Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-11-04


roll call and music, the subject of school
organization was discussed A song was
sung and recess had Then the question
How thorough and extensive should
teachers examinations beg" was discuss
ed,
Adjourned until ~ O'Clock P. NJ. to
meet in the NJ +. church.
EVENING SESSION.
The institute met at the appointed hour,
the president in the chair Prayer by
the Rev Bissell. The evenings exercises
were confined to the discussion of the
qucstion-"What are the greatest needs
of our common schools" Various opin-
ions were: expressed, and the prevalent
idea seemed to be that there was ample
room for improvement: in every depart
mcnt.
TUESDAY, SO A. NJ
Institute was called to order at the APP
pointed hour by the president Roll was
called. Devotional exercises by Mr.. Ely.
The subject Of grammar was introduced
and the various text books and modes of
teaching discussed, and criticisms made
bv members of the institute. The sub
jcct of arithmetic was then presented, af-
ter short discussion of which there was
IL recess After recess there was singing
by the institute Critics for the day were
appointed The subject of school organi
cation was again presented, also the qucs-
tion-"lIow to examiner" and were gen
orally discussed. The query box was
opened and the following query read
What is the object of the study of men
tai arithmetic?" upon which few re-
marks were made.
Adjourned to meet at = O'Clock p. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Institute opened with singing. Miss
White illustrated her method of teaching
history by means of a class drill; her sys-
tcm-the topical-was generally APP
proved Mr. Barclay Illustrated his meth
cd of teaching mental arithmetic, which
was criticized. Song was then sung by
the pupils under Miss Mason's instruc-
ton. The subject Of primary reading was
then presented by Miss Buttcrfield, who
| illustrated her method with the approval
of all, and Supt. Pierce made a few re
| marks i'm reference to it. Nomination of
| A. d. Webb as editor of teachers column
was approved and committee discharged.
The qucstion-"Shall we have Il cata-
loglc?" was submitted and decided in the
affirmative Number of teachers present
during the day 100.
Adjourned
WEDNESDAY, 8 A. NJ.
Institute called to order by the prcsi-
dent. Devotional exercises by Prof.
Palmer. Roll called-1G5 teachers pres
ent. Critics for the day, W. II. Robert
| soG and Sarah Frederic. Miss White
| gave practical illustration Of her meth
cd of teaching history-the topical-on
which there was some discussions; it was
thought good plan to teach geography
and history together ana the use of out
line maps was recommended. Mrs. Luck
ey treated the subject Of primary reading,
| first reading the lesson herself and then
! requiring the class to do the same; her
mode of teaching elected commentator.
Recess was then taken. Music by insti-
tute after recess Miss Benedict gave an
object lesson, developing the idea of num-
Der Lesson in light gymnastics by Miss
Frederick. Subject of mental arithmetic
by Miss Rtterfield, which was discussed.
J. Cook, w. ii. Robertson, E. II. Ely,
Matte Simmons, f. 8. Homans, Lizzie
Curtis and Tillie Boardman, appointed
committee on resolutions. Mr.. Marsh
and Miss Frederic appointed committee
to solicit subscriptions for catalogue.
Adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Opened with roll call and music Re.
marks by Prof Palmer on subject of the
ory and practice;. thought whispering in
school might be avoided, but admitted he