The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-03-05

THE MLFoRD District INsTITUTE.-The
ninth session Of the Milford District Insti-
tute was held at Gebharts February 10th,
1884. 4 night session was held in the even
ing which was well attended, the house
being crowded.
1t opened at 80 with song by the in
stituc, followed by music by the New Cen
trcyille Cornet Band.
County Superintendent J. &. Weller ad-
dressed the institute on Our Common Scdols,
which was listened too with interest and
attention, and from which the teachers gain
ed many valuable hints concerning their
work.
". W. Shultz read an essay, entitled
What is Education and in which were said
many things as valuable as they were true,
he said
The teacher is not merely placed in the
shcol-room TO hear recitations from some
textbook but to be true educator; glad to
notice that some attention is being given to
manners; a short daily lesson should be
given in Hygine; children. instinctively
initiate their teacher; be what you want
your pupils TO be.
4 Recitation by Miss Lou. Miller.
Irregular attendance by Mrs. Leila Weller
she recommended having report cards and
sending to parents for their signature. The
teacher should try in every possible manner
to make the school attractive and pleasant
should not overtax their pupils; prizes may
be offered but the practice is open 20 many
objections,
\ few Queries were next taken up and
discussed.
Select Reading By Miss Helen Schaif.
Music by the Band, after which short
recess was given.
The house again having been called to
order. The Wanderers Song was sung
followed by music by the Band.
report on Recitations was read by
Charles l.. Scott
Question for discussion. Resoired, Thai
the teachers wages should be based on tn,
grade of the certificate rather than upon ag,
and experience. affirmative, J. b. Frease
Charles l.. Scott. Negative Mrs. Leila Wei
Ter, W. W. Shultz.
Messrs. Weller, II. II. Mason and G. NJ
Baker took part in the general debate.
Mr.. d. W. Will then introduced youns
man from Hungary who sung in his nativ,
tongue. More music was given by thu
Band. and after vote of thanks was giveI
to the Band and the young man who sang
The President made few closing remark
and adjourned the institute sine die.
Gebharts, Feb. 22nd. The SECRETARY.
TAX CoLLEcToEs.- The following is th'
list OF Collectors appointed by the County
Commissioners to collect the State anC
County tax for the year 1884
Addison-C Charles Risheberger
Allegheny-John Sarver
Berlin Borough-Daniel H. Fisher.
BrothersvaIey-D. J Brubaker
Conemaugh-IsaacY Yoder.
Confluence Borough-John Glisson.
Elklick-George Lowry.
Greenville-A. J. Stouer,
JeiTerson-Wesl ley ID. Barclay.
Jennertown Borough-Jacob F. kautz.
Larimer-Jacob S. Beal.
Meyersbale Borough-Gillian l.. Nil
Ter.
Middlecreek-Samuel King.
Milford-Soseph Meyers.
New Centreyille Borough-LeRoy Scott
Northampton-George Markley.
Paint-Jacob E. Foust
Quemahoning-Corne Bender.
Salisbury Borough-Wm. Smith.
Somerset-John J. Baker
Southampton--Israel limerick.
Stonycreek-John NJ. Glessner.
Stoyestown Borough-Aaron Shaffer.
Summit-Elias Fike.
Upper rkeyfoot-Herman King.
Ursina Borough-A. A. Miller
Wellersburg Borough-Peter Kneaream
The appointments for Shade and Uppe
Turkeyfoot Townships and Somerset an'
New Baltimore Boroughs, have not ye
been made.