The Ebensburg Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1865-1871, 1869-01-07


bers being in attendance. Mr. Kerr. con-
Quoted a class drill in Grammar, followed
by discussion of the merits of diagrams in
teaching Grammar. by Messrs. Burtt and
Kerr. Prof. Waugh, of Holiidaysburg, de-
lvered an able and very interesting address
on methods of Instruction" After short
recess, Mr.. Burtt conducted a class drill in
Geography. In behalf of the teachers and
friends of education, Mr. Kerr then pre-
sented Co. Supt. Chapman an elegant watch
and chain as Il slight testimonial OF regard.
Our worthy Supe rintendent acknowledged
lie compliment paid him, after which the
following resolution was introduced by Mr.
Kerr, in compliance with the wishes of
many mem bers Of the Institute:
ReSotUed, That we, the teachers of Cambria
county, being the persons most interested,
aud speaking from personal knowledge,
most heartily approve the conrse Of EhoS. y.
Chapman. our present County Superintend-
eEt, and do hereby most sincerely and for
justifiable reasons recommend bis re-elec-
tion.
This was received with great enthusiasm,
the vote heipg taken standing, and carried
unanimously. The Institute adjourned i'm
mediately afterward.
Erening SeSSing.-At P. NJ. proceedings
were resumed. Prof a. G. johnson deliv
cred an able lecture on "How to Teach,"
followed by Prof. Burtt. in very instruc-
tive lecture on Teaching without Text
Books" After vote of thanks was ten
dered the speakers, the Convention adjourn
ed
Fourth Days Proceedings.
AS usual the morning session opened at
8 o'clock. Forty-two members were present
at roll call Mr. Cope delivered a few re-
marks on methods of Teaching Reading"
Mr.. Burtt following in lecture on "School
Government" The question, "Should re
cess be given 2" was discussed by Mr. Burtt.
Another question, "Should the rules of Or
biography be taught in teaching that
branch?" was discussed by Messrs. Maloy.
Harold, johnson and Cope. Another ques-
ton, "W ould it be judicous for the Legisla-
ture to pass law compelling parents to
send their children to school ?' was discuss
ed by Messrs. Maloy, Cope and Burtt.-
Another was proposed as follows "To
what extent should teachers assist their pu-
pills in study and recitation ?" which was
discussed by Messrs. Cope and Burtt. FL
nally, the question, "Should the Bible tbe
read in our common schools ?" was discuss
ed by Messrs. Ms!oy, Cope and Burrtt.-
Twelve O'Clock having arrived. the Conven-
tion adjourned.
afternoon tession.-At P. NJ. exercises
again commenced, sixty-six members re-
spending at roll cali After some general
remarks by the President, Mr.. Kerr deliver
ed a lecture on Elocution, and read som,
select pieces. Mr.. Stevens, Of Pittsburge
then addressed the teachers on methods Of
Teaching Pennmanshp." After recess of
five minutes Mr. Burt delivered lecture
on 1.-The Theory of Arithmetic"
At the close of Prof. Burtt's lecture, the
following resolutions were introduced and
adopted
Resolved, That the thanks of the Cambria
County Teachers Institute be rendered Rcvs
B. NJ. Kerr and Joseph Waugh, and Profs
Wickersham, Burtt, Stevens and ohnsOn, for
their valuable instruction.
Resolved, That the thanks of the Associa-
tion be rendered the Z. r. h. CO., for the free
return tickets given tor the use of members.
Resolved, That the thanks of the Associa-
ton be rendered the hotel keepers of Ebens-
burg for the liberal reduction made i'll the rates
of boarding.
Resolved. That the thanks of the Associa-
ton be rendered the County Commissioners
for the free use of the Court Room.
Resolved, That the thanks of the Associa-
ton be rendered our Co. Supt. for the elegant
bill of intellectual fare prepared by him.
Resolved, That it is to the interest of every
teacher of Cambria county to read the Penn.
Advocate"
At the suggestion of Samuel Singleton,
Esq, the Rev. Mr.. Kerr was requested to
read some selections at the close of the even
ing lecture. Adjourned.
Ereninq SeSsion-The Institute came to
order at I P. NJ. Rev. B. M. Kerr delivered
an excellent lecture entitled "The American
Student" At the close of the lecture he
proceeded to comply with tine request made
in the afternoon. Amoug the selections
read were Little Jim The Miser Pun
shed,'' Truth in Parenthesis." and Soc
rates Snooks." The readings were executed
in elegant style, and received with great ap-
plause. AS an elocutionist Mr.. Kerr has
but few snperiors. At the conclusion of the
entertainment vote Of thanks was returned
the Reverend gentleman.
The President then briefly reviewed the
operations cf the Institute, congratulating
the members on the success and pleasure
which had attended their coming together,
and thanking the teachers and citizens for
their kindness through the sessions.
Adjourned sine die.
Names Of McmJrs
Adams Mary. Brookbanke II. W., Brook
banke Maria, Brook kbanke Laura, Better
Mary, Berg William, Bearer Lewis, Bur
COON Mary, Black Maggie, Cope Geo. W.,
Chapman II. j., Criley Mary L., Carpenter
Ada, Condor j, w, Clark Jane c., Davis
Maggie L, Davis Mary, Davis Annie NJ ;,
| Davis Matte, Dickey A. L., Evans Rachel
! Evans Hannah, Evans Jane, Evans Kate,
| Evans JcnGie W.: Edwards Eben, Griffin
Mary, Glass Annie. Griffin ROsalie F., Glass
| Tillie, Gageby Mary f., Gibson Samuel
! Hughes Mary e, Hutchinson Minnie L.,
| Horne G. A, Hubert Minnie, Hart Sarah
| II 'rr Ill j. A, Jones Mary j., Jones Mary
| f.. Johnson 4. c.. Kerr Rev. B. NJ, Kelly
NJ. T., Krise ". A, Lynch p. F.. Luckett
Ellen. Lewis Ellen, Lowry Mary, Lytle NJ :.
| L-ar,.in Linnie. Moreland James, Maloy
| John f. M'Coy Kate, M'Coy Rachel
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