The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-09-03

/ OF knowledge OF the elements or IAN
guage.
On the subject of
| GEOGRAPHY
q class recitation was conducted by
Otis w. Waters; recitation in the
Geography of West Virginia by
Thomas f. Hodges, and very inter
esting lesson in Map Drawing, by
Miss Sadie Coyle.
Prof Purinton and Mr.. Jas Fer
rail- each conducted an exercise in
HISTORY.
Also the Current History of the
World, by Prof Morgan, aroused gen
eral interest.
A very interesting essay on
SCHOOL GOVERNMENT
was read by Geo. c. Cole.
The object lessons in the
NATURAL SCIENCES.
| conducted hy Profs. Keenan,, Lyon
and Latham, were among the most
interesting exercises Of the Institute.
and the wisdom of their insertion in
the programme by the State Superin-
tendent was fully recognized by the
teachers.
GRAMMAR.
On this branch sentence building,
how to distinguish the parts of
speech, and diagraming were illus
trated by Mr.. Hodges, Prof Lyon
and Miss Matte Brock, respectively.
Many other subjects brought up
by the
QUERY BOX
occasioned lively discussion. Each
day critics were appointed who care
fully noted and reviewed the gram
NAUTICAL mistakes made during the
day; Misses Laura Shisler, Anna
Campbell, Rosa Larkin, NJ e. Ack-
lin, Carrie Hackney, Lissa Sanders
and Messrs. +. E. Baker, j. W.
Smith, Jarrett Hare, and T. f. Hodges,
acted very acceptably in this posi-
ton.
The Institute was favored with
splendid
rendered by Misses Hattie Lyon, An
ma Campbell, Ida Davis, Matte
Brock and Prof. David Wiedman.
The music was not only inspiring of
itself, but did much to make the ex-
ercises more enjoyable.
Through the courtesy of Prof. Pu-
rinton the teachers were granted the
privilege of visiting the University,
and an hour was pleasantly spent
Friday morning going through the
buildings.
NIGHT SESSIONS.
The night sessions were we'll at
tended. The people of Morgantown
take a deep interest in education.
On Tuesday night the first subject
discussed was
SCHOOL LAW;
participated in by Profs. Purinton,
Morgan, Wade and others, after
which the audience was entertained
by an address from Prof. f. S. Lyon,
On
WADE's GRADUATING SYSTEM.
The Professor favored the adoption
of the system because it required a
regular curriculum of study. He be-
lieved that the teachers of the State
should not depend upon legislative
help, but should themselves adopt
and practice course of study suited
to the wants Of the state.
Prof. Morgan also made brief
speech on the subject, in which he
explained to the teachers the action
which he intended to take in estab-
fishing the system in this county.
THURSDAY NIGHT.
The first exercise was an address
on the Reciprocity of the Teacher
and the Tax Payer, by A. L. Wade.
The subject was we'll treated, and
well received by the audience.
The second exercise was an adj
dress by Rev. j. B. Dickey, on Cor
poral Punishment. Mr.. Dickey
would not condone cruelty, rashness,
or revengeful motives, but believed
that judicious use of the rod was
an essential element in school gov
ment. He sustained his position by
arguments drawn from analogy and
Scripture, and spoke in clear and
fOreible manner.
The subject was further discussed
by Profs. Wade, Lyon, Cralle and
Morgan.
FRIDAY NIGHT.
The Rev. w. c.. Snodgrass spoke
on "The Duty of the State to Edu-
cate it's Own Teachers" This i'm
portant subject was discussed by
Rev. Snodgrass in his usual good
style.
Joseph Moreland was called for
and responded in some very appro-
pirate remarks.
The committee on resolutions pre-
sented the following, which were
adopted:
WHEREAS, We the teachers of Mon
ongalia county having assembled in
an Institute for the purpose of mutual
benefit in our high calling, have been
shown kindness in various ways, and
it being our duty to make public &C
acknowledgement Of the same and our
privilege to express ourselves on top
les of school interests therefore be it
ResolUed, That our thanks are due
Prof. d. B. Purinton for the able and
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