Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-08-21
TEACHERS At GRAFTON.
Interesting Exercises of the Third Days
Mating



GRAFroS, W. Va, August 20.-The first
night session of the Institute proved to be
one of unusual interest to those present. 1t
was opened with singing BY the choir. The
Instructor, Professor T. E. Hodges, gave q
select reading on the subject, The Childs
Dream Of Star" which was delivered in
the Profess RS usual inimits able manner.
lie was followed by Professor j. D. De-
dismsn, who read an excellent essay enti-
tied "A State Teachers Reading Circle,
that was full of practical ideas and slgges.
tons.
Miss Lille Jarvis then gave the large su-
disnee some excellent instrumental music
Professor HodgesreAd several short pieces
of q humorous character, calculated to
make tbs teachers smile, which they did.
More music followed by Miss Lille Jar
Wis.
Prof F. s. Lyon, late of the West Viz
GINA University, who happened to be pres
eDt, spoke to the Institute for short time.
His remarks were practical and made a
lasting impression on the teachers, who one
and oil regretted that the venerable educs-
tor could not remain longer with them.
Prot Lyon was followed by Prof. A. l..
Purinton, principal of the Parkersburg
schools His remarks were we'll received
BY the teachers, who regretted their breVitY.
The Institute then adjourned until $50
q. N.
The Institute came to order promptly at
the sppoint,d iue sid wss opened by mu-
sic by the choir. Rev g 4. Davis, of the
U. B. Church, of Graf;oa, then led the 1u-
siitute in prayer. At roll call % teachers
were found in their places ready for ths
day work.
Lite=sry gems we're then delivered aud this
exercise proved to bs one of the most inter
estiug features of the institute, the selec-
tons ranging all the way from the sublime
TO q e ridiculous.
The subject of Language Lessons" was
next taken up and discussed for short
time Theinstructor then reviewed the work
done By the Instiu'e the two previous days,
in a bret and concise manner. DE then
talked for q short time on the subject OF
"Esssys IN Schools and how to get the
public Ins- = : work.
The subject Of Drawing was then In
tro6uced by the instructor, followed oy j.
Frank Wilson, and general discussion en-
sued. Reading" was the next subject that
engaged the attention of the Institute and
brought on general discussion, in which q
large number of the teachers took part.
School journals and the important part
they play in the work and education Of every
successful teacher, was impressed on the
mirds of the teachers, q discussion by the
Institute following.
Alter q short rec 50 Prof Hodges intro
duc,d Hon John W. Mason, whose name is
dear to he heart of every teacher Of Taylor
county. In his remarks Mr.. Mason stated
that he began life as teacher, having
taught the first public school ever taught in
Morgantown. he showed that be was well
acquainted with the teachers work and
knew the trials and hardships they have to
contend with. In tue few minutes he talk
cd, he said much to encourage them IN
their calling.
Prof Hodges introduced the subject of
school government in some telling re-
msrks, and the Institute received much
good advice on this all important subject.
he followed this talk up By q select read,
iug. after which the Institute adjourned
until T:30 D. m.