The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-14
Proceedings of the Carroll County Teachers
Association and Institute.
WESTMINSTER. MD. Sent. 3. 1s7,

The Carroll County Teachers Associa-
tlon was convened in Central Hall, by Prof
Newson, at 10 o'clock, a m, September
Sd, 1873. The exercises were opened
with prayer by Mr.. Christ, after which
the roll was called. Reading and adop-
tion of the minutes of the last meeting fol
lowed. The election of officers for the
ensuing year resulted as follows PROF.
Newson, President; Miss Mettie Miller
and Mr.. G. Ii. Baughman, Vice Presi-
dents; Mr.. George Batson, Secretary; Mr..
ID. +. Englar, Assistant Secretary; Mr..
John Burgoon, Treasurer; and Mr.. d. /.
MacSwiney, Editor At the close of the
election President Newson read a commu-
nication from Prof Newell, requesting the
Institute to decide when his presence
would be most desirable, as he could be
present only one evening. The report of
the committee on obituaries being called
for, it was aseertained that resolutions ON
the death of Mr.. Levi Poole had been
published, but, through some fault of ar
rangements, those on the death of Doctor
Fleagle had been neglected. Upon action
appointed to discharge their duty fully.
The committee on programme was next
appointed, consisting of Misses Belle Mat
thews and Matte Beaver and Messrs.
Baughman, MacSwiney and A. w. Wright.
The Tgeasurer's report, showing a balance
of $3.50 in the treasury, was submitted,
which, being adopted, the treasurer was,
by an action of the Association, authorized
to meet all necessary future expenses per-
tanning to the Institute, and then present
the bills to the School Board. Another
financial action exaeted an assessment of
ten cents on each member of the Associa-
ton, with view of replenishing the treas
ury, Mr. Sullivan being appointed to assist
the treasurer in making the assessment.
Music-Safe Within the Vail-closed the
exercises. Adjourned until the first Fri
day after the close of the fall term.
The Association having adjourned, In
stitute work was entered into, but, as the
morning was advanced, little more than
the appointment of officers was done at
this session. The secretaries of the Asso-
citation had the same duties of the Insti-
tute assigned them Mr.. G. H. Baugh-
man was appointed critic with general ac-
clamation. The voice of the Institute was
then taken upon the communication from
Prof. Newell, and Wednesday evening was
selected for his visit. Adjourned until 2
o'clock, p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Institute assembled per adjourn
ment, and was opened with prayer by Mr..
VIM. Roop. Roll call showed the atten-
dance of LOG. Music-Auld Lang Syne-
varied the exercises. The first subject on
programme-What Practiczi Advantages
are Gained by Institutes ?-was introdu-
ced by Prof. Newson. Mr.. Daniel Ebaugh
read very instructive essay on the same
subject, succeeding which came the ad-
dresses of Messrs. Bush, Shipley, Baltozer,
MacSwiney, Slaughenhaupt, Everhart,
Spalding and Stonesifer. Mr.. Spurrier
then sang "Annie Laurie" The Institute
adjourned until 8 a. NJ, Wednesday, Sep
tember 4th.
wEDNEsDAY-MoRNIN SESSION.
The Institute assembled at 9:30, a. m,
Mr.. A. II. Zimmerman leading in prayer
Music-Fair as the Morning-further
continued the exercises ''The Public
Schools, their Past, Present and Future,
was opened by Mr.. J. C. Nutting in an
eloquent address, and continued by Mr.
4. II. Diaenbaugh's essay. Messrs.
Ebaugh, Wright, Spalding, Christ, Upton,
Prof. Newson, aud others, succeeded each
other in an analysis Of the same subject
At this juncture Miss Eddie Duvall IA
vored the Institute with select reading,
Crock of Ages, Cleft for Me-" The crit
icisms were now read with their usual
happy effect "How can the ignorant,
idle, vagrant, vicious, and friendless chill
dren in our midst be reached and educa-
ted ?" was the subject of very eloquent
address by Mr.. Christ. Various addresses
followed "The work of teacher and
his compensation. Is the laborer worthy
of his hire p was eloquently treated in its
comparative fertures by Mr.. James II.
Diffenbaugh. Mr.. Christ madea short re-
ply. Adjourned until 2 p. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Institute came to order at 2 p. m.
Roll call and music followed in the order
of the proceedings. The proceedings Of
the preceding day were read and adopted.
Mr.. Boyer, upon request, was excused.
1.-The Teachers Compensation" was then
considered by Mr.. H. p. Englar in an cs-
say of undoubted ability. Other addresses
followed. GA Teachers Qualifications
now presented itself. This being one oi
Mr.. Spaldings fortes, we were entertained
by lengthy denunciation of ourselves as
class. Many pithy addresses prolonged
the discussion until music closed the exer-
cises, committee having been appointed
to meet Prof Newell at the train. Ad-
jOurned until 7:30, p. m.
EVENING SESSION.
Professor Newell convened the Insti.
tute, there being the fullest house du.
ring the sessions. 'Home, Sweet Home,
favorite selection, was sung. Mr.. A. w.
Wright read lengthy essay entitled "0ur
Teachers" Much applause greeted the
fine ideas, hearty sentiment, and beautiful
expression contained. 4 beautiful solo
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"Bird Of Beauty" received unlimited ap
plause, of which the singers Incompatible
voice is most highly deserving. After
the music we were entertained by the ex.
pected lecture of Prof. Newell, who had
the honor of attracting a larger audience
aF-sitizens by far than the average pres
40 of 100 teachers have as yet been able
to draw. "The School-Master in Fiction
was the theme, in which was embodied al
that Shakespeare, Moliere, Dickens and
others have so truthfully and humorously
painted Of ,he school-master's undesirable
J fate and lot. Throughall ran that vein oi
humor, which the Professors appearance
so positively guarantees A trio was suns
, by three gentlemen. Adjourned until 3
a. m, Thursday.
THURsDAY-MORNING SESSION.
At9:30 the Institute was called to order
by Prof Newson, Mr. Stonesifer leading
in prayer. "The importance of grading
and classifying, of making full and timely
reports, care of books, school statistics
&C. was very eloquently considered BY
,, Mr.. MacSwiney Messrs. Slaughenhaupt
and Dell read instructive essays on the
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