Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-06-17
THE COUNTY INSTITUTE.

Fairmont, who conducted last years
Institute was heartily welcomed by
the teachers, by whom he is held in
high esteem as an instructor. County
Superintendent j. p. Stump called the
Institute to order, and after invoca-
ton by Prof. Gerhardt, Prof. Miller
made brief practical address and in
his familiar way pleasantly entertain
ed the teachers. Prof. Gerhardt was
unanimously elected President and
Judge G. U. Thornburg, Secretary.
Forty-Cne teachers were enrolled.
The following is a list of the teachers
in attendance, and their post-office ad-
dress =
Rev. DR.. Gerhardt, President Misses
Alice Wilson, B. Ahern, L. Cunningham,
E. Huges, L. Mckee, Mrs. J. E. Mann.
Misses III. M. Bender, F. Couchman, E..
Wagner, M. C. PAUL., M. Kyner, Mrs. l..
B. Tabler, NJ. B. Undertake, Misses A.
G. Ambrose, L. V. Muth L. E. Mathews,
M. G. Chaplain, B. Chaplain, j. Alburtis,
j. McKune, R. Kratz, V. v. Henshaw, J..
M. McElroy, l.. Smurr, B. M. Day, K. M.
Bateman, A. Rhoderick, M. Blocher, c..
L. Ditto, Jennie Ambrose Messrs. Jos.
A. Downs, E. w. Vanmetre, G. H. Cook
us, O.. F. Ryneal, J. L. E. Combs, ]. M.
vanmetre, w. Huxley, G. B. Eagle, E.
C. Howard, F. B. Gregory, w. A. Pitzer,
Martinsburg Mrs. S. E. johnson, Lucy
Ford, Misses A. G. Casmond, o. johnson,
Messrs. j. R. Clifford, L. w. M. Lee, J..
w. Corsey, J. c. Dixon, w. G. Swartz,
G. w. Greene, colored, Martinsburg.-
Misses Jennie Shaffer, L. V. Eversole, L..
Harley, Hedgesville Misses Lizzie Cor
don, A. E. Griffith, Mr.. 2. S. Morgan,
Gerardstown Mrs. E. w. Crothers,
Sleepy Creek Mrs. A. Small, Messrs. M.
T. Bowen, R. S. Williams, G. U. Thorn
burg, Darkesville Mr.. c. w. Boyer,
Vanclevesville Messrs. D. II. Dodd, v.
L. Harbaugh, G. w. Fultz, Falling Wa
tiers Mr.. Jas. E. Dyche, Orleans x Roads
Mr.. j. Whitmer, Bunker Hill; Mr.. E. B.
Pitsnogle, Bedington Mr.. T. A. Milton,
Middleway.
Afternoon-Prof.M Miller suggested
best methods of teaching beginners in
geography-not approving the use
of the globe with them but preferring
blackboard exercises in map-drawing,
&c. How to teach beginners to count
in favor of using numerical frame,
marbles, &c. Teaching politeness-
be polite yourseif-show by example
genteel, polite manner, to pupils.
/ TUESDAY.
Music. Prayer by Mr.. Holland.
Teaching beginners to read-recOm-
mends use of object, picture, word and
sentence methods. History-begin-
ming with the simplest studies of our
own town, county and State. Begin
ming to Write-many methods and di-
versity of opinion-agreed that lessons
should begin on the first day of school,
with slate, paper or blackboard. Tardi-
ness discussed freely-general conclu-
sion that there was no remedy until
compulsory laws were inaugurated by
the State. Afternoon. Arithmetic
best method of teaching beginners art
of adding and subtracting. Phys
iology-lively catalogue of questions
and answers ON digestion, circulation
of the blood, &c. Language lessons
how to teach a correct use of the
mother tongue-begin at home and
supplement the same at school. Writ
ing and defining words-word form"
has about 200 derivations. Spelling
oral and written plans recommended.
In the evening, Prof. Miller introduce
ed subject of National aid, showed
prevalence of Illiteracy, need of aid,
constitutionality of the same, desire
North and South, thought bill appro-
priating ten or fifteen millions would
pass before adjournment of congress
w. VAS ratio 50 per capita accord
, ing to illiterateS. j. S. Haldeman,
Esq, gave his views on the subject in
particular and on education in gener-
al, followed by Mr.. Bristor; he thought
there was no question of constitutions
atty as a precedent had been estab-
lished soon after the war. Mr.. J. P.
Stump made an able address relating
to teachers and parents.
WEDNESDAY.
Prayer by Rev. r. d. Roller. In
structions on reading, arithmetic and
geography by Prof. Miller. Best
methods to teach beginners history.
Language lessons ably treated by in
structor, followed by Mr.. Harbaugh on
physiology gave elaborate exposition
of the foolishness of fashion-treated
respiration and diet fully and showed
what bad results followed from want of
knowledge of this important branch of
study. Mr.. S. l.. Dodd gave interest
ing lesson on the elementary princi-
pies of penmanship. In the evening,
Rev. DIR. Gerhardt read an interesting
paper on hygiene followed by Z. A.
RhOrbaugh, Esq, with an able pro-
duction on the influence eXerted over
our lives by education, for time and
eternity.
THURSDAY.
Geography-interestingi information
regarding climates, winds, ocean cur
rents, effects of mountains on temper
allure, &c. Methods of teaching men,
tai arithmetic by Mr.. Harbaugh.
Methods of teaching grammar by
Prof. Miller. Reading, how to get
the sense, how to teach advanced pu-
pills. Organization Of class-teacher
should have knowledge of mental Ca
pacity of each pupil, and at end of
each term take name and grade of
each scholar. Introduction of news
papers, and educational journals rec
commended. Believed in teachers
keeping themselves informed on the
current history of the day. Causes of
teachers. Not in favor of teachers
salary being in accordance with per
cent. of attendance-lively discussion
between Messrs. Stump, Harbaugh
and Thornburg.
In AFTERNOON, MI. DOud gave prac-
teal illustration of map-drawing,
which should be cultivated and prac-
ticed in every school. Pupils should
have pencil, paper, colored crayons,
rules. &c. What do pupils read out
side of school? and how shall suitable
reading be supplied? Public libraries
recommended.
Concluded merit sreek.)
| We feel certain the teachers spent a
week both delightful and profitable.
The exercises were interspersed with
some very fine vocal and instrument
tai music by the teachers. Many of
our citizens were in attendance, es-
pecially in the evenings when the
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