The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-09-05

gave his method Of teaching the first
four principles in the formation Of the
small letters Of the alphabet. lptcrmis.
sion and music.
How 10 teach the Topography of Du.
bois county, was presented by J. ID. En-.
low. Remarks were made by several
members Of the Institute. The Critics
then made their reports which were well
prepared. Recess until Z $50 p. m.
1880 p. m. Singing by the Choir
The resolution
Resolved, That Township Institutes
should be abolished, was introduced and
a motion made that il be adopted. II
was then discussed by several members.
The question was then put and lost,
on division OF the house. The Choir
sang, go bury Thy Sorrow Ad-
journed.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1879.
House opened with music and prayer
by Superintendent at 8:45.
The minutes We're read, amended and
approved. Roll call and new names en-
rolled.
The Chair appointed Miss Lydia Banta
and Mr.. w. j. pnett as Critics.
Primary spelling was presented by Co.
Superintendent. He advanced the use
of the word method, and gave some
| instructions in the best mode OF present
ing il to the pupils. Remarks were made
by X. A. Bolin, c. 4. Clarke and j. Il.
Walton. How TO teach "Compound
Numbers was we'll presented by X. A.
Bolin. Mr.. &. il. Osborn presented the
subject, slow TO teach Lines and Spacing
in Penmanship.' He started with an
apology, but ended with some good
work. How to teach the s.Geography
and Survey of Indiana was presented
by Z. L. Clarke IN an able and comprc-
hcnsive manner. The Choir sang Once
for AL The Superintendent made a
few remarks on the subject Of /" Town
ship Institutes Recess until l O'Clock
p. IN.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Music by the Choir. The .Osscous
System was presented by G.. Il. Clarke
in the form Of suggestive questions and
ELECTED answers, which proved interest.
ing and instructive. The subject OF
:. How TO teach Primary Reading" wa,
presented BY Mrs. l.. 4. Bradcn, in d
comprehensive manner. Mr.. A. Nj
Sweeney then presented the subject Of
(" Composition, in very interesting
manner. and gave his mode Of teaching
il. The 20. Supt and Prof. Clarke made
a few remarks on the subject. The
"Qncry Box" was then examined. The
Critics made their reports. which were
very complete and Just. The roll was
called. The President read as the sub
feet for the evening session. Progres.
IN Education The Choir then sang
WhoSocycr Will" and the Institute
took recess until 100 ,. n.
EVENING SESSION.
The Choir then sang some beautiful
pieces. Discussions on the subject OF the
= Progress III Educa;inn.r was introduced
by J. T.. Walton. and further discussed
by several others. Music. Institute ad-
journcd-
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST q: 1879.
Institute opened with music by The
Choir and prayer by J. II. Walton
Minutes were read and approved.
| On motion. the members were permit
ted 10 answer to their names by quoting
an appropriate motto. The roll was then
called. The Choir sang Precious Prom.
i~e." The President appointed Miss
Jennie Glezcn and MIR. w. B. Pleasant
Critics. Miss Dora Hope presented the
subject OF " Parsing.~ aud was followed
by several others. The presentation OF
the subject created considerable interest
Prof &. H. Clarke presented the subject
How 10 develop the understanding III
Reading" The exercise was interesting
and varied. How TO teach .Reduction
of Compound Numbers by Analysis
was presented by A NJ. Sweeney, and d
lively discussion followed. Mr.. Il. j
Enlow presented the subject How q
draw out the Philosophy Of History
Institute then adjourned until y. NJ.
i lip. m. The Choir sang ..Tcll Nc III,
Old, old Story and Rock Of Age
Glen for Me-, Mr.. &. Il. Clarke present
ed a demonstration OF the Pyihauorear
Thcorcm as applied TO Arithmetic aut
solved a problem by way Of illustration
The Superintendent conducted an cxcr
else in the Theory ofPcnmanship. an,
made q few remarks in regard 70 III,
art OF Pcnmanship. Mrs. u. Il. I.radcI
read an Essay on How 10 teach Mora
Lesson" Mr. a. M. Sweeney presented
and diIaicd upon the subject Of. Maihc
inatical Geography The contents >
the Query Box were then examined
The Critic made his report. which con
sisted principally Of corrections in pro
nunciaiion. Tile roll was called. Iicccs
until I SOP. IN.
EVENING SESSION.
II The Choir sang" All TO Christ I owe.
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