The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-12
TALK OF TEACHERS.
Proceedings of the Tea cheers II
stitute Yesterday-Iute resting
Observation-Disclosures
Programme.

Quite number OF the teachers did Of
report yesterday on time and several others
Jailed to favor the inS itute with educa-
tiOnal maxims according D the pro-
gramme. Some of the teachers fai! 10 Sc,
the example of p-omp.ness that they re
qnire OF their pupils.
After the reading and approval of the
minutes of the previous meeting the regu-
lar programme was called and the institute
enjoyed a song by the teachers of Lincoln
school. This was followed by the present
ins OF "the value, use and abuse of the
practice OF raising hands by the pupils, !"
by Prof. Holloway. He pre- .en'ed several
points and called for discussions. Mis-. Meet
being called, responded In her usual sens,-
bic way. presenting the importance of the
correct use and the evil tendencies to which
it NAV incline, by permitting it to be un-
controlled.
Prof Agey agreed and added few other
points.
Parker's Theo-y of Teaching Geography
was given by Miss Chappelear in a yery
pleasaot manner, setting forth the use OF
the moulding board and the making of re
lief maps by the pupils.
Proper incentives to study was ably dis
cussed by Prof. ID. NJ. Agey, of Summit
school. He insisted that pupils should he
inspired with proper motives TO work.
A mOng tho e Incentives that produce the
best results in work with the least injury 10
the pupil are emulation, appreciation.
sense OF duty, sense of pride and a desire
for knorledge, based upon its utilitv.
Among the improper incentives TO study,
are fear OF punishment, ridicule imposing
BE- Aafn afe
punishment.
Quite free expression of opinion fol-
lowed Mr.. Agey's remarks.
The teachers then listened to a sketch of
Horace Mann's life by Miss Bruner.
Miss Miller read q paper on "The Sum-
mary OF Our Children's Bodies" bv
Blaikie, which appeared some months since
in HBrpers's Magazine.
Then followed song by the teache. of
Lincoln school.
Miss Mamie Demuth gave a sketch of
Sir Lsuntals Dream" This proved verv
interesting and it was present in a very
happy way by this youpg lady. She clio. I |
with recitation rom The description of |
"A Day in June"
A synopsis of Chapter VII, of Pages !
Theory and Practice, was given by Miss |
Katie Mcclellan in conci'e and effective
way.
A chemical experiment, showing the
affinity of sodium for water and the de
OF water was given by Mr. /
Hickman.
Several topics were omitted on account
Of the absence Of some teachers and the
allure OF others present.
Miss Anne Pinck .rd gave sketch OF the
lie OF Mrs. Elizabeth Barrett Browning,
and then read her poem, ''Cpwper's
Grave"
The president OF the school board of edu-
'atiOn being present, was called upon and
espOnded wirha few appropriai, remarks.
Mr.. Daily, also being present, spoke a
ew well-timed words.
The exercises We're closed by song by
he Lincoln teachers.
This was possibly the most interesting
Meeting OF the institute this year.
The institutes desires 10 express its
hanks to Miss Mary Stephens, of No. IL,
or her true kindness, and the excellent
nanner in which she presided at the or
an.