Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-01-01

clinton county, by Zen. James n. Beaver
and by Rev. DIR. Hays, President of Wash
ington and Jefferson College. Miss Crane
followed these remarks with lovely song
entitled, "Welcome, Pretty Prim Rose"
Miss Smith then resumed the subject of
Language Lessons" saying that after the
spice of the gentlemen's speeches the bread
which she bad 10 offer in her exercise
would be acceptable. A lecture on
american Literature" was then given by
Mr.. Q. O. Zeigler, which WAS really we'll
prepared effort The evening session, AL
though not largely attended, was exceed
ingly pleasant. A classical song, entitled
Magnetic Waltz" was followed by
nCharley Ma2ree," q very pathetic song.
Both were quite exquisite. The lecture
on "Characters and Manners" by DIR.
Hays, contained many noble and exalted
sentiments.
CHRISTMAS MORNING.
Although the teachers were compelled
TO assemble on Christmas morning they
were determined not TO miss their Christ
mas dinners, and therefore carried mo-
tion that they be allowed two hours in
which 10 partake of it. The committee
on time and place of holding next meet
ing reported that for the year 1880, the
Tuesday following Christmas, Dec. 2s,
will be the most desirable time, but that
change of place is not advisable. The
President complimented the teachers on
the excellent order maintained, but re-
GREETED that more interest was not shown
in the exercises by asking questions, and
advised them TO occupy the front seats.
Prof. Krise then told his auditors that re-
views in all lessons are of great import
ance, and in reply TO questions gave seve-
raj pertinent responses. Prof. Schsffer
said that he does not believe in teachers
insisting upon the mere outlines Of lessons
any more than he does in eating the bones
of turkey, without the Gesh. In inter-
mediate language lessons, which Miss
Smith gave at this point, she said that
they are necessary before the introduction
Of Grammar. Miss Smith thinks that
Syntax and Etymology alone belong 10
Grammar Her words were marked with
originality and thought. Rev. d. Z. Kline,
in his lecture on the "Msp of Europe, 0"
said that the course Of rivers always indi.
cate the slope Of the land In few re-
marks on "School Discipline" Prof.
Schafier compared il 70 military discipline.
A teacher must utilize the curiosity, activ-
ity and love Of the beautiful inherent in
his scholars natures, Just as the Catholic
church appeals 10 the aesthetic taste Of its
Adherents.
CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON.
By two O'Clock p. NJ, the teachers had
gotten themselves on the outside Of their
big dinners and Hocked In large numbers
TO the Institute. The Superintendent was
made chairman of committee on the Sc
lection of new text books, Of which the
other members are Prof. Wolfe, DR..
Sehaffcr, Prof. Krise, Prof Gramley, and
Prof Lieb. Another interesting Lesson on
vocal music was given by Miss Crane, in
which she gave the teachers material TO
use in fourteen different lessons 10 their
scholars. She also drilled the Institute in
few special exercises. In her lesson on
Language" on this occasion, Miss Smith
devoted her time principally TO letter writ
ing. She described the entire p,odus ope-
raNdi of writing business, official aud So
cial leiters-not neglecting the kind which
she frequently receives, "love letters. ="
Miss Crane ELECTED the applause of the
audience by singing "Nora o'Neil." Many
facts in Geography not known before and
but little thought of were brought out by
Prof Scbgffer. He believes in making
this branch interesting by telling the
students items Of general and wonderful
information on the divisions of the coun-
try they are studying about. The evening
was devoted 10 lecture by Rev. DIR.
Sesblt, Of Pitisburg, on "Shoddy." 1t
was listened 10 by an audience Of about
one hundred and fifty people. and was
marked with earnestness and thought.
FRIDAY MORNING.
With an undiminished attendance Insti-
tute was called together At the usual time
and the roll called. The committee on
nominations reported = number Of names
to be voted for ss officers al the afternoon
session. A resolution was offered by Mr..
ID. NJ. Lieb to the effect that the proceed
ings be published, the accounts audited,
&c, which was, on motion, adopted. A
committee was appointed on the subject
with Superintendent Meyer as chairman,
the other members being Messrs. u. NJ.
Leib and @. NJ. Gramley and Miss sallie
Meek. Miss Smith gave lesson on
Grammar in illustration of the step fol-
lowing her usual language lesson. She
mentioned the many perplexing ways in
which the word at" may be used, and
condamned tha uea of dfa~r.nns ;.tl..