The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-09-09
Teachers Institute.
MONDAY-A. NJ,

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' Monday morning, Aug. Goth, the indica
tions of the weather showed signs of rair
consequently the Institute opened with a yer
small attendance.
Our enthusiastic President was on hand an
opened at the appointed time. "Open Exer
cises" being over, the President introduce
Prof. Marley, who delivered a lecture on tn
subject of "Theory and Practice" followed b
a lively discussion which occupied the Who'll
time allotted to Mr.. Hartrum.
RECESS.
Again Mr.. Manley presented the subject
Arithmetic" in various forms and mad
many valuable suggestions.
p. ".
Music, followed by an exercise on the Gus
of Diacritical Marks" by the teachers, con
Quoted by Sup't Manley. A short discussion
followed by the teachers.
RECESS:
Mr.. Tyrrell not being present, Sup't C. C
Miller occupied the time in a talk on the ODE
r%ivatiOn of Words.".. Mr.. Miller has always
got something good to say, so his remarks or
this occasion were much instructive and con.
tanned valuable information which each teach
er should become acquainted with. He is al
ways complete master of his subject, thus he
never fails to gain the attention of his hear
erS.
RECESS.
Following intermission Prof. Marley made
a few suggestive remarks on the subject OF
his next lecture.
TUESDAY.
The choirist not being present music was
postponed until after recess; Prof. Marley
was then introduced to the audience, who
gave the teachers a rousing talk on Corporal
Punishment" in which he gave a part of his
experience in dealing with extreme cases. He
also gave his opinions as to government of
schools generally.
After a short intermission Prof. G.. W. Mi
chael, the great penman of Delaware, Ohio,
was introduced to the society and delivered a
lecture which thoroughly aroused every one
present on the subject of "~Penmanship." His
remarks were interspersed with many witty
expressions and actions, and lastly many ele-
ments of truth. He illustrated his subject by
many practical illustrations, among which was
the appearance of a mouse in a room where
there is a young lady alone. He pictured up
on the imagination the actions of the lady as
the mouse came toward her.
RECESS.
Prof. Marley then continued his work of
"Arithmetic," taking for the base of his re-
marks fractions throughout their variations.
DINNER.
1870 P. M.-Music, a solo and chorus; after
which Prof. Manley gave a rousing talk on
the subject of Literature" under which he
illustrated and explained standard time so
plainly that all present could comprehend it.
Prof. Michael was again introduced to the
teachers and delivered a lecture that will long
be remembered by those who heard it. On
the onset of his lecture he delivered his won
derful feat of casting his knife from his right
hand to his left by means of the muscles,
which was highly applauded. He opened the
eyes of many present and awakened much
thought concerning the great frauds perpe-
trated by our great publishing firms through
out the State. He explained what great work
is being done to revolutionize the whole sys-
tenn of peumanship. There is no doubt that
much good may come from the very practical
remarks made by him. He concluded his lee
ture by giving his manner of conducting an
exercise in writing, by writing and drawing,
which were grand. He left with the hearty
applause of the audience, which was manifest
ed by the unanimous vote voiced by those
present.
WEDNESDAY.
The choirister not being on hand at the OPP
ening, singing was postponed until after re-
cess, after which Prof. Marley delivered his
lecture ON the subject of Hardness" He
tore the subject into its various parts and dis
cussed each division as he proceeded. He IL
Illustrated some of the most successful means
by which hardness may be controlled to a
vast extent.
After a short social intermission Sup't C.
c. Miller gave. the Institute an excellent ex-
ercise on physical Geography" He select
ed for the foundation of his talk the formation
of snow, hail, glaciers, and the drift. His ex-
PLANTATION of the first and second was very
brief, though plain. But the plain explana-
ton and representation illustrating the third
was very valuable. He gave a few thoughts
of Tyndall and Forbes on the theories of the
glacier as to it's formation, movements, and
the great results of its various phenomena
He passed then the last named subject, in the
discussion of which he gave a few of the ans
wers received at last Saturdays examina-.
ton. Those who missed this exercise missed
an excellent treat.
RECESS.
The time for subject of topography" hav-
ing arrived, Mr.. Manley branched off on the
discussion of "Latitude." He gave to the
teachers a method by which, if properly han
died, each one may reach some grand results.
The exercises were opened by q quartette
entitled, Laugh, Boys, Laugh" by four gen.
tlemen; following which was a paper on the
subject of "History," by Burger.
RECESS.
No doubt the beauties of "Mensuration''
had been promenading in the mind of Prof.
Manley for some time, consequently at 2:30 p.
m. we were favored by a rUusiug talk from
him on that subject. He illustrated the vari-
GUS points as he proceeded by means of ge-
ometrical blocks, thereby making the theme
within the comprehension of all present.
RECESS.
The committee appointed on the Albaugh
Bill reported as follows: 1t is not enough of
what the common schools need: but if we can
not get anything better, the Bill be accepted.
The report was very warmly discussed by o.
P. Conley, F. H. Windate, John Gibbons,
John Morris, Mr.. Sharkey, A. NJ. Miller, Jos.
Brouse, and Thos. Riner, after which the re-
port was adopted.
Mr.. Alley made a general announcement
concerning the Institute roll. Steps were
then taken toward the establishment of a
county reading circle.
THURSDAY.
Again the minutes were read by Secretary
W. H. Beard and approved as read. The
singing which followed was excellent. Prof.
Marley delivered a powerful lecture on the
subject of Attention" He separated the
vast subject into its various subdivisions and
illustrated each by living examples. He also
exp1ained the hest means nv which II NAV ba