Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-12-30
THURsDAY-MORNING SESSION.


Devotional exercises by Rev. Doctor Stew
art.
Some announcements having been made,
the committee on methods reported.
MIR. Marshall took up common fractions
The definition given a fraction is a number
which Expresses pieces. Principles I, H..
LII, illustrated by use of lines, after ilustra-
ting and defining by objects, the terms of a
fraction. BY this method pupils are led to
see the reason for each step in treating frac-
tlons, ana understand the application of the
principles. This exercise was interesting.
Mr.. G. M. Harding gave class drill in de-
clmal notation from rules. He developed his
method and made plain each step by illustra-
ton.
Hon. e. L. Hills was called to give a les
son IN reading and answer queries. He was
received with applause and applauded as he
gave instruction and maintained posi-
ton at variance with the affected manner o. !.
pronouncing many words. He teaches read
ing by example, calling attention to the
meaning and using short lessons.
Questions were asked and the following
teacnerS called upon to answer: Miss Lung,
Miss Petrie and Miss Adams. Humorous re-
marks We're INDUCED in by some of the teach
ers, which gave a moments rest and amusc-
ment. Section drill. Visited A. Prof. Bur-
rltt IN charge; % teachers present and, like
others, doing good work. The subject under
Is.
uses the analytical or more or less method
successfully. Recess.
Met in main hall. Prof. Burgan spoke in
reference to the School Journal. Questions
were asked and answered in a satisfactory
manner.
Miss Grohs, Mr. Thompson, Miss Smith, c.
Nj. Harding, Mr.. Mcclure, Mr.. Heverlv, Mr..
Chubbuck, Mr.. Pitcher, Mr.. Burritt, Mr..
Quinlan, and Mr.. Ryan took part in the eX-
ercise.
Mr.. Heverly gave lesson in political ge-
ography and then the query box was taken
up and various questions answered.
Various methods of suppressing whisper
ing and loud studying were given. 81 to -
GeS., Is the proper temperature for a SCH |
room. Adj joul ned.
All the new Banks and Toys at G. p Wcllcs' soc
store.
For First Glass Custom Boots and Shoes, go to
Morgan McMahon's Shop, over Burchill Brothers
Marble Works Repairing of all kinds neatly DONE
Headquarters for DOLLS! Dolls Heads, Bodies.
and Arms, at q. p. Welles' Crockerv and 99c store
Childrens Books, Small and Large Lowest Pri
ces. at o. Z. Wclles' Crockery and 9oc store.
CHARLES AKENs has taken the Barber Shop late
ly occupied by PATTINANTo, in Patton Block and
solicts share of public patronage. He is an ex
perienced barber and understands al branches of
the business.
New Majolica at c. P. WelleP Crockery aud 99c
store.
For SALE-A small engine and boiler. In
dry. ~ ' 80 '-'''' A''"
The lady who left her sea-skin muff at G.
S. Fitch's confectionery store on Saturday.
can find it there.
Kerosene Burners for OH Lanterns at G.
?. WELLEs' Crockery 99c store.
To LET-The large store now occupied by
the Post Office. Will be vacant January 1.
Dec. 81. l.. ELsBREE.
Chains and Lockers in endless variety. COM
prising all the new STYLES. at ED MoUILLEss
EAUX's.
80 all Chrome Cards sent post paid for 10
cents, with name. Address, f. p. Carnochan.
Fashionable Card Printer. Towanda, Pa.
Christmas Cards, New Year Cards, Birth
day, Wedding and Coincidence Cards. at
WHITCOMB's,
For the finest line of smokers goods for
Christmas presents, go to John Sullvan's on
Bridge st. dec. 19-2w.
Books by eminent authors and Poets, in
the finest bindings suitable for holiday pres
ents, at WHITCOMB'S.
c. l., S. C.-The attention of the Circle is
called to the article on Oriental and Greek
Sculpture, in January number of the Centu-
ry, (Scribner's IHagdzine.)
CHAS. II. WRIGHT, Pres.
The Five Cent Store is now receiving an
immens stock of fall and winter goods and
the enterprising propretors invite the public
to call and examine.
Large inv oice of foreign and domestic wines