The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-04-28

lfof. Newell having been called away,
the Institute was called to order aud PIE
sided over by Mr.. Squier. Prayer by J. d.
c. Hanna.
The question, "The true position and
duty of common schools in the State, = was
taken up and discussed by Prof. Jackson.
Of llavre de Grace, L. 5. Quigley, Judge
James McCauey, J. l.. Hanna, and J. d.
{. Hanna. This was followed by a lecture
by Dr. A. A. Willitts, of Philadelphia.
On motion. - The relation OF parents and
teachers, and the best method Of securing
CO operation, was taken up for further
discussion. 4 spirited discussion followed,
which was participated in by Mr. Suuier
Rev w. W. Heberton, J. \. Calhoun j.
l.. Hanna, J. T. Mccullough. Esq, J. d.
c. Hanna, Rev. Mr.. McIntire, j. Wilson.
and others. 1t was suggested by one of
the teachers, that the plan of having but
one daily session of school during the warm
weather, be discussed in the afternoon. A
motion was made and carried, that the
Institute adjourn without day, at t o'clock
in the afternoon. Adjourned to meet at
o'clock
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Institute was called to order at . o'clock
The question, The true position aud duty
taken up for discussion, and some remarks
were made by MIR. Squier. The question.
g The qualifications of a good teacher: and
the characteristics of good teaching was
then taken up. f. 5. Quigley thought
ability to lmpart Instruction a favorable
point. Prof Jackson thought teachers
should be enthusiastic and try to make
their pupils so. y teacher should be a
good questiouer. VI. S. NcNamee thought
IA teacher needed moral character and en-
ergy. y. II. Watts thought many teachers
were IN too great hurry to get away from
the foundation of things. Nr. Mccullough
spoke of the difference in teachers, who
are equally well qualified mentally. ]. D.
{. Hanna thought teachers should have the
patience of Job, the wisdom of Solomon.
and he capable of living on air. Seriously
speaking, teacher should be well qualified,
iterase and reiterate his instructions. and
should he devoted to his work Mr. Watts
thinks the interest and confidence the PEG.
pie have in the common schools, is strk-
ingly manifested by the existence of these
schools. AieSSrS. johnson, Calhoun, and
Stidum took part in the discussion. Mr.
Squier summed up the matter in a short
address.
The question, % Shall we have one SEES
sion day Instead of two?' was discussed
by J. D. {. Hanna, after which the teach
ers decided by a vote that it was not advisa-
BILE. Glow shall we improve our public
schools vas discussed. H. B. Writ,
Esq, would recommend that the State
give support to one college, three acade
mics, and spend all other available funds
on the common schools, paying teachers
larger salaries. J. T. Mccullough, ESQ,
and ]. +. Wilson, Esq, took part in the
discussion. Mr. Wilson thought these In
stitutes very effective means of improv-
ing our schools, and expressed hope on
behalf OF the citizens of the town that an
other session would soon be held in this
place. MIR. Squier delivered an address, in
which he stated that 81 new school houses
had been built in the county since 1869
Nj. ;. then bid the teachers farewell, ex.
pressing himself well satisfied with the In
stitute. and hoping that it might continue
To improve. MIR. Z. 5. Quigey offered the
following resolution:
That the most sincere thanks of the
officers and members of the Institute are
hereby cordially rendered to those citizens
OF hlkton who have assisted us in our pro-
cesdin&s and by addressing our meetings"
Adopted by unanimous vote.
At a peviouS session the committee an
pointed to draft resolutions in relation to the
death of Mrs. Hannah Walker, reported as
follows: Whereas it has pleased an all.
wise Providence to remove from us, bv
death, our esteemed co worker, Mrs
Hannah Walker. Therefore re solved. that
while we deplore the loss to our profession,
we will strive to emulate her example in
faiIhtnIness to duty and diligence in labor;
and, resolved, that copy of these resolu
lions be inserted in the minutes of this
institution. The report was unanimously
adopted.
lbs se.-i3', nt the Institute was pleas
ant and profitable one. The citizens mani
Tested much interest. Over 90 teachers
were present. about half of whom were
kindly entertained by citizens of the town
Mr. Squier then pronounced the Insti
sute adjourned sine die.
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