Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-21
INSTITUTE DOTS.

The DAY opened cool, enabling the teach
ers to be in time to commence at O'Clock,
.t which time the exercises commence.
The first announcement was that book
agent was to be turned loose among Us, and
so it proved. Something whispered in my
ear, allow long, o Lord, how long will this
thing LAST" 1t appears to me that it is
rather cheeky for q book agent to ask Per-
mission to solicit subscriptions or to sell
books and occupy valuable time unless the
teachers be greatly benefited by SO doing.
In the class in interest they had the ques-
ton of interest explained, also the method
of computing the same and some othef
points Of value.
The class in physiology had the same
question of alcohol under discussion. Some
new ideas were brought out.
In history the different administrations
and principle events were gwen;
we also had history of the famous
Impeachment trial Of Andy johnson
with the part said to have
been taken BY Legate and Pomroy, also
some allusion was made TO the st. John and
Legate offer said to have been made.
Mr.. jays class in grammar numbered
about eighty members, and the rules of syn
tax were given and large number Of SEN
fences were read and corrected, showing an
ability on the part Of the class to tell when
to say or me, who or whom.
Constitution class had lively time as to
the right to bear arms, also as to what re-
ligious freedom means. Some thought the
Mormon tribe were enjoying religious lib
erty, but think if the speakers had about
thirteen wives they would make up their
minds that their liberties had ended.
Quite number of teachers have engaged
schools, but we have an enrolment OF 2S5
on the books and there will be supply Of
teachers.
In reading they had infection, followed
BY drill. Some very useful ideas were
brought out and the class seemed well
pleased with the work.
In photography short review on VOW
els, consonants and syllables was given at
ter which match game of spelling was in
dulged in, but we did not learn tine names OF
the visitors.
In penmanship new group OF letters
were analyzed and the proper movements
given.
In theory and practice in Prof. Fences
room the question Of rules were discussed
and some teachers were opposed to fixed
rules while others favored them. The gen.
tlemen that are noted for being on the other
side thought it necessary to have list rules
to place before school on the first day,
each offense with the penalty affixed. Ar
guments were brought out pro and con. 1t
was generally decided that few rules may
be of some benefit, but that long list to be
read the first day was a relic of forty year:
ago. Pupils should be regarded as human
beings and not mere machines.
i We have had quite number of visitors,
and among them l noticed Miss Libbie
Keith, one of the old-timers, also Mr.. Levy
and wife. He has always shown himself to
be friend of education, and when he dose
come he does not infict US with any stale
remarks, but is a gentleman of education
and can therefore appreciate the efforts Of
others to improve themselves. We also had
President Taylor, of the State Norma
school. As general thing We dread to SCI
any stranger come in for fear he proposes Il
deliver a lecture, but Mr. Taylor was an ex'
ception. He is very pleasant speaker; on
that is in perfect sympathy with the teach
a ers. He began by saying that this was on
of the liveliest if not the largest institute II
the state. He made statements that should
be remembered by all. He said the mind
of children have undeveloped power, an
their growth is to be shaped by the teacher
Learn the minds. a teacher should b
n able to analyze the minds of the pupils. Th
first step is to get hold of knowledge an
the memory helps us retain it. Educatio
teaches how to secure what We want wit
economy and how to enjoy it.
The child is plant and should fiowe
: from the start.
Education should fit one to be eternal.
Mr. Fitzpatrick said an address is profits
y bic only as it arouses thought in us.
+ Mr. Taylor's remarks were listened I
very attentively and We felt that we wei
i well repaid as he did not ask us TO buy
q book or subscribe for paper. He left
business for afternoon when the Institute
not in session.
II Wednesday afternoon a reading circle wi
l. formed with thirty-two members; it is a ne
thing but gives chance to improve on
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