The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-01-06


Elementary reading.
Or. Winship then gave q short talk on
addition, after which he discussed the sub
ject OF school government, emphasizing z
what he said In the forenoon.
Prof. Neff then talked on Phonetics, af-
ter which pupil from the high school Of
this town favored the Institute with q well
rendered solo.
Miss Guie was then introduced, who
talked on reading. "Pupils have books
above their ability. Put suitable work on
talking exercise. Ali difficult words
should be pronounced and defined before
read"
Institute adjourned.
THURSDAY MoRNINe.
After singing, reading Of the scripture
and prayer, DIR. Brooks delivered an sd-
dress on the nature and culture OF the
mind.
Prof. Frye OF Cambridge, Mass, was
then introduced who spoke on Geography.
After giving the history Of the science, he
showed how the subject should be taught
DR.. Winship spoke on the cultivation Of
the memory.
Mr.. Kline, teacher In the Berwick
schools, gave an interesting talk on Friday
afternoon rhetorical exercises. Institute
adjourned.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
The Institute sang several selections,
after which DR.. Waller, Jr., talked on
school manners. Pupils should be taught
to be neat in dress and person. No one
need indulge 10 the often sive habit Of spit
ting. Attention should be given 10 sitting
and walking. Lead pupils to see that
whatever they wish TO be they can be.
Dr. Brooks then delivered lecture on
the Imagination, the whole Of which was
intensely interesting.
After music by the Institute, Miss Guie
gave recitation which was well rendered.
Prof. Bevan made short address.
After some remarks by DIR. Waller,
Profs. Monroe and Wolvertou concerning
the evening lecture, the Institute adjourned.
FRIDAY MORNING.
After music. reading of scripture and
prayer by DR.. Waller, Jr., Prof. Harkens
addressed the Institute on composition
writing. Pupils study a few branches
which are Of no more importance than
other branches which are not taught.
Pupils who are proficient in some branches
are deficient in the use of words and in
language. Composition writing aids
greatly 10 cultivate the mind Teachers
should give necessary information on the
subject,
Prof Frye continued the subject OF
Geography. No time can be set as to
when child should study the globe 1t
depends upon the child's mind. You
should teach the globe before the continent.
DR.. Waller, the next speaker, talked on
advanced reading. Reading, like talking,
consists in the oral expression Of thought.
A correct utterance Is not the object OF
sr,.
MARKS and give proper pronunciation but
this is not all. He must understand and
appreciate.
After singing by the Institute DR..
Brooks talked on the use of perception TO
us as teachers.
After music by Institute, Miss Buckbee
talked on 'Clay Modelling" Institute
| adjourned.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
Prof. Fry answered some questions.
Singing-"Swinging Meath the Old Ap-
pie Tree"
DIR. Brooks next taught on memory.
The following were elected committee
to examine applicants for permanent certi
icates: Miss Ent, Miss Breeze, Mr.. Rey.
nolds, MIR. Johnston, and l. Ii. Winter.
The auditing committee consisting OF
Miss Hattie Hughes, Mr. 9. II. Reynolds
and Mr. Chas. Girton, reported that they
had examined the accounts of the treasur.
er spd found the receipts to be $72O So and
the expenses secs 90, leaving balance OF
@57. So in the treasury.
The committee on resolutions reported
as follows: Resolved that the thanks OF the
Institute are due to DR.. Winship, DR..
Brooks, DR.. Waller and Profa Neff, Fry
Monroe, Welsh, Meyer, and to all Others
who by addresses or papers on educational
topics have made the Institute so interest
ing and instructive.
Resolved That to Mrs. Welsh, the Misses
Guie, Robbins, Terrell whose excellent
| recitations have been the means OF &C
pleasantly entertaining the Institute, We
extend the sincere thanks of the Institute
Resolved That we heartily thank Capt
Straw, Misses Ent, Robbins, aud Others
who so delighted the Institute with theil
vocal and instrumental music.
Resolved That we thank the people oi
Bloomsbury and vicinity for their aid and
encouragement during the Institute.
Resolved That the Institute highly appre
ciates the executive ability displayed by
Supt. Grimes In the selection of Instructors
and lecturers aud the carrying out Of the
general program Of the Institute and we
take this means OF congratulating him on
the successful termination of this the bes
Institute ever held In the history Uf Colum
bia county.
Resolved That we thank the officers OF
| the Institute for general courtesy with
which they have performed their respect
| i've duties.
ii. G, CLARK, I