Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-11-05


Institute opened with song by
choir-"My Hearts in the Highland. F"
Thursday p. m. being set apart for the
Directors, they kindly waived their
rights in favor of j. p. Wickersham,
L. l.. D., who was introduced to the
audience, and spoke of the Importance
of Institutes when well managed, say
ing that when thus managed they are
worth all they cost and much more
than thev cost. That they are of
value socially and in obtaining knowl-
edge. That here learn new and better
methods of teaching and governing
their schools. He said that with the
School Boards rest the responsibilities
of managing and having good schools,
since they build the school houses,
select the text books and employ the
teachers. He also said that it was the
duty of Directors to make every en-
deavor to bring into the school children
that are not in the habit of attending,
and that they were bound by law to
visit the schools every month. lie
suggested to the teachers that they
have annual examinations at the
close of each term of school. Rev.
Mr.. Wylie being called upon spoke OF
the management of schools, and SAID
that teachers were responsible for the
physical, mental and moral training OF
the pupil. He stated the Importance
of Calisthenics, and gave a short Gym
nastic drill. Recess. Music by the
choir-"S "Springtide" Prof Angel
continued his talk on "Object Les
sons" and answered the Queries.
Supt. Mckee announced the result OF
the spelling contest, which was re-
ceived with great applause. First
prize was awarded to Mr.. W. w.
Mechling, who mispelled only two
words. Second prizes: John Nc
Laughlin, 5; James H. Berger, g.; }.
H. Chatham, 6; Maggie Whitmire, 6;
John A. Brandon, 6; Z. Mcdonald, 6;
Kate Jamison, I; Sadie Cochran, I;
j. A. McCafferty, I. Honorable men-
ton was made of the following per-
sons who came so near to those who
received the prizes: Miss Maggie Gal
laher. 8; Miss Susie A. Dick, 10; Mr..
S. R. Gibson, 10; Miss Bella Colbert,
IL; Miss Mary l.. McNair, IL. The
committee on the election of the per-
manent Certificate Committee reported
as follows:
To the Superintendent Of Butler Co.:
Your committee to count the votes
submits the following report in regard
to the result of the election of the
Committee on Permanent Certificates
No. of votes cast, ia. Candidates
elected: Mrs. Louisa Mcclure, "a
Miss Angie Graham, 81; Mr.. j. A.
Brandon, 6S; E. Mcdonald, ga; ). d.
Chatham, 55.
Closing song by choir, Drifting
with the Tide" repeated by request
Meeting adjourned to meet at I. p NJ
THURSDAY EVENING.
Opened with instrumental music by
Miss Taggart. Duet by Misses Carrie
and Mollie McCandless, "Soft Fell the
Dews." Recitation by Edie Mech
ling, of Butler, subject, ''The Wolves .
Presentation of prizes for best spell.
ing by L. z. Mitchell, Esq. Response
by W. w. Mechling Solo by Miss
Mollie McCandless, Spring" After
which j. P. Wickersham, l.. l.. D.,
Superintendent of Public Instruction
was introduced to the audience and
lectured on primary Education in
Europe and America" Closing exer.
cises. Music by choir, "Maribel." After
the lecture, in order to crafty gen.
eral desire upon the part of teachers
and others to meet him, DIR. Wicker
sham held reception.
FRIDAY MORNING.
Institute was called to order by
Superintendent Mckee. Devotional
exercises conducted by Rev. j. G.
Waters, of Butter, Pa. Music by
choir. "Should Algebra
and Geometry be Taught in Our Com.
mon Schools 2" Opened by j. Q. A.
Irwin, followed by Messrs. j. II. Chat
ham, E. Mcdonald, S. P. Irwin, Esq,
P. S. Bancroft, A. NJ. Prof, Angel
concluded his talk on the Constitution,
speaking specially of the House ol
Representatives Recess. Music. Solo
by Miss Ella Neyman, "The Milk
maids Marriage Song"
Miss Sadie Cochran was called on
to open the discussion on the question,
"Should Public School Grounds be
Fenced and Ornamented ?" She spoke
at some length of the refining influence
of the work of ornamenting the school
grounds. She was followed by Messrs.
W. w. Mechling and S. P. Irwin, Esq.
Prof. Angel described school house
he had visited to show that careless
ness and lack of ornament about a
school house and grounds did have a
degrading effect on the pupils. Rev.
j. Stauffer made some remarks on the
subject of music, and invited the
teachers and all in attendance at the
Institute to visit st. Paul's Orphans
Home on Friday from until A O'Clock,
p. NJ. Roll call Prof Angel con-
cluded his talk on object lessons and
drawing. Rev. Wylie, of Butler, Pa,
made some very appropriate and in
structive closing remarks, and also
spoke of copying instrument that he
thought would be very useful to teach
ers. The Committee on Permanent
Certificates met and passed the follow
ing resolution
Resolved, That each applicant shall
answer ninety-fye per cent. of the
questions given, to insure success.
Committee to meet at the call of the
Chairman in July. A notice of the
meeting will be published in the county
papers.
Music. Song by Institute, "God
Speed the Right" Benediction by
Rev. Wylie, after which Superintendent
Mckee adjourned the Institute of 1879,
sine die.
Mrs. L: MoLURE, Rec. Sec'y.
S. M. CRoEN, Asst :"
Miss n. McJUNKIN,