The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1878-01-03

child ; necessity OF compulsory law
done away.
Mr.. Sharpe read the following
pieces:
"The Red Jacket" "The Charcoal
Man, "Socrates Snooks," Jimmy
Butler and the Owl"
Music.
Adjourned.
THURsDAY-MoRNIN SESSION.
Institute opened. Lords prayer re-
peated by County Superintendent.
Music. Trio-Misses Mary Frey,
Josephine Bruner and--Kuntz.
DR. Bates occupied half hour upon
the subject of Grammar
Questions were asked by Keeley,
Prideaux and Sawyer.
Questions.of test sentences showing
the possessive case were discussed.
The propositions 'to," "at," with"
and from" were discussed by men,
bers
The use and misuse of the words
"shalr' and twill" was thoroughly
discussed.
Music Trio-Misses Frey, Kuntz
and Bruner.
Recess
Prof Sharpe gave lesson on the
method of learning to read
Mr.. Sawyer wanted light on tho
word demonstrate"
Other methods were discussed,
making the lesson very interesting
one.
Messrs Hewett and Luther were ap-
pointed to act as tellers in the elec-
ton of three persons to serve asa COM
mittee on permanent certificates.
w III. Prdeaux and J. G. Wharton
holding permanent certificates, are al
ready members ofthe committee. The
candidates selected were Mr.. j. Z.
johnson, Mrs. J. B. johnson and r.
j. Campbell.
Music. Duet.
Free hand drawing was illustrated
by DR.. Bates, occupying half an hour.
His remarks were very interesting,
and his illustrations upon the black
board showed that he thoroughly un-
derstands his business.
Adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Prof Sharpe gave lesson on letter writ
ing. lie advised teachers to have their.
pupils commit to memory beautiful senti-
ments and quotations from good authors
that they might use them in letter writing
when .hey grow up to be men and women.
Read poems and we'll. written stories to the
children, and have them afterward tell the
story in their own language.
| "What are the essentials of school build.
ings and their surroundings was dis
cussed by Brandon, Dixon and DR.. Bates.
| Music. Duet-Misses Wellehdorf and
Frey.
Recess.
The committee offered the following as
their report:
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved. That we, as teachers, recog-
nize in our Superintendent, an earnest
worker in the cause of education, and ap-
preciate his successful efforts to make the
present Institute useful to US and to the
cause at large.
That the thanks Of the Institute be ten
dered to Mr.. N. II. Scheuck for his able
and interesting lectures and valuable aud
practical instructions.
To the directors of St. Marys f,r their
faithfulness in providing for, and waiting
upon the Institute.
To the persons who have favored us
with such highly inte resting aud excellent
music.
To Mr.. Brandon, for his enterprising
spirit and interest manifested in publishing
a daily paper, containing the proceedings
of the Institute.
To the persons, having charge of ST..
Benedicts Academy and church, for their
kindness in inviting to and conducting us
through their buildings.
To the hotels and railroad authorities for
the reduction Of fares.
WI PR1DEAUX,
JB JOHNSON,
RI CAMPBELL.
They were discussed By Messrs Keeley.
Piideaux and Johnson the latter pay
ing to the directors of st. Marys and the
musicians a high tribute.
DR. Bates then made stirring ddress ia
the directors in regard to their duties as di
rectors
Music Solo-AIiss Julia Wellendorf
Prof Sharpe addressed the directors upon
their duties giving them plain common
sense talk
Mr. Prideaux by request read ''The Mod
ern CAIN" and ''The Ghost"
Adjourned.
EVENING SESSION.
The lecture of DIR Villers constituted the
entire performance of the evening, the st.
Mary's orchestra and quartette club furn-
ishing music for the occasion. The per-
formauce was excellent, and the hall was
crowded to its utmost capacity.
FRIDAY-MoRNING SESSION.
We are sorry to announce the compul
sorry absence of Superintendent Dixon this
morning. He was suddenly called home by
sickness in his family.
The following is the programme which
will be followed in the proceedings of the