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

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stored and mature mind.
Prof. J. p Wicke;sham, who had entered
during the last lecture. was then Introduced.
He simply made few remarks, stating his
intention of commencing 10 1oo'k on the
morrow. Adjourned
Hednesdny Forenoon
At the appointed time The Teachers were
called TO order and the Rev. Mr.. Goodrich
opened the Institute with an eloquent pray
er. The questions which had been placed
in the box were then answered by Prot.
Walker.
The subject of teaching the Alphabet was
then taken up by Prof Wickersham, who
showed several feasible plans of making 1t
an interesting and easy study for children
After a recess Of few minutes he con-
tinued the same subject.
He was followed by Prof. Walker, who
| introduced some new ideas relative 10 the
study of Grammar. The Committee on FL
nance then reported that they had decided
| to levy tax of one dollar on each member
of the Institute, for the purpose of defraying
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 answered a
few questions which had been assigned
} him. The register showed the names OF
nearly ninety teachers. Many present re-
| fused to register their names, though fol-
! lowing that vocation. We presume they
feared the tax Adjourned 10 meet al the
I usual hour.
Wednesday afternoon.
The presiding officer, and the Glass In :
sructors, were somewhat dilatory, which
gave a number of teachers chance TO
/ however soon made their appearance, when
| Prof Wickersham conducted lecture on
reading, in which much important infor-
nation 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 fur
ther with Orthography, dilaling especially
on the different methods OF spelling. Al
the close of the lecture, question 10 the
| Committee on Finance was answered, and
the Institute adjourned.
EUeniHg Session.
At The usual hour, the teachers were call
ed 10 order, minutes read, criticised, and
adopted The Committee on Criticism made
a report, and questions from the box were
answered by the Class Instructors.
Prof Wickersham then delivered lee.
ture, full of noble sentiments, on The
Teacher and his Profession "
Prof Walker being called upon, respond
ed in a neat address, dwelling particularly
on the question "What shall be the future
history of this company OF teachers" Ad
journed.
ThuSday Forenoon
The President called the Institute 10 orde
al O'Clock. Prayer was offered by tn,
Rev MIR Goodrich.
Prof Wickersham then by series G
questions TO the teachers, rapidly reviewe
what he had gone over on teaching tn
Alphabet, and OHhography. The balanc
of his time was consumed by coniinuin
these subjects.
: MIR. Burgess occupied the rext hour
: explaining The principles o! Penmanship.
The usual recess was then taken, whe
the Committees on Finance and Publicatio
made statements, showing the necessity
I prompt payment from the members.
j Prof. Wickersham then lectured on gel
r eral subjects, selecting those of the mo
y importance TO the teacher. The lnstitu
adjourned al the conclusion of his remark
T. 10 meet at the usual hour.
Il Tuesday Afterhoon.
Order was called at 90 minutes 10 ocl'
Questions were answered somewhat
e length. Prof Wickersham then gave b
: views on School Management. He prove
them TO be eminenty practicable.
Mr. Burgess next lectured on Readin
9 giving examples of The manner in whic
: pieces on certain subjects should be uea;e
Prof Wickersham dwelt a short time {
:. Reading, and then continued the subject
e School Management He conirasted the pa
n and present methods of managing school
RI Adjourned
EUening Session.
= AT IS minutes past the appointed time
meeting. motion was made ard carried
10 elect President pro tenn. MIR. Brockw;
was elected, but before he could enter upc
the duties of his office, the. regular Pre-;
dent made his appearance. The minut
d were then read and adopted, and the Cor
10 mitee on Criticism made their report.
81 After some general criticism Prof Wicke