Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-08-31
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The Holmes County Teachers Insti
tute commenced its first session on Mon
day, August the 21st, and continued
with gradually increasing attendance
until the evening of the 25th. As indi-
Gated by the programme the afternoon
Of Monday was devoted TO The organiza-
ton of the Institute which was done by
eleeting Andrew Johnston President
Prof. c. 1. Loos Vice-president; j. P
Robinson Secretary and Rev. 1. s. MI
holland Treasurer.
Tuesday was occupied by giving prac-
teal Instruction on the best methods OF
teaching Grammar, Arithmetic, Orthog-
raphy and Geography, which were Civ
en- in their order by Prof. Loos, a.
johnson and Rev. W. Z. Hunt OF Co
shocton. In the evening the people
were entertained by very interesting
lecture on the subject of ''The relation
of the Bible to Modern Science
Wednesday was devoted to the sub
jects of Mathematics, Reading and Flo
cution, and Geography. The exercises
in reading were conducted by Rev. A.
S. Milholland, and were varied by an
interesting discussion on the subject of
Emusic in Schools Mr.. johnson
maintaining that the two exercises OF
reading and music were intimately con-
nected. In the evening Rev. W. Z.
Hunt gave another lecture on the sub
ject of moral habits in connection with
the schools" which was attended By 4
large and select audience.
Thursday was taken up with instruc-
tions on the subjects of Arithmetic,
Reading and Grammar. The use of the
Question Box was commenced, in which
questions were deposited by the mem
bers to be answered by the instructors
These answers calling forth some very
lively discussions. The evening which
had been devoted to Il reunion of the
Teachers was partially occupied by 4
lecture from DIR. Stoddard Of Wooster
University, showing in graphic eolors,
the mysteries of mysteries by which the
earth Is continually surrounded.
Friday was principally occupied by
instructive lectures from Prof. StOd-
dard on the Phenomena of the Atmos-
phere, and Aurora Borealis. And the
evening was again occupied by the Prof.
with a lecture on the Phenomena of
heat. These lectures seemed indeed to us
as a long and pleasant feast which we
were very 10th TO break up.
The best good feeling and highest sat
islaction was expressed by the teachers
during the whole of the session, and at
its close the following resolutions were
adopted unanimously.
WHEREAS, the cause of education de-
mands the undivided support of all its
friends, and,
WHEREAS, the hearty support of all
can be obtained in no better manner
than by well organized Institute.
Therefore,
ResoIced, That we, the Teachers and
Friends of education, do meet in Insti-
tute once year.
Resolred, This Institute be called the
Holmes County Teachers Institute.
ReSOloed, That We recommend that
the County Examiners encourage all
teachers to attend this Institute.
ReSOlced, That we recommend to |
boards of education that no teacher be |
required to make up for time lost in at
tendance at this Institute.
ReSOlUed, That in order to secure |
prompt attendance of pupils, the teach
ers themselves must be prompt in the |
performance of all duties connected |
with the school, and the teacher must |
be an active, energetic and wide-awake |
worker in the cause of education.
ReSOIced, That we recommend the use |
of Object Lessons in the instruction of
young pupils.
which has approved and adopted GER
tain textbooks we would deem it un-
just for any board of education to COM
pei change of the same.
ResOlred, That we, the Teachers of
Holmes County, refrain from the use of
tobacco in all its forms in the school
room and forbid its use by our pupils.
ReSOiCed, That we recommend the use
OF the Bible in the opening exercises in
all our schools.
ReS0lced, That we are in favor of vo-
cal music in schools as promoter of
harmony and good feeling.
ReSolred, That we express our graft
fication with the manner in which the
Institute has been conducted by our In