Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-07-25
THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

Yesterday morning opened, as usual but
that were hardly excusable, and the only
excuse could think might be offered was
that they were out ratifying. 1t is very
trying to the instructors to have so many
cases, but suppose that 7:45 is rather early
! for some that have a long distance to walk,
so that evil that cannot be cured must he
endured. The weather is as good for IL as
could be expected at this time OF the year.
and by the division of our time there il not
much danger of any OVERRIDING themselves.
by commencing in the morning at 40 and
closing at l2:l0. il gives the rest OF
the day TO study, rest or whatever
our nclinations may lead us to.
think that after this week it will lead
the most to study. for judging from ap-
pearances, the instructors intend that
everyone shall he known by their works.
That is right and proper, and everyone
should make up their minds to be prompt
and correct in their replies. In the classes
to-day quite an interest was manifested on
some new ideas that We're drawn out. In
the last-in consttution-quite a difference
of opinion existed on some of the points,
but facts will tell. and the authorities have
to settle questions of this kind in all places
where books are used. Ii is a well-known
fact that whenever the members OF Il class
ask questions then the class will improve
and in the right way, as they are doing
their own work.
In Geography 4 large amount of informa-
ton was drawn out by Mr.. Halleck. as to
the products aud resources Of the United
States. great many were surprised at
the amount OF information they We're
possessed Of A great many never gave
any thought regarding the resources OF this
great America.
The new division Of time a,iIlustrated
by maps, and explanations were given
showing the advantages of the system.
The explanations would have been com
plete from railroad point of view if we
could have had railroad watch showing
us when 90 O'Clock came. In Reading
there was a very interesting exercise in
giving the sounds of the vowels,
perhaps passer on the streets would have
had trouble TO decide on what was going
on in the rooms, but still it is very impor-
tant Thing to he known by every teacher.
There was quite joke in Mr.. Jays room
to-day, but will give the particulars some
other time. Bookkeeping as run by Mr..
Hammond is progressing finely. but to day
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with. and if ever the new beginners get TO
understand that they will wonder how it
happened, that being called the great
stumbling block in bookkeeping.
We had four new members Yesterday.
making our number eighty-six, that being
large number for four days.
There will be quite an increase next
week, As there are large number of peo-
pie that think they will get AS much if they
do come in at the last hour.
There Is one very noticeable feature of
the institute this year, That is, that every
thing goes along quietly and no Earring or
talking for the sake OF talking. What the
reason may be cannot tell, unless it is be-
cause the teachers desire it, bu, whatever
il is every one is, or should be, willing 10
let it remain. Another blessing is that we
have not been overrun by book agents. We
have had but one yet. My next report will
be q little more interesting. as have made
arrangements To get the latest gossip.
The following are the names OF those
that joined to-day:
Florence Flower ..... Mt. Hone
Mary Narrower ..... ....s
William Holmes -.... .-..... Greenwich
Josie Miller " civ