The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-07-26
SECOND DAY.

After the opening exercises the sub
iect of
was taken up, presented by DIR. Row
land. He objected to the system of
tardy marking because its tendency
seemed to be tomake pupils punctual,
not from principle SO much as from
fear of having the number of tardy
marks read on the last day of school.
Mr.. Fenton, of Yamhill County,
and G.. w. Mcbride, made appropriate
remarks on this subject, suggesting
examples of punctuality as being bet
ter than precepts.
Miss Florence Smith gave presents
for punctuality, and always, as early
in the term as possible, visited the
parents of the pupils and talked with
them about having their children
punctual. The State Superintendent
pronounced these suggestions excel
lent.
Mrs. Morse adopted both these in
centives in her school, fear and prin-
ciple; found she could not depend en-
tirely upon either plan; both were
good. To attain absolute punctuality'
the teacher would have to 90 round
and get breakfast in some families.
GEOGRAPHY AND DRAWING
was elucidated by F. A. Moore. His
address was replete with good sug-
gestions. He said the proper way to
study geography is to proceed from
the known to the unknown; beginning
with the geography of the country
adjacent to the school-house, and
gradually enlarging to take in the
whole world. lie advocated object
teaching and simple demonstrations,
rather than abstract definitions.
The subject of
ARITHMETIC
was introduced by w. Byron Daniels,
who was followed by DR.. Rowland
and others of the Institute, discussing
the various methods of teaching this
important study. 1t was finally de-
cided that while it is a good thing to
commit rules to memory, analysis and
demonstration should precede every
thing else. Thorough analysis of
of every proposition is the true study
of arithmetic.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The subject of oral grammer and
language lessons was presented by
Miss Florence Smith.
Homer Hathaway recited the ''Ship-
wreck"
The subject of compulsory educa-
ton was discussed at some length by
the State Superintendent and others.
This was followed by select readings
by Miss Florence Smith and Abble
Bonser. The "Query Box" elected
considerable discussion, especially on
the modes of punishment.
THE EVENING SESSION
began with select readings by various
Young ladies. Geo. W. Mcbride
then delivered an address on the sub
iect of .'Sectarian Education" His
thoughts were pertinent, sound and
strictly logical. His resume of his
torical facts bearing upon the subject
were both concise and comprehensive.
Then followed songs and recitations,
after which Maj. K. @. Adams reclted
poem entitled "Oregon."
r. A. Mcbride then read the I'd
chapter of the Book of Chronicles, af-
ter which the following resolutions
were adopted by the Institute:
Resolved. That the thanks of this Institute
are due TO the citizens Of ST. Helens Tor their
kindness and hospitality during this session.
Resolved, That the officers, for the able man
ner in which they have conducted the eAer-
cises have our thanks.
Resolved, That To those who have so gener-
ously furnished Us with music and singing, we
are under many obligations.
Resolved, That we shall ever hold IN graie-
full remembrance L. l.. Rowland, State super
intendcnt, for the interest he is continually
giving the cause OF education IN our State.
The State Superintendent then
closed the exercises by cheering
words, when the Institute adjourned.