The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-02-10

son is an earnest teacher and knows just
how to reach the minds Of her class.
The next was black board exercise by
Mrs. Kilc 10 written composition.
The Institute was then favored with
short address by Rev. j.. II. Stone, OF
Castleton, who urged the Importance OF
teaching temperance in all things, 10 the
common schools
MIR. French then addressed the Insti-
tute upon the Duties of District officers
THURSDAY EVENING.
After preliminary business tho lnsti-
tute was favored with an address by
Professor Perkins of the University Of
Vermont,up The Theories ofScience."
The leading thoughts Of the address were
evolution Of species and the autiquty Of
the race.
FRIDAY MORNING.
Reading Scriptures and prayer by Rev.
W w Winchester.
Lesson in vocal music by Miss ellison.
This lesson created much interest among
the children and was enjoyed by all pres
ent.
Mrs. Kile then gave another lesson to
the class by the use OF the blackboard in
written composition. These exercises are
profitable and pleasing, as Mrs. Kile
knows just how to instruct in this depart
ment. At the conclusion Of the lesson,
Mr.. French proceeded to address the
class.--Topic, "Thoroughness." This was
a practical address, especially to teach.
ers," and all must be benefited by it.
After the enrolment of teachers who
came in in the morning, the Institute ad.
journed until afternoon.
AFTERNOON.
The business Of the afternoon was re.
sumed with a music lesson, by Miss Gil.
son, to the children.
Secretary French then proceeded to
answer questions propounded to him in
relation to School Law. These questions
showed an ignorance ofSchool Law which
is lamentable. The questions were an.
swered to the satisfaction, we think, of
all. The roll was then called by the
Secretary, IS teachers answering to their
Names After recess Of ten minutes.
Mrs. Kilc gave a lesson to the class, up
on the best method Of teaching history.
This was an exceedingly interesting less.
on, and all present enjoyed it.
After this the Institute listened to q
few practical suggestions by Miss Barton
teacher from Waltham. Miss Barton
although coming from the west. has the
right view of the teachers mission and
can tell some things that may be uscfu
to all.
The next address was by Mr.. French
upon 1.-THE Best Method Of teaching
, Geography by the use of the Globe.
After half hours discussion Of thu
points taken up in the address, the lnsti
tute adjourned until evening.
Saturday morning after the usual re
ligious exercises. DR.. French resumed th'
/ lesson of the previous afternoon on tn,
y way to teach geography by the use OF thu
9 globe, The remaining exercises of tn
a forenoon we're similar to those Of the pre-
. vious day, and the session was declared
o closed.
n lucTc WcTc cuTOilCu ONCI t-aSh
). ers, and their attendance at each session
\ showed more than ordinary interest i
h the topics discussed.
G The following resolutions were adoT
e ted
d Resolved, That our thanks are due
}. the citizens of Bridport for their larg
g hearted hospitality, feeding US when hur
is cry, warming us when cold, opening thei
d homes for our reception, making our SC
e journ while with them pleasant and on
n gratitude lasting. Feasting upon thei
e bounty. enjoying their society, long sha
d we remember their generosity.
). For the committee. Mr.. G. n. Hay
ward, David Barbour, aud all others, "
d have this sentiment inlay your shadow
,e never grow less"
ii Resolred, That the Secretary be IT
&c quested to send copy of these resolution
,e to the publishers OF The Middlebur
REGISTER, and Vergennes Fermonter it
o. publication.
" Teachers Institutes are power fl
IN good. Social intercourse, the interchan(
of of thought and sentiment. the expcrient
,e and observation of older teachers are
ID great use to those who are soon to star
Y. in the front rank Of the educators of II
children of Vermont These wants Il
10 Institutes if properly conducted, in
r. measure meet We think the teache
,e Of the County went oway from the Inst
D. tute with higher aspirations and deep
K, sense of the responsibilities resting up'
to them as teachers, and il So much go'
ID was accomplished.