The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-05

they are to-day. He showed their
worth and urged the teachers to try
to make every school the best school.
AT the close of the lecture the speaker
was heartily applauded.
On motion Of Prof. Enlow, a vote
of THANKS was rendered Prof. Weimer
for his valuable assistance.
AS Prof. w. had now to leave. he
was escorted to the train by Profs.
Enlow anG Lee. While leaving the
Glee Club rendered beautiful selec-
ton entitled Fare We Well"
Per program, Hon. S. Weimer
opened the subject of Teaching His
tory" He strongly advocated the
''Topjc Method" and showed from
blackboard illustrations how 10 teach
it. He gave useful black board dia-
grams, illustrating historical events.
Prof. Lee was called, by the Chair.
and criticised the method which had
been presented by Mr.. Weimer, and
pr0pounded some severe question.
Mr.. Weimer took the floor and very
ably answered the questions and Ie-
Tended his method. Mr.. Culp pro-
pounded questions to Mr.. Lee which
the later easily and clearly answered.
The discussion was spirited and very
entertaining, and at tine close the
Glee Club rendered music.
School Commissioner Merrill called
on Prof. Lee for a reading entitled
MARY Had Little Lamb" which
was humorously responded to.
Music by Glee Club.
The hour for adjournment being
near, the subject of "Speling" was
dropped. "HOW can we best secure
the cooperation of Parents in the
Education of their Children" was
called, Mr.. J. Warwick to whom
the subject was assigned was absent,
the Chair called on Prof. J. Newman
to open the subject. Prof. Newman
declined TO open the discussion and
promised to enter the discussion.
Prof. E. Lee was called and opened
the discussion. Mr.. Lee was follow
ed by Prof. Newman, who very eff
GENTLY closed the discussion, and the
business part of the Institute was
over at the hour of half past four.
Prot. Lee in a few neat sentences
moved vote of thanks to the organ
ist and members of the Gler Club tor
their beautiful and well rendered
music.
In consideration of much valuable
assistance rendered by Prof. J. New.
man, Prof. E. E. Enlow moved him
vote of thanks which was unani.
mously responded to.
| In few beautiful and floWery re-
, marks, the Chairman closed the ex-
ercises, thanking all who had partici-
pated in the Institute, and especially
Profs. Weimer. of AllegaDy, and
Newman of Massey Hall school, and
Secretaries WIN. d. Hoye and Miss
Lou A. Thayer.
SIXTH AND LAST SESSION.
Att P. NJ. the Institute and a large
audience had assembled in Memorial
church and was greeted by the Glee
Club with beautiful refrain as a pre-
Jude to the opening exercise, after
which the Chairman introduced Rev.
G. w. w. Amick, pastor of Evan
gelicai Lutheran church, who led in
prayer.
Solo by Miss Sadie Spedden and
chorus by tne Glee Club.
Rev. Amick was then introduced
and lectured for almost one hour on
Higher Education" The eloquence
of the Rev. gentleman proved him
to be master of the subject. The lee
ture was splendid and practical, but
space does not allow comment
Music by Glee Club.
The Chairman then introduced
Thomas J. Peddicord. ESQ.,. who very
ably, in his eloquent and forcible
manner. addressed the people on the
subject of "MoraI Culture in the Pub
lie Schools" There were many poin-
ted suggestions in this address that
we would like to mention, but suffice
it TO say that the speaker did justice
to himself and subject, and certainly
convinced all that teacher should
be man of good moral character.
Music by Glee Club, "God be with
you till we meet Again."
BenedictiOn by Rev. Amick.
WILLIAM d. HOVE,
Miss Lou A. THAYER,