The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-01-08
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
TUESDAY EYENINa.

of Kittanning. Mrs. II. A. Emmons of
Chicago, gave lecture on Temperance"
Mrs. Emmons is fluent speaker and
handled her subject in manner which
bespoke much credit to herself and the
cause in which she is engaged.
THIRD DAY, JAN. l, 1890.
Morning session opened at 0:15 Re-
sponsive reading; singing by Institute;
prayer by Rev. Fett of Tionesta twp.
Prof. Wheeler gave lesson in music, oc-
cupying 45 minutes, teaching the dot and
its effects, Miss Lily Fisk of Stoneham,
presiding at the organ. Prof Wheeler
thinks every teacher should pass a musi
cal examination, (the Prof never taught a
public school). Rev. Feitt, gave a short
talk on "Moral instruction essential to
education" Supt. Pearsall continued his
instructions on "Plan of school work."
urging the necessity of a regular order of
studies, and of giving a special lesson oc-
casionally, reading from newspapers, &c.
Institute called to order at ILLS. Prof.
Hines took up the subject of grammar,
which he discussed at some length. He
placed the outline of his work on the
board and called it the productive meth
3D." His talk was Interesting and inn
portant.
Wednesday, p, NJ, Institute opened at
las; singing by Institute. Prof Pearsall
occupied As minutes giving instructions
in geography. Prof. Hines then took up
the subject of grammar, occupying one
half hour. Recess.
Institute came TO order at 3:l5, exercises
in music being first in order. With Miss
| Fisk at the organ and Mr.. Wheeler lead
| ing in the singing, the exercise was made
| very interesting and instructive. At 3:45
Vice President Ware occupied the chair,
President Kerr going TO meet Col. Cope
land of Harrisburg, Pa, the lecturer for
the evening. Prof Hines continued his
instructions in grammar, taking up the
"infnitives; - he gave a very clear expla-
nation OF this subject.
Col. Copeland having arrived, was in
troduced and spoke few pleasant words
of greeting. He gave very graphic and
amusing account of the school-house
where he went to school when q boy.
On account of the G. A. II. installment
of officers the Wednesday evening exer-
cises began at 7:15. Long before this hour
arrived tho Court House was well filed.
First on the program was a solo by Prot.
Wheeler, Mrs. DIR. Cook of Buffalo, acting
as accompanist Col. Copeland then de-
livered his famous lecture entitled "Snobs
and Snobbery," keeping the audience in a
roar of laughter for more than an hour.
After the lecture Capt. Stow Post pro-
ceeded to install their officers for the COM
ing year, a performance new to many of
the teachers who were present. The in.
stallation was followed by "Camp- fire."
the veterans responding to the call of their
comrades by giving interesting bits of
experience on.the field.
FOURTH DAY.
Thursdays session opened with usual
reading of scriptural selections, inter-
spersed with singing by the Institute,
prayer by Prof Pcarsall. Lesson on
"Civil Government" Prof. Pearsall occu-
pying 45 minutes in giving clear and
concise explanation OF the different heads
of government. Prof. Wheeler, assisted
by Miss Fisk, then devoted one-half hour
to the study of music. Roll call by Supt.
Kerr, No. present, 70. Institute came tc
order at 1850 A. NJ. Mr.. Ware took uT
the subject of reading, announcing in the
beginning that he had no "1ine spun
theories to bring before the teachers, bu
a few plain, practical thoughts that could
be utilized in the school-room.
The election of the committee on per
| A..
following results: w. j. Bloomfield, F
w. Ware, Miss Aggie Kerr, f. p. Will
Jams, Miss Jennie Scott.
After a short talk on "Methods" 10y
: Prof. Hines, the Institute adjourned unit
las p. NJ.
Institute coming to order at 1:4j, Mr.
j. e. Hillard gave a very intercstin,
lesson on short method of proving adj
dition, occupying one-half hour.
, This being DIRECTORS Day." som,
amusement was afforded by the fact tha
there was but one director present. Prof
Pearsall occupied some time in discussin.
5 the dudy of the director regarding schoo
houses, textbooks, and the hiring o
teachers. Mr.. ID. w. Clark, (the solitar,
directory proceeded to reply to tho gentle
8 man from Cameron Co., in pointed an,
\ emphatic manner. Col. Copeland bcini
= called upon gave a talk of 45 minutes, il
which he gave the teachers much gooC
advice and closed his remarks by offering
= as a prize a Websters Unabridged Die
tionary to any teacher in Forest Co. ''wh,
, made the most improvement in the schoo
- house and surroundings, within the com
: ing year, the teacher not to eXpend NOR
than So in money in such Improvement
Singing by Institute, followed by recess
Institute called to order, Supt. Pearsal
concluded his remarks on Civil Govern
ment. In conclusion he impressed upoi
the teachers the value of putting interes
q and enthusiasm in their work.
. Thursday evening the large crowd il
/, the Court House was highly entertained
/ Prof Wheeler assisted by Mrs, DR.. Cook
sang a solo entitled "NfargueTite." Col
= Copeland then lectured on whats {,
e Hinder very amusing as well as in
= structive lecture. BY request Mr.. Wheel
. er then sang "Old Black joe"
FRIDAY,
Tho last session of the TnStitufa oDpnpt