The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-15
Teachers Institute.


tute with an instrumental solo after recess,
and the same question discussed before re-
cess-"How shall we arouse greater local
interest in our scheols!'-was takea up and
Mr.. w. I. Friedlander, Of this city,
was called for, who made some very
practical remarks, proving that the directors
of Rosebarg are anxious to improve our pub
lie schools. Judge G. Gaddis, j. Z. Fisher,
Miss 81. Fate, also made very good remarks.
Mrs. III. G. Fenton OF Eugene, was called
upon, Who very ably refrted the argumen IS
too much to dress to be successful as teach
ers and that their sole aim in securing an ed
ucation IS marriage. The lady was greeted
with much applause as she took her seat.
Judge l.. F. Mosher, j. Il. Kendall, Mrs.
L. b. Kanoff and j. B. Horner were also
called upon and responded by brief and in
terestiRg remarks.
FvENING SESSION.
At a very early hour the court house was
filed and when the time to commence the
exercises had arrived, there was hardly
standing room.
The opening song by Mrs. A. F. Camp.
bell was very beautiful one and was accom-.
panied by piano and violin.
Hon. Binger Hermann then opened dis
eussion upon the "Duties of the community
to the public school, by an eloquent ad-
dress, which was received with much APP
plause by the audience.
''The Soldiers Chorus was the title of
song by five male voices, which was one Of
the best treats of the session.
Prof. II. L. Benson of Drain, delivered an
able address npon ''The study of English
literature. . Prof. Benson has given the
subject much study and was well qualihed
to speak upon this important matter. Fol.
lowing this was vocal solo by Mrs. G. W.
Short of Wilbur. Mrs. Short is one of the
best vecalists aud this being one of her best
efforts was greeted by great applause.
President Thomas Van Scoy of the Will
lammette university, was then introduced
as the lecturer of the evening, his subject
beng Influence of Thinking considered as
factor III the development of character. -
President Van Scoy is an able speaker and
during his entire lecture, though the room
was uncomfortably filled, close attention
was given to his many interesting thoughts,
which were clothed in elegant language and
was duly appreciated by the audience.
Miss Franc Odell of Eugene then sang a
solo. Miss Odell is beautiful singer and
all her efforts during the institute were well
received.
After a few remarks by the president, an
nouncing the werk for the next day, the
evening session closed by very beautiful
solo by Mrs S. c. Flint.
FRIDAYS SESSION
The morning session was opened by o
well prepared paper on primary reading by
Mrs. I. Nj. Jackson, of the Eugene public
schools. This subject was further, discussed
by J. R. Kendall, j. e. Day, Mrs. G. T.
Russell, Mrs. H. p. Webb, Miss Anna Kent,
Miss G. f. McLafferty, 3. A. Catbey, Miss
Nettie Mccormack, Miss Anna Geisendoffel
and H. l.. Benson.
After an instrumental solo by Miss Mae
Underwood, Prof. G. 7. Russell made few
we'll timed remarks upon the necessity OF
punctuality and good department.
Supt. McElroy gave come very practica
fJ,l L.
district schools"
is there not tendency to be too practi
cable in our school work." was discussed d b,
w. f. Benjamin, G. I. Russell, B. A
Cathey. f. T. Lockard.
The institute was opened in the afternoo,
by an instrumental solo by Miss Della Party
followed by an address by j. r. Kendall OF
orthography. This subject was well han
died by Mr.. Kendall and his method of teach
ing orthography was approved by The teach
ers present. Afts vocal solo by Miss Net
tie Mccormack the subject of ''Languag
Lessons" was treated by Miss Auna Geisen
doffer OF Drain, in an excellent essay. Mis-
6. E. McLafferty followed with excellen
remarks on the same subject. w. T. Owen
then delivered q mastery address upol
| Temperance education in our publ
schools"
After recess vocal solo was renderad h,
Miss Mae Underwood Rev. E. T. Lockar
of Oakland, gave a very practical addres
upon ''School Hygiene"
The subject. ''Shall we permit whisper
ing?" was discussed by H. {. Benson, B. A
Cathey and President Van Scoy.
A resolution introduced by H. P. Web
endorsing the action of the State board {
education in recommending textbook o.
temperance, was adopted, as was q resolu
tion introduced by w. F. Benjamin askin
that physiology be one of the common schoo
| branches.
| Committee on resolutions, consisting of G
| I. Russell, FL. l.. Benson and Mrs. NJ.
| Fenton, made report thanking railroad oi
tieials for reduction of fare, county official
| for use of court house and the people Q
Roseeurg for the hospitality shown the teach
ers from a distance.
In closing our report of the teachers in
stitute at this place We cannot omit to mer
ton that the last night was very enjoyable
The entertainment given by the ''tcachel
OF the young idea how to shoot" was sue
cess from beginning to end thereof. It VIZ
good and thoroughly appreciated by larg
and intelligent audience. Tho receipts can
within a few cents of paying all expenses il
cident to everything connected therewitl
This speaks we'll for the teachers and NJ
poorly for Rossburg.
SALE RooN-Our old patron, w, G