Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-23


cription of land by section, town ana range.
Discussion as to the location OF the meridian
of survey. Words proposed for pronuneia-
ton by the Institute.
Afernoon Ssssion.-Exercise in Physical
Geography. conducted by E. s. Reed. Ex-
ercise, in Parsing, by C. Smith. Heading
exercise. by L. F. Bourne. Concert reading
manner Of holding book, directions to pre-
vent WEAKNESS, etc.
Ersninq Semion.-Essay by E. W. Wood
worth. NJ. D., entitled physical Culture.
Intermission and singing. Prof. ID. >. Baker
read an essay entitled, Mental Science as
applied 70 Teaching.
Nov. l7th-ForeRooR SesSion.-DIscus-
sion ut is proper aud admissible to per-
nit communication between pupils IN
schCol?' us it proper to give assistance
outside of the regular recitationsY' intermis-
sion. Gymnastical exercises, conducted by
IF. Bourne. Exercise in Grammar, by L.
McLorinan. Exerc Sc in Addition. by NJ.
j. P. Thing. Discussions: Rhetorical ex-
ercises." Where can fresh air be introduce
ed?" "When does the responsibility of a
teacher begin and end?" "ShOuld pupils be
detained after school to study. recite. etc"
afternoon Standardization on previ-
ous question. Reading exercise, by Z. ID.
Childs Exercise in Grammar. by A Potts
Intermission, with IA game of Pull Away"
Declarations, by B. II. C0chrane. E. ID.
Childs A. Van Wrinkle and j. w Winn.
Eveaine Session Lecture. by Mile Potts.
entitled, Woman What She Is and Ought to
BE.
Nov, 18th -F0reYl BON Session. -Practleai
Arithmetic. by A. Hunter. Question on the
four fundamental rules in Arithmetic. Exer-
else in Subtraction, by E. Ferguson and NJ
j. p. Thing. Question discussed as TO the
best mode of Analysis of Subtraction. Ex-
erci.e in History. 10y Z. ID. Childs-subject
Constitution of the United States Par
sing exercise. by C. Smith. Recitation of
the poem 1.-The Raven" by Prof. NJ. i. Cady,
Reading exercise. conducted by L. F.
Bourne:
afternoon Session. Exercise ia Geography
by A. Hunter. Spelling exercise, by J. W.
Wmn.
The committee OIL resolutions made the fol-
lowing report:
ResoEued, That in the as, Citations, duties
and PLEASURES of this Institute its memb RS
have been mutually benefited, hd will re-
turn To their duties in tie schoolroom, great
ly refreshed.
RESOLVED, Ii is very desirable that at these
Institutes a more general attendance be Sc
cured. as numbers add interest to the sessions
aud extend the fields of thought and expert
ence.
Resolyed. That all assuming TO teach ought
and are in duty houpd TO strive 10 qualify
themselves tor their responsibility les. and ever
aim to elevate the standard of our calling till
it shall resi- on the dignity Of 4 Profession.
remuneraiive as it is honorable. fss.t
Resolued. That we suggest the propriety of
amending the common school law of this
Sla,e SO as to constitute twenty days legal
month.
Resolued, That 10 the School District Board
of J. Ellsworth we feel greatly indebted for the
use of the School House for the sessions of
the Institute and tender them our grateful ac-
acknowledgements.
Resolued That the thanks of this Institute
are most cheertullY extended Ia Mr.. f.. ).
Reed. Superintendent of ST. Crnix County.
who has laburered 81 assidaouslv to add to
the interest of the OCCASION.
Resolved That the eloquent and admirable
n ddress delivered by DIR. ID. w. Woodwork.
OF Ellsworth. on the subject of Physical Gull
ture well merited the attention it received
and If remembered and practiced by teachers
will prove highly beneficial in its influence
ResoLyCd. That Prof ". s. Baker. of River
EaI1- ciaenra tbat,ks and the
are hereby extended for his able lecture dur
ing the session of this Institute we doubt
not its practical LESSONS shall prove as b. cad
cast upon the waters. May the Professor live
long To take in his bread.
Resolrcd, That Miss Amelia Potts, of Pres
colt. by her kindly presence and sOul-thrill-
ing Lecture has elected our warmPst COM
mendation. Regretting the probability that
she may soon close her services "a a teacher
in the County, tn enter a wider and pe.hars
more lucrative sphere of usefulr ess. we ex-
tend to her our thanks. our sympathies, and
our prayers.
Resolped, That Prof NJ. f. Cady. of the
St. Croix Collegiate Institute, merits high
compliment for his scholarly and eloquent
Lecture.
Resolved. That the music so sweetly dis
coursed by Messrs Burnett. Hill and Elliott.
Misses Stir;att. Loring. Childs and Stone has,
from time TO time. as gentle dews from Heav-
en- distilled revived our dropping spirits and
aided TO OIr association a sweet aud pleasant
charm.
Resolved. That we, the members of this In
stitule. deeply appreciate and will hold in
grateful remembrance the kind and cheerful
attentions bestowed upon US by the citizens
of Ellsworth At the Institute. in the family
circle and around the fesial hoard their friend
ly smiles and cheerful greetings have made us
feel that we were at home, and in taking
leave we extend to them our hearty God bless
you
ResoIysd. That 10 our urbane and genial
Supe rintendent, Mr.. G Smith. whose indis-
position has rendered his duties peculiarly
trying. our cheerful thanks are due. for the
zeal with which he has sought 10 make the
Institute both entertaining and instrucive.-
May equal success ever ate nd his efforts and
equally warm hearts sustain him.
ALEX. VAN WINKLE,
l.. F. BOURNE,
Z. E. IRISH,
Committee.
The following resolutions were unanimous