The Red Cloud chief., 1874-04-30
CORRESPONDENCE


Sup't, who presided, and Chas. w.
Springer, Of Red Cloud, Was elected
Secretary.
After making the necessary arrange
ments for the work Of the Institute, sd-
journed to Wednesday, Q, q. m.
WEDNESDAY.
Hon. J. NJ. Mckenzie, State Super.
intendeot, and Pref. C. B. Palmer. ed
itor Of the Nebraska Teacher, we're
present, and conducted the exercises Of
the Iaelitafa
Opened by singing conducted By Mrs.
A. NJ. Jones, o~rganist. and prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Maxwell.
Prof. Mckenzie made a few introduc
tory remarks, after which. be gave an
exercise 10 Arithmetic. in which he
showed the necessity of thorough work,
of using objects for illustration, and Of
having q correct standard of measure.
Prof. Palmer illustrated various meth
DDS Of teaching primary classes in read
ing, by alphabetic, word, and phonetic
methods.
Prof Mckenzie taught to define
words 90 as to interest and instruct the
pupils undeIstandlngly.
Music, led by Mrs. Jones.
Prof. Palmer gave an exercise 10
Geography. showing how the teacher
should teach the child direction and dis
lance, a knowledge Of the school lot,
town site, county and state.
AFTERNOON.
Opened with music.
Chairman appointed Messrs Burton
and Springer, Mrs. G. Smith and Mrs.
Brown to speak 10 the evening upon
proper modes Of punishment Prof.
McKensie addressed the Institute upon
principles Of Education" which We
condense to the following :
Go from the simple to the complex.
60 from the known TO tn, unknown.
60 from the concrete TO the abstract.
Activity is the law Of growth.
Present but one difficulty at a time.
Prof. Pslwer explained upon his
morning lesson, and gave a synopsis Of
the sounds in the English language.
Prof. Mckenzie gave an interesting
exercise in language showing practically
how to teach the language correctly.
Prof. Palmer spoke on school organi-
ssti,n. He said the teacher should make
q square contract. thoroughly understand
his work, be at the house early, and en-
deavor to gain the good will ofhis pupils
Closed by singing.
In the evening Prof. McKenzie deliv-
cred 90 entertaining aud earnest lecture
on THE True Sphere Of the Teacher"
This was followed by a discussion parti-
cipsted in by those appointed, also
Messrs Maxwell, Prot. Palmer and Nc
Kenzie.
| THURSDAY.
Open ned by reading Of Scripture, and
prayer by Prof. Mckenzie. and singing
Resting Bye and Bye" Chair ap-
pointed Messrs Burton. Fets and Peak,
Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Brown, committee
on resolutions
The programme of yesterday was fol-
lowed and exercises in spelling, prouuo-
citation, gymuastics and music we're given,
aud much instruction furnished to the
teachers.
Prof.. Palmer read by request, Bar
bara Frietchie," mucA to qualification Of
his auditors.
Closed by singing.
In the evening, Prof. Palmer lectured
on Ventilation, impressing the thought
that U school houses should be prop
erly ventilated, and pure air At al times
Afforded 70 the pupils.
Prof Mckenzie addressed the Inst.
tute on Training the Mind" which
Vas IN earnest appeal 4 teachers to use
their utmost efforts to secure the atten-
ton, ADD direct the chld's mind to
think ssd study.
Prod. Palmer read The ''Ravsa," end
Prof. Mckensie read Q seiscs article,
both Of which were very Gns. This vss
followed By remarks b. d.. fets, NJ.
Wilson, and Prof. NcKensie, upon
Proper Iposotives 70 Study" after
which the committee % resolutioos re.
ported the filovias, which va unaui.
uouly adopted BY the sstire house.
Whereas, We the teachers Of this 10
stituts. By isteEchsass of thought Nth
one smother, feel within Ourselves new
impulses. and DESTROYS of beconing 1ose
proficient in % work. Theresors. Be &
Received. that ws. - tesehess. have
been benefited BY oeetiax together il
the capacity of Teachen' lsseltute.
ResoiseI. That " recognise 10 Teach
srs Institutes. . they srs oosducted 10
THE State. the means sfdie1.iag ksovL
edge smoae tesehess, which vii sssbls
them greatly 70 advance the csaa q
sdscasisa u our DsbSe ssiooA
Resolved. rhsE - AAsa, during this
Institute, been foecbly Impressed With
the nspoeibility thst rests upoa - il
uaiaiae he youthful mind Sse future
Rspas1I That ve yin ss3Avoe -
eAssy o1s 70 IL besa Il our shiisy. IL
principles a iases1ceios - sagssssss b
or worthy 6sass 6spssisassdese md
Prof. PAlmse.
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