Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-12-29
Bradford County Teachers Institute.
TUESDAYS SESSION.

The usual devotional exercises were conduc-
ted by Mr.. Albert, after which Supt. Cass of
TiOga cOuntv, was introduced by Prof. Ryan.
He was pleased to meet teachers, and special
ly interested in methods of teaching. Thinks
the continued use of old methods like hav-
ing pork and beans for every meal, for years;
variety should be sought. His remarks were
pleasing, and received with applause.
Mr.. e. Il. Wood and Miss Brown, occupy
ing the Secretary's desk to-day. placed us un-
der obligations. as we were late. Four Sec
retaries were appointed, but we got only two
of the names Yesterday.
Methods in addition were given by Miss
Bedford, and other primary methods by Miss
Bush and Mr.. Wood.
Miscellaneous work followed. Mr.. Hard
ing called attention to interest rules and meth
dds. Mr.. Andrews would use all, Mr.: Gar
rsOn the six per cent method. Mr.. Harding
thinks it somewhat faulty. Supt. Ryan and
Prof. Burritt gave explanations. Mr.. Albert
asked for the legal rate, and what constitutes
usury in Pa. Another asked by what rule
partial payments should be reckoned in Pa.
Answer to the first, 6 per cent; anything in
excess being usury. To the last, authorities
differ. but the U. S. rule is in use. Mr.. Bur-
ritt, Mr.. Vougbt, Mr.. Osborne taking part
in the exercises. Class room drill followed.
We spent the time in section NJ, composed
of graded school teachers, and in charge Of
Prof. McColiom.
The exercises were very interesting and
instructive. Subject under discussion COM
pound numbers.
Local geography was taken up by Mss
Florence DeLano. Miss Anna McCOrd gave
a method of teaching descriptive geography
from the book.
Mr.. BOvingdon gave class recitation in
mathematical geography, class having been
called out.
conducting of the drill, and the questions
asked and answered. The cause Of the
Mississippi rivers flowing from it's source to
point farther from the centre Of the earth.
l.. G. its mouth higher than its source, is a
mystery to some, and the same assertion re-
latter river is not believed to be so by those
having good, clear ideas regarding the first
mentioned. Glass drill. Adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Called at 1.2o supt. RYAN appointed Vice
Presidents as follows:
Mr.. Pitcher, Mr.. +. A. Thompson and Miss
Eliza Adams.
Song:-'.Scatter seeds of Kindness"
Hon. K. l.. Hills then gave very enter
tanning lesson on the use of the infections in
reading, with suggestions and illustrations to
be used i'm teaching.
Methods IN teaching grammar was next in
order. Miss Cheney gave a class drill. Mr..
Ryan emphasized the method given, it begin
nIng with name, words, then with action
words, and so through the list, using prin-
ted page after some practice with objects and
actions familiar to child, at first. To be
continued until the part of speech to which
word belongs can be readily stated.
Questions and discussion followed. Messrs.
Harding. Duggan, Park, Brown and Misses.
Lyons, Stevens, Wallace and Zeny participa-
ting.
Song-America.
Miss Mexican gave an excellent drill with
class of primary pupils, including sounds of
letters, forming words, ETC.: then with small
splints for objects, she developed addition
and multiplication, also substraction and di-
vision, in n,ludng signs, etc. 1t was an almost
perfect drill, at least few can do better in Sc
curing attention of pupils and progress. The
children were applauded.
RECESS.
Glass drill: Visited section D. % members in
charge of Mr.. BOvngdOn. The subject being
grammar excellent interest and work was ap-
parent, and the sound of the bell came too
soon as evidenced by their lingering to dis
cuss points of interest.
AT 3 o'clock a class drill in Main Hall, Mr..
Osborn having charge of a reading exercise
in fourth reader. various questions were ask
ed and answered.
Mr.. Gilett gave class drill in spelling,
using the oral method. A few moments
We're devoted to questions on miscellaneous
subjects, developing much interest and infor-
nation.
The query box was passed.
Supt. Ryan spoke of the health of the
teachers for the past year, and the loss by
death.
A committee of three on Neurology was
appointed as follows: Mr.. w. P. Horton.
Miss Hills and Miss Spalding. Various COM
mittees reported work for the evening and
tomorrow.
Adjourned to meet at O'Clock. !