The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-22

| them. The third division OF ortho-
graphy was then taken up which was
"Wolds," which he divided as follows, in
to primitive, dcrivatvc, simple words,
compound words, and mono. dis. and tri-
syllables. at the close of which the insti-
tutc adjourned until afternoon.
AFTERNOON.
In the absence of DIR. French, who was
engaged in the examination of teachers for
school certificates, Mr. Dana of Rutland
took charge of the institute and gave les
son on some of the faults of reading and
spelling. The old practice of allowing
primary scholars to spell word over twice
he did not believe in and had made it
rule not to let IA scholar spell word twice
unless he misunderstood the word neither
would he pronounce the word twice, unless
for the same reason. In regard to the older
ones he would have them write at reviews
every day, the oral lessons OF the day be-
fore, and was in favor of teaching both
oral and written spelling. He thought it
the duty of ALL whether they were to en-
gage as teachers or not, that they should
learn to moduate their voices
Teachers should see that every scholar
gives their proper attention while others
are reading, study the character # the
pupil in order to know the best way to g4t
out of difficulties
He brought up many interesting examples
that had occurred under his own obser-
walton, of the way in which reading and
spelling had formerly been taught, and the
way it was nov done, and his remarks upon
these subjects were among the best that
heve yet been given, and were listened To
with much attention by all who were pres
ent. He was followed by
MISS BROMLEY,
who gave very interesting exercise upon
the blackboard in regard to civil govern
ment. She had the class define the consti-
tuition of the United States, the different
branches into which the government is di-
vdcd, in the legislative, executive and
judicial, and defined the powers of each,
the manner in which they are elected, the
difference between them asking the classes
various questions in regard TO them. all of
which were readily answered by the class,
and Miss Bromley showed clearly that in
that branch Of education, which until late
years did not enter into the education Of
our scholars, She was perfectly conversant.
Miss Bromley has an easy and pleasing
manner IN asking questions and giving in
struction, and keeps the close attention OF
all who hear her.
She was followed by Mr.. Dana, who gave
some information in regard to composition
writing, and how scholars could be induced
TO do what now is as much dreaded, if not
more than any branch of education-wri,c
compositions. He also gave the teachers
some ideas of how they could get control
of the school, which he said could not be
done by letting the scholars handy words
with them, or contradicting them, but
should show them by your manner that you
mean what you say. He advised teachers
to have a signal which would give tho
scholars notice when TO move, and would
| commence by allowing only one to come
out at first, and when this is fully learned
it will do to let more than one come out at
a time. Patience and perseverance will ac-
| complish this. A mere imitator will never
succeed, although teachers should observe
the plan of teaching in whatever schools
| they may visit, and then make such appli-
cations as they see fit. He also gave his
| method fer finding the least common null
| tiple of a number, and the greatest divisOr
of one, also the manner in which he com
| putcs annual interest.
| At the close Of the afternoon session 100
| teachers were in attendance, but the hos
pltality of the people of this good town is
fully equal to the demand, and all are provi-
ded with quarters, each one almost seeming
TO vie with the others, in providing enter
tainment.
| EVENING SESSION
A large audience was in attendance at
the evening session, although the night was
| uulh anu INC SlitClS
The exercises consisted of an essay upon
TEACHING POWER,
by Miss Bromley of the Normal school at
Castleton. While as teacher Miss Brom-
ley has proved a success, the same may be
said of her in addressing an audience, over
which she seems to possess the power to
charm and captivatc, and thus rivet the
ciose attention of the entire audience The
essay was finely written and delivered,
some passages being far above ordinary
merit, and we take pleasure in saying that
we shall present it entire to our readers to-
morrow morning.
She was followed by Prof Seely of Mid
dlebury college, who told his audience
more about s. Leaves" than many of them
had any idea of. This lecture has been
reported quite fully in our columns.
FRIDAYS EXERCISES.
This will be busy day at the institute
for in addition to those who are now pres
son of Walingford, Prof. Williams OF
Castleton, Mrs. Kyle of Essex, and Presi
dent BuclIham of Burlington, will be in at
tendance and all will participate i'll the cX
ercises of the day.
In the evening Prof. Buckham will de
liver an address in the Town Hail. whicl
will no doubt be well filled. Thus tar
with the exception of Rev. Mr. Beaudry
we have seen none of the clergymen of thu
place during any of the exercises. b.
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