The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1875-08-26
Proceedings of the High
land County Teachers In
Stitute--AuguSt, 1875.

uent, ferry hlng, ana the opening exercises were
conducted by A. II. Hixson. The programme of
work was then proceeded with.
A recitation in Geography was conducted by z.
II. Carey, and after the recitation discussion on
the topic of the lesson participated in by the
teachers present.
Then came recess, and afterwards experiments
in Elementary Philosophy and Chemistry, con-
Quoted by L. McKibben.
The subject for discussion in Theory and Prac-
tce, "Should the same course of study be provided
for males and females in Common Schools ~ was
then taken up. The discussion was opened by
Mr.. Hixson, and joined in by Messrs. Carey, Dog
gett and McKibben.
On motion, it was then ordered that roll of
teachers in attendance be provided and that it be
called every morning. Adjourned.
/ TUESDAY, August 10, 1878.
The Association met, President in the chair.
Opening exercises were conducted by Mr.. Hixson,
after which lesson in Physiology was given by
Ed. G. Smith.
Next in order came the recitation in Grammar,
by A. II. Hixson. After the discussion on the sub
ject came recess and music, after which Mr. Fergu-
son conducted the recitation in Arithmetic
At 11.15 a paper on the subject of the study of
Algebra and Geometry was read by H. s. Doggett
The Institute then adjourned until the afternoon
when at O'Clock Mr.. Carey proceeded with the
work in Geography. Then, after Chemistry by l.
McKibbcn, the subject in the Theory and Practice
'What grand objects are to be obtained in true ed
ucation? ?" was taken up and the discussion opened
by II. s. Doggett. was participated in by Messrs
Smith, Hixson, King, Sonner, McKibben and
Cumberland.
WEDNESDAY, Aug. IL, 1875.
The Association met at the regular hour, and af-
ter opening exercises and roll-call the exercises
proceeded according to the following programme:
Elocution and Physiological. G. Smith.
Grammar-A. j. Hixson.
Recess.
| Arithmetic-D S. Ferguson
Algebra and Geometry-H. s. Doggett.
Geography-Z. II. Carey.
Chemistry and Philosophy-Lewis MeKibben,
Discussion on Theory and Practice.
The afternoon discussion, subject, "How NAV
we most efectually raise the standard of teaching
in this county?" was opened by Mr.. Hixson, and
joined in by Messrs. King Smith, Ferguson,
McKibben, Williams, Carey and Miss Cldaker.
Adjourned.
THURSDAY, Aug. u, 1875.
The Association met at usual time, and after
opening exercises and music proceeded with the
regular exercises. The recitations were conducted
BY the same teachers on the former days
The afternoon discussion opened by C. L.
Bennett, on the subject, "What should be the
qualifications of the professional Common School
| teacher?" The discussion was joined in by Messrs
Ferguson, Smith, Keech, Virgins and Doggett
Considerable diversity of opinion seemed to exist
the subject, and the discussion was interesting
and excited.
The only miscellaneous business done during the
day was the rejection of motion to adjourn during
the afternoon to give the teachers chance to attend
Barnum's ''Great Moral Show"
FRIDAY, Aug. 1s, 1875.
The Association met at the regular hour, and af-
ter music by Misses c. Clay and Bertha Reckly
and opening exercises by Mr.. Ferguson, proceeded
with the usual work of the day.
The recitation in Elocution was conducted by
Ed. G. Smith al A. NJ. and the other recitations
by the same teachers on former days
The afternoon discussion on the subject 'sWhat
are the proper incentives to study?" was opened
by d. s. Ferguson. The Rev. W. s. Weatberby
joined in the discussion, and made an interesting
and instructive talk the subject. No other busi-
ness appearing to be attended to- the Institute ad-
lourned until Monday morning
MONDAY, Aug. 16, 1875.
The Association met at usual hour, and opening
exercises were conducted by t. B. Ayres The
regular work for the day was then proceeded with,
and the recitations were conducted by the same
teachers and in the same order during last week.
In Theory and Practice the discussion was open
ed by D. s. Ferguson, subject, allow may we best
secure regular attendance at school?" Messrs.
Smith, Hixson, Doggett and King took part in the
discussion.
On motion, committee, consisting of Messrs
E. G. Smith, Ferguson and ]. N. Smith, was ap-
pointed to arrange with the Examiners and the
editors of the Hilsboro papers for the publication
of the questions used by the Examiners on their
examinations. Adjourned.
TUESDAY, Aug. IT, 1875.
The Association met at usual hour, and after
opening exercises and music proceeded with the
programme for the day. The recitations were gone
through with III the regular order as on the prev-
GUS day.
At the hour for Theory and Practice, Mr.. Samuel
Major read paper on the subject, "What rights of
the parent should be recognized in the Common
Schools? ?" In the discussion of the subject re-
marks were made by Messrs. Keech, Ferguson,
elise, Doggett and Cunningham.
On motion, the thanks of the Association were
returned to Mr.. elise for exhibiting his Drummond
light apparatus to the Institute. Also, the thanks
of the Association returned Mr.. Major for his
interesting paper. 1t resolved to have spell
ing match on Friday morning. Adjourned.
"WEDNESDAY, Aug. IS, 1875.
The Association met at usual time, and after the
opening exercises the recitations were conducted
during the day in accordance with the regular pro-
gramme.
At the time for Theory and Practice, the Rev.
j. NJ. Moore being present, was invited to address
the Institute. He complied with the invitation in
a speech of half hour, which was attentively
listened to.
The Rev. L. Clark also on invitation, addressed
the Institute in able manner for short time.
The thanks of the Association were returned to
both these gentlemen.
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 1875.
The Association met at regular hour, and after
the opening exercises proceeded with the work of
the day.
Rev. J. NJ. Moore having been requested by Mr..
Smith to do so, conducted the recitation in Elocu-
ton. The work of the day then went on in ac-
cordance with the regular programme, until 2
O'Clock P. NJ. This being the time appointed for
the election of officers for next year. this business
then taken up, and the election resulted fol-
lows:
Presidential. II. Hixson.
Vice Presidents-Z. H. Carey, j. N. Gall, j. N.
Smith.
Executive Committee-Wm II. Emery, VIM. A.
Cumberland, A D. Virgins.
Secretary-H N Patton
Treasurer-John Kirkhart.
After the election the appointed topic in Theory
and Practice, allow shall we best secure compost
: ton writing in school?" was taken up, and the
discussion opened by II. s. Doggett. 1t was par
ticipated in by Messrs. Hixson, Ferguson, McKib-
, ben, and G. d. Gardner.
vote of thanks was then returned the Presi-
dent Perry King for his services the past two years.
The thanks of the Institute were also returned
Misses Clay, Reckly, Cluxton and the other young
ladies assisting them for the music furnished dur
ing the Institute.
1t was also resolved to have Social Reunion in
the evening, and committee was appointed to
make the necessary arrangements. Adjourned.
FRIDAY, Aug. 20, 1915.
The Association met for the purpose of having 8
spelling match. One hundred words were pro-
nounced, and on examination of the papers it was
found that the highest number spelled was 90