Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-07-27
WESTON.
PROXY Pedagogues Proving Pushing
Problems-Person Peilets-Po1itt.
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Special 10 the Reoisfer.
WESTON, w. Va, July 25.-A prosaic pro.
cession of the teachers Of this and adjoin-
ing counties marched down upon our quiet
town, like conquering army, yesterday at
noon, and have been holding the fort with
determination deserving Of success from
that time since. They are all here intensely
in earnest and hard at work in the lnsti.
tute proceedings that convened yesterday
at two O'Clock. Taken as whole they are
an intelligent, progressive looking gather
ing, and il is presumably good thing that
the educational interests OF this section are
entrusted to the care OF minds that appear
to have the proper cultivation and dignity
to train the young idea Alright.
The bright, smiling ceuntenances OF the
gentler portion Of the profession almost
make the weary journalist long for the
halcyon days of boyhood. when their fairy
fingers were wont TO make practical II
not pleasant impression on the neither sec
ton OF his pants looms The talks OF the
professors on the art OF teaching have thus
FAR been highly commended by the atten.
tive audience OF teachers, and many prac-
tical suggestions made by the instructors
future use in the school room.
One feature OF the Institute Is certainly
deplorable, and that is the apparent lack
of interest manifested in the proceedings
outside of the parties directly connected.
1t is to he hoped we shall be able 70 report,
as the work goes on, large degree OF At
tendance and appreciation Of the good work
by our citizens, who are, in reality, more
concerned in the proper training OF the
AZ Al. ha bn
| teachers themselves.
Prof, Z. V. Degraff. OF Patterson, N. J.,
who is registered at the Weston House, II
a very pleasant. afiable gentleman, and
good instructor. He Is doing what he can
to en-"Graft" the practical art OF teaching
| in the minds Of the teachers present
Prof. A. l.. Wade, Of Morgantown, II also
here at work, and Is apparently rs much
| intent as ever In "Wade'.ing into the ranks
OF ignorance and hewing down right and
left.
Supt. B. l.. Butcher and lady are the
guests at the Westsn House. The profes-
sor Is bright and shining light in his pro.
fession and we'll merits the words OF praise
| that are showered upon him from every
\ quarter.
Prof. Stack Ii here, STACK" ing up edu.
| catiopal documents with an energy and vim
! Characteristic Of O nineteenth century re-
porter. 49,,
Prof. Meigs Bland "bland"-ly views the
scene and drinks in the educational draughts
with apparent gusto.
| Altogether we are having a good time
| here in Weston with prospects OF an In.
creased attendance and interest until the
close OF the Institute.
| We notice correspondent OF the REGn.
TER from this place, mentions Judge Thos.
A. Edwards, editor OF the Democrat, a. q
probable candidate for the House Of Dele.
gates. The Judge is one OF Lewis county's
best citizens, in fact one Of her solid men,
and would make q first class represents
tive, but on account Of his health he has
thus far denied the urgent request OF many
friends and declines being Q candidate.