The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-01-07

Neglected in our Common Schools? ?" was
opened by Fred Grof and further discussed
by a number of the other teachers.
Prof L. II. Dnrling. Principal of the In
diana State Normal was introduced, and de-
liyered 3 very interesting lecture on the
- New Education."
Music, q Ring the Bells.
Queries were discussed by Prof. ]. Z. Dive
ly and Others
DIR. Raub gave an interesting talk on
Language Lessons"
Music, " Little Nell.
Superintendent Weller addressed the
teachers relative to promptness and regular
attendance, after which the Institute ad-
journed TO meet at 1:30 P. N.
wEpNERpAY AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Institute called at ESQ p NJ, and was
opened by music.
Prof J. d. Meese. Principal of the Select
School at Meyersdale, read well written
paper on Modern Methods of Teaching,
after which DIR. Raub talked on Teachers
Mistakes"
Prot. L. II. Durling lectured on the . Cul
ture of the Body"
Col. l.. F. Copeland was introduced, and
addressed the Institute. Adjourned
THURSDAY MORNING SESSION.
Institute was called to order at A, NJ. and
opened with music Devotional exercises
by Rev. Zinn.
Superintendent Weller appointed as a
Con.nitfse on Resolutions, Fred Grof, How
ard Keim. and G. NJ. Baker.
Queries were then discussed by members
of the Institute. which was followed by a
report, Limits and Objects of Oral Instruc-
ton" by J. NJ. Berkey, and was further dis
cussed by the teachers
DIR. Raub then gave an interesting talk on
the subject of Grammar, which was follow
ed by an election of Committee on Per-
manent Certificates. The following names
were written on the board to be voted for !:
Fred Grof ]. F. DiYely, A. C. Holbert, Will
son Evans, ]. NJ. Berkey, J. d. Meese and G.
NJ. Baker.
Superintendent Weller appointed as tellers
J. c. Speicher, S. G. Coughenour, and J.
Koontz.
The following were elected j. NJ. Ber-
KEY, I'D. Messe, G. NJ Baker, A. C. Holbert
and Fred Grof.
Queries were discussed by members of the
Institute.
Prof. Durling then gave an interesting
talk on Spelling.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON SESSION.
This session was called at , P. NJ, and
was devoted to directors work. The first
question discussed was, Should Directors
adopt Course of Study for our Ungraded
Schools?'
Rev. n. B. Critchfield discussed the ques-
ton, and advocated the adoption of a regu-
lar course of study,
Queries were discussed by Rev. linn, Hon.
W. H. Koontz, and others.
Dr. Raub addressed the Directors, and
also advocated the adoption of regular
course of study for our common schools.
Prof. Durling then delivered an interest
after which the Institute adjourned.
FRIDAY MORNING SESSION.
The devotional exercises were conducted
by Rev. King,
The time for holding the next Institute
was fixed for the week following Christ
mas, 1885.
The Committee on Permanent Certificates
met January ?. 1885, and organized by
elec,ing ] NJ. Berkey, President G. NJ. Ba-
ker. Vice President A. C. Holbert, Sec
retary. J. D. Meese was absent. 1t was
agreed that the Committee meet at the call
Of the President, and that the same regula-
ton govern as did last year, viz; The legal
regulation of the law of Pennsylvania. On
motion the Committee adjourned, to meet
at the call of the president.
Howard II. Keim. principal of the Sails
bury schools, read report on Drawing in
our Common Schools"
f. J. 0Conner Esq, read the following
POEM,
JOHN HAMER.
You come from mountain high and steep,
From valleys rich with milk and wine,
To keep the feast you re wont to keep,
To mingle at common shrine.
TO bless the name of Freedoms God,
To press the hand of faithful friend;
Tocheer the weak, the brave TO laud,
To guide the tread of moral trend.
The pedagogue, and priest, and press,
Are potent factors in our land;
They mould and shape our destinies,
AS plant clay in skillful hand.
Act wisely in the sphere you are,
Lead tender feet in pleasant ways,
Sow golden grain with yeoman care,
And wait tor happy harvest days.
Nan tore through midnights robes and stole
From Heavens vaults her Guiding star;
Twas at the peril of his soul.
He brought it down and chained ii here
Then by the splendor of its flame,
He ransacked fields of angel-lore,
And as the gods he then became
He learned two things-gods know no more.
- knowledge is powerr' the stay of thrones,
Yet wisdom is the better far,
That's bound by floods and meas ured zones
This lives beyond Gods utmost star.
We deem that brilliant lights will shine
In fitful place with dazzling sheer
If We adhere TO wisdom's line.
And train young feet with wakeful ween
Ambition be your polar star,
Excelsior " on your banners write,
The mountains moon discovers far,
VIII be but mole-hlIls when It's night.
Build on the corner stone of pluck,
BE Heavens laws your lines and rules,
Trust not your future fame to luck,
Luck's but the fancy dream of fools.
No moss to rolling stone accrues,
And harvests only follow toll,
He bags most game who game pursues
With wiliest feet DER haunted soil
Hug no deluslons to your breast,
Nor fondly hopeless hopes caress,
Indif renee lifts no plumed crest,
Nor cultivates the wilderness.
but advise. / don't command
This golden law. Do right impart
No more indict because Gods hand
Er,u his lau ot, avarv heart
M one two masters can obey