Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-13
MARSHALL TEACHERS.
uaHrH plrs PROCEEDINGS OF TN COUNT
INSTITUTE
NJ. POWELL Makes . Personal I1plaaahon-S
Does Mr.. Nswman-fopics Of lnssrsss DIS
crssd-Stsis Superintendent Nor
CANS Address

The eighth day OF the Marsnaii Coun
ty Institute opened at the Moundsvllls
Court House yesterday morning with
one Of its largest meetings. After roll
call the chorus class sang pleasing
piece.
Prof. williams again took up the SUB
ject OF percentage. He spoke mainly o.
stocks and bonds.
Byron w. King, the elocutionist, gave
a practical talk on voice culture, ano
how to make proper gestures. During
his interesting talk he gave recitations
illustrating his points. The lecture was
an Interesting one, and thoroughly en-
joyed by all.
Miss M. Sharp then gave talk on
language lessons. In order that she
might explain more fully what her ideas
were she gave blackboard analysis.
Prof. J. T. King, gave an entertain
ing talk on general history. Miss Peiiy
opened the afternoon exercises with q
vocal solo ssSave the Boy" which was
well rendered.
Supt. Rine said that Mr.. Powell had
few remarks to make. Mr.. Powell
said the reporters had misconstrued
his remarks of the day before. he did
not expect any pay for the reports OF
the Institute which he had furnished.
1t had been the custom OF the Institute
to appoint correspondents In former
years; and that he had been appointed
for the REGISTER and Mr.. Burton for
the I1ltelli1lgencer; and when he was re-
| Quested to act as correspondent he re-
! fused, because he was losing the dement's
of the Institute and had received no
compensation. The matter was entire
ly between himself and the Institute.
He closed by saying the reports arose
from misunderstanding.
Mr.. Newman said that 1t was the inten-
ton of the REGISTER to give complete
report OF the proceedings OF the Insti-
tute from day to day, which he had
done the first two days, but being called
from the city on important business, he
had missed couple OF days. In regard
to the complaint, that some one should
be paid a good compensation for the
work, II he had received the entire sub
Institute, regardless Of the cost OF the
cost of paper and printing, the salary
would be exactly $500. There has been
a reporter present since Monday morn
ing, and it was the Intention to give a
complete report of the proceedings till
the close of the Institute, regardless OF
labor and expenses.
Superintendent Rine said he would
like to hear from some OF the school
commissioners of Marshall county. The
first one to respond was pleased to hear
how well the schools In the county had
gotten along. Both Messrs. C. G.
Mathews and Pelly, Of Benwood, said
they would heartily second all that the
other commissioner had said. Messrs.
Pierce and Cats said they were In favor
Of giving the teachers the best pay and
providing all the modern Improvements
toHapld be possible for a county school
Mr.. Allen took the floor anu sau suo
teachers looked at though they had been
hard worked; but he thought the work
was in some respects fascinating, and
when they once became attached 10 u
thew would not want to leave the school
work.
Mr.. w. S. Powell gave q talk on
school matters. He said the the teach
ers should have maps, globes, and all
such materials that aid in explaining
certain branches. He thought the
methods Of ventilation and the matter
of desks, light and water had been an
Improvement upon last year.
Mr.. Davis spoke on the advantages OF
good education.
J. A. Ewing, Esq, told how the
teacher should be treated; that they
should have the best advantages and re-
ceiye the encouragement OF the whole
populace. Prof. Byron w. King, tho
elocutionist, happened to drop in dur
Ing the afternoon, and delighted the
teachers by first telling them the story
of an Irishman who was going to
make his will. He also recited
"Out of the Poor House," THE
Schoolmaster and the Guest"
After recess the chorus class sang,
''There's Much We Can Do"
State Superintendent Morgan then
entertained the teachers by telling them
that he was glad that they had these
Institute meetings, and would do all In
his power to help them along, In order
that they may be a success. He also
said that II the Institute work here
will prove success, and show that the
teaching and instruction has been put
to use during the year, 1t would be a
good thing if each county would have
an Institute. II the teacher is poor,
then of course the school will be poor.
II the teacher is ignorant the school
will be badly taught. The time has
arrived when the public schools are a
necessity to the advancement of civil.
ization.
He also said that the public school
system would not grow itself, 1t must
have somebody to take the lead and
build it up; therefore, the County Su-
perintendent should receive more pay
In order that his duties could be well
performed. They can't go from one
place to another without the funds. He
said he would urge them to look into
the matter OF advancing the Superin
tendents' salaries. Something must be
the matter in regard to the absence oil
the school children. He said there
should be a wise and judicious schoo
law, urging each parent to make
their children attend school until
they are of certain age. He CLOSED
by saying that the public school system
should have the best men to serve a.
school directors, regardless Of politics
This closed the afternoon exercises.
In the evening Prof. Byron w. Kine
gave an elocutlonary entertainment
The following Is the programme:
Othello's Apology .......- ..Shakespear,
The Spanish Duet Demil