The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-11-27

900 pollock p. m. The exercises were open
cd with prayer by Rev. P. +. Eyer, after
which an opening address was delivered by
Mr.. Hofford, County Superintendent. In
the absence Of the Secretary Of the School
Board, Mr.. II. s. Rinker, who was to give
an address Of welcome, tho aforesaid was
given by Prof. ]. P. Rowland, Principal Of
the weatherly High School. The ENROLL
ment Of teachers then took place, fifty being
present. Organization followed the enroll
ment of teachers Mr.. Hoflord, Of Lehigh-
ton, was chosen Presidentj Samuel Motzer,
of Summit Hill, Vice President; Mr.. Nc
Laughlin, of Summit Hill, Treasurer, and
Prof. j. p. Rowland, of Weatherly, Secre-
tary. Remarks by members were deferred.
Meeting adjourned.
Tuesday, 900 a. m.--Exercises opened
with music by the Institute, Miss Nora
Faust acting in the capacity of organist In
dustrial drawing was next discussed by Prof.
j. V. Montgomery, Of the Millersvlle State
Normal School, who, by the way, is a great
power IN the Institute, being an experienced
and able teacher. Questions and remarks
followed the discussion. According to pro-
grumme Language" was to have been dis
cussed by Prof A. r. Horne, Of Mullen
burg College. The Professor not being pres.
enc, however, the subject was not discussed.
The gentleman arrived Tuesday evening in
time to deliver the promised lecture. His
subject being physical Hygiene" was quite
interesting.
TUESDAY, 200 p. m.-The afternoon ses
sion opened with music, after which an es-
say OH "The Deserted Village" (Goldsmlths,
was read by Mr. Bevan, Of fAudenried. This
was followed by an essay on "School Or
ganization" by Mr.. Samuel Motzer. live
ly discussion then took place. Prof j. v.
Montgomery then took up the subject of
drawing, which was listened to with much
interest.
Wednesday, 900 a. m. The morning ex-
ercses opened with music and devotional
exercises, led by Rev. A. r. Horne. Prof
Montgomery then continued his remarks on
drawing, aiter which he gave short address
on object lessons, which preceded a number
of questions and remarks. Mr. Horne then
took up his subject, "Impediment to teach
ing English in German districts" which was
quite lively and interesting.
Wednesday, 200 p. m.-Music by Insti-
tute. Minutes read and approved. Prof.
Montgomery then took up the subject oi
geography. In the course Of his lesson, he
gave his opinion of"woman's rights" lie
thinks that women ought not to vote. After
discussing the subject, he exhibited a num-
Der of drawings, principally industrial
Music by the Institute was followed by O
short utermission. Prof Horne then gave
very interesting discussion of mathematics
He believes entirely in the practical system
Brother Crawford" presented quite ar
interesting diversion.
Thursday, 900 a. m.-The exercises open
= ed with music, after which Mr.. Lee Huber
e of Mauch Chunk, gave some very "practi
cal hints on school work" The subject wa
) then opened for discussion. Very gooC
q music was then furnished by number o
i ladies and gentlemen from Beaver Meadow
G A select reading was next gwen by Mis-
: Nora Smith. Prof Horne then continued
Q the subject Of mathematics, which was fol
It lowed by numerous questions and remarks
: The members of the Institute are alway
E pleased when the spicy Professor takes tn
; iioef' --sun-wp~
y Friday, n. m. = Institute opened witt
p music by the members, after which minute
9 were read and approved. Dr. Ferrier wa
II then called upon, and occupied the time O
p Prof. Huber, who was absent, in very in
e teresting and practical exercise in the Stud.
o of English Literature. Mr.. Morris Williams
e Principal of the Audcnried schools then oc
g cupied the attention of the Institute, in tn
n delivery Of an exceedingly practical and in
teresting lecture on "The Cultivation of tn
II Senses" Mr.. D. J. Reese, Of JeanesvillC
followed with an equally excellent discourse
ID entitled "An Object Lessor on Insects"
In Prof Ballet, of the Keystone State Nor
NAL School, was then introduced to the In
re stitute, and addressed the members on 9Th
10 Objects Of Recitation" Following is th
,e outline Of the discourse: /. To examine pu
N pills in the lesson. 2. To give necessary eS
PLANTATION. 3. The drill pupils in the lessor
or /. To inspire the pupils with enthusiasm
rs 5. To direct pupils how to study. A reces
of Of ten minutes was then had, after whic
-. Mr.. D. II. Cramer, read a practical paper o
Ventilation in the Schoolroom, in which h
Id amplfed the following outline: !. How
= heat and cool schooroom 2. Heatin
5. apparatus, and moees Of past tand present
The deocterious effects of carbonic acid g
'e upon the pupils health. 4. Fresh air n
to quired for one person. 5. Advantages an
ut disadvantages of ventilation by raised an
%, lowered windows, etc.
Friday. p. m.-Sesson opened by musi
10 after which Mr.. A. C. McLaughin,o of Pacl
be erton, took up the subject "Penmanship
he treating it in very practical way. After
=, few remarks by the President and Secretar
~' the Annual Institute of 1880 was declare
III adjourned, having proven one of the mo
so interesting and practical sessions ever he
h. in the county. One hundred and three teacl
ers were enrolled.