The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1865-10-26
Kenssha Co. Teachers Institute.

The Kenosha County Teachers Institute
which has closed its Fall session of two
weeks, at Wilmot, has been perfect sue
cess. The number of Teachers in attend
ance was large-al that could be accom-
modated in the village.
The programme, as advertised by Supt.
Graham, was fully carried out; and several
additions were made in the form Of addresses
and lectures which were not promised in the
published BILL
It ~as thought by Mr.. Graham. that
TIRES important branches viz Singing
Reading and Elocution and Pennanship
were more neglected, or rather more poorly
taught than any other branches, in the COM
mon schools Of the County; and he desired
in this Institute to bring these up to the
proper standard, hence his engagement
with the best Instructors known in these
departments.
Prof J. M. North OF St. Louis, an accom-
plished teacher of vocal music. gave daily
exercises in voice culture, melody and ex-
preston, which cannot fail to exert most
favorable Influence. The teachers generally
evinced much talent for singing; and seemed
greatly pleased that an opportunity had
been given them to practice under thor
ough master.
Prof. A. A. Griffith, undoubtedly the
most successful teacher of Reading and Flo
cution of the times, gave lessons in position
-elenients-and rhetorical reading, during
the sessions; enlivening the evening exerci-
ses with readings and recitetions.
More than one quarter of the time Of
every teacher is given to reading, and with
less good results than any other branch
taught, simply because they have no sys
tern in teaching tor are not capable OF
giving correct model.
The pareuts and children will not soou
forget Mr.. Graham for his efforts in this re-
spect. ~
Prof. Griffith's lessons in Elocution, ~
an excellent work for teachers and stu dents
has reached its second edition, and meets
with general favor.
Prof. Scribner of Chicago, author of 8
system of PENN ,nship, explained his sys-
TEN, and gave many valuable directions for
teaching writing.
The State Supt. j. G. McMynn, gave two
lectures before the Institute which were
Enthusiastically PRACTICAL; and he express
ed great pleasure at finding sgorkjag In
stitute
An appropriate address was given by
Rev. Mr.. Norton of Kenosha;-also by Mr.
Smith, Supt. of Schools of Waworth Co.,
There were daily class drills III Arithmetic,
Grammar, Geography, and photography;
also discussion of questions Of discipline and
school management.
The people Of the vicinity attended the
sessions and expressed great satisfaction
with the exercises aud the spirit with which
they were conducted. .-@I
Among other things the following resolu
ticnS were adopted.
Whereas the Kenosha Co. Teachers In
stitute in session at Wilmot is about to
close-therefore we the members of said In
stitute, endorse the following resolutions.
ResoLCed LIST. That we feel very grateful
to our Co. Supt. r. Graham, for his untir-
ing efforts in our behalf, and that in him
We recognize an accomplished faithful teach
era worthy Sup't, and hearty friend OF
common schools. D..
I'd. That we return our heart felt thanks
to Prof. North for his valuable instruction
in music.
Sd. That we are under great obligations
to Prot. Griffith for the thorough drill, and
PRACTICAL instruction he gave us in Reading.
4th. That we render to Prof Scribner our
THANKS for the instruction given by him in
Pennanship' certain that such instr uctiou
will be of much use to those who are to
teach writing this winter s".'.'
9th. That we return our thanks to the
various gentleman who Iectured before the
Institute during its session. @
9th. That we return our thanks to the
Managers and Directors of the X. & r.
K. Il. Company for their kindness i'll grant
ing free tickets to kenosha. to the members
of the Institute
7th. That our deepest thanks we offer to
the people Of Wilmot and vicinity for tn cir
Kindness and hospitality toward us during
our stay amongst them. -.
d "A 'Committee OH Text Books" was ap.
pointed, who brought in the following re-
port which was also adopted.
I'VE would not recommend any change
OF books, where school is already supplied
with any serics;-but where change is
practicabie--or an Introduction of new
books necessary, we would recommend the
following:
Reader and Speller--Sanders New Series
Mathematics and Geography-the National
Serles,-and Kerl's Grammar, -j.
We would also recommend the use of
charts IN teaching primary reading. In
penmanship we would follow the system, -
and procure the copy books of Payson, Dun
ton & Seribuer. so
we would also recommend the general
introduction in our schools, of the two stud
les-Physiology aud Physical Geography.
and we ould further recommend that each
teacher have upon his desk-Prof. Grifiths
work on Elocution H..
The closing exercises consisted of Read.
ing and REGULATIONS by Prof. Griffith, with
music by Prof North and members of the
Institute.
These exercises were highly entertaining
and we're largely attended asa ? -,
A fee was charged. and a goodly sum
was thus obtained to defray portion of the
expenses Of the Institute. ~-t
SuchTpreparation as this OH the part of
our teachers is necessary, and We trust
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