, 1886-09-03
THE TEACHERS, INSTITUTE.


special Correspondence of THE LEADER.
HAWKINS. Sept. l. The thirteenth
annual session of the territorial institute
convened Monday, Aug. 80, 1856. at
Rawlins, Wyo. Monday was devoted to
the organic atom of the institute. Mrs.
Smith being chosen president and Miss
Bullock secretary. standing committees
appointed, and general business arranged.
The institute having finished its business.
1t was adjourned until the following morn.
ing.
Tuesday. The institute was opened
opened at 9 a. M, with the usual ex.
%ercises, followed by the reading of the
minutes of the preceding year. They
were approved. The teachers who were
not present at the previous meeting were
registered, after which there was a few
moments recess. Prof. Holmes read
a paper on Teaching and what 1t Is" 1t
was much appreciated. Prof. j. Y.
Norton's paper was her presented;
theme, Educate n Man for Manhood
and Woman for Womanhood." His pa
per struck us as very correct. In fact,
the first two papers were accepted in toto.
as no comments were called forth. Miss
Anderson, of Evanston, read ii paper on
School Government This led to
much discussion on that subject. The
chair then suggested that a committee Of
five be appointed TO make out a pro
gramme for institute Of 81. The motion
was made, and carried. The bus
mess of the morning being completed,
the institute adjourned until . o'clock tina,
afternoon.
The afternoon session opened with a
paper from Miss Ulan. Subject. Order
Some of the wise professors differed with
her, but on the whole her subject was well
bundled Prof Ryckman being absent,
The time allotted to him was given to Mr..
Ellis, who explained in a very pleasing
manner his anatomical and physiological
charts. Prof. Churchill and DR.. Wy
mar made a few remarks on THE Prac-
teal Teaching of Physiology" Prof.
Blazer spoke on Theory" The com
mittee was then appointed to arrange the
programme for the next session. They
were Professors Churchill, Davis,
Blazer, Hallock and Howard. The after
noon session was then adjourned until
evening.
The evening exercises opened with
prayer and music. The singing will long
be remembered. Hon. G. c. Smith was
introduced by Prof. Wells, who in
the most graceful manner babe the teach
ers n cordial welcome to Rawlins Prof.
Hallock responded in his happiest
STYLE. The hour being late, Prof
Churchill's paper was changed to Thurs.
day night. The night session closed with
a song and benediction.
Wednesday-The institute was late in
beginning business. At 10 a. IN. DR..
Wyman was called to the chair, and the
house Immediately prepared for work.
A motion was offered to add five other
to the committee already appointed, 70
selecting text books for the ensuing fv
years. Carried. Those added were Rev
Mr.. Barr, Profs. Norton, Wells. Davi
and Churchill.
A motion was then offered to add fv'
more on the course of study. 1t was car
ried. Names added were Profs. Smith,
Davis, Churchill, Hallock and Mrs.
Grant.
Prof. Davis was then called on for a
paper. He ably trea;ed the subject as to
How Morals Should be Taught His
paper was excellent, and led to an agree
able discussion as to the advisability OF
leaving the text book with the scholars
during an examination. Some assumed
that the temptation would be too great for
them TO withstand; some that few might
be strong enough to resist. but for the
sake of the weak, the books should not be
allowed, others thought to leave the books
better.
Mrs. Gardner's reading class came in
with a lesson. The reading exercise was
very entertaining. Some questions we're
asked Mrs. Gardner which were satisfac-
torially answered.
The institute then closed work for the
morning, and adjourned till . p. m.
The afternoon session began at 2o'clock.
Mrs. Pierce read a paper on music. She
advocated teaching music in public
schools.
Prof Hallock then read a short speech
on How to Teach Manners" This sub.
ject seemed of importance. as many
thought it well to introduce the study Of
manner into all schools.
There being no more business for the
evening, a motion for adjournment was
offered and carried. The institute then
closed to meet again at 8 p. m.
TEACHER.
The Grade.
From Cheyenne x Northern officials,