Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1875-10-08

Sixth subject called Mr. Cox remarked up-
on the difficulty of securing a regular atten-
dance upon school, ard stated hisinabiIity to
suggest IA remedy. Mr.. Mccarthy thought
much of the irregularity was due to the neces-
sites of the people. Mr.. Lloyd detailed some
facts which had come under his own observa-
ton, and confessed his want of power to sug-
gest plan for the removal of the difficulty
complained of. Mr.. Hancock suggested that
Teachers report to parents and guardians, at the
end of every term, the attendance of their chill
dren or wards during the term. Prof Newell
recommended the adoption of the plan suggest
ed by Mr.. Hancock, and thought the proba BILE
cause OF small and irregular attendance might
be found in the fact that people had too low
an estimate of the value of education.
Question received, and appointed for discus
sion Wednesday, IL A. NJ. What changes
are necessary, if any, in the administration of
the School Laws of the State, to render teach
ing more beneficial to the community, and
more attractive to the Teachers.
Seventh subject called. Several Teachers
in response to inquiries, gave their views and
practice respecting the Best Method of Teach
ing English Grammar. Prof. Newell closed
the discussion in some remarks showing that
considerable maturity of mind is requisite for
the intelligent comprehension of the principles
of Grammar.
Tenth subject called. Mr. Lloyd detailed
his views relative to the proper manner and
time of teaching Geography. Capt. Penning-
ton also expressed his views and Prof. Newell
closed the discussion. The Institute then ad-
journed to 10 clock Wednesday morning
THIRD DAY.
After calling the Roll, Mr. Hancock made
some remarks explaining his proposition for
securing better attendance. He thought the
monthly report to parents should be changed
to quarterly report, and that it should re-
main with the parent or be returned to the
Teacher. Prof. Newell thought monthly re-
ports would be better, and that they should be
sent back TO the Teacher with the signsture of
the parent. Also, they should be transmitted
quarterly to the School Board.
Eleventh subject called. Mr.. Taylor in re-
spouse TO inquiries detailed his manner of
teaching Elementary operations in whole num-
bers; Miss Mudd, her manner. Mr.. Posey re-
marked touching Long Division; Mr.. Hancock
detailed his plan; Prof. Newell and Mr. Lloyd
remarked upon the subject. Mr.. Harrison
made some observations upon his plan of
teaching Elementary operations in Fractions.
The order of the day-What changes in the
School Law, &c.?-was taken up. John W.
HALEY thought there ought not to be so many
examinations, and that an increase of salary
would not be unattraCtive to Teachers. Miss
Mudd thought better school houses, furniture
and material necessary. Mr. Hancock thought
the school law should make some provision as
to the maintenance of proper discipline in
schools. lie also thought that District Trus-
tees ought 10 be done away with. Mr.. Lloyd
made some remarks about the condition of the
School Funds. Prof. Newell closed the discus
sion with some appropriate remarks upon the
several points suggested by the other speakers.
Prof. Newell then presented some views up
sn Elementary Reading and Spelling and after
some weighty remarks touching the moral in
tiueuce OF Teachers, and commencing them for
their attendance and attention during the In
stituts, declared it adjourned sine die.