The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-12-30
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK.

Supt. ]. NJ. Coughlin of Wilkes.
Barre entertained and instructed the
teachers on How to Study. His
way of Illustrating the subject was
very often applauded by the teachers.
Now this afternoon | came here to
discuss the importance of studying the
English language. The great trouble
IS that pupils do not koow what words
mean. They should be taught the
meaning of words along with the text.
In this way they will see that words
are living things / can only think Of
two teachers who taught me what
words meant and remember them AS
my Dest teachers. 1t is important that
the student know that he dO15f know.
You must recognize what the children
know. Lead the children to see the
world around them that they NAV
make correct observations. From OBJ
servatlon comes comparison. Com
pare the size of one slate with another
rather than learn their exact size.
There is difference in knowledge.
mere knowledge is worthless but avail.
able knowledge is valuable
TUESDAY EVENING.
Prof. Case rendered two solos 80
nah's Wedding Song" and "rne Old
Piano.
Mrs. Welsh recited "The Faithful
Lover" and responding to a hearty
encore she also reCited a selection
from Shakespeare
DIP. S. Henson, of Chicago was
next introduced and gave a most
amusing, entertaining and instructive
lecture on the subject OF "Fools".
can't see why have to speak on this
subject, it Is the poorest lecture |
have, but suppose the one that chose
the subject knew what would suit you
better than | do (applause).
The first time | delivered this lee
ture was in lunatic asylum. | am
glad you have had so much tonight,
you are sure of the worth of your
money. | never was here before and
wonder why you didn't send for me
before. (appause).
| asked miser once how he made
his money, he said he didn't make it
he saved it, stinted his wife and chill
dren and so stingy, dry and crusty,
that | could almost hear his skin rattle
on his bones. The miser is in hell be
fore he gets there.
One morning my boy came to me
with his hair parted nearly in the
middle, l said to HIM "My son, do
you know you are in danger of expos
ing that soft spot on the top of your
head in that way. He looked at me
and SAID "Is that the reason you never
combed your hair that way? The
spiderleg dude and the drunkard are
among the other fools. No man can
drink moderately for thirty years with.
out being a drunkard if he does not
become drunkard he will stop before
that time. Archimedes was SO taken
up with a geometrical demonstration
that he did not know when his city had
been taken and remained unconcious
OF the fact when a soldier approached
and killed him by a sword thrust.
The best, most healthful and most
beautiful way in the world is to be
natural. When I was called from
country pastorate to a metropolitan
pulpit, | bought me a broadcloth
suit, a silk hat. gold headed cane
and strutted around till | found |
would have to do one of three things,
take trip to Europe, the cemetery,
or be myself | didn't have the money
TO go to Europe as it took all of it to
buy my clothes, and not having much
of desire to 60 to the cemetery, |
chose the last named and found my
self better soon,
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
The Institute was called to order by
Prof. Richardson. After singing Work
for the night is Coming, Rev. Mr.
Kurtz conducted the devotional servl
ces, Prof. Case led in singing diheren,
selections
Supt. Coughlln then took up the
subject of Geography. He said We
should have a maximum OF lnteres
with a minimum of attention. Loca
geography is the beginning of the sub
ject. Pennsylvania is no more !oca
geography to the child than Africa
The study of Geography properly be
gins within the personal relations o
the child. By aid OF the mind We
bring to the child mental pictures
We can only bring to the mind OF tn,
child what has actually been seen. Al
Pennsylvania meant to me when
went to school was a picture OF 1t Il
the book, maps and globes. don
see why maps are not altogether elm
mated from the books and birds ey
views gvea in their place. l woul'
a Il Il. Shnnll