The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1884-07-18
THIRD DAY.
Called to order at the usual time.

| Called to order at the usual time.
| After music and roll call, the Institute
wishing to place upon record some express
sion of views on text books in the form of
| resolution, spent some time In the statement
| OF opinions as TO the desirability of uniform
| ity of text books, and of change Of any
now in use. The result Is embodied in a
resolution below.
Mrs. Bingham, of New Chicago, then read
| paper, giving her method of teaching U. S
History, and Mr.. Catlin presented Mrs.
| Goss' outline and diagram on the same topic,
which WIS sent by her, as she could not be
present. Both of these plans were highly
approved, and many other good ideas were
communicated on the subject.
Some modern methods of teaching Ian
guage were then given by Miss Siebenaler, of
Drummond, which will prove very useful to
those teact.rs who give them fair trial
These metr rs were new to many and were
commented ttoon freely and profitably.
Mr.. Catlin shen raised quite a spirited dis
cussion on teaching Long Division, before
Short Division, and on (which is the multi
slier in applications of Percentage"
Adjourned to 100 p. m.
The Institute resumed work, after dinner
and singing favorite hymn, with class ex-
ercise in Spelling, conducted by Mr.. James
Stagg, which brought out many valuable
suggestions on syllabication, pronunciation,
written and oral spelling
Afterward Mrs. Hoss illustrated the Word
Method, as taught young pupils, with
promising class of members of the Institute.
Miss withers, Mr.. Durfee and Others who
understand this tspic, gave important sug-
gestions from their experience in teaching
on this plan.
The Query Box was then opened, and only
two questions brought forth, viz: "How
many pronunciations are recognized for the
word he?" Assigned to Miss Shea to answer.
She replied three. First: e, with the long
sound, when emphatic; second: g, likeshort
before words beginning with a consonaht;
third: like short /, before words beginning
with a vowel or vowel sound. The other
question read, "Should moral instruction be
given in public schools?" Assigned to Prof.
Meyers, who answered in the affirmative,
| giving a correct definition of moral instruc-
ton as distinguished from religious instrnc-
ton, and enforcing the duty in a forcible
manner.
Mr.. Durfee, Chairman of the committee on
resolutions, reported the following: @4
Resolved, That in the future meetings Of
this Institute we adopt Roberts Rules of
Order"
Resolred, That we regard continuation of
q uniform series of textbooks throughout
| the Territory desirable; but that we deem
change from the series OF Readers now In
use 10 better one, should be made, and that
L ,,,it ha annatpfAH tn ne nthar
series and report suggestions for our Lext
Legislature, to the next session Of the Ter
| ritorial Teachers Association" IL any be
| held, otherwise through the columns of the
New NoRTH-WEsT, previous to the LIST OF
| September.
Resolred, That we tender to the citizens of
New Chicago our hearty thanks for their
uniform kindness TO us during this meeting,
for their sympathy with and appreciation Of
our profession, and that we especially thank
Mr.. John A. Featherman ana Mr.. Duncan
Dingwall for courtesies. III
Resolued, That . synopsis of the minutes Of
this Institute be furnished the county papers
| for publication. IS
Adjourned to SPIN. =.
The evening audience was addressed by
Supt. Hedges, on "The Duties of School Oil
| GERS, Parents and Patrons of the SchoolR
This was an exceedingly interesting and
profitable address, and commanded the ad-
miration and attention of all those to whom
| it was directed, many of whom were present,
as well as the enjoyment of all the teachers
present.
Supt Catlin followed with short address,
thanking the Territorial Superintendent for
his professional courtesy during this meet
ing, the teachers for their prompt and untfr-
ing assistance in making the session useful
and interesting, and expressing his personal
Indebtedness to the people Of New Chicago
for their encouragement and assistance.
The chairman then announced as the CON-
mittee to examine readers-M essrs. Catlin,
Meyers and Durfee, Mrs. Hoss, and Misses
Shea and IONA Batterton.
| After piece Of vocal music, the Institute
| adjourned sine die.
This was acknowledged by many present
| to have been one Of the most successful and
profitable Institutes ever held in Montana.
None were enrolled as members except actual
teachers, numbering twenty-five, and all ex-
cept two are or have been teaching in the
county within year past There was more
| freedom on the part of lady teachers in the
discussion of topics, and more practical work
done than Is usual at such gatherings. No
time was lost In the reading Of school girl
essays, or in entertaining Rotations, or In
asking and answering irrelevant questions.
The young and inexperienced teachers tes-
titled that they had learned much that would
help them in their schools. and all regretted
/ that the time was so short
| Supt. Hedges was convinced that the right
time and place had been selected for holding
the Institute, and the people OF New Chicago
made the affair an ovation from beginning to
| end. @.