Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-19
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Arithmetic classes to-day were exercised
in percentage, writing percentage in all it,
variou. forms, also the cases and applica-
ton of the principles, the terms used were
given and defined, and quite number Of
problems were solved very readily showing
a familiarity with percentage.
In physiology the class had the subject of
poisons up for their edifcation, and the po-
sition was laid down by Mr.. Jay that the
merits of alcohol were admitted to be bene-
ficient in certain cases, but the question as
to the appropriateness of the legislature
passing the law requireing the effects of al
cohols and tobacco to be taught in our
schools, was not to be discussed.
The effect of alcohol and its uses were
named and some said it was good for snake
bites, others said it increased the number Of
snake bites, but it will not do us an injury
if we do understand the effect of narcotics
and be able to teach it to others,
In the class in reading, Mr.. Pence gave q
drill on emphasis that was very interesting,
he had the old story of the spider and the
ily to illustrate the subject. It is not the
first time we have seen that on the boards,
but it is good for the purpose Of illustrating
the place and manner Of emphasis in read
ing. The members of the class read it,
some OF course read it better than Others
all did well, considering that each one had
to be subjected to severe criticism.
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history had for subject the different po-
litical parties, their rise and fall, as well as
the principles of some of the parties, the
different presidents and the party that elected
each one, with some Of the principles upon
which they were elected. 1t is something
that but few understand, but the matter
| was fully illustrated on the blackboard by
Mr.. Fitzpatrick.
The geography class had a general exer-
cise, giving description of the country as
to the rivers and mountains, also a descrip
| ton of the products of the different states,
manufacturing, agriculture and the mining
interests were named, and general descrip
ton given by Mr.. Fitzpatrick and the MEM
bers Of the class. The class has arrived at
the point at which they are able TO answer
very rapidly and accurately. Not more so
in geography than in other branches.
Bookkeeping was made very interesting.
The several transactions were placed on the
boards and the manner of making a trial
balance, also balance sheet was shown, and
the manner Of closing a set of books, SO that
the class will commence another set, and
after the explanation by Mr.. Pence they can
work unders.andingly.
Mr.. Hammond's class in physiology dis
cussed the question Of hydraulics, and for
such short time was well handled.
The time usually devoted to didactics by
Mr.. Fitzpatrick was occupied by a photo
grapher that was in need of subject. He
wished to take a fine picture of the members
Of the institute, SO they arranged themselves
in a very becoming manner and newell he
had a fine subject bu: what he made of it We
shall know in a day or so.
We have variety of callers, book agents,
paper agents, lecturers, photographers, and
We are looking for the chiropodist or corn
doctor.
We have several persons attending the in
stitute day after day with notebook and
pencil in hand, prepared to receive the full
benefits of the class work, that have not en-
rolled or paid the registration fee. This in
stitute is supported by the teachers of this
county, and while We gladly welcome all
persons interested in our work as visitors,
We think, to say the least, that it is unfair
for any teacher TO play the roll of visitor
through the entire term REPoRTER