The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1886-02-20
Local Institute.

LANSFORD, req. lZ-l3, 1885.
The evening session of the second Lo-
cal Institute convened in the Lyceum
building, at 80 p. IN. on the 18th inst. =,
with Co. Supt. Snyder in the chair.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the
weather there was very good attend
ance. The meeting being called to order
after few brief remarks, by Supt. Snv-
der, by way of introduction, he presented
the speaker of the evening, Hon. Ii.
Houck, ID. s. Supt., of Lebanon, Pa.
who delivered mastery Grafton on
The Old and the New" which was
full of wit. entertaining and instructive,
and was highly appreciated by the audi
ence. After the lecture, institute ad-
journed.
SATURDAY MORNING SESSION,
, institute convened at 0 a. IN. Although
me weather was very .disagreeable and the
trains inconyentent, u large number OF teach
ers were present. The meeting being called
10 order, the following officers were appoint
ed; President, Co. Supt. Snyder: Vice Presi-
dent, Mr. Beisel; Secretaries, Messrs. Can
non, BeaVan, Spencer and Watkins. After
q lew remarks by the co. supt., cOngratula-
ting the citizens of LanSfOrd in regard 10
Their nal, and thanking them and the teach
erS, for their punctUal attendance,
Mr., Beisel, principal OF the Lansford
schools, was introduced and spoke on the
subject of "GeogrODhy." The following is
the order in which the gentleman would
teach the subject; Dwell III st upon home
geography; teach concretely and syntheti-
cally from preceptive lacnlties: receive
knowledge oil home; ask questions concern
ing the school room boundary of school yard
ana building; who rules the property; hOlin-
dary oi district; give products of dis trict;
have number OF small boxes each cOntain-
ing some. product that is raised in the dis
trlct' such us beans, peas, etc.; teach how
each Is grown; teach names OF animals in
the district; give source and breadth Oh
streams; natural features, etc: 20 from dis
trict to county, from county 10 state, etc:
90 NOT give TOO many names of cities and
t0wns-better learn the names of few and
something Interesting concerning each The
subject now being open for discussion WAS
heartily participated IN by many OF the
teachers, III regard to the different methods
of teaching the same. Institute now sang
FLOW Gently, Sweet Alton"
a class drill in Words and their Mean
ing" was then conducted by Miss Rees.
which WAS very entertaining, especially 10
teachers; the teacher selecting words from
the reading lesson, writes them ON the
blackboard, the scholars then use them I'm
SENTENCES WIN dllferent meanings; theyalso
mite different sentences on their States and
blackboard, containing the word given BY
the teacher.
This was followed by very eloquent aud
able address by Hon. II. HOuck, IN which he
dWet principally upon the following sub
lects; scholarship, Tact, Enthusiasm"
and "Character;" asserting that every
teacher should pride him or herself in be-
ing line scholar; too mauy certificates
granted 10 ponr schOlars by Tact the differ-
ent natures OF children are studied or made
known and treated in right manner; with
Out enthusiasm there is no success, and
sang Help on" Miss Kate Thomas then
conducted a primary class in Physiology.
Inc following Is brief outline OF the work
done Dehniti0n OF Physiology, Hygiene, ,&c.,
homes "a /. lfAl
uses OF each how connected, Sc. different
organs IN the body, duties OF each, why
avoid the use Of alcohol and tobacco, their
injuries to different organs and digestion.
injuries to organs in regards to diiferent
positions IN setting and standing, Injuries
caused by light clothing, Sc. The class was
well drilled, and readily answered the many
dltilcult questions asked them. which was
Suticlent evidence that the teacher has Land
a firm foundation for the Introduction OF this
study IN our public schools. No turther
business Institute sang Touch not the
Cup" and adjourned to meet at pm.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
40 Inc AFTERNOON session opened with singing
Swinging IN the old Apple Tree" The at
tendance al thls session was very large,
many being turned away, there not being
room enoughi the people OF Lansford came
out IN tilu force and many parts OF the coun-
" were represented by the friends of educa-
tlon. Hon. II. HOuck addressed the lnsti-
tute; his address, as those previous, was
witty and eloquent He spoke principally
concerning llle schoOl-rOOm and teacher.
how the teacher Is examined; first day in
school by scholars; the accurate descript on
they can give OF him; the manner in which
"Old time" teacners opened school; fifty or
sixty rules; how scholars tried these rules;
how the true teacher studies the nature OF
scholars; be honest in work, sc. II being
necessary for the gentleman TO depart after
the above address, by motion, "A vote of
thanks were extended to him by the lnsti-
tute Tor his many Interesting talks and sug-
gestions. Institute sang Help il on, al.
ter which, MIR. ]. +. Barr read paper on
Practical School Work" m which he re-
terred TO the necessity of preparation by
teacher before hearing a recitation; for the
teacher TO hesitate IN answering questions
causes lack OF confidence In the pupils; 10
what amount a text book should be used
prompting entirely prohibited; teacher
should know more about the subject than
the text book gives. Mr. Barr is Il dnigent
worker IN the noble cause of education.
Next Was class dTlll in "Number aud
Form" 10y Miss Howe Institute sang
swinging in the old Apple Tree"
Mr. Spencer read paper on History"
II was very neat and entertaining, and many
valuable suggestions we're gwen To be
/ observed IN the history class.
Alter which, Mr. Beaver held the atteR-