The Plymouth Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1878-1901, 1879-01-02
Adjourned to m. ct at 1 80 o'clock,

ADJOURNED TO MT ct at III O'CLOCK,
p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Institute called to order by J. F
Langenbaugh.
First subject. Hygiene in the
school room. By Hon. w. A. Bell
This subject was the one thing need
full in our common schools, and was
handled with such mastery and prac-
tical hints and suggestions, that il
met with the approval OF the entire
institute. 1t was feast OF reason.
Second subject. Talk. Civil Gov
ernment," by Professor W. A. Hosmer
County Superintendent of LaPorte
schools. This was subject that has
never yet been brought before the in
stitute properly. Mr.. Hosmer gave a
brief, lucid and concise history OF the
forms OF our government, from its
beginning, imparting to number Of
teachers such Information, as will. no
doubt, be OF great benefit to them in
their capacity as teachers Mr.. Hos
mer is proficient and we'll informed
with the civil government OF our
'coun.ry.
Third subject. Drawing" by Pro-
fessor Thompson, OF Purdue Univer-
sity, Lafayette. This subject was
original and unique, very simple and
yet instructive, and especially adapt
ed to the young in our common
schools. Mr.. Thompson is an expert
in that branch OF education. some OF
his illustrations created laughter and
others admiration. Institute ad-
journed to meet at the Chapel Church
at o'clock p. m. Present, ninety
teachers.
EVENING SESSION.
Evening session was called to order
by W. Z. Bailey, Superintendent.
First. A series OF resolutions was
offered and read by Hon. q. A Meth
erton. The subject matter was in the
form Of petition to the Legislature
Of the State to make some changes iu
the school law. On motion, the SUBJ
ject was made the order on Friday.
Second subject. Drawing Con-
tinued." by Professor Thompson.
Third subject. "The Darwinian
Theory as Applied to Education, by
Hon. w. A. Bell. This was a rare
treat, and was attentively listened to
by all present. The speaker gave a
short history OF Mr.. Darwin, the au.
thor OF the theory. Adjourned to
meet at 9 o'clock a. m.
FRIDAY, DEC. 25TH.-MoRNINa SESSION
Institute called to order by VI. E
Bailey. Superintendent.
First subject. Paper. School I'm
provements. by Thos. Shakes. This
paper was OF some length. but full OF
practical, methodical and useful sug-
gestions. Mr.. Shakes treated the
subject in a scholarly manner. and
evinced that he fully understands the
subject in all its details.
Second subject. Drawing Con-
tinued," by Professor Thompson.
Third subject. ILLUSTRATIVE. Spell
ing," by Hon. W. A. Bell. The old
method and practice Of spelling was
finely illustrated, az was the new
method and practice. as now practiced
In our schools. The old teachers
present well remembered the -old
fashioned spelling matches, or
SCHOOL," VI Eye olden times" Mr..
b III is familiar with both the old and
new, and during his illustrations
caused frequent applause, and an oc-
casional laugh. At the close OF this
exercise. vote OF thanks was given
to Messrs. Bell and Thompson by the
institute for service rendered.
Fourth subject. The resolutions
from yesterday were then taken up,
and read. They were discussed at
length by number OF teachers, Sec
ton by section. They were voted on
and lost; respectable minority
voting in favor OF them.
Fifth subject. Methods. "Recita-
tions," by Professor B. McAlpine, oil
Bourbon. This subject was well
handled, and evinced the gentlemans
ability and efficiency In the school
room.
Sixth. Closing remarks were then
made by w. Z. Bailey, County Super
intendent. on @The Authority of the
Teacher Under the Law" aud other
matters pertaiping to our schools
followed by Netherton, T. Shakes Nc
Duffie and Langenbaugh. Harmony
aud the best of feeling prevailed dur
ing the entire session Of the institute
Present, los teachers. Average at
tendance, 70. Whole number en-
rolled, 125.
At the close of the institute, Hon
G.. A. NethertoD, in behalf OF the
teachers OF Marshall county, present
ed w. E. Bailey, the County Superin-
tendent. with superb "oflice sett,
after which the institute adjourned
mutually regretting that the time fer
parting had arrived. You. teachers
who were absent, lost that which you
cannot afford to do without: A feast
OF reason and flow OF soul throughout
the entire session o; the institute.
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