The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-08-12
THE INSTITUTE.

The Mauitowoc County Institute of
1880 is thing of the past. 1t was held
at the North Side Sehon House in Man.
| itowoe, and the conductors were ]. Q.
/ Emery of Ft Atkinson and c. I. Vie
balm of Manitowoc.
Shortly after 10 4. NJ, July 26, Supt.
| Yiebahn in a few words welcomed the
teachers assembled, and introduced Mr..
Emery. This gentleman spoke of our
object in thus coming together, express
ed a hope that all wonld be benefited
from an interchange of thought; and
read an extract from our State Journal
of Education on the Objects Of the Insti-
| tute, as best stating his ideas.
The greater portion OF the first day
was spent in explaining aud preparing
for the morrow's work. The work has
been largely Primary; and the Syllabus
prepared by the Institute Committee has
been closely followed.
1t has been the aim of the conductors,
I
how much individual teachers know; but
| TO draw out teachers-set them to think
| ing-start them in the right direction; to
indicate so far as may be, how a subject
| may be interesting and profitable, and
/ let each one work ont plan for himself.
| Teachers have been urged to show their
originality and individuality in their
work-for "mere copyist is failure. "
| Surely there is no one, who has closely
followed the exercises-and particularly
those in reading, history and geography
during the two weeks, but has been
greatly benefited.
These subjects have been made to mean
more to rs than ever before. They have
broadened from day to day until their
extent seems almost boundless. No ex-
ercise has been without interest, and
your secretary longs for the pen of
ready writer that these might be fully and
well described.
The register shows lot enrolled. The
| attendance however has been very irreg
ular-a fact much to be regretted. One
very noticeable fact has been the number
of cases of hardness. What do we re-
quire Of our scholars in this direction?
Each session was opened with music
by the Institute. In the morning were
the following exercices: Reading, arith-
metic, penmanship, history and govern
ment. In the afternoon, language, spell
ing, geography, general exercises, draw
ing, theory and practice occupied the
time.
There has been the usual number OF
visitors. Abundant opportunity has been
given to subscribe to various publica-
tons valuable to teachers.
On the last day of the Institute the
committee on resolutions submitted the
following:
Whereas, we highly appreciate the val
liable assistance and the able counsel
rendered by our worthy conductor, Prof.
iIuiCiS dLo
Whereas, we recognize the wisdom
and deep research exhibited in the many
valuable methods presented by our
county superintendent, Mr.. Viebahn;
Be it resolved, that we formally but
sincerely tender them our thanks for their
earnest efforts in our behalf.
Resolved, that our thanks are also due
to the gentlemanly members of the school
board of Dist. No. /, city OF Manitowoc,
for the use of their commodious building
and for many other favors received.
Resolved, that copy of these resolu-
tons be furnished the secretary, to be
published with the report of this Insti-
tute. ANNE BURNET,
Secretary of Committee.
These resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
A few closing remarks were made by
the conductors. Mr.. Viebahn made an
nouncement relative to examinations; in
vited teachers . discuss anything that
had been presented in the Institute at
future teachers meetings; babe us ''good
night" and at p. VI. our work was done.
HATTIE E. BACON, Secretary.