The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-12-26
TEAuHBRs' INSTITUTE.
coNrINunp rnoM l.Asr wrrk.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.

ional exercises were conducted by Rev. w
J. Auman OF the Reformed Church, who
cad part OF the 3rd chapter OF Proverbs,
md offered prayer.
Supt Johnston stated that he had let
or from Prof. Brumbaugh, saying that he
was still unable to attend the Institute He
also read letter from Mrs. Jerome Allen.
stating that DR.. Allen was sick and unable
to be present.
The following resolutions were presented
aud adopted by the unanimous vote OF the
Institute
WHEREAS 1t is the sense of the teachers
OF Columbia County that there should be a
closer supervision of the public schools Of
the state than is possible under existing
laws, therefore
Resolved, That we request the members of
the Legislature, at their next session, to en-
actIa law providing COR the closer supervis-
ion of public schools
Rssolpsd, That we urge the members OF
the Legislature from this county to use
their best endesvors to secure the passage
Of such a law.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be sent to every member of the Legislature
from this county.
Prof. WILDER continued his talk on Civil
Government, treating particularly Of town.
ship officers, giving their duties and terms
OF office.
Prof. iCope addressed the teachers on |
Arithmetic. He continued to talk of yes
terday and gave methods of treating few |
classes of problems.
After singing several selections the Iusti- |
tute was addressed by Prof. ]. F. Harkins,
on Memory" He thought teachers made
mistakes In supposing children had poor
memories. First get pupils interested and
You will do much to overcome poor memo
ries.
After taking a short recess the Institute
was addressed by Prof. c. II. Albert on
Geography. He gave some plans for teach
ing. II you change the physical conditions
you change the whole country.
Prof. r. M. Geddis, principal of Nor.
cumberland schools addressed the teach
ers on "Order." Self Knowledge, Self
Control and Assertion are three agencies
in securing order in school. A teacher
must know that there is a difference be-
tween securing and maintaining order.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
The session opened at 3 p. m. Prof.
Hall led the Institute and Miss Purcell pre-
sided at the organ while "The Dearest
Spot" was sung.
Supt. johnson introduced Supt. Walton ,
Of Chester county, who addressed the In
stitute on ''School Government School
Government is the easiest possible thing to
talk about and the hardest thing to prac.
tice. Government consists in having au
thority Cleanliness and Comfort are i'm
portant factors in securing good govern
ment Have the play ground in front Of
many of the evils of the school ground to
have it in sight of the teacher.
Miss Williams rendered solo and Mrs
Grant Herring recited "Charie NJ. Cree,
after which Miss Armstrong read an abl
paper on "rhe Objects of Our Work"
Supt Walton continued his talk oil
''School Government" He defined discip
linarian as d'sciple-maker. One VIII
makes followers is dicsiplinarian. SUPP
Walton is a pleasant speaker and present
his subject in pleasing manner
Supt. appointed the following commit
tees: Permanent Certificate, Alex. Lille
Mr. Hanly, Miss Josephine Brennan; RI
solutions, e. K Richardson, A. s. Frit;
Miss Allen; Auditing, A. F. Terwillge
]. w. Hidlay, Miss Ettle Evans.
"WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Although storming terribly in the ever
ing, large audience assembled at ii
Opera House to hear the concert by IL
Meigs sisters and the impersonations
]. T. Miller. The ladies are beautif'
tunately Tot 50 much can be said Of Il
gentleman.
THURSDAY MORNING.
The primary teachers met at the Hp
School building and were addressed
Prof. Albert on "Moral Culturel', al
Supt. Walton on "Various Forms of L
preston"
The regular session opened in the One
House by singing 'Suu of My Soul". RI
Sears of the NJ. Z. Church read the q
Psalm and offered prayer.
Prof. Cope addressed the Institute
a s'History." He would have but few da
N taught. Children may be interested
N telling of the Indians. discoveries and s
I Elements. Colonial history depends
few dates.
Institute sang "Ask the Children"
Prof. Becht, of Muncy, discussed
subject OF history. We teach history
Suite of blocks; one on another. The
cade from 1850 to 1860 was an import
one in American history.
Institute sang 'Auld Lang Syne,"
"Come Come, Here".
Miss Knorr Of Miss Armstrong; sci
read well prepared paper on "Gymr
ties, and a class Of pupils from Miss A
strong's school gave an exercise in "Ca
thenics", which showed careful. train
Supt. Walton talked on "Elemen'
Sciences. He presented the subject
his pleasing way, and gave an idea of
to teach elementary Botany. He wo
conduct these lessons in place of the re
lar reading lessons at times. 1t will b
great value to the pupils.
Miss Black rendered piano solo
pleasing manner.
Mrs. Welsh spoke to the Institute
"Literature"' She would cultivate
sire for pure literature. Have them !
some OF the great poems. Give them
Youth's CoapaniOR for supplement tary r
ing Secure school library.
The election Of Permanent Certih,
Committee was then held.
DIRECTORS MEETING
Directors met Thursday morning at
High School buildinng
Supt. Johnston called the meeting
order. The officers were elected last y
J. r. Townsend, Of Bloomsbury, Presi
and Mr.. Deiterich, of Berwick, Secret
u fav