Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-21
THE TEACHERS.
Closing Exercises Of the
Annual Institute.
THE EXCELLENT RESOLUTIONS
Adopted at the End Of the Al
terno0n Joint Session.
Other Matters.

Hall, it being the last days work.
The meeting was called to order by
Superintendent Seaman, and for the
opeing exercises Miss Florence Ellis
sang a solo. Mr.. A. w. Plummer, OF
the Spring-street School, gave a very
interesting exercise on Hygenic
laws, and after reading well
prepared article on the necessi-
ties of teaching the subject, Illus
trated his method of teaching
by Foggy's Anatomical Study. lie
reco nmended that where maps were
not provided, the bones OF animals be
used. Considerable discussion occur
red on the use of narcotics. j.,
After intermission, Superintendent
Seaman called the attention OF the
Importance of teachers attending the
National Associations, Prof. Pierce,
Supt. Friesner, James A. Pemberton
and Supt. Meredith all addressed the
teachers of the Importance OF attend
ing and furnishing school work. The
Institute adjourned until 10.
AFTEhNOON SEcoAON'
The session opened with vocal
solo. GA Laddie SO Shy," by Miss
Lottie Clarke. Miss Clarke has re-
markably sweet voice and was vigor-
ously encored.
Major Arbuckle, by request, rem
dered the famous "Bartholdi," which
was received with laundering ap-
plause. Unable to escape the deafen-
ing encore, the Major responded with
dialogue in ,ong.
Superintendent G. T. Meredith was
called upon for short talk on "School
Programmes" and was followed by
Superintendent w. w. Seaman, who
made some remarks on the same sub
ject, and gave brief talk on deport-
ment of teachers in the school room,
etc., after which recess OF lew
minutes was declared.
Miss Pearlie Gleason sang solo,
'sPrettie Little Quaker"
E. T. Pierce, of Pasadena, offered
some remarks on "School Examlna-
tions." The present system was con-
demned and an entirely new system
advised. A number of teachers ex-
pressed themselves on the same sub
feet and in the same terms as Mr..
Pierce. Superintendent Seaman stated
that he very much disapproved OF the
per centage system OF examinations.
He trusted that the dawn was break
ing, and that eventually midday
would be reached and common sense
v,..'. ~. vet rule in such matters.
"Is NJ Annie y = a-,ccrill read the fol-
lowing resolutions:
WHEREAS, In the annual session OF
the Ipst.;it.ute of Los Angeles County,
We recognize the impetus given to the
profession of teaching by the inter
change of opinions as to the practical
workings of theor es which Is approved
by such convocations; and
WHEREAS, We realize and apprecl-
the social benefits derived by NUT
ual acquaintance, insuring sympathy
with. and interest in each other
therefore be it ;,
Resozred, That we tender to the
County Superintendent, W. w. Sea-
man. our thanks for the efforts he has
made to render this session OF the In
stitute a success that we appreciate
the practical character of the subjects
presented in the excellent programme,
and congratulate him that he has by
his kindly and considerate rulings. Sc
cured the cordial cooperation OF SO
large body of teachers.
Resolved, That we offer to Professor
More and the members Of the faculty
of the Normal School our sincere
thanks for the suggestion, helpful and
interesting lectures with which they
have favored us, and also for the use
OF the CHEEKY, well-ventilated assem-
bly-room, where no personal discom-
forts we're added to the possible
WEAKNESS induced by prolonged dis
cussior.
Resolred, That we thank the Press
of the city for the complete and i'm
partial reports of our proceedings
which have appeared in the daily
papers. -.
Resolred, That we express, by this
resolution, our appreciation OF and
thanks for the excellent mnslc with
which the routine OF work in this in
stitute has been enlivened, as well as
for the valuable hints on musical
culture given by Professor Fashay.
Resolred, That we commend the
course of reading adopted by the
Teachers Reading Circle, and urge
that neighborhood circles be formed
for carrying toward perfection the
plans suggested, as has been lnaugur-
ated in the city schools, from whence
have come the able and inspiring
papers to which we have listened,
and which show the results already
attained.
Resolved, That we urge any reason
able sacrifice upon the part of the
teachers of this county to enable them
to attend the sessions of the National
Teachers Association in San Fran
cisco, and that all contribute as liber.
ally as possible toward the financial
necessities of this assembly, upon the
perfect success of which we should
cherish laudable pride as State
and country.
the teachers of this county that oul
schools should be represented in the
non-competitive exhibit in San Fran
cisco at the meeting of the Nationa
Educational Association; that the ex
hibit should consist of selected re
suits of our actual everyday work
and no time be devoted to it so os to pu
it in shape for display, and that W,
offer to do all we can to send ful
contribution.
Resolved, That the Superintendent
of the schools of this county be re
quested to arrange for and formulat
q plan Of exhibiting the various kind
of school work done in the district
represented by this institute, and tina
it will form part of the exercises 0
the next annual session as an incen
tive to better work, and beneficial il
its influence upon the pupils OF tn