Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-22
NORMAL NOTES


| break the record Of the state This larg,
educational spirit among the masses, since
not all by far of the students are teachers
1t speaks well for the skill and popularity
of the instructors and for the excellent
forethought and management OF oul
superintendent
The institute bears likewise, in thu
words OF prominent visitor, 1.-THE marks
OF maturity" The average age Of the
students probably ranks higher than tina.
Of most counties, and in point both OF
native and acquired ability, our students
yield the palm to none. The question.
and discussions elected show a thorough
appreciation of all subjects presented and
manifest desire to seize upon and assim-
late all recognized truths
In this we do not forget that we are in
the foremost city of the foremost county
of cur state. Rather we make it a matter
OF comment that even amid such environ
ments the thoughts of our youth turn tO
growth and culture. to things of beauty
and good report, rather than frivolty, am
bition or gain.
The first grammar class employed its
time in parsing exercises and defining
terms. We were glad TO note the correc-
ton Of the commonly accepted definition
Of subordinate conjunction. As corrected
it stands: a word connecting a subordi-
nate clause 10 some word OF a principal
clause" With this view We coincide. All
diagrams prove its truth.
Prot. Naylor in geography shows his OLD
time mastery of all subjects treated. This
mastery consists not only in showing his
own knowledge OF the matter in
hand, but in compelling Us by very
dint of questioning. force Of argu-
mant or aptness of illustration 10 see each
subject as he sees il, and 10 acknowledge
his view always the best. The various
subjects touched upon were method OF de-
veloping this study TO the child, definition,
descriptions and boundaries OF various
bodies of water, description OF latest
sounding instruments, comparative depths
OF ocean and heights OF land, origin, posi-
ton and effects of ocean currents.
Prof. Larinler's class in constitution
considered the limits of the presidents
nominating power in the army. judiciary,
ministers, postmasters. etc. The tenure
Of office bill was declared unconstitutional,
definitions were given for consuls, minis
tiers extraordinary and plenipotentiary,
etc, and considerable unusual informa-
ton was elected.
Methods class discussed concert reading,
advantages and disadvantage, methods
of questioning, kind of answers
which should be accepted. etc. The
time was all too short for a full and effec-
tive discussion. Several good points were
made by pupils and outlined by the teacher.
We like the method pursued of assigning
topics day in advance, thus giving all an
opportunity for thought and investigation.
We think the recitation VIII be improved
thereby in every case.
The constant and growing interest in
the photography class marks Prof. Butch
er as an able, Conscientious, faithful in
structor We are glad to be one of his
pupils. Words analysis and the spelling
of test words occupied our attention even
beyond the time allotted. A prize to the
best speller probably adds somewhat to
our interest. Two or more prizes already
have been won.
Prof. Shull conducted the reading on the
plan Of voluntary selections by pupils.
The change was we'll received and more
selections were made than time permitted
to be given.
Several excellent selections were rem
dered. These were followed by corrections
and kindly criticisms. Our teachers are
more considerate of our feelings than we,
their sometimes tormentors, deserve.
The school work of the county is getting
well under way. Not only are almost all
the schools of the county filled with COM
petent teachers but these teachers are max
ing the necessary preparation for active
enthusiastic school work for the ensuing
year Representatives from the different
institute districts met at the county super
office this afternoon and Sc
lected topics for discussion at the first
meeting OF both district and county insti-
tutes. The topics for district institutes
are:
l. In what grades and TO what extent
should supplementary reading be used,
> Give a model lesson illustrating the
Of the following: Ideas before
words" Go from the known TO the IN
known, - One thing at time"
:. The first years work in the course for
Sedgwick county.
The topics for county institute are
1. The CRUDE method.
2. Discuss the most important educa-
tional principles of Pestalozzi.
3, To what extent shall politics be taught
IN our common schoolss
The subjects chosen indicate the practical
nature of our next years work We be-
speak full attendance and the hearty CO.
operation OF the teaching force.
Company A will soon get new quarters
On North Emporia. Look out for the new
armory of battery A and company A.
The twentysecond national encampment
# the Grand Army of the Republic will
assemble in the city of Columbus, Ohio, on
tuesday. Sept IL