The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-11-25
FRIDAY MORNING
Institute called to order by the Superin-

tendent.
Prayer by Rev. L. 4. Banks.
The query box was opened and the fol-
lowing question read: "Should corporal
punishment be resorted to by the teacher
Most of the teachers thought it necessary at
times. In reply to a question, SIS it law
full in Washington Terrtory?' the Terrific
rial Superintendent replied 'yes,' aud
stated further that the courts, which are
higher than the law had decided that dur
ing school hours teachers had the same
rights over their pupils that their parents
have when they are at home. The ques-
ton, care not our public examinations a
nuiSance?H was read. Mr.. Clark assumed
the affirmative, and claimed that it would
be much better to have the County Supt
perform the duty of examining teachers, and
that he should hold examinations oftener
than they are now held. Territorial Supt
said that while written examination was
not true test of an applicants ability to
teach, the present system is about as good
as any that can be devised under existing
circumstances.
y short talk upon the manner of teaching
photography developed the following con-
clusions LIST That there is not enough
time spent ON this branch. I'd. That pupils
should be early taught to write their les
sons. Sd. That much attention should be
paid to correct punctuation. This was fol-
lowed by an exercise in reading conducted
by Territorial Supt. The different rules in
emphasis, infection, meditation, ETC., were
explained in clear but simple manner.
The exercises in the afternoon opened
with select reading by Rev. L. A. Banks.
Two selections were read, one OF a grave and
the other OF a comical character Both were
exceedingly well rendered. The reading OF
the latter, entitled "a Smack in School. -
provoked considerable laughter. After a
short discussion on L. s. History, in which
the topical method OF recitation was gcner-
ally approved, and the plan OF fixing dates
OF important events highly recommended.
The subject OF Grammar was brought up;
discussed with considerable interest 1t
seemed to be the general opinion that i'll
teaching this branch teachers should not
conhne themselves very closely to the text
book; that frequent exercises in analysis and
syuthesis are necessary; and that the black
board is indispensable IN making it interest.
ing and instructive. The diagramng sys
rem in Clarke's Grammar was highly en-
dovscl by some, while others seemed tC
question its advantages.
The Institute thea proceeded to the elec
ton Of officers, with the following result
II. Robb, president; Miss Eunice Black
wood and Miss Emma Steward, vice pres
dents; Waller Sparks, secretary; Miss AL
lie Lyons treasurer. The attendance at thi'
institute was not very large. Only about
two-thirds OF the teachers in the county
were present, aad the number outside the
profession was nos so great as is importance
would seem to demand. But taking int,
consideration the short notice given, aro
NAV IL ""s 'i~A' az - e+iiS ".4N4 III l'Oi. ~
were waiting il anxious suspense For the
result 0: one OF the greatest political con
tests on record, the attendance WAS to!crably
fair The thanks Of the institute are os
pecially due TO the Rev I. \. Banks for hil
able address on Friday evening, and to Mr.
/ Humphrey and other members Of the choii
for the excellent music furnished on that o.
casion. 1t is hoped that the time is not fal
distant when the Hon J. ;. houghton vii
again be with Us on like occasion. aud that
the institute may become Q success and taxi
its due place III the estimation of the PEG
pie. II.