The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-11-02
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by d.. j. II. Van kman, was Q treat seldom
enjoyed 1t the hands of An N. ID. His sub
jsd w. disected skillfully, and treated o.
sucos.fully. - far as time would permit.
The voodsrful One HoS Shay then aP'
peared, under the command of Prot. U. ID:
Featheu, of st. Louis. Although We had
supposed this ancient vehicle TO have been
long since played out it appeared quite fresh
and new in the hands of the gifted Professor,
and eIicissd the hearty applause Of the seventy
disciples (of the rod) who do daily congre-
R.se to hear some new thing.
The exercises in music, conducted BY
Prof. Morton, assisted by Miss Lizzie Wood.
cock. were delightful and entertaining.
The performance were criticised by Mr..
". E. kuble.
The institute then adjourned to Z p. m,
It which time Hon. H. d. McCary delivered
lecture ea the subject of grading country
sehoolL His theory is fine, and looks FEAST
he. II il can be reduced to practice the
common schools of Kansas will make long
stride toward perfection, and leave our sister
Stafs far in the rear, we being already,
according ~ the Professors statement, in i'd
uarce Of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio
and Indiana.
The lecture was we'll received by the teach
err and citizens, and highly applanded.
The music, both before and after the ad-
dren, furnished by the choir, was Of a char
acer not easily surpassed.
Adjourned to 8 O'Clock, a. m. October
Is, 1871.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
The institute was called to order by the
President. The devotional exercises were
conducted BY David Wilcox.
The roll was called BY the Secretary, rev.
sney-six teachers responding. There was also
. large number Of citizens present.
Alter the reading and approval Of the
minutes Of the exerciaes Of the oath, Profess
sor Morton gave IN interesting lesson on the
elements of music, and the best method Of
ssaching il to the young, concluding with q
heasuif1l song, in which he was assisted by
The member Of the institute, filling the hall
wsth rapturous and soul-stirrine melody.
Hcn. A. d. AcCarty then presented the
caains Of the Kansas Educational Journal TO
TIE support of every live teacher. AT the
Close Of his remarks the following commit
tee vas appointed: Messrs. 7. F. Kirby, A..
G. Wright, Mrs. f. Gilman and Miss
Wyuck.
Instrucsions on mental arithmetic were
given BY A. X. Van Eman, and the best
method Of teaching the came was discussed
BY Mears. p. Hiatt, J. G. Kirby, w. E.
Kuble, d. Wilcox, A. r. Van Eman and
II. d. AcCaty.
Prof. Morton and Miss Lizzie Woodcock
treated the audience to enhancing music,
which c.llsd forth loud applause.
Prof. Eeaehep being called for, responded
b. reading Trowbridge's evening on the
farm md Courtship under difficulties. The
alternaaioos of deathless silence and loud
peak Of laughter and applause testified Of the
kiRh appreciation of the assembly.
J. II. Wilson then read very able paper
On the theory and practice ofteaching which
net with hearty approval.
Discuuion Vas had on the right of parents
70 decide what studies their children shall
pursue, also punishment in school. H. ID.
AcCarty, p. Hiatt, J. NJ. Wilson and F. NJ.
Adams participating therein.
The speeches we're spirited and lively, but
Tie best Of feeling prevailed throughout.
The last on the lorenoon's programme was
writing, conducted by T. r. Kirby. Mr..
Kirby. in plain and simple way. illustrated
the method ofteaching the Spencerian system
TO children.
Criticisms BY Mrs. A. A. Twombly were full
and voluminous
The Instituse engaged in singing and ad-
iourued. n. NJ.
Of the next Conference Of the Friends Sab
hath School, to be held at Tsnganoxie Kan,
on the 9Th, 9th and llth of November, 1871:
Ocr. 23d, 1871.
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
Eint-Devotional exercises.
Second business, etc.
Third-Question: What have We met here
fori Opened BY VIM. r. Constant or J. l..
Harold, Of Touganoxie.
Fourth-Paper by Lizzie A. White, OF
Tonganoxie. Subject: Sunday Schools, as
they were, - they now are, and As they
should be- Remarks.
AFTERNOON, 2P.M.
Fiut-Devotional exercises and reading
the minutes of the previous sesion.
Secood-Reports from the different schools
and missionary work of Friends and Others
Third-Eaay by james Pitts, of Hesper
Subject: Relation of the Sunday School te
the church. Remarks.
Fourth-Obiect lesson by John Stebbs, o
Hesper. and j. w. Martin, Of Lawrence
shey choosing the topics and scholars. Re
MARIA
Fiffb-Disc,esion on the influence of de
votional exercises in our Sunday Schools
Opened BY Levi Woodard, Of Hespsr
Questions from the box.
EVENING SESSION, P. N.
Devotional exercises, reading Of scripture
etc.
Second Discussion on the apathy Of Oh
Sunday Schools. Opened by Dr. s. ID. Col
an, of Paramount.
no.NrNs SESSION OF SECOND DAY-9A A. N
Fint-Devotional exercises, reading min
uses of last meeting, etc.
Secoud-Paper by q. Allis Newly, Q
Lsavenworh, or Martha f. Newly, Of Ton
Third-Normal Cla. drill, by Albe'
Stanton, or Edmond Stanley, Of HespeI
souic. "Justi6catiOn By Faith"
Eourth-What should be taught in GU
Sa.d.v SCHOOL,; opened by Elihu Spray, {
8psinedale. Remark. Questions from III
box.
AFTERNOON SESSION, 2P.M.
FirA-Devotional exercises, reading {
the minutea, &c.
Second-Infant clan exercise, by L
Nendenhall and Mary E. Kerr, Of Tong
noxie.
Third-Clas exercise of persons from te
TO sixtesn and eighteen years Of age; G.
II. Binford, Of Tonganoxie, or B. w. HAT
Of Sc<insdale.
Fourth exercises Of adults, BY Isas
Morris. of Pardee. Comments upo
ueehode. Questions from the box.
EVENING SESSION, Pm.
Fint-Devotioual exercises, (prayer, me
ilnkioo and exhortation.)
Sscoad-Psper By Amasa Chase, OF Sha'
-: snb;ers, .sRelstios of the sunday scho
- families. communities and the State.
Third-Dncunion: "What has this Co
!ance scco1plished. and what yet RENAL
for - to do T'-opened by George Hcki
90, Of Leavenvorih City.
Oo0eshiaG Aboos DFewerses.
Chancing 10 meet with a leading brew
Of thi city. theother day, he gave Us 20,
poi.e Of interest," o. this subject, in Viii
every lover Of laeer s largely interested.
He Md that ~ beer would be made Il
ynr tAan last and that Eastern brew
svsss preparing to manufacture all the y
EoaaA The price of hops had risen in I
~ twelve nooihs from Is cents to 20 cen
~ that harley had decreased in value. 7
M u The price Of hops vas owing to I
over-cEop in Wisconsin, in 1870. the blis
h New York, and the shortae,s in EnRlaI
Slnndinl orders were nov On The market
Nsv York, for al Engllh hops that can
ohaainsd. IL brswing se.eoa hes %
oencea and vill ed in the late spring.
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