Wichita eagle., 1889-08-22
THE NORMAL INSTITUTE.


a tendency to purify the atmosphere and
cool the heated brains of the teachers so
that they could commence yesterday s
work with fresh zeal and interest. 1t was
observed that there were no sleepy faces
during the roll call, and the numbers were
called out with clear. resonant voices. The
teachers all like to sing, and as all do sing
il is not necessary that any should go TO
Sing Sing. After the customary devo-
tional exercises, the teachers went to their
respective classes, once again to obtain
knowledge in strict accordance with psy-
Geological rules, by method OF absorb
ton or otherwise. This institute is giving
strict attention to normal methods OF
instruction, and the outlines made III
the various classes are we'll worth
being preserved for use in the school
room, and will bear further observation
and study.
The class in geography were engaged IN
a most interesting lesson upon the con-
tinents. Elaborate outlines had been pre-
pared by the instructor, Professor South.
These were placed upon the blackboard
and discussed by the members of the
class This is the way to arouse the proper
interest in the study of geography, and II
there is anything unusual regarding the
plants or animals of a country 1t is men,
TONED in the outline, thus giving some
thing for the child's mind to grasp.
The history class considered the subject
of slavery and traced it from its origin IN
America to it's ultimate end. Professor
Naylor, as usual, made the points very i'm
pressive.
Arithmetic was made practical by Pro-
lessor Crusinberry. In the measurement
of circles he verified the ordinary rules by
actual measurements. The other rules OF
mensuration were amplified and the entire
recitation was very beneficial to the large
class.
Professor Charles had his usual interest
and excitement in his grammar classes.
The 'infinitive" was again discussed from
philosophical stand point, and it was
decided by the professor, that as the Latin
and Greek languages had the objective
case, subject of an lnfinitiYe, it was GER
tainly proper that the English language
should do likewise.
The general exercise at the close
of the morning session consisted OF
teachers experience meeting, III
which Professor Naylor called upon
different teachers for their views concern
ing the length and frequency of recesses
and other important school matters. All
were equal to the occasion, and showed
that they had many original ideas of their
own. and the schools of Sedgwick county
are indeed fortunate to haye such teach
ers as are attending this years county
normal.
NOTES
Do not forget the EAGLES 2 o'clock
matinee this afternoon.
Prof. Pierreponu's choir is becoming
quite proficient in the art of singing, and
is a credit and ornament to the normal.
The "picnic" is the all-absorbing topic
Of conversation during recess and other
spare moments. Special motors will be
at Lewis academy this afternoon at
3 o'clock to whirl the mirthful
teachers away from the scene of study to
some locality in Riverside where peace and
quiet and the festive chigger reign su-
preme.
Prof. Pence's genial countenance was
not seen in the halls of learning yesterday
morning owing to important business
which kept him in his office. We dare say
he will be on hand today, however, TO
assist in removing chicken and watermel-
on, etc.
Everything, so far, is passing off with
the greatest success, the professors are all
well-liked. and the enthusiasm of all the
members continues in an increasing ratio.
Sedgwick county still leads, and for num-
beers, interest, sociability and good results,
her county Normal institute can never be
equalled.
last NIGHTS LECTURE