The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1884-01-03

draft volunteers, j. Smith from
Kramer then addressed the audience:
followed by Prof Wolverton and
johnson speaking upon the right Of
directors aud teachers also insist.
ing upon them knowing The schoo,
lar; and that directors should 10
body visit their schools. Dill I Dill y.
resounded from every corner 10 the
house, Prof. Dill rose slowly and re.
spouded to the call with pointed re-
marks on the question. lie WAS fol-
lowed by County Superintendent
Meyer, who proved TO the meeting.
that the progress OF tho schools Of
snyder county, at present, is far
superior to that OF the past. Music.
Prof Drinkwater from Williamsport
was introduced and occupied some
time on the subject OF drawing.
music from page "a. Adjournment,
EVENING SESSION.
Music by the Band, followed by
an essay prepared by Miss Trutt.
Defamation by Daniel Crouse's son
followed by recitation conducted
by the County Superintendent OF
Union county, Prof. johnson it
was both interesting and instructive.
"The last night in prison recited by
X G Walters. Mus @ by the Baud
Prof Drinkwater again attracted the
attention of tho audience by speak
ing upon the subject OF drawing.
Vocal music "Robin redbreast.'
Another method Of drawing intro
duced by Prof Scott who bliudfold
ed himself and drew the picture of
hog on the board After music by
the Band, institute adjourned to
meet OILS q. m.
FRIDAY.
Promptly at the appointed time
the teachers and good number Of
visitors came to order Vocal music
Reading and prayer by Prof. RJyor
from Freeburg. Music from page
65 Referred questions answered by
Pref. Dill, Johnson and FIshel. w
Ii. Dill, ID. S. Boyer, j. II. Willis,
B. T. Parks aud w. p. Meyer were
el CITE as committee on permanent
ccriifi 'ates. Prof. johnson, County
sur er .ntendent Of Union county
again took the rostrum and gave his
last remarks for the time being, con-
graduating the teachers Of Snyder
county and those of Snyder county
teaching in his county followed by
great applause. Music from page
IL, "a little busy bee" Adjourn.
meDt to tneos asi:Io.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Institute called to order at the
appointed time, followed by music,
Help it on Prof. Lesher was in
troduced and spoke upon the subjec,
OF Arithmetic, succeeded by Prof.
Fishel and Croft Superintendent
Meyer then caves very instructive
drill on vocal music, its benefit aud
power in the scbool-room. IL was
agreed bv the members Of the in
stiiute, that for tue year 1854 the
institute is to be held at Middle
burgh, the week following Christ.
mas. After music "lf a person finds
a lesson rather hard a dry" institute
adjourned.
EVENING SESSION.
Music by the Middleburgh Pand.
Prof G G Croft Lewisburg U er-
sity was introduced, who lectnrod
upon the "W Wonders OF the Human
Body. The interest iu the institute
has steadily increased from the first
day, and Notwithstanding an admis-
sion fee, the house crowded. After
the time aud harmony of the music,
caused by the Middleburgh Band,
had died 10 echoes, the creation of
that magic stood out bright and
beautiful aud no doubt will echo in
the minds OF that audience in years
to come. Before tie audience took
note of time, DR.. Croft had talked
nearly two hours, carrying his hear
ers all over tue world 1t ia needless
for me to say, the lecture was we'll
received. Music, "Mr. and Mrs
Brown" by j. Mertz and Miss l. NJ.
Meyer, which was much appreciated.
Music by the Band.
SATURDAY.
Music. Reading and Lords Pray
er repeated in unity by institute COM
Quoted, by Superintendent Meyer.
Prof. Croft took up language lessons
proved them invaluable aud showed
how to teach the same. Roll call
Report OF committee on school work.
Spelling prizes gained by the follow-
ing q. w. Seirer conntinp-Ilnuse