The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-09-17
RepoHed for The 1hgis.
Hartford County Teachers Institute,

After the usual opening exercises, Prof Morri-
son, Superintendent Of the state Institution for
the Blind, late of this county, was introduced
The speaker graphically described the methods
used for the instruction of those who had lost
their slcht. He was listened to with attention and
the proficiency attanohhy the blind, especially in
handwork and music, was thought to be marvel
lous. Congress had appropriated $"5oW0, the in
books in suitable type for the blind. Thusa litera-
turo for them was fast Accomplishing. In reply
to an inquiry of Mr.. Eulunk the speaker stated
that about Il per cent Of the persons who became
blind lost their sight 10y improper care and treat
ment of the organs of sight
Prof. Jackson gave Il drill in teaching History,
which presented many practical suggestions, es-
pecinlly to the young teacher, using the outline
the part of the pupil. lie thought geography was
the eye of history, and frequent reviews were
necessary.
Miss NJ. NJ. Oney, to whom the question of teach
ing history To the 9Th grade was referred, reported
in its favor, declaring that history wasn3l amore
difficult study than geography, and should he
taught in connection with ii.
The subject of Irregular Attendance was con-
sdcrcd in nm essay upon its evils, by Miss NJ. NJ.
Oney.
Miss Chamberlain always required note from
home if the pupil was absent, which in Havrc dc
Mrs. Chase considered canning factories and
book fees the great obstacles to regular attend
| ance. Often pupil who might have attended
three or four days in the week, was kept at home
| until the next week on that account.
Miss Oldheld thought that to interest patrons as
| to its evils and advantages was the best way to
ii. l.. Thompson thoughtthata teacher could ac
| complish much by visiting his patrons and arous-
ing in them more concern, individually, for the
success of the schools.
| The committee on representation at the coming
Fair, reported: That each district be represented
from that particular grade, with the name and age
| of pupil attached. They recommend exhibition
of specimens of PenmaEship, Map-Drawng,
| Printing, Original Designs, Letter Writing and
| Composition, Bookkeeping, Solution demonstra-
ted in writing, and display Of the Books, Appar,
of Time Tables, Charts and other things interest
| ing to teachers.
| Rev. J. b. Scarborough answered the question
| to what extent teacher was responsible for the
moral conduct of his pupils by saying that he was
| liable only so long rs the pupil was under his i'm
| mediate control, when he should be held strictly
| accountable for his conduct in that respect
| Would not allow pupil of bad moral character
| to remain in his school without reformation. The
schools lost popularity by not observing this point
| strictly-parents often complaining that their
| children learn more mischief than good at school,"
| How to make School-Houses Attractivep was
| considered by Miss Hendon in an essay urging
| that particular attention be paid to the comfort
and cleanliness of the room; the proper and tasty
| arrangement of the furniture, and cheerful and
home,like appearance be given everything about
Messrs. Burkins and J. w. McNabb also present
cd, methods of increasing the attractivencss of
| A class drill in Discount and Interest, which
| excited much interest, was conducted by J. Is.
Scarborough. The method was discussed by a
| VI thO iiNhipSio biSoSh''
| FRIDAY.
The Institute held its final session and was
| opened with prayer by Rev. L. NJ. Cathcart.
| Prof Jackson delivered an interesting illustra-
| tive lecture on the Metric System.
| "Can any plan be devised to build up Teachers
| Associations was considered by Chas.T Wilson,
| who thought they were OF great benefit but hard
/ to build up
Prof. Jackson gave a description of interesting
subjects which could be brought before them. and
hoped they might be means Of interesting and
instructing patrons .,,,o,,,, o,,,,,, 10 ,,,,,,.
up in the 9Th district the teachers were at home
| there. with ample facilities for travelling
| Thought it paid to attend and improve them as n
means of encouraging and inspiring teachers,
| J. w. Carter believed that If they were held in
different localities the patrons and school officers
| would be better the last round than the first.
| Miss Tammany believed they helped inexpe-
bility which was very desirable. Other members
| gave their views and presented difficulties In the
| way of their successful operation
| The Institute was then closed with literary and
musical exercises, after the fashion of teachers
sung BY Misses Chamberlain and McGowen; Miss
feeingy detained the Gray Swan" Miss NJ.
| NJ. 0ficy followed with the reading of Daisy s
Faith" in very child-llko and touching manner
McGowen. J. Benson Gable oloquently, present.
cd Horqtius;" by decamaton. The choir sang
| Ettie Wilson read Little Matte Craven :" Miss
| Chamberlain, by request, gave vivid description,
exciting much laughter. of How Jenkins Went
toa Pic Nic;" Miss Fammany read, Fare Ye VOL.
| Brother Watkins in a very pathetic manner.
| On motion of Prof. Jackson, the thanks Of the
urDanity and careful foresight for the comfort of
| the teachers, with which he had conducted the
| Institute and the same on motion of j. w. Bur-
kins to the Board of School Commissioners for
| their kindness in providing IL music book, and
| their many assurances of corporation and kind
regards. The President, Mr.. W. II. Harlan, then
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