The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-10-19
TEACHERS INSTITUTE,
M4sITouoc, Oct. 18th, 1871.

The follow ng the minutes in brief. OF the pro-
ceedings OF Il Teachers Institute held in this city
commencing October osh, 1871.
Monday, 10 al Exercises opened will, remarks
by Mr. kirwan, Sec elected, spelling accentuation
ster's Key, hy Mr. Nash.
1870 p. Roll called Practical Arithmetic by
hr Krwan. Recess. Object lesson. by c. A. Mason
Grammar by E. A. GuyIos
Tuesday. 10, a. Remarks by Prof Graham
Exercise on he Elementary Sounds of the En.Iish
Language by Prof Graham. Recess Map Drawing
by Prof Graham.
l:3o'sp. m Musical Exercise, Analysis of words
and Reading by Prof Graham. Recess. Grammar
classes conducted by eight teachers appointed by
Prof Graham after which the teachers formed class
and recited to Prof. Graham Spelling by Professor
Graham.
$50, p. m. Singing. The following questions
wore discussed: "Resolved that it is essential 70
the welfare of school that parents visit it, "Re-
solved that orporal punishment in school cannot be
entirely dispensed with"
Wednesday, Q, a. Prayer. Singing Remarks
by Prof Graham concerning the late fires in Chicago
Grammar by Mr.. E. j. smalley Practical Arith-
metic. by Mr. herwan. Recess. Elementary sounds
and reading by Prof. Graham
1;3o, p. m. Sing ng, by Miss Mason Geography,
by Prot. Graham. Recess. Grammar. Civil Gov
eminent. by Prof Graham.
7:3o, p m. Singing. Tho following question was
discussed "Resolved, that the law requiring teach
TO be examined in the Constitution of the Untad
States and the State of Wisconsin is unjust and tvron
icaI'
Thursdays Q, a. N. Music Prayer. Formation of
words from roots by Prof, Graham. Grammar by
Mr. smailey. Practical Arithmetic by Mr. O1Iara
continued by Prof Graham Recess. Mr.. Stephens
spoSe TO the Teachers concerning the recent
took up contribution aid in the relief of the suf
fering. Elementary sounds and reading by Prof
Graham.
1:30, p. III. Singing. Analysis of words and read
ing by Prof Graham. Geography of tho State of
Wisconsin, by Prof Graham. Recess. Grammar.
7.3a. Singing by Misses Young and Wilcox. The
following question was discussed: Resolved. that
pupils should be required give the reason for every
step that is TAKEN
Friday, 9, a. m. Singing. Prayer General exer-
else by Prof. Graham. Grammar by Mr. sma!Iev.
Civil Government by Prof Graham Recess. Deci
mai Fractions Dy NaSn. A committee of five
appointed to draw up resolutions.
100, p m. Singing. Debate on the following cues
ton Resolved, that the attendance at the public
schools of children between the ages of eight and
sixteen ought TO lie compulsory by law" The ques-
ton voted on 10y the teachers 50 votes cast
20, Aft; u Neg. Recess. Spelling and defining by
Prof Graham. Resolutions read by the Chairman of
the Committee and adopted; Responded to by Mr..
Kirwan and Prof. Graham in short and appropriate
speeches. Remarks by Mr. Stevens.
- EMMA 4. GUTLEs, Sec.
WHEREAS, under the effcient administration of our
County Superintendent, Michael kiTwan. several
Teachers Institutes have been conducted by Professor
Robert Graham, who is about retire from the
Institute work. having been appointed to another
fed Of labor. therefore, we, tie teachers Mani
tlyvoc County
Rss0'rs. That weare glad to acknowledge our high
arp-ecsti0n of Prof. Grahams services; that we
Ieye tie teachers OF this County isre been much
benefited by his Iabors and that orr sc hools will
long feel the impulse he has given them and that
We ak Jim accept, best token of gratitude,
orr Increased zeal N work
Pssofred, That we deem ourselves fortunate in the