The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1882-08-19

1t is necessary that we have train
ing shoots for teachers. We want
teachers prepared for the work of
teaching. We want teachers who
can lead out the ideas of the child,
teach him to think, to reason. No
wonder the warlike French could not
stand before the Germans. Why
not? In the French army four fifths
of the soldiers could neither read nor
write. In the German army there
was not a man who could not only
read and write but was pretty good
scholar. 1t was not in powder, gun
or sword but in the man.
National education would produce
unity and uniformity. We would be
one people in literature and modes Of
thought. 1t would be the strongest
bond of union that has ever been
thrown across the hearts of the peo-
pie.
WEDNESDAY.
The Institute was opened with the
usual exercises this morning, after
which Sup't Morgan appointed COM
mittee in each district to pre-
pare a programme and to arrange
for district institute. He thought
great good could be accomplished in
them.
Reading-"How to secure the nat
ural tone" was discussed by Messrs.
keenan,, Morgan, Hodges and Laird
and Miss Laura Price. All of them
would have the children understand
not only the meaning of the sentence
but the meaning of every word and
would have them read naturally.
Quite an Interesting exercise was
given in 'Letter Writing by Prof.
A. L. Purinton.
Miss Phillips gave her method of
teaching history. She said: Teach
ers labor under many disadvantages.
We have very bad text book on his
tory, at least it is not the best. But
still see no reason why history
should not be an interesting study.
/ could not teach history without
black board. / would have my pupils
make sketches Of the lesson on the
board and then discuss the topics.
This subject brought up the ques-
tionof changing the text books, es-
pecially on history and English gram
mar. Hon. II. l.. Cox being present,
was called for. He said SO far as he
knew the legislature had never been
advised as to the sentiment Of the
teachers on this subject, and the
committee on education being mostly
lawyers and farmers, did not know
what text books had been used sue
cessfully. He advised the teachers
to express their wish in the matter in
such a manner as would reach the
Legislature.
THURSDAY.
The opening exercises had scarcely
been completed, when Prof. Hodges
took the floor.
Mr.. Chairman: l rise to make a
motion. Whereas, We have noticed
the habitual hardness of our Record
ing Secretary, therefore l move, sir,
that Mr.. Waters be deposed for mall
feasance in office and gross neglect
of duty.
Mr.. Davis. Mr.. Chairman I rise to
defend the Secretary.
Prof. A. L. Purinton: Mr.. Chair
man I rise to q point of order.
Chairman: State your point of Or
der.
Purinton: The motion has not
been seconded, and is not debatable.
Mr.. keenan,: Mr.. Chairman l sec
ond the gentleman's motion.
Davis: Mr.. Chairman: / hope sir,
that this Institute will not impeach
Mr.. Waters for malfeasanee and mis-
(Miss )feasance in office, from the
fact that every time he is tardy, he
comes in with his excuse attached
to his arm. / hope, sir, the motion
will be voted down.
The motion was carried and Mr..
A. j. Hare was elected to fill the va
cancy. After noon Mr.. Hare resign
ed, and Mr.. Waters was reinstated
He has since been very attentive
to duty.
AT night Rev. T. B. Hughes spoke
on Relations of parent and teacher
as to government, morals, &C." He
recognized four elements of power
the home, the school, the pulpit and
the press. Prof. Hodges also spoke
on this subject.
FRIDAY
On Friday a number of subjects
were discussed. There was a recita
ton by Mr.. j. M. Devine.
The Natural Sciences in Public
Schools was dicussed by Profs. era
go, Purinton and Lyon.
Language was discussed by Prof
AL. Purinton. He would use Whit
ney's Language Series and woult
teach literature from the lives an6
writings of great men.
In the afternoon there were discus
sions on Arithmetic and vocal music
in public schools.
SATURDAY.
This morning number Of chill
dren from the primary department o
the graded school were present. The,
sung a number of pieces they ha(
learned under their teacher, Miss
Annie Campbell. They sang well
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