The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-07-19
THE INTERSTATE INSTITUTE.


Washington, b. G. The discussion ol
the subject OF Manual Training was con-
tinued, quite a number taking part,
among whom were Supt. w. II. Ander'
son, +. O. Miller, j. NJ. Lee and T. @,
Hodges, OF West Virginia, and Rev. ].
Squier, w. H. Dasheill, A. n. Ebaugh,
DR.. COnradt, Prof. H. G. Wcimer, Hon.
NJ. A. Neutell, of Maryland.
A short recess was taken, after which
Hon. NJ. A. Newell read most excellent
paper on the subject OF "Free and New
Text Books" The subject was further
discussed by P. A. Wilmer, OF Washing
ton county, Rev. Squier, OF Cecil county,
and Robert W. Eubank, OF Hayre de
Grace. Rev. Squier was especially happy
in showing the foolishness found in
many OF our text books. He has the
faculty OF showing the ridiculous side OF
an argument, and OF bringing down the
house us he makes his happy hits.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Association was called to order at
. p. IN. promptly. After two fine selec-
tions by the band, Prof. V. B. Penning-
ton, of White Plains, Md, read paper;
subject, "The Chief Needs Of our Pub
lie Schools" The paper was an earnest
appeal for true methods OF teaching in
our public schools. In an interesting
manner he traced the history OF public
schools up to the present time. The
discussion OF the paper was opened by
John D. Worthington, Examiner, frea-
surer and Secretary, Of Hartford coun-
ty, Md.
Mr.. Worthington was brief in his re-
marks, but struck the key note when he
said the greatest need just now is more
money. The subject was not further
discussed. The band gave two Sc
lections. By the way, Mesterzatt's band
is winning golden opinions from all
who hear them.
A paper was read by Miss Venie
Hearn, Principal OF Rehobeth Academy,
Somerset county, Nd, on "The Re-
ouirements Of Our Profession" She
was loudly applauded on taking her
seat.
The discussion OF the subject of "Over-
work in the Public Schools" was opened
by B. S. Schooley, Laurel, Md. He
thought that very little damage was
done to the pupils by overwork to-day
in our schools. Some children are
physically so weak that they cannot
stand much study. In such cases the
parent should be consulted and the
amount OF study Curtailed.
Mr.. W. II. Dashiel followed in very
pleasant and forcible talk. A paper,
'The Reading Circle" was read by
Alex. Chapman, Examiner, Treasurer
and Secretary Of Talbot county, Md.
The design Of the Teachers Reading
Circle is to encourage the study Of his
tory and literature and in connection
with their relation 10 mental philos-
ophy.
The subject was not further discussed.
On motion n committee consisting OF
Alex. Chapman and I. S. Stone, was ap-
pointed on the part Of the Maryland As
sociation looking to the establishment Of
a State reading circle. The auditing
committee OF the Maryland Association
that they found the accounts
Of the Secretary and Treasurer correct.
The report showed $227 rs in the treas
ury. After supper this evening the
band gave free open air concert from
the porch OF the Vanmeter hotel, which
was enjoyed by large audience.
EVENING SESSION.
After music by the band and some
miscellaneous business, Miss Alma Con-
ner, OF Wheeling, sang a solo entitled
"Angel Serenade," by Braga. Miss Con-
ner was loudly encored and sang again
the same song to the delight Of all.
A paper, "The Ideal Education for
West Virginia" was read by DR.. D. b.
Purinton, Of the West Virginia Uni
versity. The paper was most able one
and the points made were as follows:
This ideal education must be-
First-Physical. We should be care
full that the intellectual training does
not hurt the vigor OF the body.
Second-lt must be symmetrical; the
whole man must be educated.
Third-It must be progressive.
Fourth-lt must be modest. We are
apt to be too ambitious. There are 20,-
600 West Virginia boys who expect TO
be Congressman; 1920 Governors Of the
Stdte anu oOO EeslucutS, 1ucSe tuluBS
ought so to be.
Fiith-It must be honest-honest in
thought, honestip purpose, honest every
way.
Sixth-It must actuate the taste.
Seventh-It must be broad and well
rounded.
Eighth-It must be devout at the
close.
A duet was sung by Misses Hayes
and Combs, Of Morgantown. The dis
cussion was opened by F. H. Crago,
principal OF Richie school, Wheeling.
Rev. Il. r. Blaisdell, president OF Wheel
ing Female College, continued the dis
cussion in spirited talk. He would
have the very best education for West
Virginia. She occupies now a central
position. She is a great State when
properly developed. This education
should create manliness and true wom-
anhood. We need manly men and
womanly women in West Virginia. Let
US have them and our State will be all
we could wish.