The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1877-01-11

programme.
Lecture by Prof Hancock, followed
with criticisms.
In the absence.of the representative Of
the subject, Utility Of oral lessons on
general topics" the matter was dismissed
J. E. Sylvester then delivered a very
interesting and instructive lecture on
the "Relics Of the Mound Builders Of
Jackson County"
Remarks by Davis Mackley and others
Adjourned to meet at 6l o'clock.
Evening-Convened and called 10 or
der by President Scott.
Opened with singing
Prof Hancock then gave lecture on
the Qualifications Of Teachers"
Remarks opened by DR.. Monahan.
Report Of Prize Committee received
and adopted. George W. Harbarger was
awarded the prize in reading-for gentle
men-one Webster's Unabridged Die
tionary. Presentation by Prof Hancock
Miss Lucy NJ Cobb was awarded the
prize in reading-for ladies-one copy Of
Rhine Of the Ancient Mariner" illustrat-
ed by Gustave Dore. Presentation by
G. A. Atkinson.
Questions Of Budget Box distributed
/ and answered.
Adjourned till Friday, 9A.M.
FRIDAY. December %
Morning convened with
President in chair
Opened with singing and prayer.
Minutes read and approved with one
correction.
Prof Hancock then gave a lecture,
followed with remarks by various mem
bers Of the Institute.
George w. Harbarger then offered
the following resolution, which
was unanimously received and adopted
"Inasmuch as Prof. Hancock, Of Day
ton, has labored faithfully and earnestly
during the session of our Institute, suit
ing his remarks to our capacities and
wants as teachers; therefore, be il
Resolved, That the members Of this
Association teader the Professor a vote
Of thanks for his excellent services"
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, George W.
Harbarger; Vice Presidents, G. A. Atkin-
son, r. U. Wilson and " c. Martindale,
Executive Committee, W. NJ. johnson,
Jerome Goodrich and Winfield Scott
Recording Secretary. T. J. MorgNni Cor
responding Secretary, ]. F. Shook; Trea-
surer, George Aten.
On motion, the time and place Of hold
ing the next Institute was fixed. Jack
son the place and Holidays the time.
Adjourned till p NJ.
Afternoon.-Called to order by chair
Opened with singing
Lecture by Judge Longbon on ''Theo- /
ry." followed with lecture from Davis /
Mackley on Practice"
Remarks opened by DR.. Monahan.
E. B. Bingham then read a paper on /
SHOULD morality be taught in our Com
mon Schools, and II so. how2'
Remarks opened by Judge Longbon,
followed by Monahan. Goodrich, Harbar-
ger, McClung and johnson.
On motion, a Committee Of Conference \
was appointed by the.ehair, consisting Of 1
Messrs. Longbon, Baker. Morgan. Akin
son and Bingham.
On motion Of c. A. Atkinson, Secreta-
ry ordered to furnish copies Of Minutes
to county papers for publication.
Adjourned till 6l o'clock.
Evening.-Association convened with
President in chair,
Opened with singing Coronation"
Below is given list Of the exercises Of
the Reunion:
Reading. jerome Goodrich.
Declamation.............-........W. Narian.
Reading. ng........................J. X. McClung
Speech-toast......... Monahan.
Reading. w. Harbarger
Speech-poetry. Mackley
Domestic Poem.....-........Our Secretary.
Sons. g.............................W VIM. Plummer
Speech............. ...................b. W. fry.
.........................Allie Robbins
is Power-tableau.....P Powers.
FELLOW TEAcHERs-In concluding the
Of this, the Eleventh An
nual Institute Of our County, and in con-
sideration Of the sound practical instrue-
tion received therefrom, let me add, that
we 60 into our respective schools with
an invigorated energy full Of the spirit
Of our work, resolving to seek for higher
both moral and intellectu-
al, that we may become more thorough
and efficient laborers in the glorious
cause Of education.
Adjourned.
WINFIELD SCOTT, Pres't
J. w. JOHNSON, Sec'y.
From the n. Y. independently
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