Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-12-02

in the diiferen, townships Throughout; The
county.
rIiTli DAY.
| Mr.. McClung conducted the exer-
cises in Written Arithmetic. When
the hour arrived for Mental Arlthme-
tic, Mr.. Guiltord, TO whom this exer-
else was assigned not being present,
the Institute sung a rounao-lay, and
then discussed the subject OF corporal
punishment in school There was a
great diversity Of belief as to its gen
eral use, but nearly all confessed its
absolute necessity, at times.
English Analysis was then continued
by Prot Brown.
In tie afternoon Prof Brown, in the
Geography lesson, reached the Diyi-
sion, Civil Geography, and thus fin
ishea this very interesting study.
Lessons were given in Music by Mrs
Welsh, and School Gymnastics by
Mr.. Stcrett. Prot. Brown then
closed his exercise in English Analysis.
Hon. a. S. klssell. State Supcrin-
tendcnt of Public Instruction. then
addressed the Institute in very admira-
bic and appropriate remarks. AS the
| address OF Mr.. kissell extended until
after the usual hour for adjournment,
the reading of the Queries was deferred
| until Saturday morning.
At TIE evening session, in the Court
House, al essay was read by Rev. J.
S. Eberhart, OH the subject OF Culture.
The State Superintendent, Hon. A.
5. hissell, then addressed the Institute
on the general subject OF Reform in the
educational system Of the State. Our
limits will not permit us to give as
full synopsis 0! his remarks as we
could desire. We refer, however, to
one Of the changes which he would
make in our school system. He
would have one school in each town
ship, III central location, of higher
grade than others, which the most
advanced pupils in each township could
attend. This high school should be
under the charge of the best teacher in
the township, who should also devote
portion OF his i'll visiting and super
vising the other schools in the town
ship. AT the County Seat there should
be school of a higher grade to
which could come for instruction, all
the advanced pupils of OF the county,
and this high school should also be
an initiatory Normal School, the prin-
cipal of which should have charge over
the other schools in the town or city.
Another idea he advanced which,
though not new. the sub director in
cur county school districts would do
we'll TO ponder on, namely: retain goo1,
teachers at whatever cost,-never
change teacher unless from reasons
OF competency CT morality.
SIXTH DAv.
/ ne AL - eAeicise iI.s morning was
reading OF the questions in the Quer-
Box, many OF which brought out dis
cussions from many of the members OF
the Institute. The questions were
numerous and the reading was dis
continued at half past ten to take up
other business.
The Committee on Resolutions,
through its chairman, Mr., McCluns
reported the following, which were
unanimously adopted.
i. Reolrea That We tender our thaass to
those who conducted the exercises Of this In,
| stitu.e.
2. Resolred; That we have enjoyed an in !.
| tellectual feast while here, and that We feel
that we can return to our respective fields of
labor more fully prepared to discharge the
duties of our profes sion.
| 3. Resolred, That We recommend the teach
ers in each township to organize teachers
meetings for mutual exchange Of sentimc at
and counsel.
4. Resolped, That we will contribute to the
Educational Column Of the TAMA COUNTY RE.
PUBLICAN which has been so generously ten.
dcrcd for educational purposes, and that we
will use every effort to raise the standard of
| education in our county.
| 5. RESOLVED, That the very best material
composing our schools should be especially
trained for, and in duced TO enter, and conti,.-
| ne H. the teacher S profession.
6. Resolced That we tender our thanks for
the use Of the Court House, for evening lee
lures, and to the good people Of Toledo Cor
their kind hospitality.
6. RESOLVED, That We will support our School
Journal by earnestly laboring for its success
| in elevating the cause Of education.
s. RESOLVED, That the thanks Of the Ins.i-
| tute are due to those who have so kindly
cheered us with music during cur session.
| Q. Resolved, That this Institute believes it
to be no part of teachers duty to build fires
and clean the school room, and, further, that
no construction Of the law can show it to be
his duty.
| 10. Resolved, That we tender our thanks to
our worthy State superintendent, Hon. A. s.
Kissell, for his encouraging address.
| IL. Resolved That we tender our thanks to
MIR. True, for the kind and encouraging notice
he has given of the Institute in his paper;
also, for the int rest he has manifested by his
presence with US during the most of the SEES
Sion.
IL. Resolred, That we tender our thanks to