The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-23
TUESDAY MORNING.


was sung by the Institute. Rev. Mr..
Manhart read portion of Scripture
and offered prayer after which Prot.
Case led in singing.
Mrs. Welsh took up the subject OF
reading. The prondunciation Of the
English language is an exceedingly
difficult matter. Whether you know
it or wish it you are judged 10y your
pronunciation to a great extent. Chill
dren should not be allowed to indulge
in baby talk. The old way was to
read as fast as possible, the one who
could pronounce the words fastest re-
ceived the greatest glory. We all
fail now in not giving them enough
drill in recognizing words readily and
quickly. If pupils commence at the
end of the paragraph and pronounce
the words backwords as rapidly as pos
sible it is better than forward. An
other way is to write the words on the
board indiscriminately and have them
pronounced. Always criticise Incl
dentally the pronunciation ofspeakers.
To acquire such pronunciation, pro-
nounce the word over and over again.
If you should have no dictionary do
not give your directors any rest till
they get them you cannot give good
work without them
Prof. Richardson gave an amusing
illustration of the defects Of teaching
by concert reading.
On taking up the subject of draw
ing Miss Richardson dwelt on the sub
ject of color. We introduce the col
ors to the children by the use Of the
spectrum Teachers should use stand
ard colors and not confuse children by
artists tints and names which are con-
stantly changing.
"Waking the Flowers" was again
sung by the Institute, Prof. Case lead
ing.
DR. f. f. White was next intro
duced. He said that it is more i'm.
portant to give instruction on the art
of teaching than to dwell altogether
in Psychology which was the subject as
signed him. AS l see it there are
three trinities in teaching. l will try
to unfold to you these three "trinities', ;,
There are three guiding ends to be at
tanned. The clearer and more def
mite the teacher is, the more that
teacher will do. When teachers are
aiming at no particular end they &C.
complish nothing, The end is the
measure of success. You have nc
other test Of thought work. How
= many devices which are given in book:
and papers are not what we wish after
5 making the test. When l first com
, menced to teach map drawing
, thought it was necessary to make
beautiful maps. They were made
: nearly as exact as if made from copper
plate | do not think that way now
l the thought is of much more impor
tance. Power is acquired either by
!. observation or thinking. The three
e ends to be aimed at are, knowledge
t power and skill.
S Adjourned by singing.
AFTERNOON.
This afternoon the teachers Assem-
( bled in time to receive a half hour
instruction in music and voice culture
= which Prof. c. G. Case has kindl
t consented to give at this time durinl
< the rest of the week.
n Much interest was taken in this work.
n DR.. F. f. White then took up Nor
4 al Training. Moral training is receiv
S ing more attention than formerly. Th
;. central training in the school is tn
t character. The end of school discip
. line is not order as it was some twent
h years ago but to control the conduc
e by controlling the will. I. Trainin
$ the pupils in self control 2. To trai
n the will to act habitually from hig
and worthy motives. The school vii
d tues are regularity, punctuality, neat
O ness, accuracy, silence, industry, an
e obedience.
# Mistakes in Teaching Reading wa
S the subject of the next talk given b
# Mrs. Welsh. There is something wron
g with our schools if we cannot trai
d the boys and girls to read little stor
/ intelligently. Do not give pupils to
I long lessons one or two paragraph
-, ore often enough for one lesson.
+ The teachers then sang few St
O lections,
o Practical teaching was then d
Il cussed by Prof, Richardson of Be
h wick and Prof. Russels of Millvllle.
u TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.
't Royal ArCanum.