The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-02-19

AhtAANf was maui ~ interesting III IL
presentation, that every eye was riyite
upon the speaker for nearly an houl
feasting upon his well digestcd thought
aad Suggestions rs to the best teachers
AID Low Produced. An orchestra q
three pieces delighted the audience wit
music, and Mrs. Atwood kindly favored
the session with beautiful song, whic
was well received.
! The number registering the secOn,
day of the Institute, was l22, the larges
number of teachers at any meeting
of the kind ever before held in tin
county.
The Primary Reading with Class" b,
| Miss Eva G.. lockwood of North Benning
ton Graded school, was highly enjoyed
by all, and to some who had never wit
messed such a lesson. the ability dis
played by the little ones was surprise
and wonder.
The two lessons upon Drawing" BY
Prof. w. w. Howe, were enthusiast
cally entered into by the teachers, and
no doubt an impetus was given on this
subject which will be felt throughout the
country.
Superintendent E. A. Hazeltine, in his
remarks upon teaching Geography -
claimed that much that had and is now
being taught in schools, was Onlya tax up.
on the pupils with no corresponding adj.
vantage, and gave many good hints as ia
how to get rid of some unnecessary
requirements.
The dissertation by Superintendent W.
+. Walker upon Common Fractions, -
brought ont some new thoughts for
many of the teachers and was consid-
cred of much value.
Miss Julia A. White gave an ANALYSIS
of her methods in the teaching of "Pen-
manship," which was of great interest to
all, and afterwards, specimens of much
merit resulting from their practice,
was exhibited to those present.
Thursday afternoon. The Mum
Der game, with class" from the
primary department, was conducted
by Miss Eva G. lockwood, in such way
as to satisfy anyone that wonderful pro
ilciency in numbers, as compared with a
few years since, can be obtained by the
new method.
development of Language" the dis.
cussion of which was opened by Prof. II .
Dressed, Jr., was participated in by sew
eral others, among them State Superin-
ten1ent Palmer and Prof. G.. S. Davis.
This subject, though of such momentous
Importance, was prolonged to such an
extent, in its discussion as unfortunately
to render it necessary to omit one sub
ject on the programme, difficulties, I"
and bring the time for presenting "A
Plea for English by Supervisor c. p.
Hall, at so late an hour that many had
been obliged to leave the hall, whilo
Others were uneasy in their seats. The
plea was of great interest, and well sup
plemented the discussion which had pre-
coded it, leaving favorable impression
of the beauty and power of our language.
On account of the lateness of the hour
the opening of the question box was
omitted or postponed to Friday morning
session.
In the evening at 7.3O o'clock, the
Congregational church was filled, with
chairs in the aisles and full gallery, to
hear Prof. G. wager upon the subject
THE Great Essential in Education"
The distinguished educator was at his
best, and for over an hour in his usual
rapid expression of thought, delighted
the audience with his well digested logic
though some of which by the average
might be considered somewhat
metaphysical.
The interest of the work of the Insti-
tute continued to gain IN intensity, and
the last day, Friday, it seemed to have
work of Miss f. l.. Walbridgc in pre-
senting the "Grube Method in Numbers,
third year work, was new to many and
was matter of much interest, convinc-
ing as it did, that there are advantages
in some new methods, which should not
be ignored. Arithmetic" was handled
by Prof. c. S. Davis with his usual apt
ness and ability. He dwelt upon per-
centage, an understanding of which is
difficult for teachers and is always puz-
cling to pupils, giving method new to
many, which he claimed would clear up
much, or all which has heretofore been
hard to understand. Supervisor c. p.
Hall in treating upon physiology, how
much and how best to teach it, spoke
Of its great Importance in the
schools, and suggested ways and helps
how it could be taught to interest the
scholars, and be made the most useful.
Prof. W. w. Howe gave an interesting
display of "Work in Color showing
how colors, primary, and in their various
shades and tints correspond in the tones
and harmony in music, claiming that
music and color should be taught in
connection, when opportunity is favor
able, and by demonstration by class
before him illustrated his meaning, by
colors upon the charts and the exercise
Of the vocal organs of his class. 1t was
novel to most present, but as
in other educational work, he believed
new hings should be considered, and APP
proved if found worthy.
All the sessions were closely attended
by the teachers and educators who came
to the Institute, showing deep interest
in educational work, and the citizens by
their presence exhibited an anxiety for a
high standard of education, that shall
equal the best schools in the county, in
method or attainment.
The general opinion among the teach
ers was, that great mistake has been
made i'll abandoning the appointment of
County Supervisors, and the wholesale
change in our school laws.
The following resolutions were offered
by NJ. J. Hapgood aud passed unani
Resoired, By the teachers assembled at
the Institutes:
That we hereby extend our hearty
thanks to all who have contributed to
our entertainment. physical and intellect
ual, and especially would we mention
the kind people of North Bennington
and vicinity, who have so Hospitality
opened wide their doors. The ladies,
and orchestra who have so sue
cessfully furnished us with music. The
officials of the Bennington d Rutland
railway for the courtesy of their half-fare
rates. And all the persons, both the
ladies, the gentlemen and the little ones,
who in the pulpit and upon the platform,
have so ably entertained and instruct
ed us.
ResOlred, That we regret the
action of the last Legislature, at least,
in so far as that action is about to sever
the close and intimate relations which
have existed between us and our honored
Supervisor, Prof. 4. W. Howe. That we
recognize the skill the tact and the
ability with which he has discharged his
duties; the kindness, the suavity and the
as well as the commend
able firmness of his conduct towards
us; and, above all, the hearty interest,
by something higher than the
motive of salary, which he has shown
in our own personal welfare, and that of
the schools under our charge.
Piles! Piles UrnIng PIIes!