The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1873-10-30

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PRODUCED, and after few remarks
proceeded to give a lesson in read
ing.
That finished, short recess was
taken, after which the same lady gave
a lesson in numbers.
Mr.. J. J. Andrews next conducted
an exercise in Arithmetic.
The following committees were
then appointed
On Discussion-A. L Caihart and
Miss lIollingshcad.
, Music Euie Musscr,Rosa GA
ham and G. +. Hurd.
On Programme-Rcv. +. Hurl,
Miss Bassctt and J. J. Andrews.
BY motion Institute adjourned to
meet at s;i5 Tuesday morning.
Number of teachers enrolled first
day, GO.
~ ESDAl MUNNlNd.
Institute called to order by Presi
dent Hurd. Devotional exercise s.,
conducted by Mr. Ely, former Super
intcndent OF Buchanaa county.
Minutes of Mondays session read
and corrected.
Miss Bassett, conducted lesson
in numbers, and was followed by an
exercise in written arithmetic, con
Quoted by Mr.. Andrews.
Recess OF minutes.
Professional lecture by 4. Ii. Ely,
who dwelt at some length upon the
duties OF teachers to make Efforts to
comply with II G spirit Of the law, as
set forth in the contract between
sub director aad teacher.
This was followed by lesson in
primary reading, by Miss Bassett.
After recess OF 10 minutes, same
lady conducted an exercise in
physiology, which was followed by
an educational lecture 10y +. II. Ely.
A briet discussion, participated in by
$. ID. Glidden, J. j. Andrews and
others, on the theme, GLOW to Sc.
cure Regularity of Attendance"
81.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Exercises opened with singing by
members Of Institute.
Il. II. Ely then gave a lesson in
geography, presenting what he con-
sidered the best method OF teaching
this branch of study.
Miss Bassctt followed with an clio.
cutionary and reading exercise.
d. S. Glildcn next conducted an
exercise in Grammar.
A very interesting exercise in
composition was conducted by Miss
Bassett.
A recess OF few minutes was
granted at this time, after which E.
III. Ely read selection.
Miss II. Hollingshead read an
essay on geography, in which she
presented her method Of teaching
this branch of study.
After the reading of the above
paper an opportunity was given to
discuss the subject. Mr. Calhart
presented his method briefly.
The question considered at the
forenoon session, relative TO securing
punctuality in attendance, was then
presented again for discussion, aud
Miss Bassett made some remarks
upon the subject. President Hurd
related an incident concerning a
characteristic Yankee school teacher,
which provoked broad smile on the
faces OF all present.
The announcement of the pro-
gramme for Wednesday, and singing
closed the session.
Number Of teachers enrolled up
to this time, l27.
EVENING EXERCISES.
1t was expected that Prof. Avery,
of Iowa College, would give a lee
ture III the evening, and large au
dience assembled in the Court House
(whcre the remaining exercises Of
the week will be held, As the ex
pected visitor failed to put in an APP
pearance, the evening was occupied
by very excellent reading by Miss
Bassett, and a thoughtful lecture on
tho theme" School Economy" by
E. III. Ely
The following teachers are in at
tendance:
Mrs. r. G. Black, Mr.. q. 3. Coates
Mrs. Il. f. Gallon, Mary J. Dean,
Josephcne Anthony, Ella Spoule,
Agnes McNain, Lizzie Conant, Anna
Bruner, Ella Fowler, Emma Frazec,
Belle Miller, Hattie Alden, Rose