Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-15
ODDS AND ENDS.

Yesterday wag cool ana oeaoeo I'M
provement on the weather we have been
having. believe it is impossible for per-
son of any age to do any mental work with
the same energy and vigor in such hot
weather o. we have had, as they can in cool
bracing weather, and it was plainly visible
to every one, that the change was beneficial
to the members of the Institute.
The class in arithmetic was better attend
ed than it is generally. The question of de-
nominate number was well illustrated and
explained by Mr.. Fitzpatrick and the class.
This subject is one that causes much trouble
among young teachers. The trouble gener-
ally arises from the fact that the old arith-
metics have SO much in them that is useless,
and young teacher has seldom the courage
to throw out the useless parts and retaining
only that which is practiced. When that is
done large amount of trouble will vanish.
In physiology the class were struggling
with the question of circulation. 1t is one
that has been under consideration ever
since Cain killed Abel, but the authorities
do not agree, SO it is not strange that Others
do not
In constitution the writ of habeas corpus
was discussed; also the prohibition on con-
gress, as well as great many other things
that were of interest to all, and questions
were freely asked and answered.
In Mr.. jays room the class in grammar
had the subject of transitive and intransi-
tive verbs. This is subject that the young
women like to get hold of. for / think that
when it comes to the intricacies Of conjuga-
ton they generally take the lead. but not
always. The verbs lie and lay, etc, were
corrugated. The next day will be devoted
to the verbs sit and set.
Penmanship in Mr.. Fences room was q
very interesting exercise and his various
drills are of value to any one that wishes to
learn or to teach others how to write. All
the different kinds of movements were ex-
planned in q manner that showed Mr.. Pence
to be fully as well qualified in this branch
as in the others that he has charge of here.
His manner of making ovals was q success,
as well as his method Of forming capital let
tiers by the use of the oval for basis. He
makes accuracy one Of the indispensable
habits as well as rapidity. In bookkeeping
the class had the ledger and trial balance, a
large number of the class had their work
finished correctly, while a few had some
changes to make, so that they will start next
week with new set of transactions.
Mr.. Hammond's class in philosophy had
the subject of Hydrostatics, the explanation
and workings of the hydraulic press were
given, also the laws of pressure, weight Of
water and other points of interest were
brought out.
One young lady seemed to think that the
reporter had not dealt justly by her, but
should read certain philosophy before
condemning her. Now the said reporter
feels guilty, and the remorse of conscience
is gnawing at his heart, and will only say
that her proposition was not disputed by
him although not believed. He only said
that after she gave her proof that there was
some doubts. Now if he has done wrong
be is willing to be forgiven, and knowing
the amiability and goodness of heart pos
sessed by her, he thinks be will be spared
any further humiliation.
In Mr.. Fitzpatrick's lecture he gave us
some fine points that is worth remembering.
He said some men may be well educated
and never go to college. Men that 60 to
college and think they have finished their
education will drop into the common paths
of life. All readers are not students but all
students are readers. The difference be-
tween children is not in their intellectual
powers as it is in the will power. and much
more that is worth remembering.
ODDS & ENDS.