The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1884-03-08
Teachers Institute.

Tuesday evening last, as 1880 o'clock. and
was called to order by State Superintendent
&. B. McElroy. A goodly number Of teach
ers were present from Lane county. and our
own county was well represented by teachers
| from all parts.
The exercises commenced BY song by five
voices, entitled "Alps Song Hon. j. C.
Fullerton delivered the address of welcome.
which was an able and eloquent speech upon
the objects and results Of free education, and
in the name Of the city authorities, yam
kee Doodle" band, fire companies, and all
the societies of the city gave the teachers of
the second judicial district cordial welcome
to koseburg.
An instrumental solo was then well rem
dered by Miss Della Party.
The response to the address of welcome,
delivered by w. c. Taylor of Eugenes was
one of the most able and eloquent speeches
We have listened to- This was followed by
a solo from Prof. Cathey, whose reputation
as vocalist makes it unnecessary for us to
say anything about its excellence.
Rev. P. S. knight of Salem, was intro
duce1, who delivered an interesting and
practical lecture upon Education through
the Senses
Miss Frahe Odell of Eugene, sang solo,
which was we'll received, after which State
Superintendent McEiroy made few closing
remarks and the institute adjourned to meet
at $50 o'clock Wednesday morning.
WEDNESDAY MORNING SESSION.
Institute opened with a song by the audi
ence, followed by paper upon "WOrd
Analysis, by J. E. Day of Wilbur. Mr.
Day has given this subject considerable study
and was able to speak intelligently.
Examinations in Public Schools, was
ably treated by County Superintendent F.
W. Benson. This was followed by dis
cussion upon Organization and grading of
district Schools" opened by Rev. II. P.
Webb and followed by G. T. Russell and f.
D. Thomas.
| The organization of the institute having
been completed, the various officers aud
committees We're announced, as follows:
President, E. B. McElroy; Vice President,
F. w. Benson; recording secretaries, Mrs.
G. I. Russell and Winifred Mesher; certiG-
cate secretary, j. w. Strange; enrolling
secretaries, II. S. Strange and j. E. Day;
reporting secretaries, ]. B. Horner, Fl. S.
Strange and f. Cornutt; committee on intro
duction, B. A. Cathey, F. W. Benson, Hat
tie Gilliland, Winifred Mosher, Hattie
Benson.
Discussion on organization and grading of
district schools was continued by 3. A,
Cathey and J. r. Kendall
Prof. Cathey then presented the subject OF
"Music In the Public Schools" in an inter
csting manner.
''Oral Elements and the methods o.
tsach5ng them was treated by Miss Fannie
Gibbs of Myrtle Creek. Excellent music
was furnished by Misses Odc!l and Andrews
Recess OF ten minutes. After recess ar
instrumental solo was rendered by Miss
Lillian Russell of Oak land
The s'Objeets of the..Common School" !" and
its history, was then treated by H. s
Strange of Roseburg. Mrs. Russell of Oak
land, read an essay, taking as suhiec
Teachers, - which was literary gem, fol
lowed by song by the institute.
sWhat motives and incentives should &c
appealed to-" was discussed by J. l. Critesel
and B. D. Smith, in very able remarks
showing both had given much study t,
J school work.
"Should prizes be given?" was discussed
by ". G. Taylor &na j. B. Horaar, til,
former in the affirmative and the latter il
tho negative. Supt. McElroy Closed tn,
discussion by few able remarks, in which
he stated he would like to ride the fence, a.
arguments could be advanced on both sides
, The evening session was opened by solt
by Miss Andrews of Eugene and an instru
mental solo by Miss Mccormick. Rev. j
r. N. Bell not being able to be present, j
B. Horner of isroznsvi11e, delivered an ad
, dress on the 'tSchool Teacher" A trio wa
beautifully sung by Mesdames Flint. Sci
den and Fullerton.
B. j. Hawthorne delivered an abe addres
on rhetoric, its purposes and methods o
teaching in the public schools, followed b,
5 wood, and vocal solo by Mrs. S. G. Flint
{ both of which were good and well received
> THURSDAYS SESSION.
The institute was called to order by Supt
McElroy.
After song by tie audience, led by Prof
Cathey, w. F. Slater of Eugene, took up tb
5 subject of Chow shall Grammer be Taught?
, This the most difficult of studies taught il
Mr.. Slater. The discussion of this question
was continued by Prof. Russell, H. d. Thorn
: as, 3. ]. Hawthorne, j. r. Kendall, H. L
i Benson and Mrs. G. 7. Russell.
D After a song by the institute recess of /
minutes was taken.
The exercises were again commenced b
an instrumental duet by Misses May Under
wood and Mary Mccormack of Eugene
which was very beautifully rendered.
The paper read by Prof. G. T. Russell o
: 'sCulture, gave evidence OF much cultur
: possessed by the speaker.
The afternoon session was opened by
song by the audience, with Miss McCol
mack at the piano.
Prof. B. ]. Hawthorne of the State ayr
= cultural college, was introduced and deli'
J, cred very able and practical address Q
/ 111A D,,kf HnIa 1ls
Then an instrumental duet was rendered b
1..na Po.n inl, r.