The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-06-22
INSTITUTE.
Proceedings of County Teacher Institute.

Proceedings of County Teacher institute
MORNING SESSION.
Institute opened at nine o'clock A. }
with prayer by Prof. VIM. Meredith. at IL
conclusion Of which Prof Wherrell was il
troduced and gave an excellent discours
upon Geology-one Of the new branche
added to the course Of common school edu
| cation. He carried the class back to tn
ages OF the beginning, when 'the earth wa
without form, and void, and by success
sion OF descriptive steps showed how soil i
formed. Although the Professor does no
believe that the subject of Geology will b.
success in the public schools of the coun
try, We are inclined 10 believe that mucl
| benefit NAV be derived from the study q
he presented il TO the class OF teacher
present.
Following Prof. Wherreli, next in order
came an exercise in photography. conduct.
ed by Mr.. A IL. Van Eman. lie gave .
practical illustration of class spelling. and
the manner Of conducting recitation.
After short recess Mr.. Hacker gave hii
ideas, IN lecture, as to the proper time
for commencing the study of English gram.
mar. He would introduce the subject early,
in Language lessons, advancing step by step
as the pupil comprehended the subject.
Next in order was an exercise in Indus
trial drawing by Prof Raymond. He in
PRODUCED the subject by an explanation OF
the figures used in the INTRODUCED IN Of the
subject In addition to this he gave an ex-
celient class drill, practically illustrating
the utility of drawing and the manner Of
conducting Rotations.
AT the close Of this exercise the Institute
adjourned until l:30P NJ.
AFTERNOON Session.
Pursuant TO adjournment the Institute
met at l:30 p NJ
Mr.. j. A. Blackman was introduced, and
after few remarks upon U. S. History,
and the teaching of it, he proceeded to read
a paper upon Words and Definitions
The paper was excellent and
spoke with credit to Its author.
Professor Wherrell then gave a lecture
upon Botany. The Professor began by ex-
planning the difficulties and the practical
bility OF teaching Botany in the public
schools. He then exhibited specimens Of
preserved plants, and proceeded to illustrate
the method of preserving the same, and in
short, gave such complete explanation OF
the subject that no one need neglect the SUBJ
jet in want of knowing how to teach.
Mrs Olmstead next followed, making a
lew remarks upon the subject OF Vocal Mu-
&c; after which, the institute took short
recess.
Alter recess, Mrs. A. G. Williams read
an essay replete with sparkling wit and
sage quotations, which met the hearty ap-
prevail of all.
Mex; followed Superintendent w. II.
Bradshaw, with a lecture upon Entomolo-
gy. He placed upon the blackboard
typical view of the subject as far as time
would admit. He also illustrated the same
by chronological charts. Mr. Bradshaw
told us many new and interesting things
about the insect world, and spared no effort
10 create an interest in the task set before
the "A" grade teachers by the Kansas Leg
stature, that OF becoming conversant with
The science Of Entomology, and there is no
doubt but that the school teachers of Leav-
enworth county will vie with the feathered
creation in chasing the festive bugs.
LAST DAY.
Institute met pursuant TO adjournment,
It $50 AN.
After the minutes of the preceding day
we're read, Mr.. A +. Van Eman continued
he subject of Or;hography, as he would
present il to a class in the school room.
The exercise was practical and we'll re-
eived.
At the conclusion Of this, Miss Amanda |
stewart read an excellent essay upon sour |
'lission," full of profound thought and |
God words.
The principles of vocal music were then
resented by Mrs. Olmstead. How to teach /
ne musical scale was the subject of her
ords. The presentation was satisfactory
, all.
After recess, Superintendent Bradshaw re-
lmed the subject of Entomology, treating
the metamorphosis OF insects, and the
arious orders into which this class of the
.rticulates are divided. He also showed
ne manner OF pursuing this interesting
udy.
The subject OF Syntax was next presented
y Mr.. Hacker. He showed the regular pro-
ressive method of presenting the subject,
nd mastering each thought, one at time,
ntil The work was completed. The Insti-
lie then adjourned until $50 P NJ, at
hich time the teachers re-assembled, and
ccording to previous arrangement, the
formal School question, and the question
the additional branches, were freely dis
Used. In the resolutions appended will
E found the sentiments of the Institute in
gard to the Normal School, A spirited
upon the additional branches
as had, and while the teachers generally
id not relish the idea of having added to
he highest grade of certificates, the sub
cts OF botany, entomology, geology, in
ustriai drawing and bookkeeping, they
1T that it was the bounden duty of every
,acher TO work themselves up to the stand
I'd required by law
Following this discussion was heard the
port of the committee on resolutions.
On motion, the report was received and
lie committee discharged.
The resolutions were then read and adopt
1 as whole.
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, The Annual Institute for
county for the year 1876 is
bout to adjourn, and We, the teachers at
.nding the same make public expression of
ur sentiments by the following resolutions:
Resolred, That We extend our thanks to
W. H. Bradshaw for his
,bors in securing able instructors for the
ork of the Institute, and We, also, hereby
'nGer our thanks 10 those instructors for
9th pleasing and instructive.
Resolred, That while We reiterate the oft
,peated and well-worn, yet indisputable,
ssertion that the teachers profession is
9th noble and responsible, we cannot but
now that the character of the school is
ppendent upon the teacher himself, and We
i'll therefore spare no effort to improve
lrselves in all that pertains to our voca-
IN. |
Resolped, That it is the sense of the Insti-
lie 10 consider the action of the Kansas
legislature in abolishing the Normal
hools Of the State as detrimental to the
EDUCATIONAL interests of the people, and that
e, "a teachers and educators, with the
neral wish of the people, recommend the
Of said Normal schools.
A. X. VAN ENAN,
CIV. OAKLEY,
ALMA G. WILLIAMS,
EMMA F. PLowMAN,
Committee on Resolutions.