The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-07
THE NORMAL INSTITUTE.

The chapel was crowded yesterday at de-
votional exercises which consisted in sing
! ing from gospel hymns, scripture reading
| by Mr.. kendrick, and the Lords Prayer
in which all the institute joined
! Roll call showed an enrolment of one
! hundred and seventy-three.
| The geography class had for its subject,
! ''The Location and Boundaries of the
| Zones" Buffers geography, which is
used in the district schools. was the text
book followed and the teachers received
! some valuable instruction in regard to
teaching the lessons to their schools.
The instructor in physiology showed how
carbonic acid is generated by burning pa
per in a closed jar. The class discussed
the change which takes place in the air in
closed room, ventilation of school rooms,
and how to show to pupils the necessity
for fresh air.
The class in grammar considered the rel
ative Importance of diagraming and anal
ysis, and had some practical work in the
Reed and Kellogg system of diagraming.
Ia psychology brief review was given of
the previous lessons on the preventative
and representative faculties of the mind
and the discussion CT memory continued;
its eleme nts and the laws which govern it.
The subject in school organization and
management was habits. Among the def
nitions given were the following: A habit
| is fixed rule of action; tendency to re-
peat former act; result of repeating GER
tain act. Since education consists in
large measure in the formation of habit,
it is the teachers duty to inculcate in the
child habits of cleanliness, punctuality,
neatness, endurance, self-control, obed-
fence, politeness, attention, diligence, I'M
selishness, honesty, grace in movements,
and habits of study.
The history class is studying the history
of the different administrations. Several
outlines for study were placed on the
board, such as teachers should present to
their pupils. Also a list of dates from
which the class discussed the events con-
nected with them.
The class in bookkeeping is small but
perhaps they credit to intellect sufficient
to make up the balance in numbers. They
were busy with ''stock account" and sun
dries "
The reading class took up a lesson in the
normal first reader and many teachers
found to their surprise that it is difficult
to give the proper expression TO first
reader lesson. They were also given some
valuable hints in regard to combining Ian
guage work and lessons in observation
with the reading.
1t was a source of wonder TO the curious
what Mr. Lawrence was doing with that
peculiar shaped package he was carrying
around.
Many teachers have expressed their ap-
probation of the superiority of this insti-
tute over all previous ones.
DR. Foote will give lecture this Fri
day. afternoon at O'Clock in the high
school chapel on the subject of Cells. His
brother physicians say that he has no su-
perior as a lecturer west OF Phil
adelphia, and no teacher can af-
ord to miss this opportunity 10
hear him. These lectures are given
as supplementary to the work in physi-
ology and will be of great value. Not only
teachers but all who are interested are
cordially invited TO attend.
Teachers should keep in mind that they
have the physical as well as mental cul-
ture Of their pupils in a great measure
under their care, aud should themselves
practice correct habits OF standing and
sitting. Dropping hgures ana lneIegant
attitudes are not graceful The lady who
stands erect 10 recite Is IN exception IN the
present institute
The social does not seem TO naterializa.
The girls are probably waiting for the
young men to come. the latter being az
present N great minority.
Since the hour for psumaashlp has been
changed the class recites the first IN the
morning, and is quite large. The lesson /
yesterday was in movement aud principles
of the small letters The class Is under
the efficient management Of L H Rob- /
bins, OF the Southwestern Business col /
lege. and much interest Is manifested /
The teachers VIII go out from this class 1
with clearer idea Of how to teach this I
useful branch in the district schools.
F. H. Harding left for Rockford, Ind, 1
vestAriar for "a rau.nnrzrv abSat.ce NJ snuae I