Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1891-01-09

Dushore, Pa. on Monday, Dec. 20,
800. at 2 p. IN.
Harry s. Molyneux was elected
Secretary and f. W. Meylert Entry
Clerk.
Ex-Supt. Coughlin of Luzerne,
was introduced as one of the in
structors and spoke on 's1he Mis-
takes of Teaching" He handled
the subject in masterly manner,
calling attention to the study of the
pupils character rather than the
persuit of blind methods. After an
insermission some time was spent in
singing. Adjourned to 1880 D. m.
Evening Session-Opened by
singing. Prof. Coughlin spoke on
the Use of English Words" He
gave many amusing and instructive
examples of the idea pupils have of
the words they use. After adjourn-
ment an informal sociable was held
and many pleasant acquaintance
made.
TUESDAY.
Morning.-Opened by singing.
Roll call found many teachers pres
ent who were unable to reach the
institute on Monday. Prot. Cough
lin spoke on primary Reading y
During recess the teachers tickets
for the lecture course were sold.
Prof. Coughlin then took up Sec
tion work answering the question
on the institute Program. Ad-
journed to l:30 p. M.
Afternoon.-Dr. A. R. Horne was
introduced and spoke on "Illustra-
tions in Teaching" He gave some
very practical experiments and Illus
trations for class work. Prof.
Coughlin took up advanced Read
ing" After recess DIR. Horne spoke
on grammar, answering the ques-
tions on the program and gave ex-
amples of the uses of words de-
termining their parts OF speech.
Evening.-Prof. Coughlin lectured
on "The Legacy we leave our Chill.
dren." His very earnestness made
aEstrong impression and his lecture
was well received.
WEDNESDAY.
Morning-After singing DR..
Horne spoke on "Common Sense in
Teaching" He showed how some
of that native endowment would
help many teacher out of serious
difficulties. Prof. Coughlin took
up section work for short time be.
fore recess. Prof. Quinlan of the
Susquehanna Collegiate Institute of
Towanda was introduced and spoke
on ''Class Management" He spoke
earnestly and showed how a well
conducted recitation was great
element of success. The remaining
time of the session was taken by
DR.. Horne with section work.
Afternoon.-English grammar
was discussed by Prof. Quinlau, who
showed how to develope the Eng
lish sentence and declared in favor
of correcting ''false syntax" as
part of technical grammar.
After some singing Prof. Coughlin
spoke on "How to make No. | in
Teaching" After recess DR.. Horne
gave an address on "Practical
Physiology" 1t was excellent.
He showed clearly the scope of
physiology in the public schools
Col. Copeland was introduced to
the teachers and right royalty en-.
tertained them for an hour with
some of his experiences of by-gone
days.
Evening.-Lecture, ''Snobs and
Snobbery" by Col. Copeland The
lecture was highly entertaining
throughout, and his scathing sar-
casm of some of our pupular folies
was convincing to every honest
thinker.
THURSDAY.
Morning.-Prof. Coughlin took
up section work. After singing
DR.. Horne gave an address on "How
to Cultivate the Memory" He
showed the value of illustrations
and emphasized the fact that we
should make our teaching vivid.
After recess Prof. Coughlin con
tinued the memory exercise. The
following were appointed as com
mittee on resolutions M. q. Miller.
J. Abner Miller. Sadie Molyneux.
Annie Scanlin, Lizzie Welch.
Afternoon.-Orened by singing.
Prof. Coughlin took up section
work. 1t being Directors Day.
DR.. Horne and Prof. Coughlin each
gave an address to the directors and
parents. They were both excellent.
some stubborn facts being presented
10 the directors and the only re-
yret is that there were not more |
present to hear them. After adj
ournment the local Institutes were
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