Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-13
THIRD DAY.
The Teachers of Marshan County Reas-
ssemble at MoundsviIle to Renew the
Work of Improve ment.
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The Teachers of MarShan County Reas-
ssembIe nc Moundsville to Renew the
Work Of Improvement.
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MpuSDsyILE, August l2.-The Institute
reasssmbled at School Hall and was called
to order promptly at a. m. Rev. Pom
eroy, Of the Presby yterian church, oficiated
in opening with devotional exercises. After
the choir excellently rendering selection
from Scrg Wave, the business of the morn
ing Vas in order. The Chair authorized by
sppointment c. ". Wallace and W. l..
MsnhiDg, enrolment clerks, to act as
treaSurers.
Af roll call one hundred and sixty four
teaphers responded present. an increase Of
two over the enrolment of Tuesday.
The Instructor, as usual, announced the
outline for the days work, stating as the
programme the following subjects in order:
First session, reading and geography; after
noon, history and discussion OF queries.
Mt Chas. Dowler opened the discussion
Of reading the first subject, in his interesting
manner, Illustrating posture, breathing, etc,
also giving methods Of forming good artic-
uleticn and pronunciation
Professor King followed, attributing the
great improvement over former years Of
teachers reading to the present methods
employed in teaching, he favoring the word
and sentence method in teaching begin
ners.
Professor Bonar closed, adding that it is
not only teachers duty to keep up but
keep ahead Of the times.
Professor Cline resumed instruction in
methods in grammar, favoring primary
analysis Of sentences for beginners.
After the usual recess Professor Harris,
in his easy manner, opened the discussion
of geography. Mr.. Harris proved that he
is not only thoroughly converssnt with the
subject, but is deeply interested in his work.
Superintendent Writ followed in interest
ing remarks, advising the introduction of
astronomical subjects in teaching oral geog-
raphy.
Prof Shields then in an eloquent talk
outlined the course pursued at meeting Of
the State Educational Association, and pre-.
sented greeting CT the late Prof DeGratf,
of Washington, D. C, to the teachers of
Marshall county. The intelligence of Prof.
DeGraffs decease was received with deep
sorrow, many Of the teachers present having
been pupils of the veteran instructor.
The Institute adjourned until 2 p. m.
The Institute resumed session promptly
at the hour designated, and opened by the
choir rendering No l62 in Gem of Gems
Mr.. Rine, by request, introduced School
Management" in an interesting address
stating that conduct is most influenced by
the teachers example
Arithmetic to beginners was ably illus.
trated by W. J. Bonar Instructor followed
with concluding remarks.
After q prolonged recess institute again
resumed. Prot. J. T. Williams, Of Cincin-
natl was introduced and addressed the in-
stitute Oh Longitude and Time, the pro-
grained subject
The greatest interest yet monifested on
any subject was shown in the discussion OF
this, and much light vas thrown on the sub
itct by the illustrations OF the speaker.
Notwithstanding the almost unbearable
heat and other discomuodities the interest
continues unabated
Marshalls educational facilities afford
employment for about l25 teachers,
The great number present is not an evil
dence Of an over-supply, as many of the
teachers will teach in adjoining counties,
bat rather compliment to the location, as
nany prefer attending here to their own
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