We respectfully suggest to
clergymeR the propriety of consulting the
members of their respective charges concer-
ming the necessite of dsvoting more of their
energies to the intellectual improvement of
their children, and the Importance of exam.
ming whether they are not negligent in this
department of their duty, and that thev
should bring all their influence to aid in ac-
complishiDg work 80 sminently worthy the
attention of all wise, AMI good men.
Resolved That teache associations consti>
tute source of practical improvement. and
that we will, by assembling together semi
monthly during the winter in our respective
townships, and annually in county associ>
alton encourage their perpetuity
Resolred, That one suggest to Directors of
Common Schools. the propriety of not inser-
ting any restrictions in their articles of
agreement with teachers, except those requi-
red by the 4" Common School Law of Penn
sylvania"
Resolred, That We congratuIslate the citi-
zens of Centre Co., On the selection of our
worthy friend, and fellsw laborer Mr.. Them-
as Hoilahan, 10 supsrinsend the interest of
their Common Schools.
Rcsolyed, That the thanks the Institute
are dns to the Boalshurg SAKE Horn Band
led by DR.. Fisher, and the singing class un-
der the direction Of MIR. Meyer for the very
music With which thev entertained
us, while in session,
Resolved That We tender our thanks to
citizens Of Boalsburg and vicinity for the
courtesy and hospitality with which they
have received US, and for the the pleasure
We have enjoyed during our sojourA amoung
than. May the Lord reward them.
Resolred, That We appreciate the merits