The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1885-10-02
COUNTY TEACHERS, INSTITUTE.
THURSDAY FORENOON.

| FOhENOONs
The first topic taken up was First Les
sons In Geography" Miss sallie Battertoi
opened the discussion Of methods of teach
ing this study to beginners, without the text
book, giving some excellent ideas on thu
subject.
Supt. wylie followed, enlarging on tn,
same topic, and gave to many present some
entirely new ideas on the use Of the globt
and on clay-modeling.
The next topic was Orthography, which
was presented In short paper by Miss Zons
Batterton, and called forth lively discus
sion of various methods of teaching spelling
in which most Of the teachers took part.
AHernoon.-The exercises commenced with
q class drill on "First Lessons in Language,
by Miss Shea, which received well merited
commentator, and furnished an opportu
nifty for suggestions of other good methods
of teaching the science of language orally.
First Years Work in Numbers" was pre-
scented by Miss Wilson very acceptably, and
gave rise to much profitable comparison OF
views and methods of teaching arithmetic to
the youngest pupils.
| Supt Wylie followed with some excellent
thoughts Oh school organization and school
management, occupying the rest of the after.
noon, and eliciting a lively discussion on
methods of preventing whispering.
| In the evening the Institute met in the
Presbyterian church, and listened to forci.
BIZ sSdareas fIQR RF MdSSMilllAses o.. "CaWmHeap
ton"
| FRIDAYS SESSION.
Forenoon.-" Teaching to Read by the
| Word Method" was illustrated by Mrs. Hoss
with class of twelve pupils from her school
This was very enjoyable and profitable ex-
| excise, and was followed by free discussion
of this method of teaching little folks, and
some good-tempered criticism.
Miss Wolfe introduced a class of her pu-
| pills, and conducted one of her recitations In
| q model manner. especially in point of artic-
| ulation, and the scholars acquitted them
| selves with great credit. Methods of teach
| ing reading to intermediate classes were
freely exchanged, and many valuable plans
given.
demonstrating Physical Features"
with common-scbool geography, was taken
up and explained by Prof. Cannon in an in
teresting manner, and several teachers, with
Supt. Wylie, advanced their views until the
topic was well ventilated.
Miss Thompson, with a class of her own
pupils, gave q most excellent class drill in
United States History, on the causes and
commencement Of the Revolutionary War.
As a sample recitation this was good enough
for any school, and delighted the audience.
Much talk followed on teaching q. 8. His
tory, which was valuable to young teachers.
The subject Of Grammatical Analysis came
next, and Prof. Nation, of the College of
NJ ontana, gave a fine illustration on the
black board of his system, which commanded
the admiration of all. 1t was not so novel as
complete and comprehensive, and received
special vote of thanks. Comments and dis
cussions on this topic occupied the rest of
the afternoon.
In the evening, at the Presbyterian church,
Mr.. II. F. Titus, Principal of Philipsburg
School, read a spirited and we'll written
paper on "Civil Government" showing that
public schools can do much towards making
good citizens. II pupils are taught the prin-
ciples of our government, aud the provisions
of the Constitution of the United States.
Following this, Supt wylie delivered a
highly entertaining lecture to delighted
audience, on the Geological History of the
Earth" The lecture was preceded and fol-
lowed by some excellent vocal music, rem
dered by Mrs. d. j. Mcmillan and Mrs. j. II.
Meyers.
SATURDAYS SESSION.
Forenoon M sra. topic, "Meti.eas -f
Teaching intermediate Geography" was pre-
scented by Miss Dakin and followed by an
animated discussion in which Miss Shea,
Supt. Wylie and Mr.. Titus took a promi-
nent part.
Mr.. Kinney followed with the subject of
Penmanship. His method is to prepare the
copies and copy. books himself He present
cd the copy books of some of his pupils,
showing marked improvement made by them
after three months instruction.
Prof. Nation, of the College of Montana,
gave the Institute 0 very interesting, profit
able and practical method Of teaching Per-
centage by symbols. His presentation of the
subject was well received and freely dis
cussed by most of the active members Of the
Institute.
Supt. Wylie led very instructive discus
sion on Common Errors in Grammar"
which resulted in profitable comparison
of ideas.
4fternoon.-The first exercise was q WELL
written paper on "Common-Sense Instruc-
tion," by Mr.. Kinney. This paper presented
methods of teaching the various branches of
an English education. His happy and origi-
nal style was highly commended.
Misses Thomson and Williams and Mr..
Kinney were appointed committee on reso-
lutions, and requested to report at the close
of the Institute.
Prof Meyers presented an excellent and
exhaustive paper on pronunciation and
Analysis of Words" which commanded the
admiration and attention of the Institute.
supt. Wylie, in his talk on Didactics, gave
many valuable hints on discipline, which
will be treasured by the teachers and acted
on when they return to their schools. He
also spoke at some length on the change of
textbooks, and advised that the change be
made as soon as practicable, according to
law.
Euening.-The exercises were opened at the
Presbyterian church with q duet, rendered
by Rev. Z. J. Groeneyeld and Prof ]. j.
Robinson, and followed by an address from
Prof. NATION. His subject, the "Qualiicar
tons Of Teacher" was well chosen and de-
livered in pleasing and interesting manner.
At the close Mr.. Robinson entertained the
Institute with piece of vocal music. After
this, Supt. Catlin, in his admirable lecture,
"The Teacher Among Men and Women" SO
pleased his hearers that, at the suggestion of
Supt. Wylie, a motion was made and carried
that the lecture be published, SO that teach
ers and school officers who were not present
might receive the benefit.
The chairman of the committee on resolu-
tons offered the followingi
RESOLVED, That we suggest that text book
on Physiology be added to the studies re-
CURED By law In our public schools, and that
especial attention be given to the effect Of
the use Of alcoholic and narcotic stimulants
upon the human system and we recommend
20 teachers that valuable little work, ''Dr.
Carpenters Prize Essay" n
Resolued, That we extend to the College of
Montana our thanks, for the interest mani
tested and services rendered by them, during
the session of our Institute.
Sgpt. Wylie, In few brief remarks, ex-
pressed his approval OF the work done by
the Institute.
Supt. Catlin thanked the teachers for their