Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-01-05


lowing motion passed That the extent of
the report, and manner of getting it up,
be left with the committee on Publication.
By another motion each member was to
have as many copies as he would pay for.
After lively Glee, Prof. J. A. Shank
was introduced to the audience. His sub
ject "Tho Representative Educator of the
American mind,' was treated in manner
that showed depth of thought and great
elocutionary powers. Though but young
man, he has already made his mark and
we have no doubt that the "Orangoville
Male and Female Academy" will prosper
under his direction. The building was so
denscly crowded that q recess of ten min.
utes was deemed necessary.
Prof. Walker proceeded to deliver his
popular lecture on "The Personal Qualif-
cations of the Teacher 1t was conceded
on all sides to be the production of well
stored and mature mind.
Prof. j. P. Wickersham, who had en-
tered during the last lecture, was then in
troduced. He simply made few remarks
stating his intention of commencing to aco,k
on the morrow. Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY FORENOON.
At the appointed time the Teachers
were called to order, and the Rev. Mr..
Goodrich opened the Institute with an
eloquent prayer. The questions which
. had been placed in the box were then
answered by Prof. Walker.
The subject of teaching the Alphabet
; was then taken up by Prof Wickersham,
who showed several feasible plans of ma
king it an interesting and easy study for
children. After recess of few minutes,
= he continued the same subject.
lie was followed by Prof Walker, who
introduced some new ideas relative to the
' study of Grammar. The committee on
: Finance then reported that they had dc
cided to levy tax of one dollar on each
member Of the Institute, for the purpose of
defraJing the necessary expenses, and
hoped that the payment would be prompt.
Prof. Wickersham next considered the
Importance of studying Geography, and
the manner Of teaching it. His remarks
were pointed throughout. He also an
. swcred few questions which had been
assigned him. The register showed the
names of nearly ninety teachers. Many
. present refused to register their names,
though following that vocation. We pre-
sumo they feared the tax. Adjourned to
meet at the usual hour.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
The presiding officer, and the Glass In-
structors, wero somewhat dilatory which
gave number of teachers chance to
make some motions at their expense
They however soon made their appear
ance, when Prof. Wickersham conducted
a lecture on reading, in which much i'm
portant information was embodied.
After recess, Prof. Walker continued
the subject of Arithmetic, in which he
gave some important definitions.
: After another recess, Prof. Wickersham
answered some questions which had been
, placed in the box, and then proceeded
further with Orthography, dilating cspe-
} cially on the different methods of spelling.
AT the close of the lecture, q question to
the committee on Finance was answered,
and the Institute adjourned.
EVENING SESSION.
AT the usual hour, the teachers we're
called 10 order, minutes read, criticised,
and adopted. The committee on Criticism
made report and questions from the box
were answered by the Glass Instructors.
It Prof. Wickersham then delivered a
lecture, full of noble sentiments, on "Thc
a Teacher and his Profession"
Prof. Walker being called upon, re-
sponded in neat address, dwelling parti-
cularly on the question "What shall be
u the future history of this company of
u teacners.' Adjourned.
" THURSDAY FORENOON.
y The President called the Institute to
order at 9 o'clock. Prayer was offered
I. by the Rev. MIR. Goodrich.
II Prof. Wickersham then by series oi
y questions to the teachers, rapidly review
ed what he had gone over on teaching the
l. Alphabet, and Orthography. The bal
e ance of his time was consumed by contin.
d uing these subjects.
Mr.. Burgess occupied the next hour in
explaining the principles of Penmanship.
le The usual recess was then taken, wher
l. the committees on Finance and Publication
IN made statements, showing the necessity Of
l. prompt payment from the members.