The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-12-02

kALAMA, w. T., Nov. 4, 1850.

The Cowlitz County Teachers Institute
met at l;3O P NJ. at the school house and
was called to order by Mrs. A. B. Hunting.
ton, supt. of common schools. After spir-
tied address by the lady in the chair, Mrs.
Irene c. Davis read a carefully prepared pa
per on Teaching Reading in the primary
school. A general discussion Of the subject
followed, the majority of the teachers agree
ing with Mrs. Davis that the word or object
method OF teaching reading was the best.
MIR. n. Davis came next with an extempo-
raneous etior. in the arithmetcal line, and
succeeded very well, clearly illustrating his
method of teaching both mental and written
arithmetic. Then followed a general discus
sion of the subject after which MIR. Fred.
Saunders was called upon to illustrate the
best method of teaching spelling which he
did as far as he knew, and the methods he
had tried, but not being public speaker his
address was not very lengthy. His remarks
ELECTED a reply from Mr.. n. Davis in regard
to the new way of spelling now being agi-
tated, After this came brief discussion on
corporal punishment.
Mr.. \. Davis, Mrs. Ella Randall and Miss
Kate ALBERT were appointed Committee
on Resolutions.
On motion the Institute adjourned to the
following morning at s o'clock after which
the following persons were enrolled as men,
bers of the Institute: Mrs. Randall, Carroll
ton: Mi Catharine A. Aubert, Kalama;
Chas. E. Forsyth, Freeport; Antonette B.
Huntington, Castle Rock; Irene c. Davis,
Freeport; Napoleon Davis, Freeport; Fred.
2. Saunders, La Center.
FRIDAY NOV. 9TH.
Institute met at S o'clock according to adj
journment. Mr. N. Davis in the chair.
The exercises were commenced with an
essay on geography by Mrs. Ella Randall
who was followed by Miss ALBERT. Both
ladies fully illustrated their method of teach.
ing this branch, and all present agreed in
recommending the use of outline maps, and
also map drawing. At Q o'clock Mr.. n.
Davis was called upon to deliver an essay on
penmanship, which he did, all present heart.
lily endorsing his very forcible and pertinent
arguments. He also gave his experience in
teaching the Spencerian method. At 9:45
clock Miss Kate ALBERT gave her method
OF teaching grammar, fully explaining it,
and mentioning her very decided preference
FOR Clarke's grammar, as calculated to
awaken the most interest among pupils At
ter general discussion of this subject the
committee on resolutions reported, the follow
ing. which, with the exception of the 9th
were on motion adopted:
lst Resolved, That this Institute has
! been n success.
"a. Resolved, That it is the sense of this
Institute that all teachers in the county
should avail themselves OF any and all privil-
eyes t. promote their usefulness in the
| sphere of teaching.
81. Resolved, That the profession of teach
ing is second to none and that teachers should
labor at all times to elevate their calling.
4th. Resolved That the thanks of the In
stitute are due and are hereby extended to
the presiding officer for the courtesy and
fairness displayed during the meeting.
9Th. Resolved, That mental arithmetic
as branch should be added to the list OF
studies now taught in the public schools of
| this Territory.
9th. Resolved, That the thanks of this
Inst tute are due the citizens of Kalama for
their generous non-inteference in the pro-
ceedings OF this meeting.
No other business being on hand on mo-
ton, the Institute adjourned subject to call
OF County Supt
FRED. ?. SAUNDERS,