The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-09-16
THE TEACHERS. INSTITUTE.

THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
Reported for The Egis.
The Teachers Institute adjourned on Friday
last after session of five days. 1t was prob
ably one of the most interesting meetings of
the kind ever held, and the practical sugges-
lions made and the free interchange of opinion
by teachers will no doubt prove a valuable aid
to them in their work during the coming year.
THURSDAY MORNING.
pleasant feature of the Institute was
model school, conducted by Misses NJ. Rose
Tyler, NJ. Nellie Barron, Lydie V. Coale, Annie
Offiey and Elizabeth G. Buckley.
The opening exercises consisted of singing
sports of Childhood" and Scripture reading by
Miss NJ. Rose Tyler. The school then repeated
the Lords Prayer in concert. At roll-cali each
scholar arose and gave quotation, except one
naughty little girl, who had neglected to pre-
The first grade was taught by Miss Barron,
who gave printing exercise and lesson in
pronouncing words by analyzing them into
their elementary sounds.
Miss Lydie Coale, of the second grade, gave
class exercise in reading but was considerably
ANNOYED by disorder in the higher grades.
restored order and taught her class Arithmetic.
The fourth grade, under Miss Gardeners skill
full supervision, made wonderful progress In
ly successful in teaching history to the NTH
grade.
orderly than before and the advantage of dis
cipline over disorder was plainly diScernible.
The school was closed by a very practical
arithmetic lesson, conducted by Miss Buckley.
After recess Miss Cole gave another exercise
in gymnastics after the Delsarte system.
How our schools should spend Oct. II, 1892,
was then discussed.
Mr. Jas. VI. Delevett would prepare and
carry into effect an appropriate programme.
Patriotism may be instilled.
Miss Beulah Clement thinks that a proper OBJ
cor bring nhnnL re-
suits.
Miss Bertha Sitter would try to get all the
pupils interested ana inspired with a proper
Miss Sudier and Miss Mary SmalIsbeck out
lined programme for the day.
Miss Maggie Offiey read an excellent essay
on the subject showing that Columbus Day"
will be gala day at Aberdeen.
Mr.. Chas. I'll. Giackin thinks we should i'm
prove every opportunity to instill patriotism
into the minds of our pupils.
Miss Minnie Lee Chase would, in addition to
the regular programme, require appropriate
essays from the pupils.
The subject OF patriotism was further dis
cussed and the fact was lamented that SO few
of our schools have flag over their buildings.
The subject of Music and Drawing was again
taken up and discussed by Miss Rubena Cor
son and Mr.. Chas. L. Wilson.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
Prof. Geo. L. Little, of Washington. gave
another of his interesting chalk talks" of
Il rising vote of thanks.
Mr.. A. Finney Galbreath then gave a short
class drill on teaching patriotism. after
which Miss Helen NJ. Cole instructed the
teachers on the cultivation OF the voice.
Essays on Our Share in the exhibit ut the
were read by Misses Matte E. Ofiey, Laura B.
Tamrnany, M. Rose Tyler, N. Grace Andrew
and Tacy b. Matthews, and the subject was
closed by the Examiner.
t FRIDAY MORNING.
The Institute was opened by singing Lead,
kindly Light and Scripture reading Dy Mr.
Charles L. Wilson.
Examiner Worthington made few remarks
ON the subject of Examinations. Assthese ex-
aminations practically regulate the system of
grading they should be made as nearly uni
form as possible. Pupils WHO have passed the
less they are in school at the beginning of the
school year.
After considerable discussion by different
teachers the question box was opened and sew
eral important questions answered.
The proper way to teach the various grades
was discussed by Misses Helen Davis, Laura b.
Rubena Corson and Annie Ofiey, each Of
whom read carefully prepared essays
The Institute has been very well attended
and much interest manifested.
Examiner WorthingtOn deserves much credit |
for his earnest labors in behalf of the improve
his labors in this direction are everywhere ap- |
parent in the increased efficiency of the schools
The music, which was in charge of Mr. Charles |
II was with regret thai fbe ome b MAS g4oa.
more teachers separated to perform their !
duties for the year in the different parts of the |
county.
The next subject, The Pupils Future. Is
the teacher awakening desires for improve |
ment that will be permanent?' was taken up
olivia King, Mr. Willard s. Campbell, Miss |
Elma HUFF, Miss Fannie Hopkins, Miss Maggie !
Keen, Miss Lizzie Morgan, Miss Emma Midden-
dorf, Mr.. Elmer ]. Cook and others.
The thoughts of the speakers were 80 well |
expressed and contained SO many good ideas
that to reproduce them would occupy more
space than we have room for. The address of |
Mr.. Cook deserves especial mention, US it was
1ne of the finest efforts ever made in the Insti-
Miss Bertha Grienheisen recited barbara
so well as to elicit much applause.
Miss Helen Cole devoted another half hour
20 Physical Culture, illustrating her remarks
The relation of the teacher to the educational |
progress of his neighborhood, was treated by
Misses Martha j. Harry, Laura M. Jones, Laura
Nary Gibson, and Messrs. Chas. NJ. Norris and
Edward NJ. Norris.
Miss Alice Dick read blossoms Visit to the |
President" with much pathos.
Miss Annie Shane, Miss C. Lorine Smith, Miss |
Clara Hetrick, Mr.. VIM. ii. Galbreath, Miss
Nary C. Gardiner, Miss Lillian A. Woodall, Miss
rosa Swartz and Mr. James NJ. Hendrix gave
EXCELLENT advice as to how a pupil should be
aught to rely on himself.
which he urged the teachers to Thoroughly en-
orce discipline in judicious and impartial
natter.
The following resolutions were passed:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God in
q his Divine Providence to remove our well be-
owed friend and instructor, Prof. George L. |
smith, of the Maryland State Normal School,
md while we deeply deplore our loss, we bow
n humble submission to His will. Therefore
De it
Res0lred, That by the death of Prof. Smith
he teachers of Hartford county have lost a true
md sympathetic friend, and the cause of
education an earnest and enthusiastic worker |
ResotCsd, That we extend our heartfelt SYM
,athy to the family of the deceased, and that
copy of these resolutions be published I'm our
county papers and also transcribed upon the
minutes of this Association.
MINNIE LEE CHASE
EDWARD NJ. BROWN,
ELIZABETH L. MORGAN,
Committee.
The following were elected as officers of the
association for the ensuing year:
President, Elmer j. Cook; Vice President,
,harles III. Glackin Secretary and Treasurer,
fss Minnie Lee Chase Executive Committee
Hiss Annie A. Mddendorf, Miss Lizzie Buck
ey, Messrs. Edward NJ. Brown, Jas. NJ Hen
rix, Miss Ella w. Amoss and Miss Laura b.
A vote of thanks was rendered to Mr.. VIM.
!. Jeffery for the use of his organ, and to Miss
felen NJ. Cole for her valuable assistance dur
lg the sessions of the Institute.
Miss Cole paid a glowing tribute to the men,
ry of Prof. Smith, after which she gave q |