Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-12-27

outside of text books and thought it a
teachers duty to present himself as a
model of good moral character as well
as of intellectual training Some reso-
lutions regarding compulsory education
were considered but not adopted, and
Dr. French gave an exercise on globes,
in teaching geography.
Thursday afternoon-Mr. McDon-
aid, and Profs. Crawford and Durling
spoke on spelling in our common
schools" Prof Tintsman recounted
some historical events that happened
on the 10Th day of the month
DR.. French then answered the fol-
lowing questions First, Is it advis-
able to use spelling books in schools !?
"In our best schools they don't use
the spelling book until they reach the
second in some cases the third reader,
before spelling books are used | think
it advisable to use spelling books with
advanced students" Second, Can di-
rectors compel teachers to make up
holidays? The answer of the De-
partment of public Instruction is as
follows: If the teacher contracts to
make up holidays, they are bound to,
otherwise not" Third, Would you
teach mental arithmetic as separate
study from written "No. Teach
the two together" Fourth, What
branch should receive The most atten-
tion in school, and why? Reading,
because they cannot study until they
learn to read"
Friday morning, Prof w. G. Rus
sci read an article on "voice culture, "
and was followed by Mr.. Bixler, who
explained the construction of the vocal
organs.
The following persons were selected
by committee to be board of exam
liners on permanent certificates, for this
year: r. o. Waldron, j. A. Bran
don, E. Mcdonald, Sadie Cochran and
John McCafferty.
his method of teaching primary geo.
raphy.
The Superintendent appointed the
following committee to collect infor-
nation for aud against compulsory ed
ucation, and report at the next meet
ing of the teachers association to be
held May Oath and 25th, 1888: w.
G. Russell, j. 3. Morrow, Enos Nc
Donald, Prof Tintsman and s. r.
Gibson.
Dr. French then resumed the sub
ject ofrapid computation, and gave a
class drill by examples on the black
board Recess.
DR.. French then gave another drill
on geography; explained Latitude and
Longitude; the position of the earth
to the sun. He illustrated his remarks
by using globe.
The committee on resolutions then
made an excellent report. Prof. Dur
ling, Dr. French, Prof Tintsman and
Supt. Murtand made some closing re-
marks, and the Institute adjourned.
Mr. Murtland spoke as follows: |
have but little to say by way of closing
remarks. The annual Institute has
convened and is about to adjourn.
Friendly greeting have been exchanged,
old acquaintanceship has been renewed
and new ones f,rme1 l trust the year
that is about past has been one of prof
liable experience to the teachers and
one of much profit to our schools. As
teachers, we have great reasons to be
thankful Not one of our number who
was actually engaged in teaching has
died during the year. Quite number
have embarked on the sea of matrimo-
ny, especially lady teachers. Mr.. W.
A. Monks aud Miss Matte Kennedy.
two of our teachers, were joined in
wedlock this week, and | believe but
reiterate the sentiment of the Institute
when [ say we deplore their loss to the
profession, but wish them a happy and
journey through life. [
trust there is not teacher here who
has not at least received an impetus
and an increased interest in the work
of education, if he has not gained any
knowledge that be can make practical
use of in school rooms. B. G. North
rup says, Curiosity is to the mind
what appetite Is to the body; 1t creates
a hungering for knowledge which is the
food ofthe mind" A farmer may as well
expect to reap where he has not sown,
as teacher to instruct pupils in whose
minds no love of knowledge has been
awakened, The same is true of insti-
tute instructor and teacher. Curiosity
is the desire to which our nature re-
spends Those who came here desirous
to know, have no doubt been benefited
and good results will be manifest in the
school room. You are here, most of
you, at the expense of the districts en-
ploying you. They expect remunera-
tion in the way of better teaching, and
| believe they will get it. ! am glad
to he able to say that our teachers have
been attentive. | therefore extend my
thanks to the teachers, directors, cltl- !
zens of Butler and to all who have in
any way furthered the interest of the
Institute.
1t is evident to those who are con
versant with the history of the schools
Of the county, and have been observers
Of the Institutes held in the past, that |
the Institute this year was the best