The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1886-10-22
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
Closing Notwithstanding Adopted
Essays Read.
SATURDAYS SESSION.

SATURDAYS SESSION.
The Institute was called to order b,
Superintendent Cannon.
The last session Of the institute PROVED
the most interesting of all. \ number o
visitors were in attendance and the mem
bers were thoroughly awake to the impor
lance Of the work in which they wer.
engaged.
After a brief discussion Of the subiec
of"Analysis," Miss Williamson illustrated
Follwing this exercise she read an excel
lent paper on "The Use and Abuse o
Text Books in use in the Public Schools"
In the afternoon session Superintendent,
Wylic spoke on the Importance of thor.
ough knowledge of"Civil Government
The subjects Of 'N1ental Arithmetic
and "Didactics" were then discussed by the
members of the institute.
Superintendent Wylie read a paper, pre-
pared by Mrs. Robinson Of Billings, on
"I-iterary Culture"
Mrs. II. E. Taylor, OF Dillon, read an
excellent paper, and the afternoon session
closed with the Query Box,' which was
disposed Of by Supt. Wylie.
The evening session at Grace Church
consisted ola few we'll chosen remarks
on "Education," by Rev. Mr.. Shannon, and
paper read by Prof. l.. ]. Knapp on 1.-The
Relations of the Public Schools to the
Subject of Sanitary Science"
RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions were adopted
by the Teachers Institute of this county
ON the 10Th Of Oct, 1886.
Reso1,rd, That the thanks of the teach
ers is duel
1st TO the trustees of the Methodist
church and the pastor of the same, for their
kindness in allowing the free use of their
building to the evening sessions; also the
and render suitable music for the occasion.
End. 10 the press for liberality in the
publication Of the secretary's report, togeth-
er with other papers which were presented
1OA tiaAt Pun pJsC TIC uISIItutC.
.3rd. To Hon. w. w. Wylie, Territorial
Supt., for the able and efficient manner in
which he conducted the exercises, and for
the many valuable suggestions, which
coming as they do from one of SO extend
ed an experience, can not fail to prove OF
incalculable worth to the teachers; also to
Prof John Cannon who, for the past four
years, has SO faithfully served this county,
as Supt. of Schools; ard who as he now re-.
tires from Office, with the appreciation and
confidence Of the school patrons is held in
grateful remembrance by those with
whom lie has been more nearly associated
the teachers---and while we regret his
absence from our midst, we only wish for
him a more remunerative field, to which
his eminent qualifications so justey entitle
him.
Miss Sallie +. Williamson read the fol-
lowing paper, which is published by per-
mission:
USE AND ABUSE OF TEXT BoOkS IN THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Considering the many varieties of labor
that are obligatory upon the teacher, the
use Of text books, to a great extent, seems
unavoidable. Although an interest in
many things might be more readily awak,
ened by pursuing other methods, yet the
instructions OF some of our authors can
not fail TO awaken an interest in the mind
of any thoughtful student. \ knowledge
of some branches, as mathematics, history
geography, and grammar is very readil,
acquired by diligent study OF some gooe
author on these subjects. l do not :hinl
the best method is to never consult Other
than the miof/ri course, but do think, w
should have series of the best books pub
lished and should always follow the plans
laid down in them however much supple
mentary work we may introduce. In tn,
use of Robinson's arithmetic, for instance
/ did not confine my problems to its pages
bat took the liberty Of requiring mucl
practical work from anv source available
coming directly under the principles. ;
subject we'll learned, no matter from wha
author, enables one to apply his knowledg
whenever called upon to do so. Teacher
whose time is SO completely occupied, as i
the case in many of the ungraded schools
and in some which are graded, can not pos
sibly prepare the lessons for their classe
without the use of the book, and besides
question the aivisability of the ayerar