The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1892-08-20

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After devotionsl exerciaes, With
we're conducted BY Rev. Longaneck-
er. Dr.. Schaeffer discussed the sub
ject, How to teach Arithmetic, 2
which he Illustrated by quite a num-
Der Of diagrams and examples. Re-
cess.
Prof Wiley of the University was
introduced who spoke on the subject
of Civil Government He believes
that in teaching this branch the
child ought first to be inspired with
patriotism. or at least to be inspired
with the principles found in the Bill
of Rights, Magma Charta and Ha.
beas Corpus Act, and the Wrestling
Of these rights from the hands Of
King John. The lecture was spiri-
ted and well received by the insti
tute.
After recess the instructor dis
cussed the subject of Educational
Physiology, combining himself to
that part of the subject known as
memory and the laws of its develop
ment.
Adjournment until 2P.M
Institute met at time appointed.
After roll call the subject of training
the ear, tongue and hand Of the child
was discussed by the instructor.
After recess we we're again treated
to choice piece of music with Miss
Carrie Hackney at the organ and
Mr.. Chas. G. Howell, the Henry
brothers and others accompanying.
Prof A. L. Wade was here intro
duced who used as his subject,
What ! think the schools ought to
be-
Among other things be said be
sure and establish reading table
try to make the school room as at
tractive as the homes. Roll call.
Adjournment until Thursday at 8 A.
NJ.
THURSDAY, AUG. IL.
Institute met at the above hour.
Devotional exercises we're conduct
ed by Rev. Ward. After roll call
Prof. Wade continued the discussion
OF the same subject he used yester-
day.
Prof. Ogden was introduced who
spoke on the subject of English Ian
guagc and English Literature as
taught in the public schools. Among
other things he said of great value
both to teachers and pupils, was the
suggestion as to what to read, what
to write and what to talk. He
does not believe in the policy of al
lowing the child to acquaint itself
with that class of reading which is
not morally true and further that
the highest aim of the teacher should
he the development of the spiritual
side of the child hence the higher
class of literature should not be ov-
erlooked-that the ethical part be
not neglected. Recess.
After recess the instructor discus
sed the subject of Geography, at the
close of which the institute adjourn
ed until PPM.
ArIEhNOON sESSlON.
The institute met at 2P.M. Song
by choir. The instructor then gave
talk on the subject of teaching
Primary reading
After recess Supt. Brown arose and
introduced Prof. Baker, of Pittsburg,
who gave talk on the subject Of
Thinking. The Professor is great
lover of enthusiasm, he believes the
great secret Of teaching is to get the
attention of the pupil to that extent
that the rays will refract, and every
thing will become highly illumina-
ted.
Next the subject of subscribing
for our home journal of education
was discussed by DR.. Schaeffer and
Prof. Wade.
THURSDAY NIGHT.
Supt Brown having invited DIR. j.
W. Hartigan, of the chair of Biology
in the University to lecture on Phys
iology before the Institute, the
Doctor invited the teachers and all
others interested to assemble at his
lecture room, the former commence
ment hail, at 1880 Thursday evening
A heavy rain prevented the people
from getting to the hall till eight
O'Clock. BY few minutes after that
time all the seats in the hall were
filled and quite a number were sit
ting on the rostrum. The Doctor
began his talk few minutes after
eight and ended at 1920. While
making everything perfectly clear
he talked very rapidly, requiring the
closest attention in order to follow
him. He said more in the same
length of time than many of us had
ever heard before. He gave in sue
cession the physiology of the heart,
arteries, veins, capillaries, of diges-
ton, respiration, nutrition and ex-
erection, going in most cases into the
minute anatomy of the organs In or
der to make clear their physiology.
He closed his lecture with very en-
Pertaining discussion of the subject
of cerebral localization.
by his rapidly spoken and clear
cut sentences the speaker showed his
thorough familiarity with his sub
ject. The audience returned home
well repaid for their walk out to the
University.
FRIDAY, AUG. IL.
After roll cali and some other
miscellaneous business Prof. Ogden
was introduced who spoke at length |
in the interest of the University oil
our state. Recess.
After recess Prof. Baker made a |
short address.
Next DR.. Schaeffer lectured on the
Eye. Supt Brown then called for the
report of the committee on resolu-