The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-01-08
AFTERNOON SESSION.


AFTERNOON SESSION.
After the transaction of some miscellane-
Gus business Prof. Shark of the Oran geville
Male and Female Academy spoke upon the
subject of Grammar This remarks were
brief but attentiyely received and regret
was expressed that he could not remain
longer to participate in our exercises. Prof
Allen Continued the same subject He
referred to the peeuliarities of some of our
text books and the extremes to which they
have tended in the study of technical names
rather than the study of language. Mr.
Gilbert also made remarks having n critical
and practical bearing on the study of Gram
mar and recommended the reading of good
authors if Wa desire to improve and attain
a correct style of writing and speaking.-
After a few minutes recess, Prof. Allen lee
tured on Geography and gave an outline
of his method of teaching it. Most Geoera-
piers present the world as o whole and then
dissect it and consider its different parts in
more minute detail. He would reverse the
plan or place the horse at the opposite end
of the cart, and commence with such objects
as first present themselves to the childs
mind. In teaching the Geography of any
country he would present the most striking
object to be found in that country and by
means of drawings. pictures and the repre-
sentation of prominent facts and features
would make durable impressions of these
leading characteristics. He exhibited the
proof sheet of work Primary Geogra-
ply arranged on this plan which he had
prepared and which would soon be in the
market or open to inspection.
Having Engaged to meet the teachers of
Luzerne at Csrbondale. Prof ALEU- was
here obliged to leave after a feeliug ex-
preston of his desires for our improvement
and success.
EvEsrse SESSION.
The commiuee on criticism through Mr.
Giber reported varions inaccuracies III syn
lax and pronunciation which bad been no
ted.
MIR. 'GiIber, then delivered lecture on
history He urged It's introduction INTO onr
common schools. and .thoughl il shonld he
studied more by the masses OF the people
10 make them more lhouyhrn and inleli.
gent. and better acquainted with tae move
menis o :he race all ages of the world
The HISTORY even OF our own State was TOO
liIIle understood aud the character o. it's
great founder was not generally appreciaI
ed We had not sufficient State pride in
these things. We permit New En2landers
and even The Yrgiuians 10 smrpas- Us and
we oi.en study the early hisiary Of those
the land is ianght the name OF the vessel,
the May6owef which landed The pur,ans
al Plymouth. but comparatively few IN our
State can name he vessel, the Welcome
W hich brought VIM. Penn and his compan
ions 20 tnis country 10 colouize the wilder
ness and spread the blessings of peace and
OF civilization in manner unparalleled IN
the history OF the county Alter recess the
question was proposed and dis
cnssed viz: Resolved shat the character
OF The child depends more upon the rain.
ing of the teacher than of the parent =
Messrs A NJ. White VIM Krickbaum R. |
R Pealer. VI Whumoyer q j. Campbell (
VIM Burgess. W. w. Smith, n W Gilbert
NJ McHenry and MISS Saie Z john partI
ciPaied in the discussion.
MORNING sEs>ios.--bec 26ih.
The meeting convened al A NJ and the
chairman read a portiou OF scripture
On motion il was agreed that the institute
should close this afternoon al 43 O'Clock
and thai a synopsis OF proceedings
should be offered 10 the papers OF the coun
ty for publication
The President introduced the suhjecI of
and reading by abiding TO he
grave errors IN many os oar schools of per
hitting classes 10 read lesson opon lesson
TOT DAY dfteI Gay Wiubut any luSIhCtfOU
Whatever on emphasis the uoduiaiion> OF
lhe voice and Kindred ihifgs He thought
many teachers should devote more time
upon single paragraphs in prononncp2 and
defiHny the words and reading fhe:n IRE
QueniIy enough 10 bring out the meaning
Of the authors and make fixed IMPRESSIONS
Of clear ideas.
Arithmetic was next taken up and discus
sed by Messrs. Gilbert, Burgess Young,
John. Krickbaum, Pealer, Campbell, White
and McHenry
MIR. Gilbert then made some instructive
remarks upon Eiymoiogy. He would en-
courage the introduction of the subject
wherever practicable We cannot nader
stand even onr ordinary reading Alright il
we have not been accustomed TO consult
1ur dictionaries and other nSeiul ext books
or the purpose OF studying the meaning aud
he origin OF words 1t was all important
% the student oil English who would attain |
even a respectable knowledge of his own
native iongne that due attention should be
,iven to this TOO much neglected subject,
and teachers could do much in fostering
owe OF such stndies among their pupils -
Adjourned 10 II O'Clock
AFTERNoos SESSION.
Tie subject of School Govsrnmsnt vas Ia
zen ND anu n1-Cuss6u o. MFrSTs TeaiaT
Gilhert. Smith. A. NJ White. Campbell
Krickbaum and Miss John for about an hour
and then Gi~missed
After recess the committee on france
made their reposl They had received S29
and the expenses We're SIG 10 leaving eur
plos of 1890 in their hands,
II was agreec nv vote to refund TO Lieut.
c Brockyav who p-epared the proceed
ines OF the Institute last year al he amount
he furnished from his owp means for that
purpose ard that the balance should be
placed in the hands of he Co Supl 10 be
transferred 10 the committee o. The State
Teachers Association who are raising innds
10 equip Teachers Cannon 10 he presented
10 the government al WashngIou to aid iB
putin. down the rebellion
he commiiiee on oificism made their e.
nal report which was ioiiowed bv general
a useful and entertaining part of
an Institute, for teachers ike msuy other
people are not free from imperfecIions and
errors in the use OF language. and friendly /