The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-12-26

to order by the Prest. Supt. Thomp-
son conducted a class on written ques-
tions, in which some very useful oug-
gestions in regard to recitations and
the government of schools we're pre-.
sented. The change Of seasons was
explained by T. d. Dunn. Recess.
Supt. Thompson conducted an exer.
in grammar Adjourned.
Evening Session.-Prayer by Rev.
w. o. Allen. Music. Essay by I.
d. Dunn, on Educational Barriers" +"
Mr., Kennedy King was then introduc-
ed, and recited "Sheridan's Ride"
Lecture by w. L. Lathy, Esq, on the
"Power of Letters" Mrs. Sue Sharp
sang a very pretty ballad, entitled
"Robin." Essay by M. w. Tate, Esq,
on "Power of Education"
Friday Morning-Supt. Thompson
gave a short exercise in Addition. Mr..
Kennedy King. Recess.
Supt. Thompson talked a short time
on Teaching Composition, and pre-
sented very good method for con-
Quoting a class in the same.
Afternoon Session.-Supt. Thomp-
son occupied a short time in talking on
the Management Of Schools. Mr.. Ken
nedy King conducted class drill ON
Elocution. Recess.
The following committee OH Perma.
nent Certificates was elected: T. d.
Dunn, Emma Dawson, Clara Z. Hun
ter, Emma E. Arner and Ella Mays.
Frewell Address to the Teachers of
the Institute by Supt. Thompson. Rev.
Elliott addressed the teachers for a
short time, giving them good advice
in regard to their duties as such. The
following resolutions we're presented
by committee consisting Of Mr.. p.
NJ. CLARK and Miss Adeline Renoit,
and adopted by the Institute:
Whereas, This is the eleventh an
nual assemblage of the Teachers of
Forest County in the capacity of an
Institute, therefore be it Resolved,
That we recognize the hand of Di-
vine Providence in the continued care
over our several lives until the pres.
| ent hour.
2. That in Co. Supt. Brockway we
recognize the conscientious educator,
and one deserving our cordial support.
8. That the thanks of this institute
be and are hereby specially rendered
to Co. Supt. N. II. Thompson and
Prof. S. d. Owen for their unwearied
efforts to impart valuable practical in.
struction. Also to Mr.. T. d. Dunn,
DR.. w. G. Coburn, M. w. Tate Esq,
w. E. Lathy Esq, and S. d. Irwin
Esq, for their interesting essays and
lectures during the evening sessions O
the Institute; to the County Commits
soners for the use of the Court house
the School Directors of the Borough
for the use Of the school house, and tc
Miss Ella Mays for the use of her or
gan; to Mrs. Lathy, Mrs. j. B. Agnew
Mrs. j. M. Sharp, Miss Kate Cobb
and Messrs. Lathy, Dingman and T
| d. Dunn for music; and to our eff
cient Secretaries, Misses Emma Arne
and Clara Heath.
A. To the Clergy, Revs. Allen ant
Elliot, who favored the Institute will
their august presence.
[Signed by Committee
The following teachers were present
Misses-Alvaretta Paup, Calista Hill
lard, Ida Long, Adeline Benoit, Sadi
N. Arner, Emma E. Arner, Carri
Davis, Ella Mays, Mary Hood, Clar
Hunter, Clara Heath, Emma Reed
Debbie Woodington, Mary l.. Clark
Kate Cobb, Jennie Shields, Aurill
Painter, Kate NJ. Flynn, Minnie Rooi
Winnie Root, Sadie E. Coulter
Messrs.-T. D. Dunn, P. M. Clark, j
E. Hillard, j. D. Rhodes, Alex. Dale
; James Haslet, W.O. Fulton, ROber
Gillespie.
! The following teachers who ar
teaching in the county were not pres
: ent during the session: Misses-Kat
Sallade Nina Sallade, Libbis Ros,