The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-15
THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

| THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
The Proceedings Carefully Prepared
for our Readers.
The annual session of the Garrett
County Teachers Institute was
called to order at 1890 a. m. on
Monday, January 4, 1892. In the
absence of the Hon. E. b. Pretty
man, State Superintendent, Exam
iner Hinebaugh, owing to his init
mate acquaintance with all the
teachers, took the chair, the rights
of other persons being courteo6sly
waved for the occasion.
FIRST JEssIoN.
The address of welcome was ably
given and listened to with Interest
by Al peeesntx A Ahe AbssHce y
Nev. Jas. Newman, of Deer Park
who was absent on account of sick
ness, Mr.. A. s. Teats. principal of
Grantsvile school, kindly respond
ed and paid the county Office rs
graceful compliments. After music
by the choir, 1.-The Object of d
County Institute" assigned to Mr..
Welch, was, in his absence, passed
oyer and the subject of Language"
"a. S. Teats) was taken up. Mr..
Teats' address was carefully pre-
pared and elected favorable com
ment. Mr.. r. r. Sanner and
Others took part in the profitable
discussion that followed. The In
stitute then adjourned until 2 pm.
SECOND SESSION.
Institute called to order at 2 p. m.
Music; roll call. After reading of
minutes the morning subject
Language, was again taken up
and discussed by 4. A. Browning,
R. r. Sanner, A. s. Teats, W. Ii.
Rylapd and closed by the chairman.
The practical thoughts brought out
by this subject were evidently ap-
preclated by those present. The
subject-"Objects of County In
stitute-which had been passed IN
the morning session was then taken
up by Mr.. A. S. Teats, who intro
duced the subject in a neat and
pleasant speech. Messrs. Sanner,
Ryland, Browning and A. X. Welch
responding. On motion X. R. San
ner was, in the absence of Profs.
Prettyman and Weimer made In
structor.
THIRD SESSION.
After music by the choir. apes-
tion from the query box-"How
would you Teach Spelling"-was
assigned to Capt. R. r. Sanner,
who answered by illustration from
his own experience and custom.
This custom gave rise to an animat-
ed discussion between Messrs. San
ner and Browning. The different
methods were argued pro and con
and each disputant made the best
presentation of his own ideas. After
music by the choir Miss Mamie
Weber and R. r. Sanner presented
for the consideration of teachers the
subject OF drawing. At this point
the chairman introduced Mr.. G. s.
Hamlll and other visiting citizens.
Mr.. Hamill, IN the course of an ell
oquent address, not only supple
mented what had been said by
Others on thoroughness of education
but warmly advocated the establish
ing of an academy or high school in
Oakland. Mr.. Hamill showed him
self to be heartily in sympathy with
the present school officials and
deeply interested In the work OF
teachers for the advancement and
effectiveness of our county schools.
Mr.. j. t. Mitchell, a former
teacher of this county, followed
Mr.. Hamill with many pleasing ref.
erences to his past experiences and
his observations of the honest man.
agement of school affairs for the
past six or eight years.
The editor OF THE REPUBLICAN,
Benz. II. Sincell, in a maiden
speech, urged an increased levy fol
school purposes and in a pleasing
manner interested the teachers by
his interest in school adminIstra
tion. His offer of the columns Of
his paper for the discussion of any
matter calculated to increase schoo
interests was appreciated.
Mr.. John Shartzer, in his inlmi
table way gave valuable and encour
aging advice to the teachers.
The remarks OF the visiting gen
tlemen were most opportune. Al
interesting debate as to discipline
and corporal punishment followed
Messrs Welch. Teats, Sannar ant
the char taking part. On motor
Institute adjourned.
FOURTH SESSION.
Institute was called to order a
$3.50 a. m. Roll call, reading o