The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-12-10
Teachers Institute.

Institute met In the Court House, Monday at |
p. M. called TO order by Prof. s. b Fahnes-
took, County Superintendent. Opened by read
ing the 10th psalm and prayer by Rev. Laird
Next followed the election of Institute officers.
Messrs. W. T.. Baker and s. f. Buckle were
elected Vice Presidents II. II. McKeehan and
II. G. CAN'T were elected Secretaries.
Prof Fahnestock then addressed the teach
ers. The hours for meeting were ordered to be
as follows; Open 0 A. NJ, to 12 NJ. 1 p. M,
to p M. Evening sessions TO be fixed by the
Superintendent.
Calling the roll followed, n teachers re-
sponded. Prof. j. II. Shoemaker, of Cham
bersburg, then gave talk upon grammar In
which much good advice was given the
teachers. Continuing his remarks, the Pro-
fessor said "The fitness of pupils to enter a
higher class Is not decided by age nor size.-
Explain the nature of noun, then have them
point out the nouns on the pages of their read
ers. The material part of language Is learned
by the way in which the word is used in the
structure of the expression. What shall be
the cardinal point In grammer there being
10000 nouns, 0,000 verbs, $4,000 each of ad-
jectlves and adverbs." Ir summing up the
analysis of words, the speaker made the say
word - the verb-principal
Queries referred by the Superintendent
Miss Amanda Passmore read paper, "How
to Conduct Reading Exercise in Primary
School," The discussion of the paper follow
ed, Messrs. j. r. Runyan, W. E. Baker, j. w.
Soule, and Prof. Shoemaker participating.
The main point was that pupils begin read
ing too soon. Stick longer to the spelling
book.
Adjourned to meet at Z P. M.
EVENING SESSION.
Music by Bloomfield String Band.
Paper by H. G. CAN'T, on the Teachers
Profession, showing what his preparation and
qualification should be, also, what responsible
ity he assumes. To be a good teacher he must
be naturally an instructor. "Teachers are
born, not made" He also spoke of the troubles
and trials of the teacher, of the low salaries,
short terms, &c.
Prof. Shoemaker then lectured on the In
visible Forces' The following points were
the leading thoughts of the lecture: Wind,
Heat, Cold, Gravity, Cohesion, Chemical af-
tinity, Steam, Life, Death, Oratory, Thought,
Spiritual Forces, Human will, Love, Music,
Patriotism, Faith-the sublimest force of all
lifting the mortal to Immortality.
Music by the String Band.
Adjournment.
Tuesday Morning, 0 A. NJ.
Reading Scripture and prayer, by Rev. Jno.
Edgar.
Music by Institute - "Jesus lover of my
soul"
Roll call.-Arithmetc, by Prof. Shoemaker.
The speaker argued that written and mental
should be combined. Again, pupils should not
begin mental until they have made some ad-
vancement In written.
Query-How should pupils pass to and from
recitations. Answered by s. q. SheaHer, and
further discussed by W. E Baker, j. W. Rice,
H. c. CAN'T, j. w. Soule, and others.
Music" Kindred Hearts,"
Glass drill in reading conducted by w. E.
Baker, 13 pupils in the class.
The President next introduced Miss L. E.
Partridge, of Philadelphia, who spoke on Phys
ical Culture.
Adjourned.
One O'Clock P. NJ. Roll call, 1O1 teachers
responding.
Music by Institute" Weep for the fallen"
Grammer-Prof. Shoemaker points, COM
pound personal pronouns formed by joining
self or selves to the possessve form in the 1st
and 2nd person, and to the object in the 3rd
person. Rules, principles and definitions must
be thoroughly committed Require pupils to
fully define the parts of speech.
Mics Alice Conrad read GO The Leak in the
Dyke"
Music" Softly now the light of day.
Paper by Lem. E. McGinnes, on "Reviews
and examinations, how and wheu to conduct
Them" Examinations furnish that incentive
to application and labor, which is much needed
in the schoo-room. The thoroughness that
the knowledge of examinations induce Ia of in
calculable benefit, and the confidence, the self
possession, and self-reliance which is gained
by the pupils is of llye-long value.
Exercise in Pronunciation, by Rev. Edgar.
Miss Partridge followed = Language Les
sons" illustrating her talk by giving an object
lesson from slate, thus drawing out the ideas
of the child, then have them put the ideas thus
noted on their states, and in this manner a COM
position is written without alarming the pupils
with the idea that he or she is to write COM
position.
Adjourned.
Seven P. M.-Music by String Band.
Manners and Morals,' read by Miss Alma
Karstetter. The paper, proving that manners
and morals are highly essential, was we'll read
and well received.
Queres-How can teacher keep his school
room clean? Answered by j. D. Spong, s. Z.
Buckle, w. e. Baker, and II. H. McKeehan.-
To what extent should text books be used in q
primary classl Answered by 8. e. Buckle.
Music by String Band.
Lecture" We Girls, Protest." by Miss
Patridge. This was an excellent lecture, and
the speaker showed herself conversant with
her subject
Music by the String Band.
Song by Prof. Shoemaker.
Adjourned.
Wednesday, Q A. NJ. - Institute opened by
reading Scripture and prayer by s. d. Baker.
Roll called, 106 present.
Music" Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise
Thee.''
Arithmetic = Prof shoemaker-explaining
addition and subtraction.
Paper-What shall teachers read j. E.
Stephens. Should read biographys, history,
and thoroughly the scientific as well as the
currents events of the day.
What preparation should the teacher make
for each days dutyl Answered by W. A.
Smith, W. K. Baker, j. r. Runyan-thorough
knowledge of the subject matter, precise
searching into facts not given In text books.
The next subject-by Miss Patrdge-School
Government. Teach child to govern itself
Your school'room must be either Monocratlc or
Republican, but the best school-room govern