The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-28
THE STATE INSTITUTE.
Proceedings of the Second Days
Session of the Educators
at Dillon.
Papers Read and Discussed of In
terest TO Teachers, Parents,
and Pupils.
Tie Generous Hospitality Extended to the
Visitors disappointment az tho
Small Attendance.

7NhttlA =hhAA'fthN's
DnLoS, Dec. 27.-lSpecial. l-Some disap-
pointrpcnt ia felt over the small number of
visiting teachers at the first annual meeting
OF the state teachers association. Prepara-
tions were made for az least l25, but not
more than fifty have responded. The meet
ing thus far has proved unusually interest,"
ing, and the state is fairly represented.
Mrs. b. i. White, Mrs. Fyhrie, Mrs. Rife,
Mrs. Smead, Mrs. Bishop, Misses Hanks,
Coffin, Enz aud Florence Mooney, OF this
place. who have charge of the visiting
ladies, have been lavish in their hospitality
and most cordial in providing entertain
ment. All the visitors hive the best of ac-
commodations and the freedom Of the city
and are not permitted TO go TO any expense.
They are housed in the many beautiful pri-
yate residences throughout the city, and to-
night receptions are being held all over the
city.
The reception at cN-Goy Whites resi-
dence was a grand affair. music and re-
freshments being features of the evening.
The Masonic order also entertained their
visiting brethren with ball, in which the
Indies participated. The weather hero is
very pleasant, and but little snow is 10 be
seen.
The second days session began at $3.50,
Mrs. Cummins presiding. Prof. J. c. Tenn
pleton. Of Miles City, IL secretary. Mr..
Paxson, of Butte. introduced the subject Of
arithmetic, and Mr.. Lopor, of Butte, took
the blackboard and gave an interesting H.
lustration Of his method Of teaching per-
centage, which he considered the most inn
portant branch of mathematics. Mr.. lines,
Of Marysville. followed with an exercise in
proportion. Mr. Templeton and Mr.. Pax
ton discussed the subject, and Mrs. Cum
minis in conclusion thought the discussion
pointed to the fact TINT the mental capacity
Of pupils was the only way of determining
the simplest method Of teaching arithmetic.
Miss Florence Mooney. of Dillon, read an
able paper on "Mornls and Manners, which
was well rcceiy iyod. Mrs. Carpenter. of
Helena, led class of children in primary
reading, and illustrated her method of
teaching that branch In the primary grades.
Miss layton, Messrs. lines, Super, Pom
son, DIR. Quinn, Fitzpatrick. Miller, Ford,
Miss Dearment and Mrs. Cummins entered
in discussion Of this subject tho result
showing the sentiment of the institute was
that the best way Of teaching primary read
ing WAS whicn ever way suited the teacher.
/ Miss Minnie Reihsnnih, al Helena, read am
| interesting paper on primary arithmetic,
which WAS applarded and created general
discussion.
The president appointed the following
committee just before the morning session
closed. Resolutions. Mossrs. Super. Ryder
and Reed and Miss Minnie kcifenrath;
/ legislation, Messrs. Russell. Imes, Hord,
Miss Cooley and Miss Hanks; on constitu.
ton, profs. Steere, Templeton, Miller and
Superintcndents Carrie, Cox and Miss
! Turnkey.
"what Shall the Public Schools Tenchy'
was the opening subject of the afternoon
session, discussed by Principal Tom Il.
Miller. of Dillon. Miss Iurnley read a
paper on Trimming for krend Money"
which created some discussion, Miss Turn
/ ley favored deyoiing two hours per dny to
the pupils for manual training hut tlo gem
ornl sentiment seemed 10 be against this. as
everybody was not going 10 perform manual
labor for livelihood and II such proved 10
! bc their calling. outside of public school
WAS the place for tins. or IN an industrial
/ school.
scientific Temperance WINS discussed at
Rome length, aud while II IS the custom in
Montana schools 10 instruct pupils in the
evils of intpmperance from the primary
grades up, some did not believe In mixing
il too important fcuturci bat every one
present seemed to be- prohibitionist, and
| had no use for rum. After "a
short recess Prof. Gannon. state
superintendent OF schools. was introduced.
Mrs. Cummns resigned the chair 90 him.
! Prof. Cannon spoke briefly CuulplimCnting
/ the teachers, and the subject at school re-
ports was taken up and discussed generally.
! The matter of graded reports met with gem
cral dIbpruyal. Reports TO parents were
also discussed 0t lcugth. hnd the unnni-
nous sentiment seemed g. he against such
n proposition, because II not only created
more work, but parents very rarely paid any
attention 10 them Some favored sending
these reports whrn parents requested them.
/ The day session then closed, and no $50
nearly all ayailcd themselves of the hos
/ pi'nliiy Of the White mansion. Tomorrow
officers will be- elected and an effort will be
mRde 10 have Helena selected Ns the permn-
nent place for holding tLc state institute.
A move is ON foot nlso 30 abolish county
institutes, but IL is not thought tho latter
will carry
The meeting will closo Tomorrow eveu-
ing. The members pres mt no tile meeting
are; l.. a. Stcere, Bnttei Il. l.. Young.
Butte: Miss Minnie A. koifcurath, Hclenn;
Mrs. NJ. j.. CumulIns, hClwm; Miss Louisa
Cooley. Milcl City, Mrs Nora Ingalls,,
Placer; Miss Kitl.o ODonoll, Butte. Miss
/ Carrie Cox. Butte; Fiorn Duncan. Dillon;
! Miss 5. A. McBc,nc. HolonH; j. u. Temple
/ ton. Miles City; Tom B. Miller. Dillon; Aliss
Mary Il. Hanks, Dillon; Miss \ lola ID. Howe,
/ Dillon: Miss Mrua Enz, Dillor j. Il. kGs-
| SELL Butte; Dr.. J. G.. Quinn. llolcnn; Miss
/ Helen Layton. Brtiei Miss Harriet Hord,
/ Missouri; hss Belle Gnlklus. Butte; Miss
! Alta Westbrouk. Butte; iirs. II. q.
I Carpenter. llelur; Miss {. l., lumley,
/ Helena; Miss N, u. Ruuge, AoNna. Miss
kennic Conn. Dell StaiiUui Miss Mary
/ lnues, Spring nill: Mis ,llyu koelur. He
| lcna: Miss Aiie Eceltr. Belenai
Jennie k0hinsun i}ulie lizzie nonnmvnt,
Dillon: Mabel J.. lrends, Glendale; q. M,
/ RYDER. Glendale; ". T.. Burkct Deer
| Lodge; T.. &. knight. Twin hf4d res; A. l.
Stone, Dillon: Sarah Berger. butte: Mm. L.
super burlington; j, bahbtt, Deer Lodges
J. [. lnnes. Marysyillc; Z. L. Patton, buttei
Florence Mcouuy, Dillon.