The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-12-27

Institute.
Next In order was the reading of a selection enti-
tied "No Sect In Heaven" by O. w. Gehr. This
was followed by paper on school organization, by
J. Elmer Stephens. lie divided the subject into
two parts, class organization and school organiza-
tion. The subject OF Percentage was continued
from yesterdays session by Rev. John Edgar. He
takes Brooks Arithmetic as his standard on the
subject OF Percentage. He illustrated on the
blackboard his method OF computing interest.
Adjourned.
AFTERNOON sEssIoN-Nfeeting called to order by
the County superintendent, and opened with
music, followed by the reading OF paper by Prof.
McCaskey, subject, "How can the teacher attain
higher degree OF professional power9" Professor
NIcCaskey spoke in a very earnest manner and was
warmly appauded.
A telegram from the Dauphn County Institute
was read by the chairman, the teachers Of that
Institute tending greetings OF friendship on mo-
tlon, the President appointed Messrs. Fahnestocl
Wright and McCaskey to respond by telegraph.
After piece of music was sung paper was
read on the question, "What shall we teach ~
The reader, l. f. Stephens, summed up his paper
with the answer Moral Courage. Report by the
chairman of committee on response to Dauphn
county institute was accepted. Prof Heiges con-
tinued his instructions on object Lessons. Prof.
NIcCaskey made Illustrations on a sand moulding
board which he uses in his school for teaching ge
ography. He gave among other Illustrations that
Of an active burning volcano.
g. w. Gehr read ''The examination Of q wit
ness" and "CharcoaL" Rev. j. Edgar resumed
his instruction ON Percentage. Prof Wright put
an outline on the blackboard to show 'sHow to
teach Literature" and made some very good sug-
gestions Messrs. Fahnestoek and McCaslSey, gave
their methods of teaching the same subject.
EVENING sEssIos-Opened with music by the
olaa 1uh A iof,I of fnar
"The wonderful one hoss SHAY" was read by w.
Il. Baker, This was followed by the "Plantation
Song"
Prof. Daniel Fleisher, principal of the Newport
Select school, introduced "our Profession" by an
able paper on the subject. Miss Meyer rected the
"Bel of the Atlantic" Music by the Institute.
defamation by j. NJ. Eshleman, Title, Bernar-
do del Carpio Another by l. E. stephens, called
"Schneders Ride" Music by the Institute, was
followed by Prof Heges with talk on ''The Pow
ers of the Sunbeam" He divided his subject into
two topics ''Natural Heat" and "Artifcia1 Heat"
The instructions on this subject, were very inter-
esting and instructive. Adjourned
THURSDAY.
MORNING SEssIoN-Devotional exercises conduct
ed by Rev. Jno. Edgar. After some music by the
institute Prof silas Wright continued his lnstruc-
ton on "Primary School work" The sword Meth
discussed. Music by the Institute. Prof Heges
took up the subject introduced by Prof Wright
and some practical information. He followed
with lesson on color to class of Children
He presented the primary colors O card and
showed by an experiment that by the mixing Of
these three primary colors, the secondary colors
are produced
Prof l.. B. Kerr presented the subject OF visiting
schools by Directors. He said that in Saville twp
the Directors divided themselves into three divis-
ions for convenience, and visited each school once
month took notes of school work, to he read at
the monthly meetings of the school board which
the teachers obliged to attend in order to OBJ
tain checks in payment of their salaries He ad-
vocated the payment of dollar per day to direc
tors for school work done by them.
On motion, query box was opened for referred
questions. This was followed by further remarks
on visitatono of schools, after which institute ad-
journed
AFTERNOON SEssIoN.-Institute opened with sing
ing. An election OF County Committee on Perma-
nent Certificates took place. Mr. Baker answered
the question show do you teach reading In the End
and 3rd Readers?" To day being directors day
most of the topics were opened by them, Mr.
McKeehan answered the question: SHOW can di-
rectors create spirit OF emulation among their
teachers. Explanations from the County Supt
WtIe lndut Ill W extlIlnuUlOn papers sent
to him by the teachers of the County. Considera-
bic discussion took place the subject introduced
| by Mr.. McKeehan, Messrs. Baker and Buck ad-
vocated the district institutes. Prof. Heiges was
| called on by the President. He advised the hold
ing of district Institutes If properly conducted
With respect to visiting schools he favored the
| paying OF competent persons to do this work
After another piece OF music Prof. McCaskey
gave an illustration on the molding board, OF an
earthquake While he was preparing for this the
ladies and some of the gentlemen showed some
uneasiness, but the experiments were success
and nobody was hurt.
Prof Heges gave talk on the construction Of
school houses,and showing in very practical way
how any room may be ventilated. He recommend
ed comfortable seats for pupils in school, also
advised the teachers to be very careful about the
moral instructions given to the pupils, "Practice
what you teach" and always be sure you teach
correctly
Mr.. d. r. Kane introduced the subject Of Reel
tation. Prof. Heigas gave some very valuable
instruction on on conducting recitations, Prof.
FahnestocI and others took part in the general
discussion.
Music by the institute. Messrs. spangler, smi-
ley and ,seibert were appointed by the chair to
count the vote for Committee ON permanent GER
ti1cates. The institute adjourned after the an
houhcelneuVS lor INC eNoilhb SeoSioh "eIo inaue-
EVENING SEssIoN-Institute called to order by
President, opened with music by the Glee Club
]. L.lMcCaskey answered the question ''How do
you teach History?" A paper on the ''Teachers
Literary Preparation,n was read by Miss Meyer OF
Newport.
DR.. o. Tiffany, OF Philadelphia, was introduced
TO the audience by the County Supt., j. r. Flick
niger. The Dr. delivered lecture on the subject
''Work and It's Worth" He classes all society into
three classes, viz: Paupers, Working Glass and
Aristncrats the 1st cnnsIsfs OF nI the henrnra