The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1886-01-07
MINUTES
tute, held at Jackson, Ohio, Commence
ing Dec. %, 1885, Ending Jan. /, 1886.

lO MONDAY.
The Institute called to order by D. W. Hun
singer, Chairman of Executive Com. and opened
"a with prayer by Rev. G. E. Tedford after which J.
Bennett delivered the Inaugural Address, then G. A
Atkinson delivered interesting and spicy Address
of Welcome. Prof Irish then introduced to the
Institute and interested the audience with general
- remarks of preliminary character. He pointed out
the defects of Institutes in general He spoke of the
nobility of the teachers profession and considered
inferior to none He stated that one of the greatest
objects Institute give inspiration teach
ers, that would prompt them to higher and nobler
8 efforts. Miscellaneous business then taken up
by the Institute On motion of D. E. Phillips
mittee music, consisting of j. I: Herbert, Homer
q E. Evans and W. T. Morgan, appointed by the
President. The President also appointed commit
tee for procuring blackboard consisting of Morris
1 Henson, T. D. Herbert and R. L. Grimes. On motion
of c. A. Atkinson the times ofmeetng were fixed as
( 0 A. M, 1 80 P NJ. and P. NJ.
On motion ID. e. Phillips, Prof. E. W. Patterson
was chosen President pro tenn.
Adjourned.
Institute called to order by President pro tem Pat
terson. John T. Moore appointed critic in the
absence of the regular critic. Albert s. Brady then
| read carefully prepared paper Orthography
treating the subject historically and closed by giving
| twenty words text exercise in spelling. J. H.
Hickman read a well-written production on 1.-THE De-
, | veopment of the Mind' followed by remarks from
| John T. Moore. The roll then called showing
about sixty teachers present. 8. Morgan then dis
| cussed the Peculiarities of the Pronoun. Remarks
by j. w. Longbon. At the suggestion of Prof. Irish
the business of the Institute suspeneed for few
| minutes while song sung by the audience, after
which Prof. Irish addressed the teachers the
| of the Dictionary.
Adjourned.
Institute called order by Pres't Bennett. Sing
ing by the audience led by D. E. Phillips Miss Emma
Henson at the organ.
| The Question-s'Resoved, That County Superin-
tendency should be adopted" discussed by s. 8.
Ferguson and j. K. Stewart on the Affirmative and
R. r. Lively and 1. v. Randall the negative. The
debate was spirited one and good arguments were
made pro and con. No judges were appointed, conse
quently no decision was given.
4 The next exercise on the program was Impromptu
| Address The participants in this exercise were
Morris Henson, J. K Stewart. j. H. Hickman, I. v.
Randall R. R. Lively, j. E. Spriggs and s. S. Fergu-
| son. Subject "Tafy." Judges-J. W. Longbon, |
G. W. c. Perry and A. S. Brady Decision rendered
/ In favor of Morris Henson.
Adjourned.
TUEsDAY.-9 a. m.
Institute called to order by President pro tenn Pat
erson Singing by the audience led by D. E. Phillips
Miss Emma Henson presiding at the organ. Prayer
offered by Mr.. John T. Moore. In the absence of
the regular critic, 8. Morgan appointed. j. A.
Melvin opened the discussion the subject: "How
to Prevent Whispering in the School, followed with
remarks by s. Morgan. Minutes of previous day read
and approved. The Court House being too small to
accommodate the audience motion of A. S. Brady,
1t decided to procure Jones' Hall for evening
sessions. S.P. Buser then read interesting paper
on Practical Education" Remarks by Morgan,
Irish, Moore and Williams. song by the audience |
led by j. T. Herbert, Miss Emma Henson, organist.
Prot. Irish then took up the subject of "Orthogra-
phy,'' and discussed it in Instructive and enter
tanning manner, after which an excellent paper was
read by R. A. Blair 1.-THE Needs of Common
Schools" Remarks by Morgan, Irish, Williams
Smith and Harbarger.
Adjourned. /
l:Sopm.
Called to order by the President Singing by the
audience led by D. E Phillips, Miss Henson at the
organ. Harbarger appointed critic. M. A. Hen
read able and deeply interesting production on
1.-THE Teacher" Remarks by Harbarger and Moore.
An instructive paper then read by d. r. Alban
"How to Secure Attention" ]. T. Herbert then ,
conducted class drill in parsing The discussion
lively and several good points were brought out
Remarks by Hickman, Irish, G. w. G. Perry and | {
Smith, Song by the audience led by j. L. Herbert,
organfst Miss Henson. S. S. Ferguson presented |
difficulties in Speculative Mathematical Geog-
raphy, and illustrated the best methods of overcom-
ing them. Remarks by Morgan, Smith and Stewart.
Prof. Irish discussed Grammatical Analysis and
introduced his Methods of Diagramning Sentences.
Adjourned.
7:3Op.m.
Called to order by president Bennett Singing by
audience led by Phillips, Miss Henson organist DR..
Byers was then introduced to the audience: and de-
nvered eloquent and powerful lecture on "Correc
tions and Punishments." He spoke of the grand and
noble results of the Benevolent Institutions of the
State. Through them hundreds of youth acquir-
ing lessons of useful knowledge which will tend to
quarry tnem ior respectab1ilty ana happiness ana
"nat Is OF tne nlghesl possipie importance, morai
principles, order, ecorum, truthfuness purity and
virtue inculcated. Then his daughter Miss Mary
anna DYES, ~esisteo uy misses nhassie anu 'enie
evans ana MISS Name "iiilams' sang In tne mute
Ansuase, IN very Impressive nlanher' the n!mh'
and gracefulness and with such skill and pro-
nciehcY as cominanoeo tne uhpounoeo admratlon oi
the audience. =
AoJourneo'
WEDNESDAY.-9a,
resident Bennett IN the chair. Prayer was onered
ny FroI. 1risn. d. hlnneer was appointed W pro-
cure budget poA ana take cnarge OF tne same 0onn
T. Moore then lookup the cincinnati POST, 10 post
the teachers on the of the day. and postponed
the discussion ON the arrival of s. D. Mclaughlin,
who read carefully prepared paper photography
as study" Remarks by Moore {
Minutes OF the previous day were read and ap-
proved Daniel Aloan discussed the subject OF Per-
centage His presentation of the subject was clear
and logical Remarks by Moore, Williams and Ben ,
nett.
w. w. Smith read an able production on Moral |
Culture, which ELECTED lively discussion In which
quite NUMBER OF the teachers participated.
PRESIDENT appointed the following committee on
resolutions: ). Morgan L. w. Patterson and ID. w.
Hunsinger
Prof. Irish continued the subject Of Orthography
in his usual entertaining manner.
Adjourned
1:sO m.
Called to order by President Bennett Singing nv
the audience led by' Phillips Miss Annie Hughes
organist.
1. " Randall read well-written essay on .'Educa-
tional Qualifications for Suffrage in hch he clearly
the proposition that universal
tion is necessary to maintain permanently form
of government. Remarks by Moore and Harbarger. /.
George e. Morgan read very interesting paper on
containing many thoughts well worthy G
of consideration. Remarks by Moore and Smith. !.
Roll call. /
Prof. irish resumed the subject of Grammar. He
presented MS system OF Dlagramming In clear and
concise manner Considerable interest was mani