The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-12-02
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

ty Teachers Institute assembled in this city
on Thursday, November 90. The Secretary,
Mr.. George Batson, furnishes the following
report:
The teachers Of Carroll county assembled
as an Institute in Central Hall School House
at 0.30 a. m. The Institute being convened
by Prof. ]. NJ. Newson, was opened with
prayer by DIR, d. B. Fleagle, after which the
roll was called, showing the presence Of 80
teachers. President Newson was preparing to
make some preliminary remarks, when mo-
ton relating to the appointment Of Secreta-
rles was made, resulting in the choice of Mr.
Geo. Batson as Secretary, and Mr.. Herod p
Englar Assistant Secretary. President New
son now introduced the subject of "Insti.
tutes, and very ably presented the benefit
derived from them. Mr.. Thomas Upton ad-
yanced the following inquiry-Shall the book.
fees be required of those pupils who enter
Immediately before the close Of the term
The subject of "School Exhibitions was dis
cussed by President Newson, Mr.. D. l.. Nc
Swiney and DIR. II. NJ. Drach. On motion
the Institute adjourned until l.30 p. IN.
afternoon Sessi0a.-Promptly at 1870 p.
m. the Institute was convened by President
Newson. The question of the appointment
of Critics and Editor was introduced in the
choice of DR., II. M. Drach for the former
and Mr.. James H. Diffenbaugh for the latter
position, A number Of subjects being laid
aside for future consideration, Mr.. S. +. Hess
made five minutes speech on Pupils re-
fusing to pursue the allotted studies On
solicitation to address the Institute quite
number of teachers failed to respond, where.
upon President Newson made few pointed
remarks on the evil consequences attending
the non-response. Messrs Jno. IL. Burgoon,
Jesse +. Billmyer, and A. IL. Zimmerman,
rapidly succeeded each other in their efforts
to cast proper light upon the ''The refusal
fpupils to study all branches Miss Nellie
Root now gave pleasant turn to the exer-
cises in her valuable essay 'Women's Educa-
tion,n which was followed by fine musical
selection "Let all the lights be burning"
DR.. Fleagle and President Newson succeeded
each other on the subjects-"Teacher's re.
sponsibilitiesh and "Grading." Mr.. D. L..
MeSwiney considered another feature of the
subjeet-"Assigning to the pupil no more
than he is capable of pursuing" A musical
selection, "Ring the Bells served to vary
the exercise By request, an essay was read
by the Secretary. 1t was short, and treated
briefly but pointedly of some OF the evils
which the gentler sex endure, providing for
the appointment Of 'scrubbing committee. ~
'Should males and females be taught in the
same room, was considered briefly by Pres
ident Newson, Mr.. Zimmerman and DIR.
Drach, the President and the Dr. varying the
subject by showing how "School Libraries
may be properly procured" Literary So
cieties in public schools, by DR.. Drach and
President Newson was followed by an inquiry
by Miss Lizzie Matthews-Should all pupils
be required to join these societies ? Messrs.
j. G. Nutting, ID. l.. MeSwiney, DR.. Drach,
and President Newson, elucidated the theme
Thorough Teaching" Mr.. John G. Nutting
likewise presented his methods of Teaching
Grammar Adjournment was moved and
music closed the exercises of the afternoon.
Adjournment until p. M, followed.
EpeniHg SeSsion.-As per adjournment the
Institute was called to order by President
Newson. Proceedings of previous meetings
were dispensed with for the present "Chem-
istry: How to distinguish it from Natural
| Philosophy was discussed by Mr.. Joshua
NJ. Leatherwood, DR.. Drach, and President
Newson. "Public School Libraries was in.
troduced by Mr.. Peter Duce, and discussed
by Messrs. d. McSwiney, DIR. Drach, j..
Leatherwood and the President An essay
on English Literature was read by Miss Belle
M. Matthews. On motion the Institute ad
journed until a. m. November 81
Morning SeSSiOn.-The Institute convened
at 10 a. M, Prof Newell presiding. General
proceedings dispensed with, the minutes of
former sessions were read and approved
After some excellent music, Mr.. Thomas
Upton read an essay on School Supervision,
Compensation, etc. Music-Praise the Lord
was rendered by the Choir. Prof Newell
then asked for general expression of opin.
ion on the subject Of Mr.. Tiptons essay.
Messrs. ID. L. McSwiney, S. S. Spalding, DIR.
Drach, f. Warner, +. A. Naille, eagerly res
ponded, denouncing the present trustee sys.
TEN, but filing exceptions for their several
boards Of School Trustees. Mr.. Upton was
frequently called upon for explanation during
the progress of the discussion. Prof. Newell
made some remarks on the subject. Mr.
Zimmerman read lengthy essay on "The
Teacher The Choir rendered "Pul for the
Shore" Adjournment until Up. M, followed.
afternoon Session.-Promptly at o'clock
the Institute assembled. Prof. Newson call
ed the roll, showing the presence of l02
The report of the Critic was then made Miss
Mettie Miller, followed by Prof Newson,
made few remarks on the subect-Language
Lessons. Mr.. d. L. McSwiney and NJ. G.
Webster, followed by Mr.. James Ii. Diffen-
baugh, considered the subject lengthily.-
| Prof. Newson likewise threw much light on
the matter, presenting many valuable con
siderations Of the proper methods Of teaching
grammar. The Little Brown Church in the
Vale-was beautifully rendered by the must
cal department. Miss Marion Lord now fa-
vored the Institute with fine reading. Re,
form in Schools-coustitute the theme of u
long and eloquent address by Prof Newell,
in which was set forth in his usual entertain.
ing manner the evils of the popular methods
ofimparting knowledge. Music by the Choir
was in order, and adjournment sine die dis.
persed the Institute.
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