Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-10

WEDNESDAY, AFTERNOON.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
The exercises commenced with music on
the piano by Miss Sexton, followed by a
report Of Mr. G. W. pinneo, on "Ae,hod
ri ,enehiT & Physical Geography" The
discussion OH tie same was opened
By Mrs. Curry, VITO agreed with the report
| tr in thinking that some other branches
az Natural Philosophy. DC, hould be stud
! led before the study eli Physical Geography
can be successfully pursued. Prof. Piper
considered Physical Geography "a chapter
N Natural Philosophy lie thought
i. should be CO incident with instruction in
what is commonly called Geography,-d,s-
agreeing with the reporter on that point
MIR Pinneo defended hs position, .takipc
the text books as they src."
An essay was then delivered BY Miss 8,
Davenport. Subject Educating Influence
OF Correct Expression"
Discussion" The teachers means Of Self.
Improvement" Mr.. Barrier thought his
best means would be close study, and es.
Pscislly the study Of nature. TO enlarge not
only his knowledge but his capacitics.-
Mr.. Sanders thought . teacher should cul
esvats knowledge of the higher mathemat-
ice; also, that he should read the sswspa-
pers to keep posted in the political and 9TH
CT changes in the world. Mr.. Rose RECON-
mended visiting other schools fefreshine
his energies when fatigued. by out door ex.
crosse, &C: Mr.. Hsoiil recommended The
.uoy :. :docauoeal works. to sndeeseand
thoroughly tho whots system q educse;en
IN our country. Above all the teacher
should cultiva Z lore OF truth for his orr
sake. Mr.. Miller thought the teacher should
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PFcvement-not overlooking the smallest,
and aaudy human nature. Prof. Piper
wou!d have ssery teacher sslest some one
subject as specially for some time, and on
itls'udyirg the art cfillustraiion and quss-
tioring
After intermission Mr.. LYMAN moved
that thu amount of expenses for rent Of the
Bnrtis Opera House, &C., be met By an equal
assessment upon all the teachers present
Carried.
Report by lr. u. Thompson on the sub.
lect t"Physiology in our Schools" Start
'ng with tho propositions THAI "tha noblest
study Of mankind il man." the reporter
urged Is one of our first duties the acquire
mcnt OF knowledge ct the avs Of health
aud impsr.ing the same TO the young.
ftf Piper argued want Of time for |
e.'s = an additional branch in the schools.
as.s os.sa--contiary to the opinion ex-
y 1850 ~ 'ne report, that the Latin and |
usse. languages Was OF the ereatest poe.
sioie i,npor,sncs. Rather : livslv d;.c.e
sion ensued upon the esnporct;s. ,.~
tanes OF PLY siology as . study
Report by MIR. Gabbart. "Musie
schools. :" OUT
Mr.. Parkhsrst maintained that il v.s or
little importance. and rot
what the people wanted, Miss Sanger CON.
soered sins'ng in school a. having ! bene.
nc'ai influence upon the school, Mr.. B.-
kef TOOK the same view. Mr.. TooYteiiotte
nas tried it pretty thoroughly, and found
70 much benefit from it in an increased Il.
crest in the school, as to make Il almest
.nssspssssofe to compiste euccese. ~.
'ensen--a sub-Director would not emnlov
teacher who could not sing.
Mr.. vsrmillion, Chairman OF Commit,ee
9 obtain pass 10 visit the Oov.roment
Works on the Island, reported that pass
prtthe institu,e had been sccured. On
notion the report was accepted.
Dir. Versnlll,on moved that the lnstit q
I ,,rs the leland Of Rock Island tomorrow
i. !. .as,day) Afternoon, tAe weather being
- ~. s1se. which was carried.
a's. Ohsiraan q ths rinaass