Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-07-21

Laura Tabler and Miss Maggie TaD-
Ter. 2, Reading" Light and Dark
ness" David II. Dodd. 8, Lecture,
:. Books and Libraries" Prof. Miller.
4, Reading, g." The first Settlers
Story,n Maj. Lee. 5, Recitation, -
+" Archie Dean" Miss Adah Dodd. 8,
Reading,-"H How Ruby Played
Mai. Lee. Y, Recitation,-" The Lest
HYMN Mrs. Laura TabIer.
Friday, Fifth day. The exercises
were. opened with singing by those
present, and prayer by the Rev. F.
NJ. Woods. Maj. Lee then emphasized
the Importance of school Journals.
"The best teachers are usually thUse
who take school papers and read edu-
catiOnal works." Prof Miller took
up the subject of Physical Geography.
s"This study. should be introduce
ed orally only, until Philosophy.
Botany and Geology have been mas
tered" Maj. Lee drew upon the
board diagram intended as an assis-
lance in the study of q s. History. I'm
portant events are suggested in a way
that will readily arouse the interest
of the pupil in the subject. Prof. Mil
Ter spoke of the importance of having
historical fixtures in the school room.
He was compelled to leave at noon
and in few well chosen words ex-
pressed the pleasure he had experience
ed during his stay here.
Afternoon session. The query box
was first opened. In answer to a
question as to whether or not teach
er should use tobacco, 1t was replied
that he should not. at least not in the
school room. The scholars will fol-
low the example of the teacher. In
reply to "a question as to the import
anee of Mental. Arithmetic, Maj. Lee
said +" 1t teaches consecutive thought
and should be used. / would rather
if compelled to choose, do without
written Arithmetic than Mental
He then spoke upon the
subject of Literature" ~ He
thought that b. all teachers
should be thoroughly imbued with
the spirit of literature SO that we can
never get enough to satisfy us.
America furnishes talent in some
kinds of literature to. which England
can never aspire. The pupils should
learn to take an interest in American
literature. After recess the teachers
who had attended the Institute of
Ave and six years ago, were agreea-
BILE surprised to hear from Prof. A.
is. Wade, who after being introduced
by Supt. Dodd, spoke upon the sub
ject of "Philosophy and Hygiene"
He thought that all teachers should
teach it, whether examined upon it
or not during the coming school
term, it being the intention of the
Legislature that it should be. taught
by January /, 1889. After this Maj
Lee suggested that Prof. Wade sing
his "new song" in response to re-
quest in the query box. The Prof,
complied and it it was hugely enjoy
ed by all present. Maj. Lee then re-
cited a humorous poem which, to use
worn out expression, brought
down the house." The Major in his
closing address wished ali God speed
In the noble work in which they were
engaged. Supt. Dodd said that he
had been amply repaid for his pres.
ence at the institute and that he had
been pleased to see the interest mani.
tested by the teachers. Mr.. j. w. b.
Evans of the committee on Resolu.
tions reported the following resolu-
tiOns which were unanimously adopt
ed = i5
Resolved: That we appreciate the
importance of teachers attending their
own county Institute as far as practi-
cable. We hold that it is but just
that no teacher, who desires to advO-
cate new and approved methods of
teaching, advance progressive ideas,
and in every way be fully up with
the times, should fail to present him.
selfat each annual institute for instruc-
ton. We affirm that it is manifestly
unjust to COMPEL the attendance ofone
class of teachers upon the institute,
while Others are with apparent impun.
ity, exempted from attending.
ResolUed, That we endorse the sug-
gestioons of the State Superintendent
relative TO protracting the school
term and increasing teachers salaries.
RESOLVED. That we extend ouI
thanks to Prof. L. C. Miller and Mai
j. M Lee for their efficient instruction
Res0lred, That we appreciate the
action of our Legislature, in passing
the bill requiring instruction to be
given to the pupils ofthe Free schools
of the state upon the subject of Pbysi.
ology and the effects of Alcoholic
stimulants. G. w. FoltZ, j. w. B.
Evans, E. Holmes Lamar.
| Il WHEREAS: Our hearts have been
saddened and the sympathetic chords
of our natures have been touched by
the recent removal from our midst OF
our beloved late County Superintend.
ent Mr.. Tucker Bowen, be it
Resolced, firstly: That in the death
of Mr.. Tucker Bowen, our noble pro.
fession has lost one ofits ablest, bright.
est and most honored members.
+ Resolred, secondly: j That in our
lately deceased County Superintend.
ent the teachers have lost a friend as
well as a counsellor.
I ResOlUed, thirdly: That we extend
our heartfelt sympathy and sincere
coincidence to the bereaved family
We would point the widowed moth.
er and dfatherless children to that
home beyond the tomb, incorrupti.
BILE and indebted, and that fadeth moi
away" where law is love and love is
law, where SORROWS, tribulations, tur.
moils and griefs are unknown, but
where all things are blessed.
+ Resolred: That a copy of these reso.
luton be published in each of the
town papers and copy be sent to the
bereaved family. CIV. Foltz, ]. w.
B. Evans, E. Holmes Lamar. a3
Certificates of membership were
then issued and the institute closed.
1t, of course, will be understood that
throughout the above report very
short extracts only Of lectures or re.
marks are given. Owing to lack Of
space. it would be impossible to pub.
fish all.ter W YlIgE.5H
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G. E. KNAPP, "'o' co.
i "A Good Appetite
Is essential to good health but at this
season it is often lost, owing to the pow.
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