The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1877-01-05
Jan AND DEMOCRAT, ,BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COT NTY PA

The Professor then gave an exer else ia pronun-
citation followed by giving twenty words as a
written spelling lesson. His directions and in
structions to teachers on the subject was very
excellent and will result in good to teachers and
pupils. Recess.
After recess Singing and music on instrumen
by Mary Crotty and Lula Potter of Room No.
9th ST., public school, Bloomsburg, Pa.
G. G.. Barkley, ex.Supt. being called upon,
made some pertinent remarks, but desired not
to make an address as it would take time be.
longing to the Institute.
Prof. DeGraf' then took the floor and treated
upon the subject of School Discipline condemn
ing the torture system stretching pupils, holding
down their heads, reaching up, and holding out
hand full of weights, &c, as is sometimes prac.
tced-approved of justice and irmness, use of
the eye rather than the tongue. Develop kind
ness-mako the school a model family, use COM
mon sense and cultivate honor. Prof. Bennett
then took the floor and proceeded with PEN
manship until tie hour arrived to adjourn.
Song, "Nght is Coming benediction by the
Rev. Mr.. Gurley.
THURSDAY EVENING.
Opened by singing the "Sweet BY rnd By"
Miss Thompson at the instrument and prayer
by Rev. DIR. McCron. Roll call with sentiments
from the members of the Institute
Prof DeGraff gave very interesting lecture
entitled "One Hundred Years Ago''-presened
the prominent feature of the century, its pro-
gress in very many respects, especially in cdu-
catonal advancement.
Nr. Griswold invited the members of the In
s,tute and all to sociable in the parlors of the
Normal School Building. A very pleasant hour
was there spent. Institute closed for the eve
ming by singing "My Country" and benedction
by Rev Mr.. Houtz
FRIDAY MORNING.
Opened with Singing "Work While 'Tis
Day"
Prof DeGraff took mp the subjects of History
of the United States and Geography of New
York Safe, after which Prof. Coffin of Latuy-
ette College gave a Colorado trip. Roll call
and recess with singing by Leonard FORWARD,
Lula Potter at the instrument pupils of Room
No. l. 9TH ST., graded school, Bloomsburg.
Prof Bennett resumed a drill on pcnmanship,
taking letters in groups and writing in concert
| by counting. The Committee on Resolutions
reported as folows
Resoired, That we, the teachers of Columbia
county elect five Of our number as representa-
| lives to the next annual session Of the Pennsyl-
yara State Teachers Association.
Resolved, That an approved copy of a Cyclo-
! pedia be placed in every public school in the
| county.
| RcsoEs1, That our thanks are due and are
| hereby rendered to the Trustees and Faculty u
the State Normal School of the Sixth district
| for the use Of "Normal lIalp to the County Sn
pe,iatendent for his management Of the lusti
tute to the several Instructors; to the teachers
and towns.pcople, for their attendance; and
| to all who have in any way aided us, for the in
| terest they have thus manifested in the success
of this Institute.
Resolced, That we deem it an imperative duty
| for every teacher in the county to attend the
County Institute, and every one depriving him
self of this privilege is unfit for the honorable
position he occupies
T. b. MILLER,
| AMELIA ARMSTRONG,
MATTE EDGAR,
Committee.
Five delegates to State Convention were elect
ed viz: T. B. Miller, |. L Schoonover, Jos
Garrison, Matte Edgar and Sadie Spear.
Prof. DeGraff made some very appropriate
closing remarks. Mary IIendershott and Leon
ard .Fornwad executed an anniversary piece
Lula Potter at the instrument.
Dr. Griswold made some very interesting re
marks and cordially invited the Institute to b.
neld in Normal Hall.
The Institute was at various times during it
session cnivened by music vocal and instrumen
tai by Prof. Hoffman, of the Normal School an'
Miss Thompson of Berwick.
A Lecture was delivered to the Institute o
Tuesday evening by Prof. Ferree. Subject, Tn
Perfect Teacher.
Wednesday evening Miss Emma Jones of tn
Normal School gave a very well executed recl
tation the Engineer" which was well received
DR.. Griswold gave very instructive lecture
entitled Educational Habits. The Dr. was i
earnes', intensified his instruction showing whi
education would do in building up or enlargln
the educational centres ol the brain and man
illustrated with drawings, charts and skeleton
Take it all in all the Institute was success
Eight instructors, ab )ut one hundred and sixt
teachers engaged in teaching and seveniee
not engaged, making total of one hundred al
eightv.fye in regular attendance Every scho'
district but Centralia anu Franklin was repr
sented. Very many directors and citizens wei
, in attendance at the various sessions. 1t Is III
possible to give anything like correct idea
the work done in our space. We trusl the wor
l so faithfully expressed by the Instructors wi
| tell in time and eternity. After singing ii
f "Sweet by and By and prayer by Prof G,
l Wilbur, the Institute adjourned at the call
: the Superintendent.
[ +. NJ TEwKsBURY,
c. f. WILBUR,
Bloomsbvrg, Dec 30, '76, Secretaries.
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coming FIRE insurance company, which "
tried at Danylle recently, his honor Jud
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