The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-01-02

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accidentally breaks 4 window pane"
George Keim thought that he should b
made replace it. NJ. c. Berkeley differed
and Messrs Berkeley, Holbert and DIR. Shae
fer agreed with the first speaker.
Institute adjourned 20 meet at > p. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Musical exercises by Prof. Hall, before In
stitute convened.
Institute called to order at P. NJ. D.
Shaeffer then continued his instruction o
the use of the globe.
Col. George ". Balm was then Introduce
and as announced delivered a Temperance
lecture, which was well received and greete
with hearty applause.
EVENING SESSION.
The exercises of the evening consisted &
lecture by Col. George W. Balm, of Louis
vile. Ky, on the subject of A Journey t
the Golden Gate. OF the Age and Land W
Live In"
WEDNESDAY MORNING SESSION.
DIR. Hall gave his accustomed music drill
before Institute was called.
Institute was called TO order by the Presi
bent at 9 A. NJ. Devotional services con
Quoted by Rev. Shearer.
Rev. Leroy Stephens, President of the Nj
Pleasant Institute was then introduced, an'
made some appropriate remarks.
Under the head of miscellaneous bushes
the Presiden: appointed Prof. NJ. L. Middle
kauff as the third member of tie Executive
Committee, and Prof. Schrock as an addi
tional member of the Committee on 0bitua
~. Prof. Holbert then offered the following
resolution
WHEREAS, There is being published s
History of Somerset County. and it is fitting
and proper that the teachers of the county
be represented in said History, therefor,
be il
Resolfed That the portrait and biograph-
ical sketch of Mr.. Joseph J. Stutzman, the
first County Superintendent of Somerset
County be put therein, at the expense of the
teachers of the county, and that the Presi-
dent appoint a committee TO carry out the
scheme.
Hon. Fred Grof and Levi Lichliter were
appointed sad committee.
The regular programme was then taken
up, and Prof Berkey, of Berlin, read a re.
port on Tact and Talent in the School.
room" The subject was further discussed by
Messrs. Mason, Stephens, Holbert and
Schaeffer.
4 recitation entitled The Poor Man and
the Fiend was then delivered by Miss
Linda Cupp.
DIR. shaeffer then gave instructions on
Memory.
Music was then called for, and Prof. Hall
distributed to the teachers an Elementary
Music Reader, from which he instructed
them in the rudiments OF music.
Prof. J. J. Miller was then introduced,
and delivered an address in his usual pleas
ing way.
The following queries were then discuss
ed
In the sentence The Somerset County
Teachers Institute" what part of speech is
County, Prof Holbert answered
an adjective.
Are School-book agents Essential to the
Welfare Of the Rising Generation ?'' Dis
cussed by Profs. Holbert, Berkey and
others.
DO our public schools meet the demands
ofthe times?" Prof Kendall said they DO.
How long should the average boy be en-
gagged in learning the multiplication tabe?''
Discussed by Dr. Schseffer.
Are the the Holidays the proper time to
hold the County Institute" Discussed pro
and con by Hon. Fred Grof, Profs. Holbert,
Lichliter, and Others.
Should the rod be used for swearing
Rev. Stephens thought it should be prohib-
tied at any risk.
Institute adjourned with music.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Institute was called to order at l:30 P. NJ,
and,there being no miscellaneous business
before the house. Prof. Holbert read re-
port on A plan for graduation in our
schools" No discussion followed the report,
and queries were taken up.
Should Geometry precede or follow
Algebra ." Dr. ShaefIer said that it should
follow.
To whom are pupils responsible for their
roudurt TO and from SCHOOL," Prof Berkey
said to the teacher
Should pupils be encouraged in tattlinge
Prof Holbert answered no.
Why does the moon vary in size Dr..
Shaeifer said it does not, but it is an optical
deception.
Should music be taught in the schools -
Prof Critchield said yes
The Institute then sang piece entitled
Sc When you are in Trouble after which
DR.. Shaefer continued his instruction on
memory.
After DR.. Shaeffer had concluded the In
stitute sang song entitled The Old Front
Door" Mrs Leila Weller then read report
on the subject Of How Shall we Teach
Beginners.
Prof Little, Of Washington, D, &, was
then introduced and gave instructions in
drawing, which was much enjoyed By the
teachers
EVENING sEsSIOS.
The exercises of the evening consisted in
srayon and charcoal sketching by Professor
Little, Reading and Impersonation by Helen
Potter. and music By Prof Hall, who rem
dered some solos with charming effect, and
was loudly applaaded. The audience seem
Ell well pleased with the evenings enter
tainment.
THURSDAY MORNING SESSION