The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-07-13
THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF INsrRUc-
ION.

FOrty-eis nth Annual Meeting at Montpelier.
The members of the American institute
of instruction to the number of five humid
dred assembled at Union hall, Montpelier,
Tuesday evening, for the for the forty
eighth annual meeting of the institute.
Among those present are numbered many
land. AT half past stven President Blck-
nell called to order. The choir sang
Praise God frnm whom all blessings fl W."
Prayer by Rev. N. Newton Ghzer of
Montpelier, followed by music by the Phil
harmonic club of Montpelier.
President B Il nell then addressed few
words OF wtlc, me to the teachers gathered
from 30 many states, introducing
all @ each, saying this was grand field
Or field evening for the teachers of
N W England. He closed by introducing
Superintendent Corthel Of Name, who in a
short and spirited address, spoke of the
great progress which had been made in his
state, paid tribute of respect to an emf
nent educator of Maine lstely deceased,
Gained that 'scbool marms" vas one VI
no STAPLE products Of tie Pine Tree slate,
| and cl sed win well considered argument
against the dstri t system.
Tue president then introduced Superin-
tendent Downs of New Hampshire, who
commenced by saying he found himself In
d sai predicament. He had promised u
friend not to use single statistic. He was
gai the gentleman from Maine had pre-
ceded him, as he knew now what TO say.
He found u liule whoes, me Boosting was
10 order, and he would follow In the foot
stops of his ilustri, US predecessor, which
he proceeded t. do in a manner which must
have left the audieuce In doubt as TO which
was the better ate. Superintendent 90
nsnt of Vermont was next introduced. he
ma lie an excellent address, claiming tor bic
stale nothing only that she, was tho ony
sta @ that was cntirely independent gov
| erninv herself In her own way, beatlng
back enemies on every hand. He CLOSE d
by saying that the school system should
never be considered an end. only means,
to advancement upward AID onward.
Prof. Churchill of Andover being intro
duoed gave select reading from Nicholas
Nlckleby, which was greeted with gener-
GUS applause. Mr.. Dickinson, superin-
tendent of Massachusetts, being unable to
attend, the president introduced the Rev.
MIR. Mayo of Springfield, who spoke well
for the old Bay state, saying the best thing
Massachusetts had done was to appoint
Mr. Dickinson to look after her education
al interests. He disclaimed all thought OF
boasting, saying Massachusetts speaks fol
herself. He said the great want Of the
present day wss TO find teachers who could
handle and teach school OF ten scholars.
The exercises of the evening closed with q
selection by the Philharmonic club.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Rev. J. L. Wright of Montpelier was
; then introduced by President Bicknell
who welcomed the members of the insti
tute in a few well chosen remarks.
The president read letter from Cover
nor Fairbanks regrettlng his inability to b.
!; present, and commenting at length upor
| The Influences of education. A letter wal
, also read from B. G.. Northrop of Connec
lieut., secretary OF the board of education
recommending that metric system o.
weights and measures be taught in all TIL
schools, advocating tree culture, arbo
5 planning, etc. Messrs. Northrop of Con
a necticut and g cen OF Montreal made
few pleasing remarks.
The institute then listened to an address
by President Bicknell, in which he advo
Gated 10 language terse and strong the fol
n lowing propositions:
First-UnitY of all departments of schoo
work.
Second-The work of the institute T.
d localize the forces to organize victory, T.
be surcharped with ideas progressive. Iadi
cal aud revolutionary. The teacher mus
assist himself. Ali instructors charge,
; with the education of children aud youl
u should be selected on the ground Of especia
Is talents, professional training and sptnes
to teach.
Tnird-Such teachers should possess cer
, tihcates of qualifications emitting them I
y teach in town, county or state for at leas
3 three Year,, when these should be eS
Ia changeable for life certificates, founded o
a basis Of talent, training and experience
Fourth-The county and state examiner
o. should be selected on account Of specit
10 q ness as educational experts, and posseI
sing large experience, as practical educa
ofs should possess power OF examinn
= candidates and granting provisional an
St life certificates. Teachers possessing if
3, certificates should hold an advisory rela 10
= 10 local officials In regard TO graduation
courses OF study, promotions, general pc
10 icy and scope of school regime.
= Fifth--The school supervision of a
10 grades should be In the hands OF men an
women whose experience has been game
;, In the school room-who have made educl
ID ton special study, with reference to |,
At philosophy, means and ends.
If A very able paper was then read by Pr
10 fessor Hardness Of Brown University upo