The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-09-03

oVeued with singing led hy Prof. Grave.
Of M0Bsiilon, after which vote was taker
90 see how many would 60 to the outing
at tue lake this afternoon. Nearly al
present signihed their intention Of attond
Knz.
The chairman appointed n com mittet
on resolutions as follows: j. II. Eocht
Alliance; Miss Jane Ellis, Massillou
Miss Mary Mesnar, Canton; j. W. Gillian
Navarro.
''Lansuaren was the eubiect of the frs
talk 10y Prof. Handy. He held that it wa,
better 20 teach tiueDcy than accuracy II
,toIpression.
Or. Schacfrer's address on "Physioloqy'
Wns a rare treat and contained much val
liable thought. lie said the subject should
be taught from a hygicDic standpoint and
ne did not believe In having u pupil com.
Essit 80 memory all the technical
terms used ty the medical
fraternity. The doctor handled
habits Of gum chewing and cigarette
smoking without gloves, showing the had
effects following such practices. He also
protested against the excessive use of tea
and coffee. Tight lacing on the part OF
4le ladies nc considertd . one Of the most
abor1inable practices cxtant and he
thought the evil effects of such habits
should be taught the rising generation
that they may not fall into the errors Of
she times.
The last lecture Of the afternoon was
given by Prof. Handy on professional
courtesy in which he showed the duty Of
one teacher TO another.
ghe exercises we're intcrspersed with
singing and the programme closed with
Star SpanQled Banner which was sung
with zeal by the entire assembly. AT the
ttCGe of adjournment there were POS names
hon the roll book.
DR.. Schaeifer's lecture in the evening
was Que of the most instructive and enter.
tsAning features OF the institute. THE
Heroes and Tendencies OF Modern Educa-
ttou" was his subject and he
handled il with profit to all
present. He first spoke of the
herpeS who have bravad the storm of
public indignation which arose against
Them when they put forth new ideas along
educational lines. These leaders Of
thought he believed had now prepared the
SyEayH 20 thoroughly that the tendency Of the
HreSent day was toward true knowledge.
That error has lost its force and the real
an nature was being made manifest. His
address was deep and scholarly and con-
Satned much Information. twas listened
tn with marked attention by thoIe pres
ent and all express themselves as highly
pleased with the lecture throughout.
THURSDAY MORNING MEETING.
Two hundred and thirty-nine teachers
and 3 number of visitors were present at
tsIiS mornings session Of the Institute.
DR.. Schaetfer opened the programme with
a Salk On arithmetic.
Prof, Yanney was then given the floor to
explain the matter Of temperance public
ratfsD3s.
Prof. Handy continued his lectures on
tho subject of "Lauguage.n He believed
z5at q good example in teachers and COM
gvsatOnB was more powerful in inducing
correct speech in a pupil than a know.
ledge of grammar. He also devoted con-
siderable attention TO the matter of
swearing. and gave some examples of
various kinds.
Dr.. Schaetfer, in his talk on Physiology,
took up the matter OF the eye. He urged |
THAI more eGeution be given to this organ,
aud thaa capable opticians be brought TO |
ssAaoS- ne the eyes Of students when there |
ssns any defect in the sight.
SSrof, Handy closed the session with a
abort talk on "School Management"
Tonight Prof. Handy will deliver his
lecture on 'Patrick Henry" This 10 said
So be his best effort end large crowd
will undoubtedly be present. Patrick
aenr.y Council will attend in body.
The assembly room was hlled with
Ssachers at Thursday afternoon smeeung
a1 the institute. The first exercise was a
talk 10y Dr.. Schaetfer upon the topic
% @Arithmetc,n
Prof. Handy followed with a discourse
on "School Management" His talk was
pleasing and instructive and OF much
3vRctical benefit to those of the profession.
fNe was strongly opposed to a rigid set OF
Laws with particular punishments for each
class of offenders attached to the school
room as it was not conductive to good re-
salts. He did not believe in threatening
pdpils aud all cbRstisement should cease
aG that point where repentance. begins
Ne did not oppose corporal punishment,
b1t he held that when ii was resorted to II
TxaG a sure evidence of the weakness OF
ths mental and spiritual nature and the
will power OF the teacher. For II these
parts of the teacher were perfect he could
control a school of children by them alone
without recourse TO physical force.
At the conclusion OF his address an ad-
Eournment was taken and all repaired TO
the street cars awaiting them at the square
and went to Meyers Lake. Supper was
taken at Lakeview hotel and the time, un.
tii 2 o'clock spent pleasantly in general
sociability.
A few minutes after o'clock Prof Handy
arrived at the assembly room and was in
eroduced by Mr.. j. N. Sarver as the
orator of the evening. His subject was
"Patrick Henry" and well did he handle
81 The hall was crowded 10 its utmost
capacity and rnany were turned away for
want of room.
The speaker reviewed the life and
works of the noble Virginia patriot in a
ehrilling and eloquent manner. He was
born IN lIOb or scotch parents anu tle
early part of his life might have been
characterized as a brilliant failure, At
school he was dull and when he wentinto
tssLsineEs he always lost, Twice he failed
as q storekeeper, and once as a farmer.
He then sought and obtained admission
Co the bar to practice law. Now his sue
cess began and the power within him be-
rnn to be made manifest. His oratoTical
powers won him rcnown and wealth and
he was the foremost man Of Virginia. He
was a model man who loved his neigh
bors better than honor. The speaker
Vainted in glowing colors the granduer Of
afe achievements and held the attention
OF his audience from beginning to finish.
The institute closed the weeks work
fhis afternoon. The time was devoted 10
the farewell addresses by the instructors
and 70 the transaction Of the business OF
etle association.
Resolutions were adopted thanking the
INSTRUCTORS, the officers and committees of
the association, toe city authorities and
tEle press OF tue city, deplorinR the death
of John Hancock, State school commits
stOuer, and commenting the pupils read
ing course.
Alliance was selected as the place for
holding the meeting next year.
JOhn Ellis of Massillon was elected
president for the ensuing year.
Lizzie Cook OF Canton and John Focht
Of Alliance, vice presidents.
WITH A BIJTCBER KNIFE