The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-01-15

abiy prepared paper, "A Pea ftr Good En-
glsh. Commendatory remarks by Critic
Woodson and Judga Longbon.
Mr. Hodson. who had been assigned the SUBJ
jet, "Shsll the Standard of Examine "a ions be
Elevated" being absent the topic. which was
| considered an important one, was di> >cussed by
the Institute. The discussion was opened by g
w. Fry, followed by Longbon, Woodson, Fer
guson and Bennett
A few questions Illustrating principles of
Mathematical Geography We're proposed by
Prof. Moulton for solution by the teachers
Minutes read and approved.
Adjourned.
Evening.-Called to order by Pres't Phillips.
Singing, 'Lamb of Calvary" led by Prof.
Lackey. Miss Edwards organi>t
Lecture by DIR. g. Byers, subject, "The
School as Social Fac Or" The Lecture was
1oyed by large audience, whose profound at
tention for an hour and a half bore evidence of
the grandly entertaining ability of the lecturer.
Commendatory remarks by Judge Lonsbon.
Adjourned.
THURSDAY, jan l.
Morning.-Called TO order by the President.
Singing, led by Prof Lackey, Miss Edwards
organiSt.
The subj ct "Moral Culture" was discussed by
John T. Moore, C. A. Atkinson and Judge
Longbon.
highly mertorious paper on "Elements of
Success in TEACHING" was read by T. L. Evans.
Comme, datory remarks by Atkinson, Longbon
and Kinnison.
An admirable essay on ''Frst and Last Day
of School" then read by Miss Bina Ch-ring-
ton, followed with remrIks by Atkinson, Har-
barger and Longbon.
Pr.'f. Mouton continued the subject of Math-
ematical Geography in an explicit discussion of
| the International Date Line, followed with hu-
| morous criticism by G. w. Harbllger, S. s Fer
guson, and a few remarks by Judge I4ongbop.
Adjourned.
Afternoon.-Called to order by Pres't Phillips
Singing Miss Edwards organist.
An essay was then read by Miss Alice " Gill
lilan. subject, 'S-lf improvement" followed
with remarks by the critic.
Roll call,
An excellent production Literary Work in
| the Common School' was read by Ira L. Jones,
the essayist warmly advocating more literary
work in the commo schools.
The Institute next listened 10 an able lecture
on the Geology of Jackson County, by Hon.
Andrew Roy. Rem ks by Moore Mackley,
Longhon, Melvin, Powell aud Rev. Bingham.
J. w. Johnson opened the discussion of the
! subject Health in the School Room," followed
| by Harbarger, Mackley, Powell, Gil ilan, Kin
nis"n, Longbon and Williams in spirited re-
marks.
Questions from Query Box were answered by
J. w. Longhon. c. A. Atkinson, P Of Ktnnison,
| J. T. Moore, Han barger, Mackley and Bennett
| The questions We're humorous, and were wittily
| answered by The gentlemen, affordng the In
titute much amusement.
| Prof Moulton then proposed problem touch
ing point in Mathenatical Geography for So
luton by the teachers.
| Minutes read and approved.
| Adjourned
| Evening Called TO order by the President.
Singing, 81 Long to Behold Him, lied by Prof
| Lackey, Miss Edwards organist.
| The exercise of the evening was lecture by
| Hon. John T. Moore. AsusuaI'when Mr.. Moore
| is to lecture. the was excessively crowded
| before the time had arrived for the commence
| ment of the exercises.
| The lecture was an elegant sketch of the biog-
| raphy of Gen. Sam Houston, and was enjoyed
| by an ait ntive audience. Criticisms by the
critic, Mr.. Harbarger, Prof. Moulton and Judge
| Longbon.
| Adjourned.
| FRIDAY, Jan.2.
| Morning.-CaIled TO order by the President.
Music, "The Old Story" Miss lwards or
ganist.
| class of teachers was then formed, and an
| interesting drill in classification of Words'
was given by Stephen Morgan, followed with
remarks by the critic, Mr.. Harbargar, and Davis
! Mackley.
| On mOi1On OF Z. A. AtR1nSOn, The Executive
| Committee was Instructed to ascertain the cost
| of the use of Jones' Hall for the afternoon
| session.
| Adjudication of competitive essays on
| 'School Government" by Prof KinnfSon, who
/ after reviewing some of the points of merit and
demerit of the essays under his consideration,
awarded the honor to the essay of D. W. Will
| liams
| Prof. Moulton then gave an analysis cfthe
| solution of q few rather ambiguous problems in
! Rays Arithmetic, followed with remarks Ivy
Ferguson, Smith, Rev. Bingham and Mr.. Per-
| sons. The exercise of srof. Monlton was sus-
| pended to receive the report of committee.
| The committee ported that the Hall could
be procured for the afternoon session for $500
| On motion OF S Morgan, The committee w-re
| authorized to procure the Hall.
| Prof. Mnulton resumed his exercise, discuss
| ing with clearness the subject of Percentage.
REMARKS by the critic.
Adjourned to meet at Jones' Hill at IA p. m.
Afternoon Called TO order bv the P esident.
Singing, .tOver The e"Mi>s Edwards nrganst.
A clearly +nunciated and we'll prepared essay
was read by Miss Emma Inman, on "Improve-
ment of Our Time" The reading of the essay
was commended by the critic, Mr.. Moore, and
Prof. Moulton.
D D. Evans not being present, G A. Atkinson
was appointe ed to open the discussion of his sub
by Ferguson, Powell and Judge Longbon.
Davis Mackley gave lucid and thorough de-
scripiion of the Schools of Jackson County 60
y+ars ago, which was exceedingly interesting
and highly appreciated.
REMARKS by Moore and Smith.
Prof Mnulton gave an analysis of the prob
lem given on e-terday, and answered questions
received through the Query Box.
The Prof Ihen made a few remarks of fare
xuI,i inI, II
tute just closing, and in general of the manner
of conducting Institutes in Jackson County.
On motion committee of three point
ed to select officers for the next Institute, said
committee consisting of J. Kinnison, T. L
Evans and Geo. NJ. Powell The committee re-
p rted as follows: President ]. ] Bennett; Vice
President, John T. Moore; Secretary, w. T.
Morgan; Ex. cutive Committee, D. w. Hun
singer, D. E. Phillips and J. E. Blair Report
I'D. .pted.
Adjourned.
Reuninn.-Called TO order by President.
Exercises opened wi singing Cornnation,"
in which the large audience joined heartily.
Prayer by Hon. John T. Moore.
Reading. "The Ride of Jennie McNeal," Miss
Hat lie Moore.
Address by Davis Mackley.
Recitation, Extracts from "Hiawatha," Miss
X -te Bum.
Quartette, "The Farmers Girls" Miss An a
Jones, Miss Jennie Jones, j. T. Herbert and w.
T. Morgan.
Address, "Critics." James NJ. Tripp.
Reading, "Half Way Doin's," by G. w. Hsr-
hareer.
Duet, "Lalboard Watch" DR.. Joseph Jones
and NJ. D. Jones.
The poorest speech "Man," competitive |
Judges, w. w. Smith, W. x. Davis and DR..
Jones. Successful competitor, g. w. Harbar |
ger.
Medley Quartet, Miss Mary Anna Jones, Miss |
Jennie Jones, J. T. Herbert and w. 7. Morgan. |
Address, .'Women's Rights" by c. A. Akin
son.
Address, "Over the Hills TO and from the Poor
House," by G. w. HaIbarger
Address, "The Dude" by John T. Moore.
Closing Song, "Sweet By and By.'
Adjourned sine die.