The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-01-02
Teachers Convention.

Kenosha Dec, Goth, 1867.
| The convention assembled at the High
School room at 2, P. NJ, and was called to or
der by Mr. Albee, preliminary to permanent
organization. Supt Graham was chosen. per-
manent chairman and Miss. T. &. Ely, secy
| Rev. Mr.. Gridley opened the exercises by
''Word Of Welcome" cordially and earnestly
greeting the teachers in behalf of the people
| Of Kenosha,
| Hon. j. L. Pickard then read an interesting
and instructive paper on the "True and False
in Education" which was most heartily APP
preciated by his audience.
Rescitation of the death of Minnehaha" by
Prof. Lyman; followed by general hints to the
teachers upon object teaching, and kindred
topics by Prof. Pickard; after which the Con-
vention adjourned till Friday 9, A. NJ
- Dec. q, Q, A. NJ.
The Convention met pursuant to adjourn
ment, and exercises We're opened by Singing.
Oral Instruction being the topic assigned for
discussion, remarks were made by Prof. Albee
showing that oral instruction is not alone ben
efciai to the pupil, but, in an equally impor
tant degree, to the teacher in cultivating
habits ofready expression, and an interesting
manner of imparting instruction. Mr.. Hannah,
Dresser, English, Lee, and Fellows, all engag-
ed nthe discussion, favoring he more gener
al adoption of this method as supplementary
to text book instruction. This discussion was
followed by class in Oral Instruction, conduct
ed by Supt. Graham. An essay on Teaching
Composition was read by F. 7. Lee. A short
discussion upon this subject followed
The remainder of the morning session was
occupied by L. w. Briggs in discussing meth
DDS of teaching Geography. Recitation Prof.
Lyman.
Friday P NJ
An exercise in Gymnastics, conducted by
Miss Bourne. Exercise in Mental Arithmetic
by Mr.. Fellows.
An address was next delivered by Hon. M.
Frank, upon the early educational History of
this State, which, from his intimate relations
with all that pertained to the best interests
Of our School System, and School Laws, rem
dered his words most deeply interesting to all
who Heard him.
At the solicitation of several, Mr.. +. T. Lee
again read his essay on Composition
Essay ON TEACHERS INSTITUTES, by Miss. H.
5. Clapp.
Recess.
Exercises resumed, by singing the "Star
Spangled Banner"
Instruction in Elocution, by Prof. Lyman,
also recitation-Mrs Caudle.
Dec. %. 9. A. NJ.
Exercises opened by Singing
Convention proceeded to the transaction of
business.
1t was moved and carried that the Educa-
ional Column of the Kenosha Telegraph
should be employed as the organ of the Teach
srs Association of Kenosha County.
Moved and carried that committee be APP
pointed to draft constitution for the per.
manent organization of the Association of the
teachers of Kenosha city and County. Prof.
Albee. Supt Graham, and Kate Hannah were
chosen committee to report a constitution,
which report was adopted. The County Supt.
TO be, ex officio, Pres. of the Institute. Prof
Albee was chosen Vice Pres, Miss T. A. Ely
Sec'y, j. p. Briggs Treas.-Executive Com.
Prof. Albee, Mr.. Hannah, Mr.. Fellows, Miss.
Bourne and Miss II. ,Clapp.
Editorial Com. Mr.. Albee, Mr.. F. 7. Lee,
and Miss Clapp. es.. Us asst
A discussion was quite spiritedly maintain
ed for half hour, by Messrs. j. Briggs, Lee,
Bourne, Fellows Dodge, l.. w. Briggs, Han
nan, and Miss Bourne, upon the expediency of
a law, making the pupils attendance upon
School Compulsory.
Mr.. Graham rendered his thanks to the teach
ers for their hearty support in the past, and
bespoke like reception for his successor.
The Convention then adjourned to meet at
the call of the President
T. A. ELY,
Sec'y. /