Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1884-03-26
COMMU MUNICATIONS.
Local Institute.
PROSPECT. Feb. %, 1884.

! Opening exercises. Music followed
by prayer by Prof. Grove.
Organization.-Sup't Murtland was
nominated President; Prof. Grove
Vice President and w II. Alexander
| Secretary; after whose election the fol
| lowing programme was taken up:
Recitation-by class.
Defamation, Washington" - w
Fl. Alexander.
Miss Lidie Webber next took up the
subject Of Primary Reading" Miss
Webber said, NO study of the school
room is of greater Importance than the
reading class. 1t is not only necessary
that the pupil be taught reading before
he begins the study of other branches
but if this is rightly taught he viii
have made considerable advancement
in other studies while he is learning tc
read. The most common error that |
know of in teaching primary reading
is the too rapid advancement of the
pupil I" Miss Webber is strongly in
favor of the word method, and deserves
praise for the manner in which she con
Quoted the class drill The subject
was then discussed by Messrs Weigle,
Grove, Ricketts,, Critchlow, Rev
Clark and Sup't Murtland
Essay, "The Scholar"-Miss Emma
Mcclure. The true character of the
scholar was forcibly shown.
Song, when the Storm is PAST
Miss Maggie Aiken and Miss Melia
Crime.
Miss Cookson then read "Lord Dun.
dreary on Mental Photograph AL.
buns" which was highly applauded
Decamation-Miss Mamie Webber,
who spoke very distinctly.
Music-"When Our Darlings Kneel
in Prayer"
Institute adjourned until one O'Clock
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Music.
Geography. j. G. Mccullough,
opened the discussion. A lively dis
cussion between Miss Cookson and j.
p. Wilson followed.
Memorial Exercises conducted by
Prof Ricketts, class of thirteen pupils,
each one giving short recitation OF
Washington, incidents in his life &c.
The class gave good performance.
Primary Grammar-A. F. McKin,
ney. "How can we teach grammar in
the common school to the best advant-
age Z" The gentleman's method was,
fist, teach from objects; second, teach
from pictures; third, have all defini-
tions illustrated by original examples;
fourth, aim to secure intense mental
action. The subject was further dis,
cussed by Messrs Bixler, Tinstman and
Ricketts,.
Essay, "Washington"-Miss Jennie
McClelland Miss McClelland is an
exceedingly good writer.
Song, Crock me Sister"
"What is learned by teaching the
first term"-J. p. Wilson. Mr.. Wilson
said, "upon entering the school room
he was rathered discouraged, for be
found no desks, blackboard, or chairs
and did nothing but organize the first
day. He thinks teaching very tire
some work, and would rather maui
rails for living"
l.. l.. McGowen then reported in re-
gard to his first term. He likes teach.
ing very well, and explained his differ
ent methods of instruction.
Music, by Prospect Cornet Band.
Prof. Foehringer's Band of Prospect
is one of the best in Western Pennsyl
vania, and the music furnished by il
was a great aid to the success Of the
Institute.
Selection by Miss Cookson, "Spoop
endyke builds hen coop"
Defamation, Revolutionary Ris
ing"-F Cunningham.
Prof. Tinstman next took up the sub
ect of Arithmetic. The time being
limited, the Professor presented but
one principle, notation, which he ably
| discussed
Useful Exercises-G. p Weigle
Who spoke of exercises in hearing, see
ing and speaking Mr.. Weigle is onc
of the leading teachers of Butler Co..
Song, eve have Gathered Home to
day"
"Reminiscences"-Sup't Murtland
Who spoke of the visitation of schools
by the parents, the encouragement O
the teacher in his works, of the teacher
visiting his pupils at their homes, and
of the good 'old time" when he board
ed around.
Music, by the band.
The Quincy Method-Prof. f. Nc
Donald. The Professor has made him
self thoroughly acquainted with this
method of instruction.
| Music
Essay, February Twenty-second'
%. F. Kiester. His part was wei
performed
A vote Of thanks was given the
musicians, after which closing remarks
by Profs Grove, Tinstman and others
Institute adjourned sine die.
w. H. ALEXANDER, Sec'y.