Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1890-08-05
Teachers Institute.


sor Crago, of Wheeling High School,
as Instructor. The Professor is an
able man and much liked by all our
teachers. After stating the object
Of Institutes the subject of school or
ganization was discussed BIZ the ine
structor. He insists that 2he whole
of the success of = school depends
upon the impression the teacher
makes the first day. Messfs. II. L.
Hout and G. w. Banks followed in
the same discussion. In the after
noon Prefs. Crago and Bush deliy-
cred interesting talks upon the sub
ject of GLOW to begin to teach read
ing" Mr.. Chapman then spoke
upon elbow to teach the first steps
in Geography. The subject was
ably handled by the said gentleman
and we think the teachers gained
much useful information. Prof.
Crago then took up Comparative &C.
ography and showed us many beau
ties ia the study of this subject
Supt. Schaeffer then gave an inter
esting talk upon the study and teache
ing of U. S. History. He was fol-
lowed by Miss Mcclellan and Mr.. e.
j. Williams upon the same subject.
The Rev. C. N. Campbell, of the
Charlestown Female Seminary, then
came upon the floor. He advocated
sound doctrine and practical methods,
and showed by his earnestness to be
one of jefferson county's most en-
thasiastic teachers. Prof. Crago con-
s1med the remainder of the evening
in most instructive talk upon civil
government.
On Tuesday the subject of primary
number was taken up by Prof.
Crago. 1t was well discussed by
Prof. McMurran and Miss Ella Kelsey.
Mr.. G.. w. Banks gave short talk
on advanced geography. Messrs.
Chaplain and +. j. Williams followed
in the same discussion. Prof. Crago
then took up Latitude and Longitude
and rapid addition, and gave very
instructive and entertaining lecture.
In the afternoon Psychology was the
\ subject of discussion, after which
was discussed the practicahility of a
daily programme for the District
Schools, and the handing in of the
daily programmes of many of our
most energetic teachers. This was
of as much practical benefit as any
topic discussed.
On Wednesday Prof. Crago gave a
very mastery explanation of how to
do addition and satisfaction with
short rules for multiplying aud squar-
ing numbers. Mr.. H. l.. Hout fol-
lowed on elementary and advanced
reading, and impaired some practical
methods. Prof. Crago then took Or
thoepy, after which he recited in 8
very eloquent manner the poem enti-
tied, 1.-THE Draw Must be Closed. -
Language Lesson was next discussed
by the instructor. Mr.. o. NJ. Har-
ris delivered a talk on school govern
ment, from which all the teachers
seemed to gain much useful informa.
ton. The query box was opened
and a general discussion prevailed
for the remainder of the day.
| Thursday Mr.. G. w. Banks openeG
the discussion on "Common fractions
and how to teach them" Prof
Crago followed in a very elaborate
discussion of this subject-explain
ing many of the intricacies oft upor
which so many of us are wrecked
Mr.. E. j. Williams then gave hi.
method of teaching writing. Prof
Crago gave lecture on Civil Gov
eminent, after which the query boz
consumed the remaider of the after.
noon. Mr.. Coleman gave his method
OF diogramfng sentences, and Mr..
Crittenden spoke upon CHOW to
teach Eng. Grammar" Prof. Crago
delivered lecture upon the impor-
lance of teaching Physiology in the
public schools.
Friday Mr.. H. t. Hout gave a
very lucid demonstration of his meth
DDS of teaching partial payments,
discount and percentage. Prof.
Crago introduced GLOW should Moral
Training be taught" Many teach
ers took part in this discussion.
Thursday night an extra session
was held, Prof. Crago delivered a
very able address upon "Manual Ed
ueation. The Prof. is an enthusi-
astic educator. Rev. G. N. Camp-
bell, one of Charlestown's live ed1-
Gators, made a very instructive and
entertaining talk.
There is one thing Institutes held
in Charlestown lack, and that is the
presence of the Charlestown people.
Very few of the citizens of the town,
male OF female, visit the Institute
Considering the little encouragement
the Institute received from the peo-
pie it was a success. GULLY.