The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-01-15
Jackson County Teachers in Convention
BY Far the Largest and Most Enthusiastic
Institute in the History of the
Organization.

BY Far the Largest and Most Enthusiastic
Institute in the Hi-tory of the
Organization.
JAG SON, O., Dec 49, 1884.
The Jackson County Teacher>' Institute was
called to order by the Chairman of Executive
Commi tee, w. A. Longbon.
Exercises opened with prayer by Rev. Tedford.
Inaugural Address by the President, D. f.
Phillips. John T. Moore gave q neat, spicy
Address of Welcome.
On motion, the following Committees were
appointed: On Music, Prof Lackey, Ira L
Jones and J. ]. Bennett; to procure black board,
D. W. Hunsinger, w. w. Smith and j. T. Her
bert.
On motion, the times of meeting were fxed as
follows: a. M. 1:30 p. m. and p. m.
Adjourned.
Afiernoon.-Called to order by the Preside, t
Opened with prayer by John T. Moore.
The Institute was ent- rtained with few sa-
lutato:y remarks by Prof. Moulon.
In the absence of the critic for the day, Judge
Longbon was appointed
An interesting paper "What Is My Re
ward" was rea by W. w Smith.
Criticisms by Judge Longbon and John T
Moore
Essay by ]. s Johnson, "Kipgdoms and
Gates" followed with criticisms by Messrs
Lnngbnn and Moore.
class ofthe teachers was formed and drill
in par>ing given by D w. Hunsinger.
Frof Moulton then took up the subject o
Mathematics, and instructed the Institute prof
itably for a short time.
On motion of J. J. Bennett, roll call was or
dered after the first regular exercise in the
afternoon.
On motion. the leading critic was to be linn
tied in his remarks to ten minutes, and all 9th
ers to five minutes.
Adjourned.
Eventng.-Called to order by President.
A large part of the audience was divided into
two classes by ]. ]. Bennett and WE Steward
and an old fashioned spelling was held, which
proved to be an interesting feature of the Il sti
tute.
Adjourned.
TUESDAY, Dec. so.
Morning Called to order by the President.
Opened with singing, Miss Leni Edwards
organist.
The Institute was led in prayer by S S. Fer
guSon.
In the absence of the leading critic, J. J. Ben
nett was appointed.
S P RuSler delivered an oration on the sub
ject. "The Young Teachers Hope"
w. x. Davis read an interesting paper on
"nifficulties in School government" criticised
An able essay on duty of the Teacher to So
cety," was read bv l. NJ. Gillian.
Criticisms by Bennett, Randall, Woodson.
Smith and Moore, followed with remarks by
essayi>t
The remainder of the session was occupied by
Prof. Mnulton in systematic and profitabl.
discussion of Mathematical Geography, with
some pertinent problems for solution by the
teachers.
Adjourned.
Afterpoon.-Cailcdt to order by the President.
Singing. Miss L. nj Edwards organist after
which prayer was offered by Lawrence Wood
son.
An able, argumentatlve paper on Latin in
Common Schools" was read by w. A. Hunter
Criticisms by Bennett, Hunsinger, More and
Prof Moulton.
Roll call.
An exceedingly well prepared lecture on
Qualifications of Teachers" was read by
George NJ. Powell. Remarks by Bennett and
Longbon.
Prof. Moulton took up the subject of Mathe-
matics and after a discussion of the fundamen-
tai operations of Arithmetic, gave the teachers
drill in rapid calculation. which was partici-
pated in with interest and profit.
On motion of J. J. Bennett the minutes of the
previous days proceedings were called TO be
read, and hereafter the minutes of each day.
proceedings wern ordered to be read at the close
of the afternoon session.
The following resolution was offered bv J. w
Delay: Resolved, That the Township System, if
adopted, would greatly advance the county
schools. Afer short discussion by Ferguson,
Delay and Bennett, the resolution was laid on
the table.
Minutes of Mondays proceedings read and
approved.
Adjourned.
Evening.-Called TO order by the Pres dent.
Singing. "America," led by Prof Lackey
Miss Edwards. organist.
Judge Longbon delivered lecture on "Step-
ping Stones" The lecture was very able and
treating mainly of the teachers
profession as being a stepping stone to othel
professions.
Smith, followed by the lecturer in few closing
The following question was discussed in de-
bate: Resolved, That corporal punishment
should be abolished from our common schools.
T. $. Vaughn, d. D. Evans and c. A. Atkinson
were appointed judges of debate. Those who
were: Affirmative, Messrs Fergu-
son, Fry, HaIbaIger and Kinnison. Negative,
Messrs. Bennett, Smith, T. L. Evans, Stewart
and Moore. Decision in favor of NEGATIVE.
Adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 81.
Morning Called to order by the President.
Singing, "Best Be the Tie," led by Prof. LACK
ey, Miss Edwards, organist.
G. w. Fry was appointed leading critic.
Paper read by SIS. Scurlock. The production
was excellent collection of truths on "Selt
Help"
Remarks by Fry, Woodsop, Bennett, Kinni- |
son and Molgan.
"Oceanic Currents" was discussed in an elab- |
)rat- aud able manner by S. :. Ferguson, fol- |
ow, with questions by Fry and Smith.
Prof. MoulIou, after an analysis of problems |
given at last session, and answers to queries on |
Geography, proceeded with that
ubect, treating Rotation of the Earth and its
Effects, specially l. ngitude and time. giving |
lear explanation of the use and ad >antages of |
,tandar time in the U.S
A card having been received from Dr.. A. G.
3yers, of Columbus, o., saIing that he would
10 pres mt to lecture in the evening, moved by
]. w. Harb rser thai Committee of three be
ppoint d 10 meet the Df. at the depot. Motion
arr ed. NJ ssr-. Harbarger, Kinnison and Fry
7ere appointed.
Ad ,utued.
AstesS. yviatfoa convened, PrestSasat