The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-02-11
Of the Tea hcr,s In.
stitute.
OTruMwA. Feb. g. 1864.

k-rOcce<adhxs Oh the Teachers Hn-
stitutc.
OrruawA, Feb. g., 1864.
The Teachers Institute met 10 o'clock a.
m. The Institute was called to order by
Prot, Piper-Dsvotional exercises by A. H.
Smith.
On motion Of j. NJ. McElroy, the names.
and Post Office addresses Of the teachers
present were enrolled.
The entire number enrolled was "a. en-
motion the election Of permanent officers
was postponed till O'clock p m.
The report Of the executive committee
was read and approved. On motion H. L.
McGinitie, J. NJ. McElroy, and J. B. Smith
were appointed Committee to prepare a
pr gramme. The following committee were
appointed to nominate officers J. NJ Nell
roy. j. B Smith and Miss Anna Jones.
On motion of j. NJ. McElroy the Institut
resolved to hold their Sc sions; during the
following hours 9 o'clock a. m. to l2 IN.
F. m.
Prof Piper, Proceeded to speak of the ma
tnre an object Of Institutes
On motion q reception committee con.
sisting of Mr.. McGinite, j. B. Smith, and
Miss Anna Jones were appointed to secure
boarding places for teacaers. On motion
adjourned.
Observation-Disclosures at 100 D. m.
The report of the Committee Programme
was read and adopted.
Miss NJ E. Wilson and J. T. Smith were
appointed critics. ......-.
The committee on nominations reported
the following: -....
Presidential. H. Smith. -......
Vice President.-J. Piper, Miss Anna
Jones, j. NJ Inskeep
Secretary Thomas Roberts ...... ...
Assistant Secretary, Mary E. Wilson,
Treasurer j. B. Smith. ....-.. .......f.
Auditor NJ. A. Hall
Elk Com. J. NJ. McE'roy, J. Piper, and H.
L. McGinite. .......u .....
The reportes was read and adopted.
Mr.. McElroy entertained the Institute so
minutes with very interesting lecture on
theory and practice.
Mr. Piper lectured short time on Prma.
~ Reading He was listened to with great
attention-not only from the sterling facts
AND happy hints stated, but also from the
very facetious in which they were pres ,nted
After short interm,ssion music was had
by the band. ,
Mr.. MeEroy made some remarks on the
subject ofteachi ng written arithmetic. The
question box was opened and questions
answered by Prof. Piper. ..s
Report of critics was heard.
EIaHr Observation-Disclosures met at Z o clock
j. Piper called to order and music by the
band was called for.
j. Piper introduced the Hon. Judge
Wright, who addressed the Institute. The
Judge was frequently cheered during his
| lecture, and at the close as he spoke of the
very probable success of the Governme n,
over rcbellio n. .. H.. ......... .-.
Prof. McElroy offered resolution that
the thanks of the Institute and the audience
be offered Judge Wright for his address
with the request that copy be furnished
for publication. Adjourned for the evening
FEBRUARY 9, 1864.
Institute met at 9 O'clock. After reading
minutes, Me-. McElroy lecturcd on Written
Arithmetic Afterwards exercises in Ortho
graphy were conducted by NJ. J. B. Smith.
A short recess was had, after which music
was called for Mr.. Piper lectured on Geo
graphy, explaining the best mtthoi OF
teaching it. A general discussion of the
topic followed. The Question Box wa.
opened by Prof. Piper. Programme for
afternoon was read. Adjourned.
AFTERNOON.
Institute came to order, Mias Jones in thu
Chair. After music, Prof Piper lectured or
English Grammar. A remark Of his de.
nouncing the custom Of putting grammars
in the hands Of small scholars elected con
siderable discussion. On m,tion the dis.
cussion was made the order of the evening
Sub.lecture on Music by Prof McGinitie
Exercises in Primary Reading were con.
Quoted by Prof Piper. Recess.
speak 5 dRsz MI Ma YfEles ross sls;
the various qualifications necessary for a