The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-02-09
TEACHERS, INSTITUTE.
Large Acknowledgements by Prominent
Educators-visit to Western Maryland Col
laee-Mass Meeting-Fine Music, &C.

J of the School Board, for the purpose OF dis
cus>ing the best methods of illustrating the
; several subjects taught in the public schools
Such meetings are held throughout the State
and country generally. and are known as
Teachers Institutes In Carroll county the
teachers meet once every session OF school Ia
!, association, but an institute has not been held
for several years About one hundred and
, fifty teachers attended these meetings, only
, five being absent, and it was impossible for
them to be here, which of itself proves an
unusual interest manifested in these proceed
ingS. and reflects creditaby upon the present
management. The Institute was organized
by eectng George f. Morelock, Secretary;
Chas. Otto, Assistant Secretary; Miss Julia
McSwiney, Reporter, and c. IL. Baughman-
Critic; Prof Jas. A. Dfenbaugh, presiding.
with a solo by Miss Maria Mikesell, which
was followed by an essay by Charles H..
Baughman. Pr.acipal OF Carroll Hall School,
upoa Teachers and Teaching. He spoke at
length of the mental and moral qualifications
of teacher, of his manner in the school room,
and the general characteristics of a successful
teacher; geography and history; when to begin;
how much in each grade. How best to teach
was discussed by Messrs. Nuttlng, BHlmyer
and Angel. Misses Nelson aud Lamoite read
papers upon the same subject. They all were
should be associated in teaching, and that
map drawing is essential in illustrating geo
graphy Miss Nelson essay was plain and
practical and well written. She spoke of the
importance of teaching children the geography
of their surroundings. their district. then their
county. then their State, before going abroad
into the great world.
Rev Dr.. Ward, d. D., President OF the
( Theological Seminary, made a short address,
expressive Of his pleasure of being present
and his enjoymen, of the entertainment.
/ The exercises were rendered still more al
+ tractive by music; Duet by Misses Maggie
/ and Ida Lockard; clerionet sole by Geo. +.
Z Morelock. aud a vocal solo by Miss Ida Dit
! tenbaagh, a sister Of the Examiner.
The afternoon session was opened With
chorus by some OF the pupils attending the
+ school. English grammor and rhetoric; Eng
ish literature and composition; tae place OF
each in common school course; the best
methods OF Instruction. was discussed by
Messrs. Slaugcuhaup. Williams aud CARRIER
I Miss Snyder read an essay upon the same
subject, which was well written, and ihe wr=ier
was comp6mented by many Of the teachers.
She spoke Of the importance Of using correct
language when addressing children. bat Miss
SNYDER made a mistake when she said pre-
position should never end n sentence. Some
Of oar best authors thus use 10 with force and
power Prot. ". A. Newell. Principal Of the
State Normal School, Baltimore. took part
10 this discussion. Prot Newell is well known
in our comfy, having been present al former
Institutes and having visited some % our
schools, bis presence was hailed with much
pleasure. He IS a clear. iorcibie speaker,
and Is acknowledged as one Of the best, Il not
the best educator in the State. he recon
mepded the following course IN English com
position;
! FlEsT YFAR-wFlte words on slate fruls written
COPY on blackboard
Z wriis words on STATE from First gealer,
8 Wfsie sentences fr1ra F5rs; Reader. Be caTtfgl
sb11a points snd capitals.
Write words 5ron dtctaji0u-
8 >EcoND NEAr-Hti,c paragraphs fEurl Second
q write lessaus from seC1sl Reader and r,sd the
written susgcad % ihn pF.ufci lcxt
Z. Write Essrt ~ s lesson frusa dicta1s'7i.
S THlEn NEss-N Iile lesson % par of 8 'fss''n
n wrsic fr5.a memory short s,ry rgai by she
ia Continue eopyins lessons hgu Reader and
n FoFHrH SEAE-Ii.s teacher 'F.s3 diciaiz d ssz-
tencs leaving eut ibe sd3ccuvcs- The e.sss sii
urisa Il ip faii snqPiyinS iae saieciifos f'AF'5
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Il Toe exeFCise uiih aouns. Oh t,tns t'si
81 too uuul-s iu q scsienct-
IA A sinalar cxerrtss uigh VERBS
IS Caatnue writing fr.us mszaayg stories. MARIA
IA FIFYit s. Eks-g'5nmcuce lr1,ef writing wife
good letter verbatim isom CPS farnsssea ia
print oE better silli ia wsfnE note thr fiipa sns
a Place ana date.
h Complimentary address -sir -Hsss sir- A.
ID Fiaes whrrs the boeiy q 'hs isiiss seead D.
tel The boay ofsae letter Paragraphs uhea &c.
L iGonPliasasary Gloss -yoar. respectfully
-yollrs ualy. Sc.
Is Addrg1s "a rnvcispc gaAp posHsins upward
when ergnA
IL Fr.eodiy leslsss. ,sasss II iHsFo-Ise,ioa-
y. Bszssucas lstlcrs
III oGelai asla sssnal testers,
a. SIXTH YEsE-Essaya ifsn atziFarHs fnFn4sasi
q Ai.ssrscts iraaa hi,.orsr.l readings
- Original essays
Miss Addie r. Sparsier read an essay on
Historical EFeuts. The masic was sagplied
by Misses Ioekard, fjnElinE, Dsfenhaash
aua Mary MeCar.ey, and ehorascs by the
y0ing ladies attending ;ha school.
The exercises GA FRIDAY murRing werc
misie doahiy attractive by the presence Of
PtoE ". A. Newell aad i've examiners, an
uaasual Occurrence, IN fact, 90 believe s.th-
oat pFeeedcnce ia this state. Short addresses
were made hy Messrs. WIimer. az Washington
soanty; Worthington Of Frederick couasyi
hogeTs. Of Baltimore eouu,y, and Noythsag
TN, Of Hartford county.
Anon BarEee, principal o! Caioa Bridge
school, read an essay aE9a the Requisites %
n Teacher. The essay vas spoken o. - oae
OF the best, beng highly commended, Mr..
Burgeo treated bis Subject As follows lsi,
familiarity With, and aa adaptation 81. the
talents to the W0Fk 2ad, realization Of ils
requirements and responsibilities 3rd, an
inieuse interest 10, and heartfelt desire tGg.
is prosperity; 9Th, teaching by example rather
than precept; Ssh. Just and liylng compen.
saiion for one labor.
How TO elevate the standard OF oar teachers.
how % secure better pay aud more liberal
supplies Was discussed by Messrs. Bailey,
Beck aud McSwisey. All agreed that the
teachers were not Sufficiently paid; that more
work and more ability were demanded for the
pay received than in any other business; that
the best teachers are not always employed
by trustees, but those that wil benefit them
as individuals. Prot. Newell said that pabhc
sentiment could be educated upon ghis subject
If teachers would make the proper effort. aid
show them the great advantage Of skilled labor
over inefficient work, aud they would then
have no other, aud be willing 70 pay FOR H.
First class teachers are m demand every
where.
Miss Lilah Miller read an essay upon The
Martyrs Of To day Miss MintA Shipiey
upon Moral Caltare, and Charles Otto apon
E ANAsNtutNh att IINNR+s tAEHA NFHaAFH %t+N
full Of good ideas, well expressed. Mr. ono
treated bis subject uudertwo divisions: HoW
to avoid punishment, how TO punish Misses
Loekard Mikeseli, lingling, Didenb4ugh
and Mct'urely furnished choice music.
On FRIDAY afternoon the teachers were enter
yaiued al Western Maryland College. Rev
; Dr. Thos. II. Lewis, President of ths College,
made an address, IN which be welcomed the
/ teachers, spoke Of the teachers work ia their
respective schools, and of the methods par
{ sued Ia his own institution 4 fms literary
7 aud musical entertainment followed, which
was much enjoyed, after which the teachers
/ we're shown through the various departments,
school rooms, library, halls, &c, of the Col.
{ lege, stopping in the dining room for lunch.
/ Al spoke in the highest terms OF the College,
I its excellent arrangement its saccesstul man
/ agemeut and It's efficient faculty, aud OF the
courteous attention received. Folio wing IS
the program at Western Maryland College,
I PROGRAM.
( Piano Duet-CapFice Hoagrois....,.....,
Prof Rinelau aud Miss Beess
Welcome. President Lewis
Calsthenes-DHmb Bells .............-tiirlS Glass
Recilation-Irial Of PickNlck Mr. b D. James
Vocal SolE-Longiug- Miss l. L Gore
Casthenes-Ciub Swinging .--....... Boys and Girls
ReciIation-The Gamblers " fe-.-Mss T. T. Frazier
Piano Solo-ReVeil du Lion Miss NJ. {. Mills
! Recitation-Long Aiore knOwed.. Mr.. W. Weller
/ Vocal Solo-Queen Of The ight.-Miss \. NJ. Heyde
'''U'''''' Miss y ii. Thompson
MISUNDERSTANDING Class