The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-01-05
Proceedings of Teachers Institute at
Jackson, Ohio, Dec. 26--30.

Jackson, Ohio, Dec. 26--30.
MONDAY A. M.-Called to order by President G. W.
Fry. On motion the times for meeting were fixed as
follows m, 19O p and p.m. and times for ad-
journment l2 and 4.s0 p On motion the follow
ing committees were appointed: On Music, Messrs.
Allison, Aten, and E. A. johnson. On Reunion,
Messrs. Bennett Harbarger, and j. W. johnson. On
Prizes. Messrs. Stewart. S. Morgan, and Barnhll.
On Re-outions, Messrs. Moore, Longbon. and CAL
houn. On Educational Journals, j. w. Longbon. On
motion the leading critic is allowed minutes, and
other criticisms limited to two minutes. On motion,
minutes ordered read each morning, and koll Call
after 1st exercise in the afternoon On motion Mr. d.
III. Ray selected to conduct competitive eXer-
else in penmanship, two prizes to be given one to
lady, the other to gentleman. On motion competi-
tive questions were ordered printed On motion 1t
ordered that all teachers who shall attend full
time will entitled a subscription to any Educa-
tional Journal whose cost shall not exceed go: and
all teachers who attend than three days will
be entitled to subscription to Educational Jour-
nal whose shall exceed 80 cents. Adjourned
MONDAY M.-Called to order by President Fry.
After Roll Call Geo. E. Morgan conducted competi-
tive exercise in Arithmetic (1st cass). Successful
competitors, w. T. Morgan and j. j. Bennett. E. E.
Evans conducted competitive exercise in Arithme-
tic ed class. Successful competitors, David Hun
singer, Isaac Parry and A. L. Mclaughlin. On mo-
lion adjourned until 8 a. NJ. Tuesday.
TUESDAY A.. M.-Called to order by the President.
Singing, Rock of ges. Prayer, by Rev. j. r. Collier
Singing Nearer My GOu 1nee. MISS lud Hdn-
ing, Organist. j. W. Longbon was appointed leading
critic. Address of Welcome by A. Aleshir., Mayor
of jackson. Response by President G. W Fry. Crit
icisms by Longben, Moore, and Mackley. On motion
it ordered that the three competitors in Arith-
metic ed cass) whose grades equal and highest
be each allowed prize. Minutes read corrected and
approved. Address by Rev. j. r.. Collier, subject
Conflict of Science and Religion. Criticisms by j. W.
Longb"n and Calhoun. Address by j. j. Allison sub
ject, The Metric System. Criticisms by Longbon,
CAlf Gall, Lrr cirr
with recitation of Metric Tables, led by AL
lison. Discussion Phonic Method by Ray and ALI
son. Adjourned.
TUESDAY T. M.-Called to order by the President.
Singing, Treasures in Heaven, Miss Haning, Organ
ist. On motion, ordered that Query Box be FUR
nished, and questions read at the close of each
sion. j. D. Gillian appointed committee to
take charge of Query Box. Address by j. II. Ray,
subject, Penmanship. Mr.. Ray conducted competi-
tive exercise in penmanship Successful competitor
J. H. Rowland. Lively and interesting criticisms by
j. w. Longbon, Woodson, Allison, Kfnnison, Collier
Rowland, Gillian, Fry and Kitchen, followed by
spirited replies by Mr.. Ray. S. Morgan organized
class which discussed Infinitives. Geo. Aten con-
Quoted exercise in competitive spelling. Successful
competitor, j. A. Calhoun. Adjourned.
EvENING.-Called to order by the President. In
strumental Music, Miss Hanng. Singing, Scholars
Greeting Song. Address by j. A. Calhoun. subject
Educational Progress. Compliments by Longbon.
Address by L. Woodson, subject, Spare Moments.
Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY A. M.-Called order by the Presi-
dent. Singing, Coronation. Prayer by Rev. Mr.
Hall OF Welston. Singing. Antioch, Miss Haning Or
ganist. Minutes read and approved. j. It. Moore ap-
pointed leading critic j. H. Ray illustrated methods
of teaching Grammar by conducting class exercise,
which ended in general discussion of Objective Sub
| jects. Criticisms by Moore. Address by W. T. Nor
gan, subject, Incentives to Study. Criticisms by
Moore. Insurance and Brokerage, by w. NJ. johnson.
| Criticisms " Moore. Gilmor and Rowland Address
by Geo. E. Morgan, subject, Whispering. Criticisms
by Moore, Gillian. j. W. johnson, Bennett, Rowland
and Woodsou. Arithmetical Difficulties by j. J. Ben
nett. Criticisms by Moore S. Morgan, and Gillian.
Reading of Program Adjourned
WEDNESDAY p M.-Called to order by the Presi-
dent. Singing, Over There, Miss Hanng, organist.
Mr.. j. D. Gillian offered the following Resolution:
ReSotrcd. That the solid work of the Institute of
tive exercises together with brief history OF the as
sociation since Its organization i'll 1861 be published
| in pamphlet form.
On motion the Resolution referred to a commit
tee of three consisting of Harbarger chairman. w.
Johnson and GiImor. A. E. Mclaughlin conducted
exercise in Geography st class). Successful COM
petitors j. W. johnson and Geo. E. Morgan. Hugh
Barnhill conducted an exercise in Geography ed
class) Successful competitor j. W. Riegel Roll call
On motion Mr.. S. Morgan proceeded TO take up the
subject of Infnitves. A lively and interesting dis
cussion followed. Adjourned.
EvENING.-Calledt to order by the President. Sing
ing, America Miss Haning Organist. Address by j.
| W. johnson, subject Toachers Literature. Criti-
cisms by Gillian and Longbon. The remarks of the
critics were highly complimentary. Address by AM
brose Leach jr. Criticisms by Gillian. Reading of
| program. Adjourned.
THURSDAY A. M.-Called to order by the President.
| Singing. Scholars Greeting Song. Prayer by Rev. W.
d. Cherington. Singing, Blest be the tie that that
binds, Miss Hsning Organist. Minutes read and ap-
proved Address by Rev. W. d. Cherington, subject,
Some things not in the text books. Criticisms by W.
A. Longbon, Collier, Mackley, Miss Waddell Gilmor
Longbon, Gillian, A. E. Mclaughlin. Moore, Parks.
Rowland. and Calhoun. Address by Geo. Aten, sub
ject, Common School Curriculum. Criticisms by w.
A. Longbon- Gillian, Calhoun, and j. W. johnson.
Analysis in Arithmetic, j. X. Stewart. Criticisms
| by W. A. Longbon, j. III. Ray, W. Fl. Hays, and Ben
nett Reading of Program. Adjourned.
THURSDAY p. M.-Called to order by the President.
Singing, When l read my title clear, Miss Haning
| Organist. On motion the value of each prize was
limited five dollars. A number of questions from
Query Box answered by various members of the
Institute j. ID. Gillian conducted competitive eX-
ercise in Grammar, Qst Glass; Successful competitor
H. II. Ray. John T. Moore conducted competitive
exercise In Grammar ed class) Successful compete
tor, Hugh Barnhill. By request Mr. j. II. Rowland
sung 1.-The Golden Slippers Address by j. A. CAL
houn, subject. Theory and Practice. Criticisms by
| w. A. Longbo and Fry. Adjourned.
! EvENING.-Caled to order by the President. Sing
Ing, Shall we gather at the river. Miss Haning, Or
ganist Lecture by j. T. Moore, subject, The Four
| Georges. The lecture very entertaining. Criti-
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to meet on Friday evening at O'Clock. Adjourned.
| FRIDAY A. M.-Called TO order by the President.
Singing, Jesus Lover of My Soul. Prayer by j. NJ.
Stewart. Singing There is a land of pure delight.
Miss Haning, Organist. Minutes read and approved.
J. w johnson appointed leading critic. The subject
Compulsory Education taken up and discussed by
| Calhoon, Moore, and j. w. johnson. Address by j.
| Fl. Rowland subject, Physical Geography. Remarks
by j. w. johnson, Collier Harbarger- Gillian, ill
NOR. Thos. Hays, Lively, Weed J. H. Ray and CAL
houn followed by reply by Rowland and further re-
marks by Harbarger, T. Ray, GilmOr, and j. II. Ray.
Questions from the Query Box were answered by
rious members of the Institute. Reading of Program
Adjourned.
FRIDAY M.-Called to order by the President.
Instrumental Music by Miss Ida Haning. Singing.
long to behold Him. The following resolution was
adopted:
ResOired That Committee Of one be appointed to
ascertain the probable cost of publishing IN pamphlet
form, the history of institute from brgning. in
cuding the lHsIf OF lS2 aud report the begin
ming of the Institute OF 1882.
W. NJ. johnson appointed as committee. Address
by L. D. Ray. subject Mathematical Geography. Roll
call. The following given by teachers in res
ponse to their names:
For moral and Intelligent people republican form