The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19
rRACuERs. INSTITUTE.
HAaarsnuna, On. Arfil .. 1873.

Inc Linn County lnstltute convened at
the Christian Church in this city on the
afternoon Of Tuesday, April I'd, 1873.
The Institute was called to order by
Supt Bilysu, at 2:30 o'clock P. NJ, and
was opened with prayer by Rev. E. w.
Barnes, followed BY singing BY the choir.
The following number Of teachers were
present: Messrs. L. Bilyeu, c. o. Bean,
8. s. Train, o. I. Porter, j. C. Snod-
grass, ]. G. Campbell and j. L. Hender-
son, and Misses e. M. Irvine, NJ. G..
Irvine, q. NJ. Howard, Nettie Isham,
Sarah Munson, and Mrs. s. S. Train.
The following officers were elected :
President, L. Bilyes. Vice President,
Mrs. s. s. Train; Secretary, j. L. Hen
derson; Treas, w. R. Bishop.
New members received: Messrs. j.
G. Campbell, John Brigham, C. o. Bean,
s. s. Train, o. 7. Porter and ]. L.
Henderson, and Misses E. M. Irvine,
E. NJ. Howard, Sarah Munson and Net
tie Isham.
By suggestion Of President general
discussion was entered upon relative e
school government.
Adjourned until o'clock p. n.
EVENING SESSION.
Called TO order BY President. Prayea
by Rev. Bishop and singing by choir
Prof. j. C. Campbell then delivered Al
address of welcome, showing mucl
study. Response by Rev. w. r. Bishl
Op, showing the dignity Of labor. Mnsio'
by choir and reading by ]. L. Hender-
son; subject, European Guides" Dec.
lamation by s. s. Train; title, s.I
Six Hundred" followed BY music
the choir.
Adjourned until A. N.
Morning session called 10 order bv
Prof Campbell. After music by choi
minutes Of previous meeting were re
and adopted. Mr.. Brigham, Of AlbaL
then introduced the subject Of PenmaF|
ship, showing himself an adept in th,
art. Subject of Mode and Tense w
introduced BY o. 7. Porter The dil
casssiOn became general. swallowing up
the subject of Oral Grammar, which
,hor,lJ ka,-. l.a.,. s..k...1......l l.. Nfs.
Maggie Irvine. 4 long and heate
discussions ensued, but no blood bein
shed, Mr.. Bean next introduced II
subject of Mental Arithmetic, descriB
ing his system of teaching in a clear
and concise manner, after which a gen.
srAl discussion ensued. Music by choir
Adjourned until l:30 IN
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Called 70 order by President. After
prayer by Rev. Barnes, the subject of
Geography was introduced by Miss
Howard, who advocated its teaching by
= simple system of map drawing, in
connection With intermediate and Ply
sical Geography. The subject of "How
to teach Grammar" was then introduced
by Mr. Train, followed by music by
choir.
EVENING SESSION.
Called to order by President. Prayer
by Rev. Barnes and music by choir An
essay was then read by Miss Maria
Irvine, showing thought and acquaint-
ance with her subject. Next came an
address by President Bilyeu on the sub
ject Of "The Teacher" The ideas set
forth were clearly and forcibly iIlustra-
ted. After music by choir, Miss How
ard read a piece entitled 'Horatius."
On motion Messrs. Porter and Bishop
proceeded to debate the Grammar ques-
tien Of the forenoon and afternoon, the
discussion lasting 35 minutes. After
music by choir, adjourned.
MORNING SESSION.
Called to order by President and OPEN
ed with prayer by Prof Powell. Music
was followed by Prof. Powell introduc-
ing the subject of "Punctuality in at
tendance" The usual ground was well
canvassed by himself and others. Mr..
Bishop then introduced Percentage and
Interest" A spirited discussion took
place, and after music, adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
President called the session to order
and Prof Campbell opened with prayer.
Subject of "School Discipline" was in
troduced by Prof. Condor. His remarks
were excellent, as is everything the
Prof. says. The discussion of the sub
ject by the Institute was earnest, and
occupied the afternoon. After music by
choir, adjourned until 7:3O P. N
EVENING SESSION.
Called to order by President and pray
er by Rev. Bishop. Music was followed
by recitation by ]. L. Henderson,
entitled ''The vagabond." Prof Con-
don then delivered lecture on Gore
CONS historic Record" It is useless
for one to endeavor to describe in an
abstract lecture by Prot. Condor. Let
it suffice to say that the Institute ex-
pected treat and received it. After