The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-09-04

! Miss Grace Andrew said that class work en-
courages emulation liberallty, confidence ana
| originality-is far preferable to individual work.
| Miss Gussie Galloway gives individual instruc-
! lions out of school hours. Each pupil should be
made to feel that he or she is the class; pupils
| should give explanations.
| Mr. II Ross Payne would give weak pupils extra
| instruction outside of school hours The time is
| too crowded with r6cltationS. He uses the black
board extensively.
Mr.. Robertson uses class work only. A large
class advances more satisfactorily than small one
He uses the board for topical work in nearly all
This was followed by a class drill in elementary
Poole.
A vote of thanks was rendered to Mr. E. B. Pref
lyman for his services during the Institute.
Miss burst gave another of her characteristic
recitations and the Institute adjourned.
THURSDAY MORNING.
The Institute was opened with music, scripture
reading and prayer by Rev. j. NJ. Slarrow.
The minutes of Wednesday were read by MISS
Grace Andrew The little troubles of school life
and their remedies were then talked about by the
following teachers:
Miss Idle Coale, Miss Maggie Harry, who finds
constant employment the best remedy for whisper
ing Fighting should be cured by moral suasion
Miss Carrie Richardson would not entirely prevent
whispering. She has trouble to secure concehtra
Mr.. Chas Giackn makes his school so pleasant
that pupils do not want to be absent.
Mr.. I'll. A Bachtel believes the school law should
be carried ont to the letter. Much trouble Is caused
by pupils carrying home false reports. os,... NJ
Miss Annie CramDllIt MISS magge o .1sn ddad
After a Short recess, Miss Agnes burst read a
paper on reading and proper position OF the Dody,
at the close of which she gave pleasing recitation
being accompanied on the organ by Miss Matte
Richardson.
She then gave a practical class exercise on the
same subject.
1t has been shown from time to time that proper
attention is not given to the subject OF reading In
our public schools. Miss burst gave a NUMBER
of exercises, which, if practiced, would doubtless
greatly improve the art. NJ,
On ha of AmucnmpntS
Amoss thinks that teacher should join the pupils
in their games and assist them i'll learning new
ones.
Miss Kirschner does not allow noisy games in
school. The teacher should preserve his dignity
and superiority.
Miss Sudler thinks amuSementS an important
factor in school work.
Miss Minnie Lee Chase prevents disorder on the
school ground by joining the pupils.
Miss Annie Cramblitt said it is the teachers
duty to take an interest in the pupils play Ger
tain games may affect the childs future character.
Do not all Ow gambling.
Miss Minnie Moore furns ned educational games.
Miss Emma Middendorf said the teacher should
act as hostess and see that all children are pry-
Miss Bertha Sitter provides especial entertain
ment ON Friday evenings children are always In
terested in stories. Interest in sports Degets
Mr.. Chas. Devoe-Amusements are the life of
the school room Il the pupils are joined by their
Mr.. G. nj. Norris said amusements should be en-
couraged.
MT. u. f. LAY Sdlu Il ltdcuSI Illus6 uSO uioCiO-
ton. In settling disputes do not allow your deci-
sions to be questioned. The play ground is the
best place TO study disposition. Teachers and
pupils should be co-wOrkerS.
Mr.. Galbreath notices that the pupils play more
earnestly when joined watched by their teacher.
MIR. Wilson looks back with great pleasure to
the time when now grown up business men were
children and were influenced by the interest which
he took in them
Mr.. Brown and Mr.. Galbreath would discourage
any thing like gambling.
Mr.. Worthington closed with few appropriate
remarks.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
Miss ANNEX Offley, of Bel Air Graded School,
read an interesting an instructive essay on
What Teachers should read, study and know.
The subject eff History being presented, Miss
Serena Scarborough opened with a good plan
for teaching It'll grade scholars.
Miss Annie Wilson teaches history by topics.
Miss Jessie Shanahan has trouble in teaching
dates. although she has good plan
Miss Clara Hetrick finds historical stories and
pictures with poetical selections, great aids.
Miss Laura Taylor finds the topical method SUI |
perior to the old plan. Boys are more apt than |
Miss Maude Brown-History stimulates pupils |
to read good works. Pupils often recite well,
without understanding the subject. 1t should |
be taught systematically.
Miss Sallfe Galloway-History can not be |
taught as thoroughly as it should for lack of
pressed upon the mind.
Miss Maggie Offiey finds maps and pictures
helpful. We should teach local history first.
Call attention to great inventions. Reviews
frequently.
Mr.. Charles 7. Wilson has no patent method
but calls special attention TO important events,
also to local history.
Mr.. Galbreath teaches his pupils that they are
making the history of to-day. History strength
EMS the memory. Pupils should not depend on
committing to memory. Certain important dates
should be memorized, but the mind should not
be overloaded with them. The Imagination
should be called into play. Biography should be
taught in this connection.
Rev. e. w. Wroth, of Darlington, gave an in
seresting talk on the Importance of teaching his
tory, which was well adapted to the elevation of
The work.
Mr.. Chas. T. Wilson. of Havre de Grace, then
an address on Modern Methods, which
thoroughly impressed his hearers that certain
rood public speaker has hitherto remained COM
unknown.
The question box was then opened and several
ant ,I1aafinna Of