Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1881-12-21
Our Institute Instructors.

Prof. McNeal, who is a favorite at Institutes,
will he with US the entire week. He will talk
on principles of Primary Teaching" "The
Work of the Teacher in Forming Character"
on subjects suggested by the teachers, and an
swer queries. He will lecture on Monday even
ing, subject Negative Men," Do not miss
any of his practical talks
Prof. Pinkerton will be with us on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday. He will talk on
rSchool Management" on Methods of Teach
ing Spelling" Language and Grammar" (mak-
ing methods prominent. He comes recon-
mended az practical Institute worker.
Prof. Wade, who is practical teacher and
an enthusiastic Institute worker, will be pres.
ent on Thursday and Friday. He has consent
ed to address the Directors Convention on
Thursday at P. NJ. and desires all our teach
ers as well as directors TO be present. The Pro-
fessor will instruct on Thursday and Friday
forenoon, and lecture on Thursday evening,
subject: India, China and Corea." Hs is pro-
nounced by competent judges one Of the most
pleasing, eloquent and entertaining platform
orators Of the day.
On Wednesday, Col. l.. F. Copeland, Of South
and Snobhery" He Is styled the "Prince Of
Orators" and pronounced one of the most witty,
profound, logical, brilliant and mirth- -provok-
ing orators on the American platform
All who desire grand entertainment should
come and hear those lectures.
Our fuetrucOrs anu IectuTcrs are perhaps uL-
known TO most of our people, but that does not
argue that they are not able and eloquent.
A part of each session will be devoted to the
discussion Of subjects, by Home Talent. (For
list Of subjects see program elsewhere in this
paper. The one designated to open the discus
sion will be allowed twenty minutes, and others
FIVE minutes each. Teachers, remember that
after the question is opened, any one will have
the privilege Of speaking, and we hope the time
will be wen occupied. We believe our home
talent can and will do credit TO the county.
Directors, patrons and citizens, you are cor
daily invited TO attend. Teachers, you will be
paid for the week--let all attend "Let every
teacher feel that he or she ia 10 some extent
responsible for . good Institute and that the
benefit received will depend largely upon the
interest you feel in the great work Of educa.
ton" Teachers wishing to bring a class Of
pupils and exhibit their methods Of instruction
or progress in any Of the branches, can do 80
by notifying the Superintendent day or two
previous.
Specimens Of penmanship, maps, free hand
drawing, and manuscript work, may be placed
| on exhibition.
DIR. Cowan's elocution is excellent. He is
| the possessor Of deep, fne-toned, orotund
voice, which. added TO his correct and distinct
enunciation. makes, him a very pleasing and
| attractive speaker. His diction is original and
harmonious, and full of striking qualities
| quaint illusions and allterative phrases, drawn
| from a seemingly inexhaustible mine of infor
nation and experience. -Ecening Press
| Greensburg, Pa, Oct. 18th, 1881.
| The lecture of DIR. Frank Cowan before the
| teachers institute, on Wednesday evening
was an admirable one, and for beautiful WORD
painting and accurate description, not to be
surpassed by the most accomplished lecturers
! on the American platform.--Indidnd Demo
! crdt, Indid.td, Pa, Oct. 5, 1881.
| DIR. Frank Cowans lecture in the opera
! house was listened TO with merked attention
! by an appreciatve and intelligent audience. II
/ was most interesting recital of his experience
in foreign lands, and was considered rare in
tellectual treat.-PeansytUani Argus, Green's
! burg, Pa Oct. 18Th. 1881.