The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1882-01-12
Teacher,s Iustitute.


MONDAY AFTERNOON.
The fifteenth annual session of the
teachers institute of Elk county was
called to order at $3.50 p. NJ. by Supt.
Dixon in few Introductory remarks.
An organization was effected by the
election of Mr. J. B. johnson, of
Ridgway, vice president, aud Mr.. A.
II. Rosencrans, of Benezette, and
Miss Amanda Wilcox, of Wilcox,
secretaries.
This done, Supt. Dixon delivered
an Introductory address.
Mr.. johnson addressed the institute
for the purpose of encouraging the
county superintendent, who, he knew
by experience, needed it at this time.
Music-"Our Glad Jubilee" by
Misses Katie and Jennie Gresh aud
Emma and Ida Olmstead, the latter
presiding at the organ.
The roll of teachers present was
made up, which aggregated forty
eight-pretty good for the first day.
The superintendent appointed
Messrs. A. II. Rosencrans, S. J. Lu-
core and J. E. Fopeano a committee
on resolutions with instructions to re-
port on Friday morning.
MONDAY EVENING.
The institute was called to order at
$50 by Supt. Dixon, after music on
the organ, violin and cornet by Miss
Jennie Gresh, DR.. w. l.. Williams,
and Joseph Meisinger.
An address of welcome was deliv-
cred by Henry A. Parsons, Jr., editor
of the ADVOCATE, in which he paid
glowing tribute to the common school
system, urged the importance of edu-
eating the youth, and extended cor
dial welcome in behalf of the citizens
of Ridgway to the teachers in institute
assembled.
A. H. Rosencrans, of Benezette, re-
sponded, on behalf of the institute, to
the address of welcome, and did it in
a most creditable manner.
Miss Laura Keller, of Lock Haven,
was introduced, and recited In man
ner to captivate the audience, Little
Rockitt's Christmas"
Prof. Cooper then addressed the in
stitute. Subject - Ready - Aim
Fire!" The burden of the discourse
was the need of preparation for the
performance of any specific duty of
importance.
Miss Keller then rendered a humor-
Gus selection, entitled 1.-The Green
Mountain Justice which was greeted
with warm applause.
TUESDAY MORNING.
Teachers conference was called to
order by Prof. j. E. Fopeano, who
made few we'll chosen remarks in
regard to the purpose of teachers con
ferences.
The discussion of the subject,
"Should district institutes be held by
teachers" was opened by John Witt
man, who discussed the question.
The topic, "Should left-handed pu.
pills be allowed to write with the left
hand" was discussed by Profs. john
son, Whitman and LucOre.
Teachers conference closed, and
the choir sang a selection.
Supt. Dixon made some remarks,
calling attention to the fact that many
of the boys of the county had, during
the past year made first-class pointers
for the different schools. He also
recommended as the best kind of
blackbo that made of narrow
strips. He also introduced to the at
tention of the teachers different books
and publications.
Prof. Cooper was then introduced,
and addressed the institute on the
subject Daily Preparation"
Miss May Reese read an essay on
the subject, Juvenile Training"
An intermission was had, after
which music was rendered by the
choir.
Miss Laura Keller discussed the
subject OF primary reading.
Prof. Cooper talked on "Study,"
which he defined as hard work, agony,
zeal, energy, measure of teachers sue.
cess.
At the close of Prof. Cooper's talk,
the superintendent followed for a
short time in the same strain, empha-
sizing the short study theory.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
Previous to the calling of the insti-
tute to order, Prof. Bernard, of st.
Mary's, and his little daughter per-
formed several selections on the violin
and piano, which ELECTED applause.
Supt. Dixon introduced Miss Nc
Clintock, who sang with fine effect a
ballad, entitled Queen of the Night" +"
Miss Keller recited a spirited poem,
entitled ride of Jennie McNeal, +"
which she supplemented with hu-
morous selection, entitled Edith
Helps Things Along"
Miss McClintock then sang, "Tell
Me, Beautiful Maiden"
Miss Keller rendered pathetic Sc
lection, entitled "Sister and l." and
read contribution from Mark Twain
entitled Mrs. McWilliams and the
Lightning"
Miss McClintock sang a piece, en-