Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-02-08

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cause in attendance, who are not Members o
the Institute.
A Court of Errcrs was appointed, composed
of Miss Pardoe, Miss Haus, g. A. Smith and
| H. B. Poniius-which reported from time to
| time.
Reports were presented by CIV. Chambers
| on the Common School System-C. " Gundy
on the Past, the Present, and the Future oi
| the Syslem-and others on business details
not requiring publicity.
Essays we're delivered by Members Of the
Institute, as follows: By Miss Mezsar-The
prevailing errors in regard to the nature and
end of education. By g. A.Smiih-Debatine
as a means Of educational discipline. BY H
! Swineford-Whichi is the better discipline ol
the mind, the study Of the mathematics or the
classicsi By Miss Gundy-"Be patient with
the little ones" By Miss MAlarney-Seli
Culture. By Miss C. J. Thomps on-How to
secure the cooperation Of the parents with
the teacher. BY J. G. Royer-How TO inter.
esta school. By Jos. os.KIeckner-Book.ke
Addresses-By Prof. Hendricks. upon Vocal
Music, followed by Remarks from several.
By Prof. James and Mr.. Heckeadorn upon
the proper ventilation of school rooms. By
o. N. Worden-miscellaneou
Essays were also odelivered-ByS S. H. Orwig,
Esq.-subject: Education, its object, end
and aim. By Prof. Bliss-subject: Common
Schools in their relation to Collegiate Educa-
ton. BY Prof. Sassaman-subject: "In or
der to have a sound mind we should have q
sound body"
A Committee on Tex, Books-Pon,ius, Lei
ser. Stoher, and E. v. V.Gundy-made the fol-
lowing report: "In teaching the branches
usually taught in cur common schools. we
cheeriully recommend the use of the follow
ing textbooks, viz: Wilson's Reader, Mon
leilh's and M'Nally's Biographies, Browns
Grammar. Stoddard's Intellectual and Dawes
Common School Arithmetic"
The Queslions-To what extent should TEA
chers assist their pupils, and how far should
they be allowed 10 depend on themselves -
How shall the standard Of the teachers pro-
fession be elevated to. its true dignity ,-were
discussed by several gentlemen, Members
and others.
J. L. Irwin described his manner Of teach
ing reading. Remarks.
The Finance Committees-Messrs. Wolfe,
ZIegler. JL.Irwin, Henning. and Leiser-re-
ported balance of $l9 ls in the Treasury.
Messrs. Roger, M'Curdy and Kessler, and
Misses M'Alarney and Dale were appointed
to propose nominations. On their Report, the
following were chosen Officers for the year
ensuing:
Presldent-CE. Haus. Vice Presidents
NJ. NJ. Meizgar, and NJ. E. V. Pardoe. Cor'g
Sec'y-J.G Royer. Rec'g Sec'y-C.V.G .Gundy.
Treasurer-H Swineford. Executive Com
millee-D. Heckendorn, J. L. Irwin and w.
Lesser.
The Committee on observation-disclosures, c.
E. Haus, - Chambers, Mezsar. and Roden-
baugh-reported series, which were adopted.
/. Thanks 10 the Great Disposer of events
that this Institute has been permitted TO hold
another anniversary.
.. That in the opinion of this Institute,
the admission into our common schools of
pupils under the age of seven years, Is unde-
sTable, and detrimental lo the physical and
meH'di 'iSoi Vi ine PuPiiS.
3. That a systematic arrangement Of stu
dies adapted to the ages and scientific attain
ments OF the pupils, Is essential 10 successful
teaching.
4. That i, is the duty of every teacher to
teach thoroughly what he attempts to teach,
and not 10 pass hastily over the rudimenis OF
any branch, thinking that because they are
perfectly plain and simple 10 him, they will
be equally SO 10 the pupils.
5. That II is the duty of every teacher to
for and read the Pennsylvania
School Journal, or some similar periodical.
6. That much good may be accomplished
by District Teachers Institutes; that werec-
ommend their organization in every district;
and that We earnestly solicit the cooperation
of School Directors in establishing them.
7. That this Institute recommend TO the
Directors the subject of Vocal Music, and its
speedy introduction to our common schools
as branch Of study.
8 and 10. Thanks to Messrs. Hendricks, !
James, Bliss. Sassaman, Orwig ard Worden. |
and the Members OF the Institute, who had ia |
vored the Institute with Essays and Addresses
to the Band for their MusIc-and 10 those
Citizens of Lewisburg who had boarded the |
Members free of charge.
and l3. That the compensation OF teach |
ers should be regulated according to the |
grades fCerlificates-andtha that females should |
receive the same compensation as male leach |
ers for performing the same amount of labor |
IL. That We regret the absence Of so ma /.
ny of our Teachers from the sessions OF this |
ofmost Of the Directors OF this |
Borough.
IL. That, since the State Teachers Asso-
ciation design holding its annual meeting IN
he Borough of Lewisburg, commencing
Tuesday, 9th Of August ne1t] it is the duty
If all our teachers 10 attend its sessions and
DIN that Association.
IA. That we have full confidence in our
worthy Superintendent. Mr.. Heckendorn, and
heartily sympathize with him. in the present
'tate Of his health, which prevents his labor
ns with his won,ed energy and success.
There was good attendance at most o!
he meetings probably more Teachers that at
my meeting since the Institute was divided
md much interest was manifested IN the
by members and spectators.
Correspondence Of the star I Chronicls)
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US. STEAMER 'CRusApER," I
Havana, Cuba, Jan. Is, 1851
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