The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-12-22
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lowed by Messrs. Long, Stephens and Rice,
but was undecided. Adjourned.
Evening Session. Institute met at $50 p.
N. Called to order by the President. Mu-
sic, "The Little Ones. /" Grown Him Lord
of All" "The Little Reapers," "Go work in
my Vineyard" and "All Shout Liberty"
Next in order was lecture on vocal mu-
sic, by Prof. Kurzenknabe, who referred to
the creation of the earth when the morning
stars sang together. And also to the use of
the instruments in the time of the Patri-
archs as well as to David the sweet singer
of Israel, and refers us down through all
ages even TO the present time. He gave in
stances of the use of music by the best and
noblest Of the earth. His lecture was lis
tened to with interest, and we regret that
space will not permit more detailed &C.
count of It. Music, "Crown Him Lord of
All" A lecture on Geography, its origin,
history and methods of teaching, by Mr..
Fahuestock, was next in order, in which he
gave many valuable ideas. His lecture was
full of instruction and very interesting. He
recommends that teachers should use as the
first lesson the hills, valleys and surround
ings of the school room, compare them with
those of other places, let the puplsbe drilled
on the points of tho compass, locating OBJ
jec,s and places about them, and from thence
to objects more distant.
Music, "Jolly Jonathan" Quartette, rep
resenting America, England, Ireland and
Germany, and also, Mortgage the Farm"
by Prof. Kurzenknabe. Adjourned.
THURSDAY.
Morning Session.-Institute assembled at
0 A. NJ, and opened by Prof. Wright read
ing aselection, and prayer by II. l.. Tressler.
The minutes were read and approved.
Discussion of queries-First-Should
teachers yield to the wishes of parents ?
Referred to w. H. Glenn. who thought
that teacher should yield to the wishes of
parents when he can do so without injury
to the school, and when he can not do so he
should explain to them the reasons for not
yielding, and then be firm. Mr.. Glenn was
followed by Messrs. Tressler and Ritter,
whose opinions were in accordance with
that of Mr.. Glenn.
Second.-Shoud the teacher allow the
pupils to use the book in mental arithme-
tic2 Referred to w. J. Rice, who believed
in the use of the book by the pupil. He was
then followed by Mr.. DUNN who thought
that the book should not be used by be.
ginners, but those more advanced may be
allowed its use.
Prof. Ranb recommended that the book
be not used by the pupil, as it merely turns
mental to written. Prof Wright agreed
with Prof. Raub in his remarks. He was
followed by Prof. Kerr who believes in the
use of the book, because the pupil can see
what he is going to do. The eye is the
best teacher, and by the use of the book his
eye is left free to deal with the solution,
not having to remember the problem. The
teacher should not put as much stress on
the answer as on the solution, this being
the important point, tor while the solution
may be correct slight mistake in the work
will give an inaccurate answer. Many
other valuable suggestions we're given by
the members of the Institute. Mr.. Soule
moved that the sentiment of the teachers
be taken in a vote-lost.
Third.-What 10 the plural of Tailor'l
goose? Referred to G. ID. Owen-his opin-
ion being that the expression is incorrect
it should be Tailor's iron.
Fourth.--She met me with tears in her
eyes? Referred to Mr.. Brandt, who pro.
nounced it correct.
Fifth.-Is "looked sick" verb in the
sentence, "She looked sick" Answered iu
the negative.
Sixth-What punishment shall we inilict
for truancy? was referred to E. Smith, who
thinks that We should first use moral sua.
sion, and should it fail then resort to the
rod. Mr.. G. d. Owen argued that the rod
will not always answer, but that the best
plan would be to keep the offenders in al
recess.
seventh-What part Of one hundred is
4-5 of the other part9 was referred to j. M
DUNN, who answered 40.
Eighth-"Greece is no more,N wasreferred
to Prof. Kerr to be analysed and parsed,
who disposed Of it in manner satisfactory
to the members of the Institute.
Music, "Nearer, my God to Thee" and
followed by class-drill on music by Prof
Kurzerknabe.
Remarks ON Grammar we're resumed by
Prof. Raub, who gave some very valuable
suggestions in regard to determining the
different cases. He remarked that the
sooner we simplify our teaching of Gram
mar the sooner we will be successful. His
time being limited, he gave place to Prof.
Montgomery, who resumed the subject OF
drawing, giving some valuable lessons on
the board. The hour of adjournment hav-
ing arrived, the subject was dismissed to be
resumed at +. M. Adjourned.
afternoon. Session. Institute met at the
usual hour-President in the chair. Music,
Home Sweet Home"
The subject Of drawing was then resumed
and many additional lessons given on the
board, showing the principles to be observ-
ed in drawing list, symmetry 2nd, rep
etition; 3rd, harmony 4th, repose 5th,
breadth; 9th, proportion 7th, adaptation
Sth, character. His address was very in
teresting and the only regret of the au-
dience was that the time was so limited.
The next subject was primary teaching
by Prof Raub. After giving many very
good ideas he explained the result--Should
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