Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-09-07
THE INSTITUTE.
The Session Brought to a Close, Yester-
day-ResoIutions Adop,sd

~ Oloee, 1ester-
day-Re'olntions Adopted.
The sessions of the Peabody Institute
were brought to a close yesterday after.
noon, all agreeing, OF the end, that the
benefit to those taking part in the exer-
cises had been great, and that it had been
conducted upon practical basis.
Miss Boasberg finished her talks on
"Music," by showing how the course of
music adopted by the School Board was in
harmony with the modern way of doing
things, from the primary to the high
school.
Miss Coffin, in her usual interesting
manner, showed the importance of train
ing for teacher 3 work, and showed there
was demand for trained teachers to-day
such as the world had never before seen.
Superintendent Houck talked on spell
ing. He showed the absurdity of throw
ing away the spelling book, and favored a
rational method, combination OF written
aud oral methods.
Prof. Armstrong, of West Liberty, gave
talk which showed him the strong grow
ing educator he is.
Proi. Roemer responded to his name,
and said, be knew all would be better for
the institute, and thought its influence
would be felt all year. He hopsd every
teacher would be able to say at the clc e
Of the year: 81 got something at the In.
stitute that did me good all the year" It
was their own fault if they did rot
The Committee on Resolutions reported
as follows:
WHEREAS, The ninth annual Peabody
Institute OF the City Of Wheeling is about
to close its sessions, it is natural and
proper that the members express their ap-
probation of the work done; therefore
ResolCed first-That the Peabody Insti
tuie Is au important power in the advance.
ment Of education.
Sscond-Thst it is a much interest and
profit to the teachers and all those who
attend.
Third-Tbat the thanks of this Institute
are due to Supsrintendents Morgan and
Anderson for furnishing able instructors,
and IN every possible way providing for
the success of the meetings.
Fourth-Thst all praise is extended 10
the lecturers for the mastery and earnest
manner in which they have presented their
Instructions; to Prof. Houck ior his ele-
CANT and entertaining addresses upon the
work and duties Of the teacher; for his in
teresting lecture delivered on Thursday,
and for the able and spirited manner in
which he has conducted the exercises oi
the Institute.
To Miss Coffin, for ner scholarly and in.
stTuctive lectures upon the right methed
of teaching geography, history and arith-
metic.
To Miss Bos1berg, for the pleasing talks
and class drills upon the subject Of vocal
music, and for showing in what a simple
and charming manner children can be
taught to sing correctly.
To Mrs. NJ Stevens Hart, whose aim il
to make her pupils correct in speech and
natural in expression, our thanks are due
for instructive lectures upon articulation
and esthetic culture.
To the ladies and gentlemen who kindly
added the charm Of sOBg to the evening
lecture, and TO Mr. Banner, who furnished
the piano.
Resolrcd, That thanks are given to the
Trustees OF the first Pfesby byterian Church
for their courtesy in extending the usC
OF their bsautful euilence and lec!ur,
rooms.
ResOlred, That the Wheeling Board O.
Education deserve our deepest thanks fol
giving the teachers the time and priyileg,
OF attending the Institute.
Resolred, That we recommend that here
after the Institute be held ub. the frst
week of Sptember.
These resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
Superintendent Anderson made a few
closing remarks, calling especial attention
to the fact that it means something today
| TO be a teacher.
Rev. Mr. Graham spoke few words OF
encouragement to the teachers, relating an
incident that showed the great influence
exerted by the teachers.
Prot. Houck gave a farewell talk that
was greatly enjoyed. and then after sing
ing The Sweet BY and By" the Insti-
tute WAS declared TO he at an end.