Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-11-25

be culuyateu; rowing, walking, croquet
playing, &c, is good for teachers.
Though the body must age, the spirit OF
the teacher may remain buoyant, if not
youthful. True teaching does not inter
fere with health or happiness, is not
wearing (the bright, merry, joyous faces
of the terchers present indicated that
Wheeling possesses true teachers.
Second, Observation-Disclosures &C
quircments less necessary than physical
and moral. Not the extent of knowledge
but the ability to give out knowledge.
must he read, not as a book-worm would
read, but to understand the English Ian
guage knowledge of hooks is necessary
to broaden culture. Conversational power
must be cultivated. College education is
highly commended rs preparatory for
teachers work.
Third, Moral-Moral equipment is last
but greatest some other element is needed
by children besides cultivation al intellect
Childhood is the time for deep moral
impression Teachers need 10 be
familiar with the Holy Scriptures,
and the works OF great
y.
cohol or tobacco; it is highly necessary that
example coincide with the verbal instruc-
ton. In twenty years the Professor never
knew hoy graduate in High School
course, who, in early boyhood, used to-
bacco. Morally courageous men and wo-
man alone are qualified 10 train the child.
Christ is the great pattern for spiritually
minded teachers.
Singing by the children, 81 want TO see
my mamma once more" DIR. Venable
then addressed the Institute on the sub
ject, Words. y 1t is impossible in this
limited report to do justice to this part ui
the programme The Doctors remarks
were instructive, and, Mt times, amusing.
His principal point was the right Use of
the right word i'll the right time and place
Another good point, Childish questions
az TO the meaning of words, &c, sacred. "
The talk sparkled with gems and
covered much ground, giving rich food for
thought. The derivation Of words with
their equivalents in other languages was
very good. The Darwinian theory WA
touched upon, the Doctor gravely inform.
ell the audience that the word woman,
word monkey, although he WAS sorry TO
say it. The teachers in their recess mt
this point, fOrcibly illustrated their knowl-
edge Of the use Of words. A vocal solo,
Come Ia the Greenwood" was sung in "a
very sweet voice by Miss Flood.
A beautiful Duet, 81 Live and Love
Thee" by Misses Birdie and Helen Har-
rison, Of Piedmont, w. Va, was highly
and applaudcd by all present.
DR.. j. II. Pipes, member of the board Of
Education from Richie district, made a
very pleasing and instructive address,
speaking of the great benefit of Institutes
to teachers. The Doctors address was
received with applause. DIR. Jepson was
the only other member of the Board pres
ent.
Miss Dillon formed an elOcution class,
giving lessons on the proper use of the
voice, and how tO breathe correctly, and
closed her remarks and the session with
recitation, tragic, comic, and terrific, en-.
tiled 'Shc would be Mason"
A short session will. be held this morn
ing. Prof. Venable will speak on history.
State Superintendent Brown, of Ohio, will
discuss school management, and Superin-
tendent Morgan will speak of general
school work in the State
In the evening at half.past seven Prof.
Nenable will give lecture on the "Humor
and PathOs of School Life " This lecture
Will be both instructive and amusing.