Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1867-12-04
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, B. r. Jo( (nson, 8. G. 'JhynJ, H. B.. Nbrt.'
,nev, ,Miss She Tbappsoy and MissC .Freezq
were appcinted 7 Commitfce on resolutions.
Prof Carver delivered lecture on
Astronomy. He was attended bya .large
and Intelligent lAidienbe. His lecture was
successfully, Illustrated by the use Of tho
Magic Lantern. Ho explained tho motions
of the bodies Of the Solar System, and their
situation with respect u che 'sun ana earth.
Prof II. D. Walker the,rd delivered u well
timed and instructive address, on the sub
ject Of Education.
THURSDAY MORNING SESSION.
Mr.. ]. Garrison, Mr.. j. j. Brown and
Miss q. Freeze were appointed critics for
the day.
Prof 9. W.. Walker conducted an excr-
else on the subject Of Geometry, followed by
Prof. Carver on Phiiosophy illustrating with
some interesting experiments.
This being Thanksgiving day at 1880 A.
NJ. the Institute adjourned until I.30 =. NJ.
to afford the teachers on opportunity to at
tend religious worship.
THURsDAY-APrERNoON SESSION.
The House was called to order by the
President, after which he announced the
amendment Of the school law enactedin 1867,
relative to teachers certificates. The follow.
ing teachers were nominated and elected
committee on teachers certificates, viz: +.
NJ. Bates, S. Jayne, B. +. johnson, Isaac
A. Dewitt, and G. G. Murphy.
Prof. Fl. u. Walker then conducted q
class exercise on Grammar, followed by
Prot. G. W. Walker on the subject Of
United Smex History. Prot. Carver then
took up the subject Of M,iil Poportiom ]
and explained it to the class, after which
II. D. Walker made o few remarks on
Pmmnnstip, explaining his method Of
teachingit.
EVENING SESSION.
After the calling Of the Rail the critics
ina le report, which was followed by some
general discussion and criticism.
The members Of the Institute with large
number Of citizens assembled in the Hall
ut an early hour to hear the lecture Of Hen.
j. p. WIcKERsllAM, State Superintendent.
His address was listened to with great at
tention. He spoke with much earnestness,
showing that though great progress is being
made in common school education there is
still ground for more marked advances. The
audience seemed to catch the inspiration of
his sentiment and each one felt that he had
a duty to perform in assisting to make the
educational standard ofpenn-ylvania higher
and more beneficial. He asks for a longer
school term for more attentive labor by
school officers, directors and teachers; for
for larger statc appropriations and an equal.
ization of taxes. He asks for q system
through which we may secure professional
body Of teachers lie says the great State
Of Pennsylvania cannot afford to lose its
brain--its power.
On motion Of Prof II. Carver, the
thanks Of the audience were rendered TO
Hon. j. j. Wickersllam for his able and el-
oqucnt lecture.
FRIDAY MORNING SESSION.
G. G. Murphy, Miss Salie John and Miss
Maria Fenst rnacher were appointed crit'cs.
Prof. L. ". Walker again resumed his
lectures on the History 9t the United States
and related many Incidents Of settlements.
The teachers then proposed to discuss the
methods of teaching spelling. Mr.. +. NJ.
Bates was called upon and demonstrated his
method Of conducting class, Mr.. Monroe
| followed when some general discussion arose
WHICH Was participated in by several ct the
teachers.
On motion Mr.. I. NJ. Bates was elected
| q member Of the committee on resolutions.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Prot Carver Conducted a class lecture ~
! arithmetic and was followed by Prof II. ID.
Walker on photography and the manner OF
teacIinp spelling.
Prof Carver then announced that at tho
next meeting Of the County Institute he
! wUuiu picsvnl to the teacher who shuuiJ
correctly spell and define the greatest num-
Der OF words in common Use, choice Ui
Webster's or Worcester unabridged die.
;ionary. The whole number Of words to be
one hundred, and to be pronounced to the
class at four lessons. The Dictionary to be
awarded to the best speller and dctiner by 9
committee appointed for that purpose.
Prof Carver addressed the Institute a;
cachers. He produced many valuable rrin
ciIl:s in the science Of teaching which
! may he used with good effect in all your dis
trict schools if properly applied.
Prof Ii. ID. Walkeroccupied the last hour
in showing how Object Lessons may be con
Quoted, and pressed upon teachers the con
Sidcration Of the weighty responsibility rest
ing upon them. He said they must learn tC
realize their situation with respect to tn,
children, their Country, and to God.
EVENING SESSION.
Prof. ]. D. Best was introduced and dc
liyered an educational lecture which was lis
tvued to with much satisfaction by an ap
precative audience.
Prof. III. d. Walker then extended an in
viation To oil teachers and friends of edu
cation to visit the Orphans School at Or
angevile.
Prof. Carver addressed the teachers upor
the inportanc Of cleanliness about the schoo
house.
The Committee on resolutions made tn
following report which was unanimousl.
adopted:
Hesolre1, That we, the members Of Col
umLia County Institute. leleve il to be III,
duty of every teacher to attend the annuu
sessions of the Institute; and that no teacl,
CT duly impressed with the importance Of hi
work will omit this duty.
Rcsohed. That we recommend to tn
teachers Of Columbia County. the formation
OF County Teachers Association and to thi
end that committee be appointed by tn
teachers now convened to consist Of tiv
members whose duty it shall be to call at a
early day, convention for the purpose q
forming such association.
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