The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-07-24

secretary; Miss VI Bergen and j "A 30
gle, critics; Miss Belle Campbell, Post
mistress.
The discussion on decimal- then con.
tinued betweea Saunders and Reppert.
Afterwards G. w Dunlap, jr., exhibited
the Tellurian, showing the annual revo-
luton Of the earth round the sun; It's ro-
tation on its axis; change of seasons,
&c.
J : Rcppert followed with an instruc.
tive lecture on Physiology, and urged
the Importance Of the introduction Of
the study in all our schools. Professor
Theiss, approved Prof Reppert's lecture,
but thought that Physiology should be
taught in conjunction with Hygiene
Prof Reppcrt replied that he included
the whole subject.
The subject Of compositions in schools
was then ably handled by Miss Hannah
Bergen, followed by remarks on same
by Prof. Thess, Reppert, Dunlap, and
others. After reports Of Pos,-mi,tre-s
and critics, the Institute adjourned till s
o'clock, Wednesday morning.
wEDSEsDAy, roREsooN.
After song by Miss Belle Campbell,
the Institute was opened with prayer by
Rev } 4 Boyle.
Primary Arithmetic by Prof c ii
Thciss. The Professor was OF the opin-
ion that children were generally taught
Arithmetic too carly. Was of the opin-
ion that it is injurious to the pupil to
over-task him at a tender age. lie Illus
tra,ed his theory of teaching, by copious
black board exercises. Thaddeus Bur
kctt. then showed his manper Of gram
matical analysis ON the blackboard, fol-
lowed by Saunders on the same subject,
aud remarks by Miss Bergen and others.
On the subject of grammatical accura-
cy, Prof. Thesis thought example of the
teacher very potent, and requiring pu-
pils to criticise each other. was also ben
efcial. The best method of teaching
History was also handled by the Prof
very ably, which called remarks from
Burkett, Saunders, Boyle, Thompson,
Miss Bergen and Others The discussion
was lively and entertaining. Adjourn
ed I'LL 2 o'clock.
AFTERNOON.
After music by the choir, and few
remarks as continuation of those in the
forenoon on the subject Of history, Saun-
ders Proceeded with class exercise on
primary reading by card, words and pic
tures, followed by Theiss on map draw
ing, and remarks by members of the In
.stiir'P.
The schbvi commissioner made some
explanatory remarks in regard to text
books adopted by the county Board of
Examiners.
On motion of Il ii Thompson, the
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That we endorse and hearth
ly approve Of the Educational policy of
our State Superintendent Of Public In
struction, Rev. II A NJ Henderson.
Resolved, That the thanks of this In
.iitute are due, and are hereby rendered
to 5 5 McRoberts, our faithful and eff
cient county commissioner, for the man
ner in which he has presided over our
meetings; TO Prof. G ii Theiss, his able
and gentlcmanly assistant, on this occa-
sion; to Messrs. Saunders, Dunlap, Rep
pert and Burkett, for valuable and plea
SAINT aid; to Miss II Bergen, for the Use
of her commodious chapel, and to the
members and officers Of the Christian
church for the use Of their house of wor-
hip at night; to L Tarrant, of Casey,
who kindly acted AS our secretary, and
to the citizens of Hustonville. who have
extended to Us cordial greeting.
After music by the choir, and prayer
by the chairman. the Institute adjourn
ed. 5. S. McROBERTS, Chm.
l.. TARRANT, Sec'u.