Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-03-17
McCoysvilIe Institute.

MR. EDToR.-Ths following is report
of the McCoysville Institute. held March 6,
1886:
On Friday evening, Institute convened at
7.30, and was called to order by Superin-
tendent w. E. Auman; Music by pupils of
McCoysville school, "Welcome 20 G. III.
Martin was elected Vice President and; Ef-
fie J. kunkle, Secretary. The object of the
meeting was stated in a short address by
Mr.. Auman. An address of 90 Welcome" was
delivered by G.. II. Martin Miss Cora
Stewart recited, sOld Kitchen Floors -
Recitation by Miss Blanche Stinson, ssPalm
of Life;" The question, ssTo what extent
should teacher entertain his class" was
opened by Mr.. McMeen. He stated it should
be entertained to the greatest extent. He
was followed by G.. II. Martin, who said,
that the whole success in teaching depends
upon the way in which the teacher enter
tain his class. Mr.. l. b. Henry and W. (.
Auman followed on sa me subject. Music,
s'My Heavenly Home - A recitation by the
following pupils of the Mckinley school
Misses Attic Kidd, Blanche Kidd, Matte
Bcale, and Sadie Middah. Recitation BY
Alloy Stewart entitled, 'sProfaneness :" The
question, ''How can we b.st secure the CO.
operation of the parents" was taken mp by
John Allen, followed by J. B. Henry, G
H. Martin and W. E Auman. Music, sc ood
Night" after which Institute adjourned to
meet Saturday morning at 9 O'Clock, A.
N.
The Saturday morning session was called
to order at 10 o'clock A. NJ, by Superin-
tendent ". &. Auman. Music, "Happy are
we All" The subject of ssSpeiling," wa,
! opened by Ellie ]. Kunkle, followed by j.
b. Henry, J. l.. Kunkle, d. NJ. Marshall, G..
Fl. Martin and W. f. Auman. The subject
of 'sTardlness" was opened by Henry
Grouse, followed by John Allen, G.. Il. Mar
tin, J. L. Kunkle, d. NJ. Marshall and W.
E. Aani4n. Music. Adjourned to meet at
l.3O, P. NJ.
The afternoon session was called to order
by Vice President G.. II. Martin. Music,
'.Ths mowers song" The subject of "Pri-
mary ARITHMETIC WAS taken up by Miss
Lizzie Stewart, who said, the chief aim IN
teaching primary arithmetic is thorough
ness. Miss Stewart was followed by J. n.
Keller and j. l.. Kunkle. Recitation by Su-
sic DewIng, .sCurfew must not ring to-
night" The subject, of "School Discip-
| line,' was taken opened by Mr.. Rumbaugh,
Deen and Ar. KunkIe. Maslc, Father
Take Me-" A paper WAS read by hiss Ger
tie Beale, subject en,husissm." The SUBJ
ject of Teachers special preparation for
each days work" was taken up by Mr.. Kcl.
Ter, followed by J. T. Altman. The subjsc;
of s'Schoal Examinations" was riken up
by d. II. Marshall, followed by J. L. Kun
kle and j. T.. Altman. The subject OF 81 His.
tory" was taken up by Miss E Ia Showers,
stating, that the object of teaching history
is to instill patriotism in the hearts and
minds of the pupils. She was followed by
Mr.. Keller and Mr. Altman. Music, ''Little
Dame Dimple," after which Institute wa,
adjourned to meet at $40 p. NJ.
The evening session was called TO order
| by ". f. Auman. Music, s'Touch not the
Cup" Recitation by Ella J. Kidd, ''Pear
| OF Great Price" Recitation by Florence
Kidd subject, ''Children make your Mother
Happy" The subject Of Physiology, was
taken up j. l.. Kunkle, followed by g. IL
( Martha. Recitation by Miss Maud Stewart,
subject, ssThe Bright Side" J. I. Altman
delivered a speech in favor of the state con
tro,ing the entire common school system
Music, STOOD Night Adjourned.
I. J. KIDD.