Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-03-19

power to relieve the stiffness OF the school,
room. He was totally opposed to what is
known as the machinery OF the school-room,
but his opposition to this feature might come
from his having been taught differently in his
Prof Ladd thought all communication be.
tween pupils ought to be eralicated, and be.
lieved that it could be done by giving the pu-
pills as much they can do and keeping them in
terested in their studies, He earnestly urged
the importance of the "machineryn of the
school-room, and claimed that it polished and
refined the manners of the children. giving
them good manners and precision of move
ment which would be- Observable when thew
we're grown.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
In the afternoon. Prof Funk lectured in a
yery interesting manner upon .sreading.n it's
Importance and methods of teaching it. He
highly commended the primary works of DR..
McGuffsy. for the reason that thew are illustra-
ted. He urged the Importance of paving at
tention to reading in all departments of in
struction. He spoke of the Importance to the
pupil of a careful preparation of tho reading
lesson and the care to be observed in
In conclusion. he earnestly advised teachers to
practice their pupils regularly and frequently
In the elementary sounds, singly and in con.
cert.
At the request of the Superintendent, Prof
Funk read DARIUS and His FLYING Machine. ,;
which was excellently done. and his rendition
received the hearty appreciation of the audi
ence, s
DIR. Sears, in O few remarks, severely censured
interference On Inc part % parents IN 'ne mAn-
aGomenG OF pup1IS, This, under no clrc0m.
stanres, should be allowed or submitted to by
public school teachers. The law protects the
teacher in his independence, and he should see
to it that his rights are respected. He spoke
of the Importance of having system in the
school-room, and in this simplicity should be
observed. Particular attention should be given
to discipline and to training the pupils in hab-
its Of punctuality and promptness. In conclu-
sion, he spoke of the Importance to teachers
Of attending Normal schools, and of the ad-
vantages to be derived from such training and
instruction as they furnish. He spoke in COM
plimentary terms of the Shenandoah Valley
Normal School at Bridgewater, which had al
ready received the cndorsation of the state su.
perintendent, and advised all teachers who
could do so to attend such schools.
DIR. Hamilton endorsed the remarks Of DR.
Sears upon the subject Of interference of parents
mdQdR6menL eQ0OISeO
the Shenandoah Valley Normal school, and
commended it to the teachers. In conclusion
he thanked the teachers for their attendance
and hoped that they would be much benefited
by their attendance on this session of the In.
stitute. He then announced that the session Of
the Institute was ended.
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be gratifying to the manv friends and relatives
of Mr.. B. M. Clinedin.t who recently left this
citv and embarked In the business of Photo.
GRANNY in the citv of Ro1ti,oore y, 1eorn that he
has onenad a new ond extone,vo ort ooll.rv a.
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Anen. VI NIL D. M oiineoins'' % Lexington
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years pas' WI: " mas peen ensageo IN Tue Pno'
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.S =, 1s'noso . p.0spelous business. ~
ooe s W D",oi"Aoio 1noV no Aa~y a0u 4leaGeA
aciAoes IN the way olsreacning not-only the
trade Of this city, but also that of the South.
A brief description Of this gallery may prove
interesting to the readers of the News. Lead
ing up from the street by short and easy stair
way, you enter the main parlor or reception
room, an apartment5O feet by 25in dimensions
furnished in the most elegant and expensive
manner, Here may be seen upon exhibition
some very hne specimens OF the Photographic
art, together with paintings In oil, pastile, &c
Immediately in the rear of the reception room
are the private toilet and dressing rooms. One
feature In this connection is the subject can
pass directly from the dressing room to the gal.
lery without being observed. Ascending an.
other short flight OF stairs you reach the gallery
winch 1or ight ventilation, scenery, &C., is one
OF the pest appointed we have ever seen. The
entire Establishment ls SO elegant and complete
that 1t is a credit to the city, and well worthy
Visit oy any one who Is lover OF art.
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Extract fron, the Rom,rts orMr w x..u. .,,..,
the Teachers' Institute upon Physical Geosrsphy'
These children knew already where
England is and where Labrador is. but SEEING
| that they are on the same latitude that one /,
as open to the direct influences of the as tn,
other. thew did mt kaov wbv England shonld
be clad In yestm epts -of eternal verdure VIII,
her mountains and moorS could rive life anf
color to green grass nerenntaiiv Why .,ar neo
ple should ba favored with the swaet warhIino
Of beautiful birds and the rich mnsic of rtnn;n,
brooks. while lust across there in Labrador tn,
SUMS rays fall powerless upon meadows man