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

Corresponding Secretary-E. P. Fsres-
man.
Treasurer Galbraish.
Librarian j. ii. Stover.
Grammar was then taken up and two elias
ses formed, first primary class, conducted
by D. II. Young. and then an advanced class
by Prof j. E. Thomas. The drills were
conducted in an able and interesting man
nsr.
An Essay by NJ. r. Beck, was then read
subject, Superstition. Recess of twenty min
utes. Mr.. E. G. McClintock then gave an
illustration of bis method OF ofteaching, Object
lessons, which gave very general satislac-
ton. The subject of School Government was
then opened by Mrs. f. l.. Ilicklan. who
spoke decidedly in favor Of moral suasion
she was followed by Msssrs. j. w. Boal, j
S. Musser, Andrew Musser, w. r. Dale, Dr.
Hunter, L. Neff, D. ii. Chesebro and others
On motion, the question was postponed; on
motion, the time for final adjournment wa,
fixed on Friday after the evening session.
EVENING SESSION. Pres. Hollahan in the
chair prayer by Rev. Mr.. Grow roll call
ed i; members responding By sentiments and
witticisms minutes read and approved
music by the Band. Prof. Thomas then de-
livsred an able and interesting address, sub
jsc,, The Relation of the Teacher to the
young and to Society,"" An excellent Essay
was then read by Miss Tate; subject, "Gov.
ernment and order in School," On motion
of Frank w. Hess, amended by Prof. Thom-
as, the order of exercises, as reported by the
business committee, was suspended for the
present and the nsme of Col. J. S. Brisbin
inserted in place of Mr.. Ceoper's Col. Bris-
bin then addressed the audience in very
able and spirited manner on the subject Of
General Education" On motion, vote Of
banks was offered 10 Col. Brisbin for his ex-
cellent address. On motion, vote of than ks
was then rendered to Prof. Thomas for his
address. On motion, a vote of thanks was
rendered to Miss Tate for her Essay. Miss
Kate Reese then read a very able and chasts
Essay on the subject of 'Intellectual At
tainms lts," which was listened 10 with
marked attention.
miscellaneous business.
resolutions was called Ter. The reaplution.
were read, and then, on motion, passed a
second reading.
On motion, the President appointed the
following persons to prepare the minutes for
publication Miss Jennie F. Mcbride, Prof.
j. E. Thomas and Mr., j. I. Read.
Critics report.
The exercises were snlivened throughout,
with excellent music from the Band.
Adjourned.
FRIDAY MORNING SESSION.
Pres. IIolIahan in the chair; prayer by
D.. Hunter roll called minutes read and
approved. On motor of F. W. Hess, the
following resolution was read aud adopted
Resolred, That ths thanks of the Institute
be rendered to the Trustees of the Methodist
Episcopal Church Of Boasburg, for their
kindness in giving Us the use of their church
during the session Of this Institute.
School Government WAS again taken up ;
Mr.. w. Dale made some remarks, insisting
that the character of school, and the con-
trol that the teacher has over it, depends up
on his cendsc. during tie first two or three
weeks of the school. lie was followed by
Mess-s. Mufiy, Hess, Campbell, Mrs R. L.
Hicklan, and Others all insisting that firm
ness Of character. combined with love and
kindness to the pupils, is absolutely neces-
cary in the government of school room.-
W. Weaver thought that the teacher should
never punish pupil while excited, but
should, BY reasoning with him, convince him
that the punishment was the necessary con-
sequence of his disobedience or fault Mr.
Read was in favor of Republican" govern
ment in q school room Mr.. McClintock was
not in favor IF too much order in school :;
Rev. Dir. Grow coincide1 with those who ad-
vocated the government OF love and kindness;
DR.. Hunter ADVOCATED the hearty eo-opera-
ton of parents, without which, the teacher
cannot maintain good order. lie thought
that on no occasion, whatever, should the pa
rents speak disrespectfully of the teacher in
the presence of their children. but should
teach Them. by precept and example, to do
right.
TIE following sentence was written on the
blask board by the President, and analysed
by the members of the Institute. ITO die
for ones country is glorious" Considerable
discussion ensued, which brought out the
different views Il the teachers.
AFTERNOON SESSION. -Prest. Holahan in
the chair prayer by DIR. Hunter roll call
ed minutes read and approved. The reso-
lutions being next in order they wore taken
ur separately amended and adopted.
Recess, Is minutes.
Mr.. J. W. Mufiy then illustrated his meth
cd of teaching reading by conductipga class.
Letters of apology were then read from A.
G. Curtin, Governor elect, and ]. H. Berry.
Sup't. of Clinton county, explaining the cause
Of their absence. Letters were also rsesived
ftom A. K. Browne. Eso.. of Lock Haven