The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1881-08-19
DAILY INTELLIGENCER.
Friday, Aug. 19. 1881.


/ The institute was called TO order at
7:4j p N. by the President.
The first business ON hand was 8 re-
por: from the Committee on Coustitu-
ton
President Anderson, as Chairman of
the Committee. reported constitution.
On motion il was adopted as read.
The Dext upon the programme was o
lecture by j. K Clark upon Teachers
Institutes After q few pertinent re-
marks upon the efficacy of such insti-
tutes, he departed somewhat from his
text and spoke at some length upon
compulsory education. aud reforms in
the whole public school system. He
held that the true teacher paid as
strict attention to the physical and
moral training of youth as TO their in
tellectual training. That the end in
view mnst be known at the commence
ment. He claimed that seventy FIVE
per cent Of the public school money of
Washington Territory is entirely wasted.
That the whole system should be re-
vised.
Mr j L Henderson followed with an
essay npon elocution. He claimed that
errors Of articulation and elocution are
the result OF lack of knowledge Of the
organs of articulation. He believed in
teaching and cultivating these organs,
and gave al excellent example of the
power that can be obtained by assidu.
ously and carefully cultivating them.
He then explained and gave examples
of ell the different tones of the voice
His lecture, which was we'll received
by the audience, was closed with o
couple of Rotations.
Adjourned till the next day at nine
A. N.
WEDNESDAY,, August II. 1884.
The institute called to order by the
President ct 9:10 AN. u
Mr. McDermoth, of Port Madison,
presented his manner Of teaching pri-
mary geography. He US d the objec-
tive method, and represented the phys
icAl condition Of tie world by diagrams
drawn on the blackboard. His method
of teaching the climate, productions,
animals and people, is by the conversa-
ton method--in other words. having q
little talk with his pupils and drawing
out from the pupils their own ideas.
A discussion then followed in which
the teachers generally participated.
3dessrs. Ward. McDermoth aud Miss
Minnie Moore were appointed as a
committee ON resolutions.
Mr.. Kerr. Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Hall
were appointed as a nominating COM
mittee.
The chairman, of the committee on
the Presidents address recommended
that said address be published. He
thanked the President for the able
manner in which he had addressed the
institute.
Miss Annie G Weller, of Steilacoom,
presented the subject of spelling to the
institute. She explained her method
Of teaching this branch. She claimed
that our present system Of spelling, or
rather photography, IS much harder
than the German photography. She be-
lieved in having pupils. as soon as
able, write their lessons.
Mrs z. G Hale then followed with q
well prepared essay upon the same
subject. She believed in reform in
spelling as well as reform in politics.
The next subject brought up was
methods of school examination. Mr. ID
b Ward opened up the subject with g
brief but very pointed essay.
Mr. Peter then followed on the same
subject. He believed the teachers
were all shooting too high; that the
teachers we're too theoretical. and did mt
meet the demands of the common pub
lie schools. He then gave very en-
PERTAINING account of his experiences
as teacher in Texas.
Institute then adjourned to meet al /
o'clock.
Afternoon session.
The institute was called TO order at
LIS NJ.
The committee on resolutions SUBJ
mitted the following resolution. which
was unanimously and enthusiastically
adopted. Il,
WHEREAS. In any system of public
schools, normal instruction is an essen
tial element, and the higher education
should not be overlooked. Therefore be
it
Resolred. That ii 10 the sense of this
institute that our Legislature should be
called upon TO support literally our
young. but vigorous university; provide
ample means TO make its struggling
normal department. al thst 1t should be
to meet the growing demand for good
teachers in Washington Territory.
The following resolutions were also
offered and adopted:
Resolosd. That when this institute do
adjourn. il shah be 10 meet at Seattle
next year, at such time as may be des.
ignatsd by the executive committee.
Rssolred. That the thanks OF this in.
stitute are rendered TO the various
transportation companies for favors to
members Of this institute passing over
their lines.
Resolrai, That the thanks of the in
stitute are tsodered 20 ssps Houghton,
the executive. to J Z CLARK and his as
sistant, Miss Mary Condor, as secreta-
~ OF this institute, to the friends who
furnished music and to the press and
citizens Of New Tacoma for the use of
hall and courtesies extended to the
members Of this institute.
The following committee was ap-
pointed to adopt school register:
Messrs Peter. Gilbert, Hall. Mrs
Kenyon and Miss McCarty.
Mr.. N :. Hanscom. of Seattle, pre-
sented the subject of history.
A general discussion followed. after
which Mrs P c Hale. Of Olympus. gave
careful and thorough examination Of
how 70 teach accommodation