Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-08-21
INSTITUTE NOTES.

, Arithpeaic Glasses to-day were exercises
in percentage, writing percentage In al II
variors forms, also the cases and applica
ton Of the principles, the terms used wef'
given and defined, and quite number o.
problems were solved very readily showing
. familiarity with percentage.
In physiology the cl.ss had the subject Of
poisons I'd for their edincation, and the po-
sition was laid down BY Mr.. Jay that the
merits of alcohol were admitted to be bene-
6cicnt In certain cases, but the question as
70 the appropriateness Of the Legislature
passing tho law requireing the effects of al
cohol and tobacco 10 be taught in our
schools, was not to be discussed.
The effect Of alcohol and lis uses were
named and some said Ii vas good for snake
bites, others said Il increased the number of
snake bite, but ii will not do US TN injury
IL we do understand the effect of narcotics
and be able to teach it to Others.
In the class in reading, Mr.. Pence gave .
drill on emphasis that was very interesting,
be had the old story Of the spider and the
Hy to illustrate the subject. 1t is not the
first time we have seen that on the boards,
but Il is good for the purpose Of illustrating
the place and manner Of emphasis in read
ing. The members of the class read il,
some CT course read it better than others |
all did well, considering that each one had
10 be subjected to severe criticism.
In Mr.. Fitxpatrick's room. the class in |
history had for subject the different po-
litical parties, their rise and fall, as well as
he principles of some of the parties, the
different presidents and the party that elected
zach one, with some of the principles upon
which they were elected. 1t is something
hat but few understand, but the matter
vas fully illustrated on the blackboard BY
Mr.. Fitzpatrick.
The geography class had q general exer-
Use, giving description of the country as
o the rivers and mountains, also descrip-
ion of the products Of the different states,
agriculture and the mining
interests were named, and q general descrip-
ion given by Mr.. Fitzpatrick and the mem
ers Of the class. The class has arrived at |
be point at which they are able to answer
cry rapidly and accurately. Not more so
D geography than in other branches.
Bookkeeping was made very interesting.
he several transactions were placed on the
cards and the manner Of making q trial
Q ance, also balance sheet was shown, and
ne manner Of closing . set Of books, SO that 9
he class will commence another set, and {
ter the explanation by Mr.. Pence they can s
ork understsndingly.
Mr.. Hammond's class in physiology dis ]
used the question of hydraulics, and for '
lch short time was well handled. s
The time usually devoted to didsctics by
n. Fitzpatrick was occupied by photo Il
,apher that was in need of subject. He &
ished to take fine picture of the members b
the institute. SO they arranged themselves o
a very becoming manner and newell be 81
I'd fine subject but what he made of it We c
all know in = day or SO. te
We have variety of callers, book agents, p
per agents, lecturers. photographers, and tc
, are looking for the chiropodist or corn 81
ctor. b
We have several persons attending the in p'
tute day after day with notebook and
neil in hand, prepared to receive the full IS
nefts of the class work. that have not en- hi
lied or paid the registration fee. This in
tute is supported by the teachers OF this d
unity, and while We gladly welcome all at
rsons interested in our work as visitors,
think, TO say the least, that it is unfair ST
any teacher to play the roll Of visitor
-ouph the entire term RrpplrrR OF