The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1877-01-11
JACKSON c. H., OHIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY IL, 1871

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opened by w. Scott. followed by ]. w.
johnson.
Prof. Hancock, Of Dayton, then treat
ed the audience to an extemporaneous
lecture on divers topics, among which
were. "the silent working Of thought,
great results to be accomplished from lit
tie things" &C., full of practical utility
and sound logic to every teacher. Criti-
cisms and Communications opened by DR..
MOnahan. followed .bI J. C. Stevenson
and Judge Longbon.
Programme Of morning announced by
chair.
Adjourned till Tuesday, 9 o'clock An.
TUESDAY, December 26.
Morning.-Institute opened with Pres
ident in chair
Led in prayer by Prof. Hancock.
The teachers then listened to a lee
ture from Mr.. Hancock, followed with
remarks by George w. Harbarger and
Judge Longbon.
On account Of the non-response from
teachers assigned subjects, Prof Han
cock was allowed to continue his lecture
on general topics of importance to the
teachers. Opening critic, D. Mackley,
followed by others.
Adjourned to meet at Pm.
Afternoon.-The Association convened
with President Scott in the chair.
Opened with singing, "Blest be the tie
that binds" &c.
Prof Hancock then gave a lecture on
How to teach Grammar" Criticisms
opened by j. A. Aleshire, followed by
Persons and Harbarger.
Again, Prof Hancock gave a lecture
on teaching Arithmetic to beginners Re
marks and criticisms by various mem
bers Of the Institute
The following persons were appointed
to open evening exercises: Judge Long
bon, w. A. Persons, Prof Hancock, G.
w. Harbarger and j. A. Aleshire.
On motion Of ]. w. johnson, a com
mittee of three were appointed on Bud
get Box, viz. Joel Baker, NJ. G. Jones
and V. C. Martindale.
Adjourned till 6l o'clock.
Evening. in chair.
Opened with singing. Nearer. my God.
to Thee"
On motion Of j. A. Aleshire, j. X.
Pickrel was added to the committee on
opening exercises Of the evening.
. Mr.. Aleshire then opened remarks
with a very urgent, earnest, energetic ap-
peal to the young teachers, to stand forth
and declare themselves, to make known
their deeds among the people, &c, fol-
lowed by Messrs. Harbarger. Monahan.
Longbon, Pickrel, Persons, Hancock and
Goodrich.
Questions Of Budget Box distributed
and answered.
Adjourned till morning. 9 o'clock.
WEDNESDAY,, December 81
Morning. called to order by
w. A. Persons, President pro TEN.
Led in prayer by Prof Hancock.
Minutes read and approved.
Mr. Goodrich then read a paper on
How to teach reading" Criticisms
opened by G. w. Harbarger. followed by
Prof Hancock, Wv. A. Persons, Judge
]. w. Johnson and J. X. Nc
Chung
Mr.. Aleshire then gave class drill on
Analysis and parsing."
Adjourned till P. NJ.
Afternoon. Institute convened with
President pro TEN. in chair.
Mr.. Harbarger read a paper on Spell
ing" followed with remarks by Goodrich,
Longbon, Persons. and johnson.
Another lecture, sound and practical,
from Prof. Hancock.
Remarks by various members Of Asso-
station.
On motion of DR.. Williams, roll call
was dispensed with.
Again on motion, the chair appointed
Prof Hancock, C. A Atkinson and Irvine
DUNCAN judges on competitory reading
Adjourned till 81, evening.
Evening With President
Scott in chair.
Opened with singing conducted by Mr.
Baker. "All hail the power Of Jesus
name"
The audience then listened to some
'ery excellent reading by various men,
'srs Of Institute, on competitory execr-
'iso. The following were the list Of com
oetitors
LADIES'
Mary Messenger, Mamie Inman.