The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-01-15

gave lecture on Reading, followed by
criticisms. Davis Mackley gave lecture
on The voice and its training" followed
by criticisms. The committee on Histo-
ry awarded the prizes to G. W Fry, G.
w. Harbarger, and C. C. -McKinnis. On
motion of w D. Phillips, the following
persons were appointed committee to
report resolutions on the subject of an
Educat onal Institution, or College, in
jackson county: NJ. j. Morgan, w A
Persons. G. w. Fry, Jacob Zerbe, Miss
Ella Overly, D. w. Jones, J. A. Jones,
Harrison Scurlock, II. C. Bum, j. w,
Hays, and S. A. Dever The subject of
Educational journals was presented by
w. D. Phillips. Adjourned
Evening- in chair Opened
with singing, by w Scott The Presi-
dent, c. A. Atkinson, read a paper on
The duties of teachers, and how to Sc
cure punctual attendance" followed by
criticisms. The question, as a resort to
corporal punishment ever necessary p
was opened on the affirmative by George
w. Harbarger, followed by W. Scott in
the negative, and discussed pretty gener-
ally by the members of. the Institute
Questions distributed and answered. Ad-
ljourned
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER, 81, 1873.
Forenoon Atkinson in the
chair Opened with prayer by A. w.
Long. Minutes read and approved. A.
W. Long gave lecture on "Mathemat-
ical Geography" followed by criticisms.
j. A. Jones gave lecture on physical
Geography" followed by questions and
criticisms. J. A. Aleshire gave lecture
on "a Recitation in Arithmetic, and the
Best Method of Securing Attention" fol-
lowed by questions and criticisms On
motion w. A. Persons, C. C. McKinniss,
and A. w. Long were appointed COM
mittee on Obituary Resolutions. Ad-
Ijourned.
afternoon. in the chair
Opened with singing. by w. Scott. Min
utes read and approved. W. Scott gave
a lecture on MY Ideal of Model Teach
ell" followed by criticisms j. c. steven
son gave lecture on "Stenography," fol-
lowed by questions and criticisms. W.
D. Phillips gave a lecture on Natural
Science in our Common Schools" j." followed
by criticisms. NJ j. Morgan gave lee
ture on "Arithmetical and Geometrical
Y Progression, followed by criticisms ="
After roll call, the committee on County
Institution of Learning reported as fol
lows:
WHEREAS: The absence of first class Insti-
| tuition of Learning in jackson, or adjoining
counties, renders the education of our youth
unnecessarily inconvenient- and expensive
:. WHEREAS: The educational interests OF
southern Ohio, and Jackson county in partic-
uiar, demand the erection of such an institu-
WHEREAS: jackson county, from its central
position, and its advantages of ready access
from adjoining counties, appears to be the
proper situaeion for such an Institution there
fore,
RESOLVED, By the Teachers Association o.
Jackson cou:ity, Ohio, That We appeal to the
raise, as soon as practicable, one Hundred thou
sand dollars for The erection of such an inStitu
sexes; believing that such sum will be amply
sufficient to erect suitable buildings, furnish i
|, library ana apparatus, and assist in defraying
the expenses OF such an institution until othel
means can be secured for its support.
Resolved That committee of five persons bt
appointed, an Executive Committee, with
power to appoint subcommittee in The various
|
Resolved That each member of this Associa
erection of such an institution of learning in
our county. Respectfully submitted,
, WIN. A. PERSONS, Chairman.
On motion, the above report was re
ceived and laid on the table till Friday
Adjourned
Erening. in chair Stepher
Morgan read an essay on ''Orthography,
followed by questions and criticisms
Charles A. Lackey read paper on "Mu
sic in the Common School,, followed BY
questions and criticisms Prof. C. S
Smart, of Circleville, gave lecture OIL
Compulsory Education On motion o
e Geo. w. Harbarger, vote of thanks wa
rendered the Prof. by the Association, fo
his able and instructive lecture o.
motion of D. Mackley, the Association
requested the publication of the same il
= county, papers. The committee on Pen
: manship reported the names of the fol
= lowing persons as the successful com
/ petitors: Geo. w. Harbarger, 1st w. R
Evans, I'd. Daniel w. Jones, Sd. Ques
r tions distributed and answered. AG
> journed.
D. THURSDAY, JANUARY j, 1874.
Forenoon.-Called to order by President
h Opened with singing, by W. Scott. an
n prayer by W. A. Persons. VIM. A Pc
n sons gave lecture on ''Etymology," fo
lowed, as usual, by criticisms. Minute
y read, amended. and approved. Afte
e roll call, James A. Aleshire gave lesso
a on "How to Teach Grammar TO Glass
It Beginners" followed by criticisms. Mis-
Emma R. Brown read paper on "Ho
s. to Conduct Recitation, or the Manne
n of Reciting," followed by criticisms an
'e commentators. On motion of John
y Stevenson, the Association rendered
C vote of thanks to Miss Brown, and r
quested the publication of her essay. v
5 D. Phillips gave lecture on "How
s Teach Botany IN our Common Schools
y Adjourned.
D Afernoon.--Called to order by the Pre-
s ident Opened with singing, by C.
$, Lackey. Thomas Hays read paper c
"a Unconscious Influence" followed
H. criticisms After roll call, W. D. Philli
A presented Statistical Report of
!, Grammar Class" C. C. McKinniss ga,
oy a lesson on "Arithmetical Difficulties
and submitted 5 questions on "Parti
!, Payments. as competitory exercis
a' Adjourned.
O. Eyenin0. President in chair. Open