The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1881-11-26
Reported for tho CARBON ADvooAME.
The County Teachers Institute.
MAuoH CHuNk, NOV. l7, lssl.

and Culture Of the Mind" He said that
this was topic not easy to talk upon, and
make interesting 10 body Of teachers. He
spoke of the difficulty encountered by young
teachers, to take up work upon the "Cul-
ture OF the Mind" and understand it. He
dwelt upon the necessity Of the study Of
mental science, and outlined hisslecture as
he proceeded, making it plain and easily
understood.
Miss Helen MIrrick gave a select reading
aud recitation, after which the institute en-
gagged in singing.
Prof. 6. NJ. Philips then spoke upon
"How the Earth is Weighed and Measured"
He said that il was an established fact that
the earth was round like ball, but even
now there are men who believe II TO be fiat,
and would not be convinced to the contra
ry. at is a mistake" he said, "that Col
umbus discovered that the earth was round.
1t was known by learned men long before
Columbus" He spoke Of an eclipse of the
moon, as proof that the earth was round,
as a shadow in the eclipse Of the moon, is
always curve, and ms an eclipse of the
moon is caused by the earth coming be-
how the circumference of the earth was
measured, and finally how it was weighed.
Hon. +. A. Apgar, continued his lecture
upon "Map- p-Drawing," stating that little at
tention should be given to the embelsh-
ment ofthe map by tbs pupil. 1t is not
necessary to, dwell upon details, accuracy
and rapidty should however be cncourag-
ed. He then made upon the black. board
drawings of South America and Europe.
Institute adjourned until 2 p. m.
Afternoon exercises commenced with
singing by the institute.
The first lecture of the afternoon was by
Prof. G. NJ. Philips on the "National
Banks" He defined very clearly the
working of the National Banks, and the Pc
cuiaiities that attend them. AS this wa:
the last time shat Prof Philips appeared be-
fore the institute, he thanked the teacher:
for the kind manner in which he was re.
ceived by them, and bid them adieu.
After singing by the institute, Dr. Brook:
took up his lecture commenced in the morn
ing, upon the Mature and Culture Of the
Mind" imparting valuable information tC
the teachers.
The institute then proceeded to an elec
| nc 80, D.
resulting in the election of the five follow
ing: j. P. Rowland, S. II. Holinger, Mrs
b. Frisbic, j. F. Snyder aud Samuel Motz
er. The exercises of the afternoon CLOSED
with the lecture of Hon. L. A. Apgur upor
Mathematical Geography"
The evening exercises opened with a Sc
lection upon the organ.
DR.. Brooks was then introduced, and ad
dressed the audience upon "Home Educa
tion," referring TO the education and th
treatment of a child at home, and the du
ties of parents to children.
FRIDAY MORNING, November the 18th
The exercises Of the morning were opene,
with singing by the institute. followed b,
prayer 10y the Rev L. B. Hoffman.
DR.. Brooks then spoke upon "Teachin
Elementary Geometry" IIe first impressed
upon The teachers the necessity of teaching
Geometry-he believed that it should i
taught in the Primary or lowest depart
ment. He divided the subject inlo tw
heads: "ldcas Of Geometry" and Thought
of Geometry.% All thoughts in Geometr
are truths. He pointed GU, the necessitN ,
teaching Geometry orally, and leading then
from known 10 unknuwna and al.o of lesdin
a pupil On in such manner that he ma
discoverIor himself new truths, and thus tn
better impress them upon the mind.
Dr. Fer,ier then addressed the iuslitut
as announced on tie programme, "Lesso
in English"
By request Miss Dollenmaycr and "
j. p. Rowland rendered duet.
Rev. W. K. MacNeal delivered IN aadre:
upon Biography or Biographical Iii fory.
Hon, E. A. Apgar the last lectuJer in tn
morning session, continued his lecture upo
Mathematical Geography.
BY request OF President, 7. NJ. Ballet, th
, institute convened at 1880 p. M, instead ,
f 2 p. m, in order To transact all "Miscelan
GUS Business" The reports of committed
} were read and approved. The report of tn
committee appointed to draw up resolution
appropriate on the death of Mr.. II. {
r Clarke, late a teacher in the Weather.
Grammar school, were read and passed b
, the institute. Also the committee ON Pei
muneut Certificates reported that they bu
organized and appointed the first Suturds
in April, a. the American House, Mauc
! Chunk, us the time and place of first ca
animation.
We, the undersigned committee appoin
ed, would respectfully submit the following
ResOiued, That the thanks Of tho teacher
OF Carbon county be extended To the Leg
lature of tins State for passing the law con
pelling school directors to grant us the tim
ior attending the County Teachers Institute
Resolved, That We very much depore an
condemn the action Of certain Boards of d
rectors who required teachers To sign agre
ments waving their right, under the law,
attend the institute.
Resolved, That the thanks ofths institu
be rendered to Misses Nellie Blakslee an
Nora Faust and Master Johnnie Ruwlan
for valuable musical aid during the week
q ReSOiued, That the thanks Of the teache
be rendered TO Rev. Edsall Ferrier, d /
for his able and instructive lecture and f
his valuable drill in literature.
ResoirGd. That our thanks be rendered
e all the different lecturers aud Others wi
have assisted in making our institute ben
y fetal to the teachers, TO Prof A. w. Vaual
da Tor the use of his organ during the wee
o to the County Commissioners for the use
4 the Court House; To County Superinten,
ent Ballet, for his work in securing talent
able, aud for SO fully providing Tor the il
= struction aud entertainment of the nstitut
}. and To the different editors Of this cnunl
for their valuable assistance in advertiser
the institute, aud in publishing a report
u its doings.
:. Miss KATE THOMAS,
i j. F. SNYDER,
s. ii. HoLLINGER,
Committee.
. BY request Of Superintendent Ballet, Il
= Superintendent of Lehigh county who W
: present, SPOKE upon a scheme of studies