Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-09-30
SECOND pAy-ruEsDAy SEPT. 28.

SECOND DAY-TUESDAY SEPT. %.
AT S:45 "a. m. the days work was be-
gun by suitable devotional exercises.
An organ having been procured Miss
Miner PLAYED Nearer my God Thee"
while some of the teachers joined in
the singing. Prof. Wernli read the
23d Psalm, after which the Lords pray
er was repeated in concert.
At roll call four members failed to
respond to their names. During the
day 81 were present.
The first on the programme was pri-
mary reading. This was taken up by
Miss Perkins. The subject of the les
son selected was "Chicks That Were
not Chicks" Regarding the members
of the institute as her pupils, IN prehaps
the second reader class she proceeded
to draw from them by ingenious ques-
tioning what they knew of the habits
of hens and chickens, especially con-
cerning the Matching Of chicks. I'm
portant words were written on the
blackboard. pronounced carefully by
the pupils and afterward pointed out
in the reading lesson proper. Great
care was taken that every idea should
be brought out distinctly by the read
ing. A second part of the work con-
sisted OF exercises showing the correct
use of the different parts ofsuch verbs
as sit, set. fall, fell; and lie, lay.
Arithmetic was then taken up by
Prof. Wernli. -Four pupils were sent
to the blackboard to write the tables of
fives according to the Cube method.
Various exercises, such as adding by
2s to 100; also subtracting 2's were
given to wake up the young minds
and teach rapidity and accuracy. Pu-
pills will soon learn to make such tables
for themselves and thus find suitable
employment.
After recess of some ten or fifteen
minutes, Miss Perkins conducted a
recitation in geography. One member
of the institute was found who needed
some instructions in regard to the di-
| rections on map. Dakota" was the
subject of the lesson. A map of the
territory was placed in front, where as
many could see it as possible; the lati-
tude' longitude, surface, climate. rivers.
etc, were duly discussed. Much of the
information was drawn from the class
by questioning after their attention
had been called to certain features of
the map. In this way the habit of OBJ
seryation. so essential to one who seeks
knowledge, is cultivated. The differ
ent uses OF rivers according to their
rapidity of flowing was also brought
out.
After the geogra ply, Prof. Wernli
taught lesson in ply siology, "bones'
being the particular subject discussed.
The number and names of the bones in
the various parts of the body were
called for, also their shape and uses.
The different kinds of matter of which
bones are composed was talked about
The way to care for bones was asked
for and we were cautioned against GER
tain practices which result in the de-
formity of human creatures.
An intermlssion of an hour and q
half was gladly welcomed, for although
we appreciate the masterlY manner in
which both Prof. WeInli and Miss Per
kins take up the work, the needs of the
fnr oft
Assembled again at 1870, we sang
another piece, this time with more
spirit since the words were written on
the blackboard. Atroll call eight were
missing. Superintendent Sloan made q
few potent remarks about whisper.
ing" and Prof. Wernli embraced the
opportunity of commencing those whG
chose front seats. Civil government
was the first subject on the program
The difference between the Articles Of
of Confederation and our present Con
stitution were to be pointed out, but a:
many of our teachers had forgotten
what the former contained, Supt. Sloa1
kindly read it to us.
An interesting drawing lesson wa!
then given by Miss Perkins. a leaf be
ing the object examined and drawn.
Next came history. After vainl,
trying to obtain animated replies to hi
questions on the early explorations. th
Professor showed us how to work NJ
an interest in this usually dry study
Recess was now in order.
Reading followed, and after tina
some excellent remarks were made b.
the professor in regard to the manne
of beginning new school. This ide
was advanced, i. e. that the success o
= the term depends largely upon the i'm
preston made the first day. This par
of the days work was fully appreciate
and we hope to hear more on the sam
line every day.
In the evening large and apprecit
tive audience of teachers and citizen
: assembled in the School House hal
J: where they listened to a very interes
ing and instructive lecture by Mrs. /
w. Meyers, of Vermillion. on the sui
ject of scientific hygiene and tempel
ance instruction in the commo
J; schools.
d Institute Notes.
u ny THE MEMBKRs.
Prof. Wernii is a dandy"
= Mrs. Burberry of Marion, is the boz
) singer.
d The institute is quite ably conducte
L by the different corps of teachers.
d Joe Schfiver lost his handkerchief Il
i, other evening; ask him where it WI
o fuand.
f Wednesday morning the primal
n rnndtnn claSa u,aS .,h1y condtlctal