The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-02-24
Teachers Institute.
HELr AT MrLLvILLh, FEBRUARY IL, 1888

The Institute was called to order by
II. w. Ewes. Devotional exercises
conducted by Prof. Grimes, aud con-
sisted of music led by J. Emory Ewes,
followed by Scriptural reading and
prayer, after which the organization Of
the Institute WIS effected by electing
Geo. w. Henrie and Annie G. Potter
Secretaries.
The first exercise for the morning
session was an essay by Flora Jones,
"How to Teach Reading Among
the principal points given were. 40
know the words, TO be able to pro-
nounce them correctly, TO know their
meaning stapding alone, or In copoec-
ton with the text"
Sadie Masters in a pointed way gave
some good ideas of "How TO Teach
Arithmetic" No one thing in school
needs 30 much attention. Use Of OBJ
jects in teaching fractions is important
in order that pupils may draw their
own conclusions.
Anna Run, an read an interesting
essay on Language" The principal
objects mentioned were, ITO teach the
pupils to read and write correctly, BY
cultivatiug the ear, eye and hand"
Miss Ala Kitchen, not beng prepar-
ed with an essay on spelling, read .
selection on Reading.
The subject of Spelling was then
open for general discussion. Supt.
Grimes asserted that special attention
should be given to spelling and the
meaning of words. Also spoke Of the
great need of dictionaries in our public
schools.
Adjourned to meet at 1880 p. m.
The afternoon was taken up with
class drill, essays and addresses.
The first was an essay entitled
Use of Blackboard" by Annie G.
Potter, showing its advantages for the
teacher; substitute for text books, pen
ellis or states; saves time; advantages
for the pupil; incentive to do good
work; change of position; good infu-
ence on others, etc.
Class drill by Jennie Kester, respira-
Tory system. This was most excel
lent exercise. Great interest was man
ifested by both audience aud pupils.
While one member of the class was
putting all difficult words on the board
and another al the chart, the teacher
gave questions to the remainder OF the
class which were answered both Indi-
.idually aud in conct TT. The lungs of
q calf were shown aud inflated. The
class examined them with lenses before
dissecling them. While this was be-
ing done quest ous were ask, d by men,
bers of the class to each other All
difficult words were spell. d by the class
and definitions given.
An essay by w. G. Johilson; teseh-
ers should be able to produce activity
In the minds of their pupils; teachers
must understand the mind and the
means TO be used; dull pupils the real
lest OF the teachers power.
| Recitation by Bertha Wright, "Hase
You ever Though,i'
Recess.
After recess Prof. Grimes gave . talk
un "Value of Public Exercises. 6pe-
cial attention should be given to them
Az few pupils eau how appear in pab-
nc; frequent rehearsals Decrssary; urge
the need of pupils being obliged 10
take part in public exercises.
Essay by Frances M. Ewes, 'sThe
Teachers Outlook" Words of CO.
couragement only; knowledge that 4
person can Use the only real kn0Wl-
dye; intelligence the corner stone of
our government: teachers must under
stand the obligations resting upon
them; the Indifferent and the bad
reached through the public schools.
Recitation by Lille Leggott, Lib
erty and Independence"
Speech by A. P. Young, ''Nsrded
improvements in Public Schoals.
improvements in school houses and
heir surroundings; apparatus badly
needed; standard of teachers not what
1t should be which is due to small aala.
rtes paid; school board at fault; c,,.xepl
need improvement. Mr.. Young ad
vanced the idea that consolidation oi
our schools would be advantageous
Placing enough scholars in each schoo
to make it thoroughly graded ono
by this plan the school could be KEEP
open during the entire year with lss'
expense.
Address by G. W. Faus, "Scho ! To
huence" The child is what the moth
er makes it; the teacher helps the chilt
TO mould Its character; acts of teache
reproduced in the pupil; parents shoul,
unite with the teacher in the work.
A short time was taken up in an
swering questions.
Address by H. w. Ewes, 'Give We
man her Rights in this School TraiG
ing" What seeds are we sowin !; i
The mind? To disperse education
, Parents should not follow in one pat
and direct the chilo in another.
Appropriate remarks were mad
after many of the easays had bes
read. Plenty of music was furnlshe
t during the day and was nicely cor
> Quoted by Eu or, Eves.
The evening session consisted q
: music by the choir and lecture b
Q Prof. d. j. Waller, Jr., Of Bloomsbur.
! Subject, yellowstone Park" tn
Professor, in his usual pleasant ma'
: ner, gave very interesting and II
4 structive talk, which occupied one hon
r He then allowed the audience the pr
o vilege of asking questions, of whic
!" some apailed themselves.
a GEO. w. HENRIE, So,.o,.,;a.
. ANNIE G. Potter,