The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1867-11-08
AFTERNOON SESSION, WEDNESDAY.

exercise in OrthOgraphy. The 1nsti-
tute was then divided into two classes,
one of which was formed into class
in Penmanship, conducted by Prof. A.
Stevens; the other, into class in Men
tai Arithmetic. conducted by j. NJ.
REYNOLDS. After the class drills, the
County Superintendent introduced the
Hon. J. p. Wickersham, who deliver
ed an able lecture on the Science of
Teaching. On motion Of w. C. Smith
a vote of thanks was rendered the lee
turer for his address.
The Glee Club then favored the In
stitute with several choice pieces of
music.
PROGRAM-THURSD MORNING.
Music, r. A. Mcclure.
Lecture, by Hon. J. P. Wickersham.
Orthography, County Superinten-
dent.
Penmanship-CIass drill, Prof. A.
Stevens.
Adjourned, p. NJ.
WEDNESDAY EVENING SESSION, COURT
ROOM.
The Institute met in the Court House
at 7 p. NJ. The County Superintendent
introduced the Hon. J. p. Wickersham
who delivered an address on the OBJ
jects of the common school system of
Pennsylvania. The State Superinten-
dent spoke in more than his usual earn
est manner, and won the admiration of
all his hearers. The subject was dis
cussed in all its bearings, and the
teachers were more than ever cOnvinc-
ed of their high calling.
THURSDAY MORNING.
Institute met, and proceeded with
the usual order of business.
The Hon. J. p. Wickersham address,
ed the Institute on the late supplement
to the Common School Law. On mo-
ton the speaker was again rendered
the thanks of the Institute.
The State Sup't then answered sun
dry questions, touching the School
Law, proposed by the members of the
Institute. Class drill in Penmanship,
by Prof A. Stevens, and class drill in
Mental Arithmetic, by J. M. Reynolds.
The late Supplement to the School
Law was taken up, and discussed by
the County Sup't., and w. G. Smith.
PROGRAM FOR AFTERNOON.
Music drill by Prof. r. A. Mcclure,
Lecture on Object Lessons, J. M. Rey-
nolds.
Glass drill on Penmanship Prof. Amos
Stevens.
Music by Glass.
Adjourned, Y M.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
Glass drill on the Elements of Music
by Prof. II. a. Mcclure. j. M. Rey-
nOlds read an able paper on the subject
of object lessons. Glass drill on Pen
manship by Prof. Stevens, debate on
the subject of corporal punishment, by
Co. Supt III. w. Fisher, J. G. Krich-
baum, w. G. Smith, S. j. Jordan.
Adjourned, 4 p. M.
FRIDAY MORNING.
Institute met at 8 A NJ, Vice Presi-
dent in the chair, minutes read and a.
dOpted. On motion offs. J. Jordan the
institute rendered its sincere thanks
to the Co. Supt., I'll. w. l. Usher, for the
zeal and energy manifested by him in
the discharge of his duties relative to
the County Institute. Res. unanimous
adopted. On motion Off A. Mcclure,
it was resolved that it is the duty of
all teachers, who have the ability, to
teach vocal music in their schools.
The Institute elected the following
Committee on Teachers Certificates, j.
NJ. Reynolds, J. G. Krichbaum, j. A.
Songster, S. J. Jordan and Miss. Nj.
McCleary. Glass drill in Orthography by
Co. Supt.
Lecture on Penmanship, j. NJ. Rey-
nOldS.
Adjourned, u M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
After the usual miscellaneous busi-
siness, Prof. A. Stevens continued his
class drill in Pennmanship, after which
the Co. Supt. announced the result of
the lessons in Orthography, Miss Jen-
ME Baylor received the first prize, Mis- S
Nellie Hartley, the second, and Geo.
w. Fletcher, the third.
The subject of History was then dis
cussed and the Co. Supt. urged the
teachers to introduce the study in all
the schools where classes can be formed
in it.
Committee on resolutions reported
the following:
ReSolUed, That it is the duty of all
teachers, who wish to teach in Bedford
Co., to attend some Normal School.
ResotUed, That tits the duty of every
teacher in the County to his useinfiuence
in favor of Township Institutes.
Resolved, That we urge the adoption
of P1ySoa, DWatOn and Scri6aer's Na-
tjo',aL System Of PennaaaShip in all the
schools of the County.
ReSOL0ed, That the teachers who alb
sent themselves from this Institute
without just cause, merit and receive
our cenSure.
ResOlUed, That we tender our thanks
to Prof. Amos Stevens for his able and
interesting instructions on the subject
of PenmanShip.