The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-01-18

AEaSuths issliAVtEs--ib Stesiui iiVia tec'
2s to Dec 80. 1881.
lC6ntinucd from last ,rrci)
WEDNESDAY, A. M-Class drill in music;
Music by choir; Devotional exercises were
conducted by Prof. shafrer; Roll called, to
which 2lo teachers responded How to
teach pupils to think and study was open
Ell by J. d. Meese. dwelling principally on
the latter part, followed by O'Conner, Hoi-
BERT Critchfield, Lichiiter, and Rev. Smith !;
The superintendent then called upon sena-
tor Croft, J. C. Kendall and s Y. Trent and
they all spoke fatteringy OF the Institute,
saying it was The best ever held in the
County" Lecture ON ''IIistory," by Prof.
Shafier, this was his last lecture, and to me
it seemed the most Instructive, as venture
the assertion that there is no subject SO
poorly taught in our schools. He allowed
himself master of the subject. As Prof.
Shatfcr was abou. to leave Il vote cf thanks
was rendered him. Recitation, Runs MAJ
MAC" by Prof. Hayes Queries, 'Shouid "a
teacher lock the door on tardy pupiisy" re-
ferred to Sanner, answered by saying ''it
worked admirably with the pupils in the
highest grade in Somerset" How do you
secure order during the reading os the Scrip
ture?' referred to J. ID. Mecse, III any pu-
! pa talked, wouid stop auG wait; Ii tiIis
would not secure order, would ASK such Oh
fender to retire from the room;N @ oCunuer
sand IA teachers should cndeayer to read in
srIs II manner as to secure order. 4. &.
III lbert said "he secured attention by not
reading the Scripture (laughter.i Further
discussed by o. W. Smith aud SaHner; Or.
Shuniak,r renewed his lecture on How to
teach German-speakins children 10 speak
English words correctly = Hon. Wm. J.
Baer was called on for remarks, and re-
sponded in complimentary terms.
" EDSEspAY AFrERNooH "Nea;ness of
school work. by r. Il. Sanner, followed
by Huston. Holbert, Rev Deatrieh, and
o'Conner; AT this point Il. Il. sanner in
troduced Prof. II. G Weimcr, principal of
High School, Cumberland, N. d. Mr. Wei
mer said 'he was pleased to have the priyi-
lege of attending this Institute; felt deeply
interested in the schools of Somerset coun-
ty, but as he did not come 10 talk but to be
an observer, and meet the teachers, &c, he
would not say any more" Dr. shunaker
continued his lecture on the English verb:
Queries, What punishment would you in
fict for truancy ?" J. NJ. Berkey. followed
BY Holbert, DR.. Shumakcr and Senator
Grof; Irregular attendance" A. ID. Gnea-
gy opened the question aud was followed
by Lichiiter. Mr.. Gneasy said "the teacher
should endeavor to make his school attrac-
tive; it wonld do much to prevent irregu-
lar attendance Lichl.er thought conpnl-
sorry school law would be proper remedy
Drill in calisthenies. by Prof. Hayes.
WEDNESDAY EvES,NG.-Pfof Hayes gave
number Of recitation. which were inter-
sl,ersed with excellent music by the choir,
and songs by Dr. shumaker. and J Jay Mil
Ter, Of Pittsburgh.
THURSDAY MoRxIyG-T The Institute was
instructed in music by " Il. Ruppie Rev.
Y. b. Critchield conducted the devotional
exercises PIG teachers answered 70 their
names On motion OF Il Il. sas.ner, the
following were elected honorary members
H. q. Weimer, Jay Miller aud J. c Ken
dali Reviews and Examinations, discus
sion opened by J NJ. Berkey, who opposed
the assignment of long lessons. better short
lessons well learned than long ones badly
learned; believed in dailv reviews, toraiiy |
OF the preceding Gay; in written reviews
pay particular attention IL neatnes- of work. |
Followed by Cook. Barrone. Mee-e. Sanner,
Wcimer, Holbert, Daniurd. and Shnmaker !
Next was election 81 comniite ~ pcrma 1
nent certificates. The following is result "f
election: r 4 Sarner. n. Berkey, Il G |
Musselman. J. D. Meese and c. q Cook AZ (
Il meeting Of this committee, Il. r Sannor |
was chosen Chairman. lie alterwari an 1
neunced to tie Institute that the committee /
had decided t.at all persons desiring perma- +
nent certificates should forward ali appliea /
ton to him on OF before May lst, and that |
he would call a meeting to examine appii- |
eants; Queries: SHOULD pupils be retained
after O'Clock for misbchavior2f Referred |
to Sanner, who said, ado as You please,
teachers" Would you allow pupils to use
tobacco during school hours? p Referred to
g. NJ. Baker. who said, Sometimes, if they
are in the habit Of using it." Bcrkey said,
No. Holbert said. "he thought it was
question for parents and children to settle.
Judge Musselman said. "he hoped the day
would come when the Superintendent
would put the question AT examination.
DO you use or permit the use Of tobacco in
the school room p 'Should Mental Arith-
me.ic be taught in our public schools?" Mr..
Dickey thought the time could be better
employed on other branches . Should
text books on Grammer be taken on; Of our
schools?r Referred to Miss Bertha Will,
who thought not; Primary reading. by
Miss C. s Lange, of Bellvernon, Pa.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON Director session.
DR.. shnmakcr lec'ured on "Hygcne" At
ter this lecture the remaining part of the
session was spent in discussing the follow
ing queries: "Should directors furnish
kindIing?" should directors furnish
teachers with a supply of chalk ?' II New
Year comes on Sunday, are teachers allow
ed Monday?' .'Shonld directors have
school houses scrHbbed?'' These queries
were discussed in lively manner Chair
appointed Licbli,er, Gneagy and Berkey,
Committee on Resolutions; Trent and San
ner to receive the speaker of the evening,
Tilton.
FRipaY MoRSIsc.-CiasS drill by W. II. 4;
Ruppei; Devotional exercises conducted 10y
Rev Reininger. Danforth. Agent for ID.
Appleton & CO., through Mr. Will and
Weimer Offered set of appleton's Charts
as prize to the one who could add certain !
columns Of figures in n given time After
wo trials il was won by Dr.. Shumakcr ,
p H. Pfahler read paul Revere's Ride " ,
Dr. Shumaser al this point answered ,
number ofqnestions. pertaininingt tn English
Grammar The committee reported the f,l- !
lowing resolutions which were unanimous /
" adopted: Is
WHERas. II is the custom Of Teachers In :
stitutes to express their views. relative to
educational interest in series Of resoiu-
ions, Therefore be il Rcsoircd.
First That we hail with iov, the fact 4.
hat the recent Act Of the Pennsylvania
legislature has largely increased the at
endance af the Irste4u.e over that or any