, 1872-09-26
Proceedings OF Teachers In
stitute Of King County
Sept. 10, 1872.
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Prof. Hill of territorial University VINO
nominated Rev. D. Bagley, temporary
Chairman.
Mr.. Bagley took the chair after which
the choir sang very sweetly song enti-
tied, "Bow down Thine ear" After
the above music, W. NJ. York was chos-
Ell temporary Secretary. The Territori-
al Superintendent then made learned
and impressive remarks on the benefits
Of education and the Importance of i'm
proved system ofteaching.
On motion of Prof Hill committee of
three were ther appointed to presentre-
vised programmes at the commencement
of each session. The committee con-
sisted of Mrs. Nettie Hill, Mr.. Carr, the
County Superintendent and Mrs. c. NJ.
Sanderson.
On motion of Prof Hill, committee
consisting of Superintendent Roun s,
W. W. Theobalds, Esq, and Prof. Hill
were appointed to draft resolutions.
On motion of Mr.. Lord, q committee
of three We're appointed on permanent
organization. The committee were Mr..
D. r. Lord, Chief Justice Jacobs and
Rev. L. Crowl.
Judge Jacobs then made preliminary
remarks advocating that teachers should
give the methods of teaching now in use
in this county in order that corrections
might be made OF suggested if necessary.
Supt. Rounds replied that there could
be no change of programme.
Hon. Beriah Brown then delivered
lecture. Subject, Teaching as a Profess
sion, which was followed by remarks by
Supt. Rounds, who closed by moving
that copy Of Mr.. Browns lecture be
requested for publication in the papers
OF the Territory. This motion having
been seconded by Judge Jacobs. re-
marks were made by Prof. Hill, Judge
Jacobs, W. W. Theobalds, Esq, W. H.
White, Esq, the Chairman and Mr..
Clark, all approving the same.
A recess of fifteen minutes was then
had; after which a song entitled ''Molly
Gray" was sung; and then the motion
relating to the lecture of Mr.. Brown was
unanimously carried. The next exer-
else was reading paper by Miss Par
sons, subject, Primary Teaching, which
was followed by remarks by Rey. Theo.
Crowl, J. J. McGilvra, Esq, W. H.
White, Esq, Judge Jacobs and W. S.
Baxter, Esq.
Mr.. Crowl moved that q question
drawer be appointed. Carried, and Mr..
Crowl appointed to that office.
Mrs. Bell then read a paper; subject,
School Government, followed by re-
marks by Prof Hill and Mr.. Clark.
Adjourned to "a O'Clock P. NJ.
EVENING SESSION.
The meeting was called to order at
tx O'Clock.
Mr.. Crowl then moved that copy of
Miss Parsons paper be requested for
the purpose of publication. Carried,
Mr. Lord then moved that copy of
Mrs. Bells paper be requested for pub
ication. Carried.
The question on the table relating to
posiponement of punishment in our
primary schools was then taken up and
a discussion of the same commenced by
Judge Jacobs.
sIusic by the choir followed Judge
Jacobs remarks.
Judga Jacobs then delivered lecture:
Subject, DUTY of Every Citizen to Sup
port Common Schools after which,
discussion on the above question was
resumed participated in by w. S. Bax-
ter, Esqr., Rev. Z. Crowl, Mr.. Atkins,
W II. White, Esqr., Hon. Beriah Brown,
Mr.. Clark, Rev. G. F. Whitworth and
Professor Hill.
On motion of Mr.. Clark the question
was decided in the affirmative.
On motion of Dr. Rounds it was voted
that this meeting when adjourned should
be adjourned to meet at 0 oclock on the
following morning instead Of S11aa o clock
as per programme.
Third and fourth questions were laid
on the table. The meeting then adjourn
ed. d. BAGLEY,
President pro. TEN.
W. NJ. YORK, Secretary pro. TEN.