Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-08-08
MARSHALL TEACHERS.
Interesting Session OF the Institute Yes
terday.

Special Correspondence Of The Register.
MoUNDsvrLLE, w. Va, August -
Thursday morning the teachers assembled
promptly at u. m. After devotional exer-
cises, conducted by Rev. Lee, of the Nj. E.
Church, the roll was called, showing an en-
rollment of seventy-nine ladies and ninety
gentlemen. The regular work was opened
by Prof Armstrong. who spoke of the
courses of study in the Normal Schools
and advised the examination Of the cata-
logues before deciding on attending any
where outside of West Virginia. Gradu-
ates from West Virginia Normal Schools
after teaching three years are granted
certificate for six years. Diplomas from
any of the colleges of any State give teach
ers license to teach in many States without
further examination, but in this State
where they should be Of value, they are of
no value beyond being honorary. Prof.
Glen gave an exhaustive talk on penman-
ship. He says penmanship is one of the
most useful and sadly neglected arts. Part
of the fault appears to be in the inc0mpet-
eucv of teachers and the rest in careless
ness of pupils. The subject was ably dis
cussed and many useful suggestions were
brought out which may possibly result in
great improvement in the "Chirography'
in the public schools.
After ten minutes intermission Prof.
Armstrong continued his talk on Educa-
tional Psychology. His talk was instruc-
tive and unusual attention was given him.
Quite a number Of questions were asked
and answered showing a determination TO
obtain knowledge OF the sciences.
Miss Parkinson entertained the Institute
by reciting The Earthquake at Charles
town, which was rendered in an elegant
manner calling for shower of applauses.
The Institute adjourned for dinner.
The Institute reassembled promptly at
%. m After music and roll call, work for
the day was resumed. Il. y. Riggs talked
on teaching elementary sounds, giving his
method of teaching sounds, also diacritical
marks. Quite an amount of interest was
taken in this subject, and for the first time
showed the advancement of the teachers in
photography. This, like penmanship, has
never received proper attention. This sub
iect gave opportunity for a very extensive
exercise of the vocal organs of many ora
tors.
Prof. Roemer spoke for some time on
normal schools, showing that West Nir-
ginia was not behind any State in proyid-
ing normal training for her teachers.
INSTITUTE NOTES.
The interest grows greater daily and
augurs strongly for two weeks instead OF
one.
l.. Bonar said had no intention of talk.
ing any, but is unable to refrain. His
usual amount of interrogatives proves the
assertion.
Frank Conley, known as Brother Con
lev" a blind boy, read a selection and per
formed on the organ, showing the value OF
ournsttutiou for educating the blind.
One peculiar feature is the number OF
married teachers Formerly they were a
curiosity properly belonging to dime
museum Now there is scarcely teacher
in the Institute who is not married or does
not want 10 be.
The entertainment on Wednesday was
well attended and good order prevailed.
The performance was excellent Miss Al
lemong recited Jonesville Fourth of July
Celebration in an elegant manner, bringing
ont an the mirth contained therein.