The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-12-12
I eaChers' Institute.

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22ND ANNUAL MEETING OF THETEACH
ERs OF CARBON COUNTY, IN ScHoo
HALL, LelnGHToN, PA, DEC. I'll
1885.
The institute effected the followin
organization: President, Prof. T. A
Snyder, Co. Supt.; Vice Presidents. =
II. McCabe, J. X. Ellwood, II. A. Els
enhardt; Secretary, j. l.. Potteiger
Enrolling Clerks, II. J. Reinhard, l. l.
Wentz; Executive Committee, j. Franl
Barr, j. p. Snyder, L. NJ. Beldler, II. A
Eisenhardt, II. j. Reinhard, A. G
Watkins; Organists, Misses Em.ni
Rooms and Barbara Young.
After the organization was completed
Mr. j. i. Pottelger, Principal of Wealth
erly schools, delivered the Welcorn,
Address. The speaker dwclt chief,
upon the necessity of teachers coming
together annually, or more frequently,
for the comparing of notes about theil
work, get better acquainted with each
other, and learn some of the new things
that may be presented by the learned
educators who were expected to be
present. The President followed in q
few remarks, and seemed well pleased
at the large attendance upon the open
ing session
DIR. Edward Brooks, President of the
National School of Oratory, Philadcl-
phia, was next introduced, who spoke
upon The science of teaching. After a
very interesting talk by the doctor, Miss
Elizabeth Lloyd, of Doylestown. Pa,
was introduced and spoke upon Physi-
ology and Hygiene, which concluded
the afternoon exercises.
The lecture in the evening was pre-
ceded by some very excellent music by
the Lehighton Orchestra. The Presi-
dent next introduced DR.. Edward
Brooks, who held the close attention of
the well filled hall, for over an hour on
the subject of the Education of Wo-
man." which was followed by double
quartette, entitled Come Where the
Lilies Bloom.' by Misses Emma Obert'
and Emma Kistler, Mrs. r. A. Snyder
and Mrs. c. w. Bower, Messrs. j. A.
Z. koons, Chas. Obert and j. Frank
Barr which closed the days exercises.
TUESDAY MORNING.
The institute was called to order
about 8 O'Clock, and was opened with
music entitled, Columbia, God Preserve
the Free" Rev. A. p. Horn, of Sum-
init Hill, led in the devotional exercises.
DIR. Brooks then spoke upon the "Na-
ture of the Mind" which he dwelt upon
with respect to the intellect, sensibili-
ties and the will.
The committee on Permanent Certi-
ticateS was then balloted for and result
ed in the election of the following per-
sons: J. l.. Potteiger, j. Frank Barr.
l.. Wentz and j. j. Bevan.
After recess of about five minutes
piece of music entitled, "Flow Gently |
Sweet Atton," was sung, after which |
Miss Lloyd spoke upon Physiology and
in the Primary Schools. The |
Instructor would not have the teachers |
in the Primary Schools teach the long. |
difficult names in the science, but pre-
sent few of the simpler parts of the
body, the Ill effect of uncleanliness, &c.
Teach from objects whenever practica-
bic. Have the pupils bring specimens
Of the bones Of some animals, an OK |
heart or some of the other organs of the |
body, which may be obtained from the |
butcher Ventilation of the school |
room was dWelt upon to some extent. |
DR.. Brooks then concluded his talk up-
On the Mature of the Mind" after |
which the institute adjourned until
| 30 p. N.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
The session opened with music en-
titled, cover the Summer Sea-" Miss
Lloyd continued her talk upon 'Physi
ology in Ungraded Schools" The
speaker dwelt at some length upon the
evil effects of tobacco and alcohol. And
hen answered some questions referred
% her by members of the institute.
How would you prevent boys from
cigarettes? Would YOU have
corporal punishment in school?" which
She seemed to answer to the satisfaction
If the institute. TO the latter question
'he remarked that good order ought to
DC had at all hazards. Try and have il
without corporal punishment, but if it
'annot be had without it, then use the
'od when necessary.
MIR. j. *. Ellwood, principal of the
Mauch Chunk schools then spoke at
some length upon the value of supple
mentarY reading. Cultivate in the
minds of the pupils desire for good
'eading and it will destroy the taste for
'eading trashy literature. Quite a
spirited discussion followed upon
number of questions proponnded by
iifIeIent members of the institute. A
recess of ten minutes was taken. fol
owed by music entitled, "Flow Gently
sweet Alton" Dr. Brooks then con
'luded his talk on the "Science of the
Mind variety in School Exercises"
was then discussed by Miss LLOYD. The
ady confined her talk to answering a
number Of very practical questions, pro-
'"uhdci by members of the institute.
TUESDAY EVENING.
The evening session opened with two
very beautiful selections by the Lehigh-
on Orchestra, and was followed by
FOCAL quartette entitled, "Bridge of
Fancies," by Misses Mcdaniel and
lehner, Mrs. Bower and Mrs. Snyder
md Mr.. Barr. The lecturer Of the eve
ling, Col. Geo. w. Balm. of Kentucky.
vas next introduced, who held the aud
ence spell-bounG for over an hour on
he subject of "Boys and Girls, Nice
md Naughty" The exercises Of the
,vening ended with a vocal duet en-
tiled The Nightingale" by Mrs. Sny-
Ter and Mrs. Durling.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Institute opened with song entitled,
Flow Gently Sweet Alton" after
which Rev. O. II. Cook, of Lehighton,
ed in devotional exercises. The Sup't.
hen made few remarks with refer
nee to those teachers who remained
way from institute without cause, and