Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1892-08-18
FOURTH WEEK.
An Outline of the Past Seven Days
Doings.
DR. Findley Says Good Bye and Hon. Henry
Houck Takes the Institute
By Storm

during the past week, Is as IohoWs- Int
MONDAY addresses increased in Interest
and attendance Wednesday, Hon. A
T. McKelvey occupied the time with {
spicy speech delivered in his earnest
manner, and relating to the proud
achievements of the teachers of Ohio
His talk was interspersed with lively stO
ries and was entirely entertaining. Miss
Myrtle DUNCAN, and f. W. DUNCAN fur
nished vocal music.
Thursdays noon hour was occupied by
J.H Cope, Esq, of Colerain, who made an
ideal after-dinner speech. He described
the old manner of schools, and attributed
Ohio's great men to her teachers. He
deplOred the present tendency in litera
ture, and advised the presenting of a
better grade to offset it. He wanted a
man of broad and general information
and liberal culture for teacher, rather
than one learned in trifies. Miss Wes-
colt gave some of her popular piano mu-
sic, and Miss Blanche Harrison sang a
pretty song.
Thursday afternoon was given over to
Directors-a fair number of whom were
present President r. E. Giffen called
the meeting to order, and as only one of
the scheduled speakers was present, the
program was modified. /. III. Day, of
Beilaire, aroused much amusement, as
we'll as much opposition by his out
spoken sentiments. He was opposed to
township supervision, and to many of the
methods now used in the schools. He
thought that students leave the country
schools for higher institutions of learn
ing at too early an age, and that the art
of teaching reading and spelling has
deteriorated shamefully from the stand
ards of thirty years ago. On the whole
he took an exceedingly gloomy, not to
say dyspeptic view of things educational
This dark side of the matter was, howev
er happily illuminated by the rosy op-
timism of DR. Findley's progressive spirit.
The Doctor said that no branch was ever
better taught than now, and he put in
some strong words Tor township super
vision. DIR. a. J. Mcfarland conserva-
lively opposed the latter scheme, while
j. b. McMechan and James Stewart
spoke warmly in its favor. VIM. Al
exander, of Bridgeport, also made ring
ing speech in favor of this plan, express
ing a fine contempt for those who oppose
it because of its small additional expense.
The time Friday noon was occupied by
j. I'll. Henderson with a talk on short
hand and an exhibition of class in this
branch The class did its exercises WE'LL
Mr.. Henderson told of the introduction
of teaching this important study into the
schools at Columbus, and elsewhere in
the State. He urged its value among the
other branches, and thought that it
should have place in every school. Mu
sic at this hour consisted of several very
well received songs by the Misses Ander
son and Messrs. Archer and Gilmore.
DIR. Findley's lecture Friday night was
of Ghosts. He demonstrated that per-
sons may often do in sleep what is I'M
possible in waking hours, that the cere-
bration at this time, undisturbed by the
senses is clearer than at other times.
He showed also that dreams do some
times "cOme true" and thought that
sleep was that mysterious borderland of
the soul wherein observations may be
made illustrating the souls tendencies
and possibilities. The lecture was pro-
found and was skillfully treated. Miss
Ella Webster, of Flushing, was musician
for the evening, and her high reputation
as pianist did not suffer from the re-
peated selections which the audience by
vociferous applause compelled her to
play.
Saturday many of the teachers went
home for the Sabbath, others went to
Epworth Park, while not very great |
number staid to attend the Association
meeting.
The programme for this week is as
follows: Dr. Houck has charge of Or
typography, Reading, Pedagogy, Grammar
and Music; Prof Mitchell of Arithmetic |
and Elementary Drawing; Prof. ROssiter |
.of Physiology and Supt Bethel of His |
tory. The central figure of the last week |
is DIR. Houck He is man who has won
all hearts. His energy is phenomenal;
his learning and tack inexhaustible; his |
wit has no sting; his heart is big; his
jealous patriotism is wonderful. Alto |
gether he is man whose profound |
requirements, broad and charitable i'm
pulses, wide experience, abounding |
optimism and kindly humanity are |
impossible of association without in
spiration. He invited the townspeople |
to attend all his lectures, an invitatian
which they are not slow of accepting.
He made breezy, laughable talk on
Monday in place of Hon. c. L. Weems,
and at the close of his remarks varied
the routine by compelling the audience
to sing with vigor and spirit, America. |
Heso eulOgiZed Ohio and Belmont county |
that Walter Cowen could not refrain |
from letting go one of his famous yells.
A MOST enjoyable social was held at
the School Hall, Monday evening. The
hall was packed. The crowd was filled
with fun. The entertainment was ex-
cellent. Music, conundrums, games and
marching were enjoyed until late hour.
MIR. Forsythe won beautiful bouquet
by guessing the titles of books represent
ed charade- wise by young ladies. E. Fl.
GreenIee got the BOBBY prize-a loud
tin whistle. Mr.. Meek engineered the
fun. and Dr. Houck helped it on. Every
body got acquainted, and completely en-
joyed himself.
Hon. J. C. Heinlein read paper at
Tuesday noon on the subject, "Woman
as School Directress" He demonstrated |
that the measure now pending in this
State, giving women the right to vote on
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