The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1885-12-04
TEACHERS, INSTITUTE.
what Was Done Rt the Session Held
in This Place Last Week

Monday afternoon of last week, and was
called to order by the County Supsrintend-
ent, ex-oficio. The following teachers were
offered by Supt Strayer as officers of the
meeting Vice Presidents s. P. Fink and
!. w. Leech; Secretaries, NJ. H. Cochran,
A. II. Grumblin0 En-. Secretaries. Geo. A
Noon, L. s. Reed and E. Sybert Treas.
urer, j. w. Burkhart.
The pupils of the Ebensburs schools, iu
charge OF the principal, Mr. j. W. Leech,
sang, Scatter the Germs " and prayer was
offered bv Rev. Robert McCaslin. of the
Presbyterian church. supt. Strayer then
made a brief address to the teachers, re-
mindIng them that their duty was to con-
tribute everything possible for the success
of the Institute, and urged good attendance
and close attention to the instruction Of the
week, after which Prof: Boyd made few
remarks, giving points to unapprecistIng
teachers, who are liable to get bat little
good from the weeks work Prof. During
followed with remarks Introductory to the
discussion of the subject of Physiology.
Prof Boyd then took up the subject OF
/ Grammar, discussing methods Of study and
methods of teaching. Miss Shriver was next
/ introduced and spoke briefly Of the sdvsn-
\ IaReS OF musical culture.
! The chairman then announced the time
Of sessions as follows Morning session,
/ open at 4. NJ. and close at IL; afternoon
/ session, open at 80 and close at 4:3o.
After another song by the pupils of the
! Ebensburg schools Insttate adjourned.
The evening session was given to the H.
J Illustrated lecture on travels through North
4 ern Europe.
Tuesday morning session opened with
/ singing by the Institute, conducted by Miss
| Shriver. Prof. Boyd then spoke on "Con-
/ ditious Necessary to Success in Teaching"
! MANY teachers earn more than they receive !;
! s0me, at S25~per month, receive more than
they earn. Teachers should Improve their
/ time while teaching in study and profession
al reading. They should not board where
( there are squaling children and seoldInR
women
! DR.. HIQbee was introduced and discussed
J at some length the duties of teachers in re-
/ lation to their work and county Institute
/ Prof. Dnrling next spoke of :he necessity
for systematic study by pupils of our
/ schools. He advised outlines to be fire.
queHtly ssed.
After music by the Institute, led by Miss
| Skinner, the morning session closed.
Tuesday afternoon session opened with
singing, after which DR.. HIgbee and Prof.
During addressed those present. Prof.
/ Irish, Of Lima, Ohio. was next introduced
and discussed the subject OF analysis by
diagrams. Miss Shrirer then gave a class
drill in calisthenics, after which Iustitu te
} adjourned.
Tuesday evening DR.. Higbee delivered
his lecture to large audience on the
/ Common Schools OF the Commonwealth" :"
Wednesday morning the session opened
With singing by the Institute led Uy Miss
/ Shriner.
A teachers meeting, presided over by BIT.
J. c. Brown, followed. Mr.. Geo. a Noon
opened the discussion on supplementary
reading. The subject was further discussed
by J. W. Leech, 81. II. Cochran, J. A.
/ Kensinger and others.
Prof DurlIug next discussed the topic,
Psychology as the true basis OF the teach
ers' work" Mss Shriner then gracefully
instructed In Physical Culture"
The chairman appointed a committee on
resolutions and an auditing committee, and
! Institute then adjourned.
The session Of Wednesday afternoon
opened with musical instruction by Miss
! Shriner and singing by the Institute.
The time being set apart for directors
d ay they were invited to take charge OF the
/ meeting Mr. NJ Fitxharris, OF GsIlItzin,
was elected chairman Of the meeting -
Prof. DurlIng was called upon to discuss
the Special duties OF teachers an direc-
tors" At the close of the address the d.
reetors' meeting adjourned.
Prof. ShImmeI was then introduced and
spoke on the teaching OF literature In con-
nectlon with geography and historical stu
dies. Prof Boyd spoke on the relation be-
| tween geography and history. Institute
adjcurns.
Thursdsy morning session was called to
order by the chairman at 0 O'Clock. Roll
call and minutes read. Institute Joins In
singing.
The chairman appointed a committee to
report on Teachers Reading Circles and
a committee to report on the death OF teach
ers.
Prof Irish continued bis instruction on
grammar and analysis. Prof. Shimmell
discussed "Crankisn. Prof. Boyd spoke
on the topic, "Signihcation Of local and his
tor1cal names"
Institute closed with singing.
Afternoon session opened at o'clock
| PIofs. Durling and ITIsh made few fare
well remarks upon leaving the Institute.
The teachers called foI q spelling contest
and Supt. Strayer pronounced thirty words.
Messrs. Sybert, Lehman and Kaylor were
appointed a committee to examine the
| spelling papers.
TEACHERS READING CIRCLES.
The committee on Reading Circles offered
/ a reporL Il was discussed and unanimous
IL adopted bY the Institute, SO follows:
WHEREAS, II Is the duty Of the live teach
ers everywhere to embrace every opportu-
nifty offered for the acquisition OF more
| thorough knowledge OF their work, both as
TO matter and methods. To accomplish this
7 work In the best manner requires system
and perseverance. Therefore,
ReaolUed That we recommend to the
I teachers Of Cambria county the orgaDiza-
ton of teachers reading circles throughout
the county, and TO follow the general course
of study prepared ny the state Comhhtee'
ss follows
Elementary Course FSrSt Year.
Lot School Observation-Disclosures.
ID Methods of Observation-Disclosures
Sd. Physiology and HyRiene-sny good
4th Outline study of Msn-Hopkins.
9th. (OptionaL) Recommended-Pesta
Iozzls, Leonsrd and Gertrude.
Resolvel That we also recon that
teacbars study and scsuaint themselves
/ with the best methods OF practical teaching
as found in our best educauonai papers
and that they make discussion or these
methods a prominent part OF their work II
the reading circles.
| (Signed) Il. SfEAfhRr
| A. 5. BRUBAKER,
}. &. BROWN,
| D y. YODER.