The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-08-22

The Annual Gathering Of Monongalia's
Teachers.
They are Doing Good Work And will
60 Out Well Qualified for the Next
Terms Work.

Terms Work.
The Institute for Monongalia coun
ty assembled in Academy Hall at 10 |
A. NJ, Monday as previously an
nounced. and was called to order by /
the Instructor, Prof. Snider.
Devotional exercises were con
Quoted by the Instructor.
Next in order was an address by the
Instructor, explaining the object of
Teacher Institute. Among other
things Prof. Snider said-I am glad to
have the privilege of standing before
you as co-laborer The profession
of teaching is honorable. Indeed,
believe none is more honorable.
He said he believed the opportuni-
ties and influence of the teacher for
good were as great if not greater than
he who occupied the pulpit. He once
heard an eminent man say: III the
angels of Heaven should come down
on earth and choose their profession,
it would be that of teaching the
young"
There are many things to embar-
rass teachers: the short term of
school, insufficient wages, &c. But
while you do teach try to feel the
Importance and responsibility of
your profession. In conclusion, Prof.
Snider said he hoped the work of
the week would impress the teachers
of the Institute with the importance
of their profession and better qualify
them for the work in which they are
engaged.
Next in order was appointment of
secretaries and enrolment.
Supt Brown appointed Miss Lou.
Baker and Mr.. Lewis Snyder, secre-
taries. And Prof. Harvey Brand re-
porter for the Post, and j. l.. Stone
king for the New DOMINION.
The subject of School Organiza-
ton was then introduced by the In
structor He defined School Organ
ization as "The arrangement of the
various parts and forces in school so
they will run tremendously"
In order to successfully organize
a school the teacher must have some
previous knowledge of the school he
is going to teach. On the morning
of the first day you want to be there
early to prevent any improper con-
duct, and to prevent pupils from form
ing any plots to cause you trouble
On the first day of the school you
want to make a good impression.
ANY thing well begun is half done"
In regard to devotional exercises in
school he said: Notwithstanding
pupils do not seem to pay much at
tention to the Scripture you read or
the prayer you offer, the influence
you will have for good over your pu
pills in this way is incalculable. He
then concluded by giving some in
struction in regard to temporary and
permanent organization.
The Instructor then invited the
teachers to take part in the discus
sion. Mr. John F. Chips said the
subject under consideration was an
important one, bat he believed one
of The most important things in In
stitute work was to adjourn for din
ner on time.
Mr.. Russell was so interested
in the subject that he proceeded to
make 10 minute speech although
time to adjourn had already arrived.
Adjourned until P. NJ
The afternoon session opened by
singing america" that hymn which
thrills the soul of every true Ameri-
can.
Mr.. Jolliff presided at the organ
The subject ofschool organization
was again taken up, Messrs Chips,
Laird, Russell, Mcclure and others
taking part in the discussion. Mr.
Chips said he had been annoyed
much by pupils paving and scrap
ing" with their feet, and asked the
Institute to give some plan to pre-
vent it. Mr. d. B. Waters suggest
ed covering the floor with saw dust
Prof Snider had heard of an arrange
ment by which an electric battery
was placed upon the teachers desk,
and wire connected with each pu-
pills desk. If the pupil was noticed
making unnecessary noise, by touch
ing a button, he received such
shock that he was not likely to again
repeat the offense; but of course
this plan could never become practic-
able.
Mr.. Laird believed that by pre-
venting whispering, nearly all other
unnecessary noise could be avoided.
The subject of school management
was introduced by the Instructor
A teacher may be able to govern
school well and not be able to man
age it well because school manage
ment includes school government
and many other things. school
management is the proper manipula-
ton of the machinery of the school
organization-setting up the ma
chinery."
In conclusion he gave. several
qualities which the teacher should
have in order to secure good man
agement, and some of the good hab-
it's which the properly managed
school will secure for the pupils.
The subject of General History
was next introduced
Then Primary Reading, by the
Instructor. Messrs. Morris, Conn
and Waters and Prof. Vickers taking
part in the discussion.
After roll call the Institute adj
journed until A. M. Tuesday.
Deaths.