The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-02-10

Local Institute.
The Iolloying report ofthe proceedings Of
the Docal Institute held al weatherly. on
the I'd and Srd instants, has been forwarded
us for publication
FRfDAY EVENING.
The exercises Of the evening were opened
by piece OF music, entitled, "The Drunk
ards Daughter" by Laura Kline. Before
the lecture, recitations were rendered by the
following named pupils ofthe public schools;
Lottie White. Minnie Miller, Tillie Free
man, Nina Rosenstock, Elsie West and
Mamie Hines. These reci,at"ns were well
prepared, aud delivered to the entire salts
factiau Of the audience, and with great cred
il to themselves and their respective teach
era. After a duet, entitled, Rachael and
Reuben" by Elsie West and Walter Kress.
ly, Prof II. f. Bitner, Teacher Of Mental
Science, in the Keystone State Normal
School, delivered a very interesting and in
structive lecture on "Sleep and Dreams"
The Professor treated the subject from a
scientific standpoint. He showed the diff
ference between the story in mythology Of
sleep AMI the scientists idea. He explained
way weared man sleeps, what part Of man
sleeps, loss Of consciousness, personal con-
troll, control Of mind, etc. He gave the
causes Of dreams and showed their unpleas-
antness and effects, and gave rules for their
prevention. The whole of the lecture was
profusely illustrated and exempli6ed, and,
in mode so plain that everybody present
could understand il. Prof. Bitner has an
easy way Of speaking and he has made o
good impression upon our people. We trust
we may soon enjoy another Of his excellent
lectures.
SATURDAY MORNING.
The Institute was called to order by tho
County Superintendent NJ. Ballet; after
singing piece of music, entitled, "Beuhluh
Land" by the Institute, and prayer by
Rev. Moffat, the following officers were
elected: Pre- ident, T NJ. Ballet, County
Superintendent; Secretaries, H. A. Eisen-
bart, ]. o. Lindaman and II. S. Rinker.
D. F. Smith, then discussed the subject of
"Srelling Reform" He advocated the no.
cessity Of such a reform, and showed by
examples how much easier il would be to
teach and to learn to spell. Mr.. smith was
earnest in his remarks, and was listened to
with attention.
A class drill on "First Lessons in Pars.
ing." was given by II. S. Rinker. He pre-
sented good methud-one that is worthy
OF imitation. 1t showed that bis pupils
We're no parrots on the snbject, but that they
actually understood what they were doing.
Mr.. Rinker is enthusiastic in the great work
of teaching. "Columbia the Gem Of the
Ocean, was then sung with & great deal Of
spirit by the Institute.
| j. L. Potteiger read a very instructive
paper on Reading" Instead of discussing
different methods of teaching the subject he
brought out the importance of the art. He
showed how, when, aud what to read, en-
phasizlng particularly the last point. The
subject was further discussed by different
|
press the importance rather than the elocu-
tiJnary part Of reading.
The morning session was concluded by a
class drill on "0bject Lessons" by Miss En-.
lily Fetherolf. She presented her method
o teaching object lessons to primary pupila.
S e showed that pupils must first be inter
es;ed in the subject. in order TO get them to
talk. She had an object before the class
and got the pupils to name the different
parts, and then she put the names on the
board had the pupils to spell and pronounce
them, and afterwards she had them TO put
their tabs in complete sentences. Miss
Fetherolt thoroughly understands how to
impart instruction ON this subject to the
little ones.
AFTERNOON sEssIoN.
The session was opened by singing, "Shall
we Meet Beyond the River" Then follow
ed a discussion on "Class Criticisms" by
H. A. Esenhart. He pointed out the ne
cessity OF correcting errors made in the class
aud the method to I've pursued. Criticisms
should be made in such way that they ART
not offending. l. is not enough to call at.
tenton 10 mistakes, but pupils should be
required to make amends for their errors
Mr.. Eisenhart treated the subject skillfully
and threw out some very valuable suggcs
tions. A recitation, entitled, "The Sip OF
Fire, was then rendered by Miss Lizzie II ar
leman, member ofthe High School. Mis-
Harleman has a fine voice, delivers well
nd her production called forth round o
applause.
Prof. H. F. Bitner spoke on "Ments
Science" He said that this subject coulC
not be taught to any extent in our common
schools. But he showed how the percep
tive powers, memory, imagination, re6ec
tion, and reason could be developed in
child. He gave numerous examples AM
f illustrations showing how these differen
{ faculties may be cultivated. Miss CARR
= Tweedle delivered a recitation, entitled
"The New Church Organ" Miss Tweedl
is also member of the High School. Sh
rendered her piece in very entertaining
n manner, and was loudly applauded.
II A class drill on "Primary Arithmetic,
was given by Miss Emma J. Andreas Sh
developed first the idea Of numher. From
e this she branched out in a systematic an
J. scientific way of teaching the subsequen
s steps in primary arithmetic. To cay NOR
., would be useless as Miss Andreas il one
II the best primary teachers in the county.
;. Miss Susie SchOonover, a member of tn
y y High School, gave a recitation, entitled
r "over the Hills to the Poor House" Nil
II Schoonover has a sweet, melodious voic,
and it is a pleasure to hear her reciIe. Sh
makes ine appearance, delivers we'll an
# was loudly applauded. The exercises of th
, Institute were concluded by a short talk o
\ Language Lessons" by Prof. Harmsn,
"a Hazleton "Psnmanship," by Prof Dur
n ming, of White Haven, and "Sehool Disc
nina hw D.of nitno. of K,,.sou