The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1872-05-03

Sentences and could read, with fair ex-
preston in the second or third reader
even earlier than this, in composing
descriptions and stories of thingsfamiliar,
and having them written and criticised
in their presence by the teacher.
Teachers mistake the object of teach
ing Grammar to the young. 1t is not to
fill their minds with distractions which
are tedious and useless, but with ideas
concrete. Teach the expression of
thought; hence begin with what really
constitutes the unit of language, VIZ:
the in
its simplest form. Take the simplest
classification of sentences and practice
composition ofthose until all are familiar,
and from that to other forms OF senten-
ces, and the simplest notifications. then
more instricate and SO on, in the con
struction and composition, taking up
things, words, or terms as they are need
ed. One thing (and that simple) at a
time. The teacher introduced upon the
Board a diagram of his system Of teach
ing that made the matter and manner
very plain to the teachers and spectators
insomuch that, after a short talk upon
the subject, the method was unanimously
adopted by the teachers, with an express
| ed determination to put it in practice.
| A remark here that on Wednesday after
noon the subject was further expanded,
and the method elucidated by Prof. Fer
| ris, will save further report.
Evening exercises were quite interest
| ing, consisting of reading, recitatiOns,
and discussions, enlivened by the very
beautiful music by DR.. Brown and choir.
The house was full, and listened to the
discussion of the following question,
viz: LIST. Should pupils be allowed, un-
| der any circumstances to assist each 9TH
| err in their studies in the school
room? Answer, No. Reason-it in
terrupts the works of Others-dwarfs the
intellect, and creates the habit of de-
pending upon others.
Discussion Of one or two other ques-
tons was pretty brisk, after which the
Institute adjourned to Wednesday morn
ing at 9 o'clock.
Wednesday Morning.
On Wednesday were given some OF
| the different methods of teaching spell
ing-oral and written. The discussion
of practical arithmetic was further car
ried on; also the best methods of pre-
sentipg different topics-Percentage,
Profit and loss, proportion, and square
and cube root. In the afternoon, Gram
mar, by Prof. Ferris. The word method
Of teaching reading, by Mr.. j. q. Hon
mold was well exemplified, and the teach
er claimed success in teaching it.
The evening entertainment consisted
again of reading, music and discussions.
Mr.. Honnold read a parody on "Poe's
Raven from Kids Execution, which
was very well rendered, considering the
fact that the reader was quite hoarse:
The following resolutions were then
passed, and the Institute adjourned to
meet at the call Of the committee.
Resolutions.
/. Resolved, That we extend our
thanks to DR.. Brown and choir for the
excellent music furnished us.
2. Resolved, That w believe oul
County Superintendent, j. X. Tilson, to
be an earnest energetic man, deserving Of
the encouragement Of all friends Of edu'
cation.
3. Resolved, That we respectfully re,
quest the Superintendent of Andrew Co
not to issue certificates for a longer tern
than six months to any teacher, lady OF
gentleman, who does not attend th'
Teachers Institute in this or some ethe,
county of this State.
4. Resolved, That We will continue tn,
inquiries and correspondence so pleas
antly and proftably carried on durinl
this session of the Institute through tn,
county papers by giving expression to an,
thing that may be of interest to educa
tional work as it may suggest itself t
our minds.
s. Resolved, That we regard educa
ton as going hand in hand with religion
and that We respectfully urge upon min
listers of the gospel to present its claim
from the pulpit.
6. That our Legislature ought to b
instructed by the people to pass an &C
compelling parents to send their childre
to school between certain ages.
Z. Resolved, That we extend to Pro.
NJ. B. Riley and f. l.. Ferris our thank
for their lectures aud drills given to u
during the course of this Institute, an
further to Prof. NJ. B. Riley for tn
~gratuitous furnishing of a room for tn
accommodation of the Institute and ais
to the citizens of Fillmore and vicinit
for their hearty cooperation, sympath
and cordial support Of the same.
s. Resolved, That a report of the pro
ceedings of this Institute be publishe
in ths Andrew county papers.
know that all the teachers presen
are really feeling paid. l am very sorry
not to see some more of the prominen
teachers of the county present. Their
are many absent who have l fear no eS
cuse,-valid. L. L. FERRIS.