The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1883-01-12


Hon. i. A. Apgar introduced the subject
Of Map Drawing. His method would be
to draw maps entirely from memory.
INrBRMIssIoN
Music, Prof Keller at the organ.
"WEDNESDAY, p. M.-The afternoon session
was opened with music by Prof. Keller
by class drill in Geography by
Mr.. Chas. Fisher. The class drew the
States along the eastern coast, located the
principal cities, rivers aud mountains, the
area and productions Of the States, when
and by whom founded.
Hon. L. A. Apgar then gave instructions
in Geography. LIST, without text book,
Geo graphy by observation, points Of the
end, with text book, Geography
by presentation, Geography by description.
He then gave most excellent recipe for a
"Machine school. MASTER" which is as fol-
lows Get photophone upon which the
OF perfect recitation have
been taken, place. this before the class, ss
long as the recitations coincide with these
impressions no effect will he produced, but
il u mistake is made, rod will fall across
the shoulders OF the pupils.
An essay on Newspaper Geography was
read by Miss Eva Rupert. Plan: A men,
Der Of the class puts on the board the head
line of dispatches; questions Of persons,
places and events follow. Benefit: 1t
teaches the pupils to have opinions, to
think and form conclusions Of their own.
Primary Arithmetic by Prof. Sanford.
Use objects in the outset, but not for pur-
poses of drill, develope numbers above
mine, by means Of ten bundle Of sticks,
twenty by twolbundles ETC., do not place
columns of figures on the board, and allow
appeal to fashi on. Do not have an iron
bedstead to which you fit the pupils,
stretching out some and cutting off others,
but have hexibility. Adjourned.
Wednesday ev ming Hon. Z. A. Apgar
gave an illustrated lecture on Switzerland
the Beautiful Country" to crowded
house.
THURSDAY, 8 A. M.-Music, devotional
exercises by Rev. Hin nkley.
On Thursday morning the Institute was
visited by directots from Bloomsburg and
neighboring communities.
Prof Sanford brought before the Insti-
tute class of begnnets to devel ope Deci-
NAL Fractions.
Prof. Noetliug introduced the subject Of
Arithmetic.
Hon. Apgar continued the subject of
Map Drawing
INIERNIssIoN.
Miss Guic conducted class in Advanced
Reading after which Col. Copeland, the
lecturer for the evening was introduced.
The Col. entertained the Institute with his
experience as a teacher under the old time
moulding system as practiced in Hosier.
dom.
Short addresses were also made by
Robert Buckingham and E. b. Guie.
Hon. Apgar presented the subject OF
Mathematical Geography, illustrating the
rotary and revolutionary motions of the
| earth.
Prof. Sanford, School Government. Ad
journed.
Col. Copeland's lecture in the evening
"The Mistakes of Bob" was well attended.
We noticed many from Bloorisburg.
FRIDAY.-Opening exercises conducted
| by Prof. Noetling of Bloomsbury. State
Normal School.
Miss Claudia B. Guie read a paper or
"The Necessity of Understanding the Sci
ence of Teaching.
Mr. Geo. Z. Ewell of the Bloomsbur,
COLUMBIAN spoke of the History of Colum
bia County now IN press. The book when
finished will be the only complete Histor
of the county ever published. 1t is tn,
work of Col. J. g. Freeze, we'll known
throughout the county as n lawyer and
man of exceptional literary ability.
Prof. Johnson Of Union county spoke {
the many trials and difficulties of teachers
Col. Copeland again addressed the Insti
tute, this time urging them to attend publi
lectures.
Mr.. Sterner Of Centralia read resolution
of committee after which they were adop
ed by Institute. They are as follows:
WHE REAs:-Thc interest manifested i
the cause Of education is continually O
the increase, and
WHEREAS, the popular sentiment is ia
more generously disposed as to length @
school term, salary to be paid to teachers
and the fact that those who undertake L
train young minds should and must receiv
special preparation for their work, is bf
knowledged as has been evident by the uu
usual interest shown during the presen
session Of Institute Therefore be it
Resolved, 1st. That we as teachers shoul
feel grateful to our County Superintendent
for securing so able corps of instructor
and that herein We should be stimulated t.
grcaIer zeal in the cause Of education.
Resoired, end. That the thanks OF tn
teachers Of this Institute be and are hereh
rendered to the people of Catawissa for til
genial and hosptable manner in whic
they have entertained us-also that W
compliment the citizens on having secure
such enterprising directors who have s
wisely looked after the comfort and intel
lectual advancement OF the pupils, by tn
erection of so handsome school building
Resolved, 3rd. That our thanks are du
the gentlemen and ladies who have acte
as our instructors, for their able clear an
concise treatment and presentation of the
respective branches also that our thank
are due the Principal and teachers of til
Catawlssa schools for their kindness.
Resolved, 4th. That we extend our thank
to the Lutheran congregation who so kline
ly gave us the use Of their church for til
evening entertainments. Also, that ou
heartiest thanks are due William Eye
leader Of the Catawissa Orchestra for III
great pleasure derived from the music
! his band of musicians, and to Prof. Kell.
for his kindness in leading the music
the Institute.
4 ReSoipei, 9Th. That we as teachers, L
increased and more earnest effort to b.
come educators in the higher and tru,
sense of the term, can bring the Directo
and public generally to acknowledge Il
worth of our profession, and grant us
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