Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-08-07
Teachers Institute.


The Jefferson County Teachers
Institute began its session in this
place on Monday of last week, and
concluded on Friday. The exercises
were generally of very interesting
character. The Institute was con-
Quoted by Prof. T. G. Miller, of
Fairmont, assisted by John Hess,
Esq, County Superintendent, with
Messrs. Jas. NJ. Englc and J. w.
Myers as secretaries. During the
progress of the meeting on Wednes-
day, the Hon. B. L. Butcher, State
Superintendent, was introduced, and
made short address, touching first
upon the subject of writing, which
was then the subject of discussion
before the Institute, and speaking of
the advantages Of the morals and man
ners of children, showing clearly the
Importance Of such civilizations, con-
Guiding with quite number of good
suggestions to the teachers. After q
short intermission, DR.. Pcrcival, of
the Baltimore Musical Institution was
introduced, and delivered very in
teresting address on the subject of
music, first giving the history, be-
ginning by mentioning the different in
struments used, and then concluding
by his method of teaching music in
the Baltimore schools. The members
Of the Institute were very much graf
flied and pleased at the opportunity of
hearing such distinguished and
learned gentleman. The subject of
Reading proved to be very interest
ing, and quite number of methods
were given. Literary training is a
subject to which a great deal of in
terest was shown. 1t was thoroughly
discussed; some, in fact nearly all
the teachers, gave some extract to
show the Importance of this all-im-
portant work in the school-room.-
We must say some grand, noble SEN
timents were produced from the best
authors of the age. The closing adj
dress Of Prof. Miller was listened to
with much interest. lie is a gentle
may fully suited to the important
dnty which he has to perform. We
notice that the younger teachers have
taken a great deal of interest in the
Institute, showing their earnestncss
in the noble work in which they are
engaged. The general interest of the
Institute far exceeded that of the
former years. Some excellent in
strumental music was rendered by
DIR. Percival of Baltimore, Miss Crit
tenden of Ripon, and Miss Molcr of
Charlestown. Adjourned Friday, at
4 P. NJ. The following resolutions
were unanimously adopted before the
of the Institute:
:. RESOLVED. LIST. That the thanks of Jefferson
County Teachers Institute, be and are hereby
rendered to Hon. B. l.. Butcher, State Super
lntendent, for his presence nj. our Institute.
and also for the excellent and instructive nd
dress with which he favored us.
Hesotued. I'd. That we, as the teachers of
Jefferson County. do hereby return thanks TO
Dr. Pcrcival of Baltimore Musical School. for
his excellent address upon the subject of Music
ReSotCed, Sd. That we extend our thanks to
t'rot- Baughy for the use of his orrau. and
Also to Mr. f. Is. johnson for his services in
same.
ResotDed, 4th That the teachers of this In
stitute tender their sincere thanks to Prof. Mil
Ter, Tor the mastery manner in which he has
conducted our Institute, also for the MANY
practical hints given.
HesQUed, 5th. That the thanks of this Insti-
lutte be rendered Mr.. Hess. County Supcrin-
endent. for the interest manifested bv him in
he success of the Institute work and his corr
csy to the individual members of the Institut...
heSot1ed; 9th. That the thanks of the Iusti-
ute be rendered to Mr.. James ". Enrle. Sec
'etary, for the faithful performance of the du-
les of said Office.
RcSOtCed, 9TH. We feel that VIC are under
many obligations to the Mayor of Charlestown
or the use of Washington Hail, and we extend
our hearty thanks.
ItesotUed 9Th. THAT VIC, with the teachers of
other counties of State, heartily iOin in ex-
ending cordial invitation to the National Ed
lcation Association to hold its next annual scs-
ion at White Sulphur Springs.
J. ID. REHTCu,
G. W. BANKS,
wv NJ