The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-08-24
TEACHERS, INSTITUTE,

The Thirteenth Annual Institute OF
the teachers of Hancock county met
in the hall of the Union School build
ing. August goth, 1877.
The Institute was called to order by
the Pr resident, j. R. Kagy. Institute
opened with music, Miss Lindsay
presiding at the piano.
Devotional Exercises conducted by
Rev. Spreecher. The President ap-
pointed committee on Enrolment
Miss Livingston, Miss King and Mr..
Mumma. Forty teachers were enroll
ed the first session. Mr.. ]. w. Dowd,
of Troy, o., presented the subject of
Primary Geography in a very interest
ing manner, writing synopsis of the
the mattel to be taught, which the
teachers copied in blank books
Mr.. Zeller, superintendent of Union
School, made a short address to the
teachers upon Institute work, urging
the necessity Of becoming good listen
ers in attaining perfection of scholar
ship, as well as exchanging ideas.
Afternoon session commenced with
a goodly number of teachers present
Institute called to order by Vice Presi-
dent Z. H. DeWolfe. The gu st on
What are the Benefits of Institutesl"
was discussed. Opened by Miss A. c.
Thomas, followed by f. l.. E. Mum
ma and others.
Mr.. Palmer gave thirty minutes in
stIuction in Arithmetic followed by
discussion.
The President appointed committee
OIL Resolutions.-J. W. Zeller, j. A.
Pittsford, Misses A. C. Thomas, Fan
ME b. Meeks and Ella Leonard Com
mittee Education Monthlies,-M
Phoebe Paxson and Mr.. w. X. Leon
ard. Mr. Dowd prevented the subject
of GramInar-pertaining to Language
Culture, giving some methods for cor
recting errors in daily conversation.
Mr.. Palmer gave instruction in Spell
ing, after which Mr.. Dowd in Theory
and Practice gave many useful hints to
teachers beginning the term. The
leading suggestions were written on the
board aid copied.
The Institute met Tuesday morning
with seventy teachers enrolled, and
many in attendance whose names were
not on list. Exercises commenced
with singing-the devotional exercises
conducted by Rev. Davies
Mr.. Palmer gave instruction in the
teaching of Penmanship. Mr. Gillette,
of Fremont, o., presented The Par
ent's and Teachers Monthly to the
teachers consideration,
Mr.. Dowd gave instruction in Geog
raphy, drawing map of Hancock
county, and townships upon the board,
directing the teachers how TO draw it,
in til meantime.
Mr. Palmer continued his instruction
in Arithmetic, followed by Mr.. Dowd
il, Grammer
The afternoon session commenced
at 1 80. Mrs. j. W. Zeller favored the
Institute with L finely executed piece
of instrumental music. Discussion of
the question OF county supervision was
opened by Mr.. MumIns, followed by
Mis- A C. Thomas.
Mr.. Palmer gave his method of
TEACHING b gi mrs to read. Mr.. Dowd
then presented the subject of Theory
and Practice relative to opening exer-
cises of school, writing the order of
opening exercises upon the board.
Mr.. Palmer continued the mornings
talk in Arithmetic, followed by ques-
items FROM Mr.. II Rose and others.
Mr. Dowd continued instruction in
Grammar. The contents of the Query
Box" were read and discussed.
The Institute adjourned to meet at
s o'clock p. NJ.
Institute metal s p. NJ. Opened by
,..s' lu:n. ::.l music The President
presiding tI.en introduced Rev. r. K.
Sutlieil laDd, who delivered a very inter
estiug address Subject, The Elements
of Power and Permsnency in Litera-
ture" The address was the result of
deep thought. The speaker was full OF
energy. His delivery was excellent.
His allusion to the teachers, in regard
to the Importance OF recognizing the
power of the affections, in their work,
was very practical and will be remem
bered. Institute adjourned TO meet
Wednesday A. n.
About 100 teachers are present at
this date.