Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1876-01-14
Proceedings of the NOrthumber-
lamd County Teachers
Institute.
SuAMoKIN, Dec. Goth. 1875.

| SHAMOKIN, Dec. Goth, 1875.
! In pursuance to the call of County Superb
| tendent, IL. ii. Bartholomew, the twenty-fr
annual session of Northumberland County Ii
stitute convened, in Helfenstein's Hall, at Sh;
mokin, on the 20th day of December, 1915, {
| l.30 p. m.
The President appointed W. j. Wolvcrto
| temporary Secretary, after which the Insttut
! listened to some excellent music rendered by Tn
''Shamokin Glee Club" entitled merry Greet
| ing" The Rev. II. G. HaithcoX then read til
first Psalm and offered prayer.
The following gentlemen were nominated 70
Vice Presidents:
Henry Kembel, by Wm. NJ. Boal VI. Nolan
of Shamokin, by W. j. Woverton Z. Enter
line, of Lower Mahanoy, by X. T. Owen ar
j. 7. Hepner, of Shamokin, by s. ShIpman.
On motion, nominations closed. Mr.. NOlal
then withdrew his name leaving as permanen
Vice Presidents, Henry kembel, E. Enterline
and J. 2. Hcpner.
VIM, j. WOivertOn was made permanent Sc
cretary. Messrs. Griffith, John, aud w. Ii
Harper, of Shamoliin, and Miss Maggie Huff
were chosen assistants.
VIM. NJ. Boal, of SunbUry, was elected Trca
surer of the Institute.
The Chairman appointed j. Il. Sayidge, Geo
W. Campbell, Geo. w. Hoover, Miss Jennie
Christie, and Miss Amelia GOssler, Committei
on Resolutions.
The President, Mr.. Bartholomew, appointed
VIM. NJ. Boal and Ira Shipman, of SUnbury
critics of the Institute.
Mr.. J. W. Shower, of jackson township, NOV
ed that the registration fee be fixed at twenty
five cents. G. W. Campbell moved that it bC
one dollar, to include season ticket. Mr.. Show.
er's motion was seconded and carried with an
amendment by S. shipman that the money thus
accruing be applied 10 paying for publication OF
the minutes of the Institute and other neces.
sary expenses. The amendment was carried
also the original motion as amended was car
ried.
On motion of Mr.. Fink, it was resolved
That all persons identifying themselves with
our public school system, and with the Teach
er's County Institute, and becoming honorary
members Of the Institute, may become active
members of the same by paying a registration
fee of fifty cents, when they shall be allowed all
the privileges of active members. That the pro-
ceeds thus accruing shall &c to the paying of the
Secretary for services rendered, and the balance,
if any, to 20 into the Treasury as public fund.
That all persons identifying themselves with our
public schools are cordially invited to become
members according to this resolution.
The President then delivered his inaugural ad-
dress, specifying the nobility of the teachers
vocation /; the labor attending it; the necessity
Of being interested in it and assured the teach
ers of his sympathy with them in the common
cause OF general education.
At this juncture a recess of fifteen minutes
was granted for the purpose of enrolment, dur
mg which time the school districts of the county
we're alphabetically called and - teachers were
enrolled.
The Institute was then called TO order and
istened to the profitable address OF welcome de-
ivcred by Mr.. j. j. John, of Shamokin. This
address started from the cradle of literature aud
raced its course through rough and smooth un-
u the present noting among other things of
vnrth ti,,., ,,,I ,,l,. 3 h, - a..
northumberland County Institute, contrasting
hen with now, in terms of elOquence and hu-
nor.
On motion, resolved, that the Institute solicite
Dr.. Johns address for publication.
After this the Shamokin Gee Club brought
he afternoon session to a happy close by sing
ng one Of their beautiful pieces, entitled ''Away
Ge CO."
The Chairman then adjourned the institute
Until 80 2. IN.
EVENING SESSION.
At the time specified the President called the
institute to order.
Music by the Giee Club, ''Happy welcome to
H."
Prof. c. II. NcrriIl was then introduced, who
,cturcd on What shall we study - His re-
3rks were cmiucntiy instructive and very en-
to the earnest teacher. He thought
wise not TO be too practical nor theoretical
ut occupy a middle ground covering all COM
ION school branches, with the addition of
rawing. Items of civil government Would
ave pupils instructed in these because many
ever attend any other than the common schools;
Our-tifths of the borrowed words of the Eng
sh language are of Latin origin, hence pupils
'ould do well to study Latin; the Study of
was highly encouraged lastly,
hat the true object of study is to unde:s.and, to
leasantly communicate. The lecture was well
eceived.
After this the Institute was enlivenud by the
lice Club singing "BrooklGt,"
Miss II. F. Chidestcr, of New York, was then
ltroduced who rendered "L;ttlc Mable'' in a
Iutless style, as such, throwing deep emotion
ltO the audience. Immediately following IN
The widows choice" was rendered in an cx-
redingly easy and natural manner, in striking
armony with real life.
The finale IF the evening was characterized by
Il eDlivening Guartettc-'Jolly Jonathan, 'com-
OSed OF ShamOkin pupils, persOnating the happy
lood of the citizens of the fatherland.
At this point Institute adjourned to meet at 9
IN. Tuesday morning.
TUESDAY MORNING, DEC. 3l.
Institute opened by music and devotional SER
ices, conducted by Prof. G. II. Verrill, after
hich the roll Of members was called and min
ties read and corrected, and after correction ap-
rOved.
Prof. Verrll then engaged the Institute upon
giving his views upon thoroughness
5 advancement; is made. Advocated reviewing
1r the purpose that the farmer cross-ploughs
nd crOss-harrows ; the main point being TO
lake men and women; contrasting the French
nd English systems of notation showing they
re alike until 10th figure.
The subject of English Grammar was then
,eatel by the Secretary. After which G.. W.
ampbell read an essay on Morality OF our
chools," holding up morality as of paramount
xcellence and necessity in the teacher, and deal
~ heavy blows to the use of tobacco and strong
rink. The essay was well and forcibly written,
nd was well received.
President declared a recess OF fifteen minutes,
urng which time teachers who had not yet
lrolled came forward and did so.
After recess Miss ii. Florence ChideIter, OF
!. Y. dealt with the subject of elocution, point
Y out its use, age, etc. That tone and yes
ares are understood rather than words that
Ocution teaches to be natural.
After this five minutes speeches were alluwed
discussing the views advanced by those who
-catcd subjects IN the former part of the day.
Prot. Nerrill was the first speaker, and spoke
, the profit and pleasure of all.
on motion the paper read on ''MOrali lity in our
'ho0ls" be published in the minutes.
Institute then adjourned to l.30 p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Institute opened by music, after which the
oil was called.
Subsequent to this the subject of drawing was
iscussed in fye-minute speeches. Prof. {. IL.
crTiil took the lead, showing the value and i'm
ortance of drawing. European craftsmen are
mployed at high salaries because America does
OF possess the skill demanded. Mr.. Fink, of
humOkin followed, advocating drawing as an
Improvement in penmanship, that there should
c professOrships in drawing. Griffith John en-
orscd the foregoing. X. 7. Owen thought
rawing had been neglected too long as an cle-
rent OF education. by request of Mr.. j. W.
icSlcr, Prof. NeIrill gave some instructions
puchmg the mode of teaching drawing.
AT the close of this discussion Miss Chidester
ngagcd the Institute upon calisthenics. She
dvOcatcd the idea of a sound mind in sound
ody. After this giving the Institute practical
xercises in the art, which proved very amusing
: also useful.
President declared recess Of ten minutes for
urpose of enrolling teachers who came in dur
lg the day.
At the close of the recess the Shamokin Gct
Tub treated the Institute to a piece of superb
lusic entitled spelling Bee.''
After this came the spelling contest for the
old watch-lOG words, pronounced by Prof
'crrill. The papers on which the words were
;rittcn were collected and put in care of the eX-
mining committee, Rev. HathCoX, DR.. }. j.
Ohm and Prof. Ncrri!l, who will report the re-
uit TO the President, who will announce the result
q, n 4 flor, In tint