Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-09-03
Teachers Institute.
WATERFOWL, AUGUST 20, 1879.

WATERFOWL, AUGUST 20, 1879.
Editor Republican:
In addition to the names published
in the last issue of the REPUBLICAN, as
members Of the Teachers Institute, the
following persons have become members:
From Jefferson County-A. Flanagan Nettie
H. Boorman, Anna V. Bennett, Mary H. Garfield
P. III. Foley, Alice Willard, H. O. Blocker,
Margaret Corbett, Maggie Norton, Ella J.Noone,
Carrie Bushell, Alonzo LIE Bourveau Amos
Squire, " L. Gordon, Fife Willard,
From Dodge COunty-Mary Reynolds H. t.
Terry, J. c. Connor Lannie Conner, Emma
Cochrane, II. c. Curtis, Jennie A. Cooper. Han
nah Foley. Emma NJ. Zubkee, DEMONSTRATING
From Columbia County-Kittie Lowth, Joseph
inc Lowth, George M. Bowen and Belle Rust.
These together with the names pre-
viously published in the REPUBLICAN,
and under the excellent training of Prof.
Vie Balm and Prof Wright constitute
one of the largest and most successful
Institutes OF Wisconsin. Perhaps some
Of the prime causes of success, were the
regularity with which the programme,
given out at the beginning of the week
was adhered to, this giving the teachers
a chance for preparation on the more
difficult exercises the large and regu-
lar attendance of members, the co-opera-
ton of the City Board of Education, the
untiring efforts of the city teachers, and
the kind hospitality Of the generous citi-
zens of WATERFOWL to whom the members
Of the Institute unanimously return a
vote Of thanks. During the week besides
the general programme the following ex-
ercises were given: In Mental Arithme-
tic by J. Turner; In Forms by Miss Voss;
In Elementary Geography by Miss Ger
trude Hawley; and in Elementary Alge-
bra by Prof. Stroetzel. These exercises
were well conducted and proved highly
interesting and beneficial to all present.
A lecture was given on Tuesday evening
by Rev. t. P. Sawin on the subject Of
teaching which was listened to with in
terest by a large and appreciative au-
dience. On Wednesday evening Prof.
A. 0. Wright addressed large audience
subject "Westward the Course of Empire
Takes its Way" The subject was well
and thoroughly discussed and was only
equaled by the interest and close atten-
ton manifested by all present. On Fri
day evening Hon. Edward Soaring Elk
Superintendent of Public instruction de-
livered lecture on "The Worth of Gull
ture' Mr.. Soaring is too well known
for us to comment on the merits of his
lecture, suffice it to say that it surpassed
our highest expectations and was all we
could possibly desire. On Tuesday
evening Miss Ida Perry favored those
present at the lecture with some very
fine singing which was warmly applaud
ed. Miss Nellie Gabrielson rendered the
piece "Curfew must not ring tonight"
The recitation was we'll received and
highly commended. On Friday evening
some excellent singing was given by a
quartette composed Of Miss Kittie Lowth,
Miss Ida Perry, Mr.. G. Hawley and Mr.. J
Terbrueggen accompanied by Miss Maggie
Norton. Among those present at the In
stitute were Superintendent Whitford,
Hon. w. FL. Chandler, Secretary of Board
of Regents, and the other noted educators.
The Institute adjourned Friday evening
and at the close all present acknowledge
ed the week to have been spent in
most profitable and agreeable manner for
which the members fell deeply indebted
to the good and generous citizens Of
Watertown and lastly, but not the least,
to their respective superintendent whose
untiring zeal and labors for the members
comfort and improvement were only
equaled by the high regard in which
they are held, not only by the teachers,
but also by all who have the honor and
pleasure Of their acquaintance.
Yours, &C.,
TEACHER.