The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-08-23
Teachers Institute.
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knew by heart before the evening was
over. Finally the business Of the con.
vention pulled itself along by series of
spasmodic jerks until it arrived at tho
point where the platform OF the success
ful faction was TO DO read. George Gar
rett, Esq, arose with dignity, amid
deafcning applause, which had no SOON
er subsided than he began to read the
platform adopted by them. Applause
was almost constant, ceasing only long
enough to allow the applsuders to be-
moan their blistered hands. The planks
OF their platform were moved to be
amended by substituting the planks of
the other faction, which were said to be
broader and longer and warranted not
to decay II well placed under water.
fter n series Of unknown proceedings
10 your correspondent the motion to
amend was lost. Tho pictures which
chung on mcmory's wall! are SO con.
fused and imperfect and are left 80 en-
trely in the shadow that only one or
two scenes more from this thrilling con-
vention are distinct enough to be de.
scribed. Mr.. Horst had now finished
his remarks in regard to the and 1903,
and was now making the nominating
address. With the magnetism of the
"Plumed Knight" and the eloguence OF
a Henry he presented the name of Miss
Jennie Botright, the candidate for
gubernatorial honors in the opposing fac
ton. Amazed, the woman suffrage Pro-
hibitionsts sat in speechless admiration,
revolving in their minds the wonderful
assurance and sagacty displayed, but
this astonished faction soon regained its
breath, and in neat speech Mr.. George
Garrett thanked their opponents for
fighting so hard and yielding so grace
fully. The Governor was nominated
Mr.. Blair made speech in regard to
"Woman, lovely woman" which made
every man envious and enlisted the
sympathy of every girl in that house in
his favor. Nothing is so delightful as
tlattery. "To hear and believe pleasant
fictions about oneself is a temptation too
seductive for weak mortals to resist"
The prohibition State Convention"
was now closed, and the factions which
in the beginning werc so bitterly op-
posed, now passed out harmoniously
into the moon-lit air.
THURSDAY.
Thursday came, warm in the morn
ing, and to the large number of peda-
gogues assembled it appeared that Sol
had reserved his warmest welcome for
them, growing more fervent in his dec
larations as the noon hour approached,
and the mercury continued to ascend.
After President Richards had called
the meeting to order, Mr.. Detwler read
the 2Sth chapter of Job on true wisdom,
and the Institute joined in singing "In
the Sweet By and By" President
Richards then informed the Institute
that the original constitution was lost,
and appointed Messrs. Strange, Chap
man and McCoppin TO draft new con.
stitution. Messrs. Simmons and Colburn
were appointed ushers. The physiology
: lesson was then conducted by Prof
) Smith, followed by the lesson in geog
raphy on "the atmosphere" At 1O:45
recess was given. One hundred and
eight have signed the roll.
To arrange for the entertainment on
T Friday night committee of five was
appointed, consisting of Misses Blanche
Bcllison, Cora Gamble and Haidee Van
, Wrinkle and Messrs. George Garrett and
, Will Rogers.
After recess the subject, "Nervoui
| SYSTEM" was taken up and continued
until noon. After dinner the audience
/ was delighted with vocal solo, "Amonl
the Lilies" beautifully rendered by
Miss Ingebrand.
Mr.. Chapman made motion to have
the Eclectic Guide to Health" adopted
as the standard work in Physiology ant
;, to be recommended to the Board of Ed
ucation. A vote was taken and all wer,
for the affirmation. Arithmetic cam,
Immediately aftcrward and the teacher
went to work to overcome the heat ant
!. the knotty problems proposed.
Theory and practice was conducted b.
Prof. Ferguson, and the teachers pres
y ent were given an opportunity to dis
cuss "Methods of Teaching" Prof
Roland, of the Blanchester Schools, in
b. clear and convincing manner, impresse,
l.. upon the teachers mind the necessity O
& thorough work in the grammar depart
q ments. Methods of reading and spelling
y were discussed by a number of tn
v ladies present, and it proved to be
most interesting and helpful recitation
Every teacher is enthusiastic in hi
!, praises of this Institute in the manne
in which it Is conducted and the energ
8 of the instructors. Three lonesom
It queries, that had been awaiting release
ment, were now read, and had the dua
merit OF being both instructive an
amusing. The assembly now adjourne
to meet Friday at 0. a. m.
FRIDAY.
Friday morning was ushered in wit
II lcaden-hued skies, which lost their SON
Der tintings, as tho sun climbed towar
the zenith.
Promptly at 8 a. m. the Institute opei