The Republican., 1892-10-27

after whfh Twilight is Falling" )"
was rendered in a most beautiful
manner by the choir. The after
noon session closed with interesting
and instructive addresses by the
Rev. Dr, Alexander, Rev. G. W.
Kepler aud Rev. W. l.. Leisher.
TIE NIGHT SESSION
opened a z30 o'clock with music
and singing Coronation"
Prof.. Mnner then proceeded to
discuss the topic, Importance and
Advantage of a High School in Gar
rett county," It's to be hoped that
by his abe advocacy of the necessity
of such aschool that the authorities
will be abused to its importance.
Music, will May" by the Choir.
"The teachers PREPARATION" the
next topr was then discussed by
Mr.. Barnhouse, Mr.. Sanner, Rev.
Leisher, Mr.. Browning and Mr..
Teats an some most excellent ideas
advanced and wise and useful coun-
sci gwen
The exrcises closed at go, with
music.
sEOND DAYS SESSION.
The lstitute met at 9.45 a. m.
The exercises were begun by sing
ing, "Anerca." After consider
able rouine business the regular
program was resumed. Music,
"Red White and Blue" by the
Choir.
The tpic, "WEat is The test of a
good, .Scpol," was introduced by
Mr.. Ft&\e and Miss Dewitt. An
animated discussion upon this sub
Ject by Nh Browning and Mr.. San
ner, shared also by the examiner,
followed.
A most etellent and earnest talk
was given n Mr.. Jones, cashier of
the Oaklant bark, which might
have been hNrd to advantage bv
every pareH in Oakland. He
should certahly be congratulated
upon his ehst in, and defense of
public schoolsin general and the
Oakland publh school IN particular.
Prof. Houck 0ce remarked in an
Institute here tat "Teacher knew
a good thing Shen he saw it," so,
also, a teacher knows good thug
when he heaf it as was demon
strated by the hearty applause NJ r.
Jones received,
"Home, Sweet Home" by the
Choir.
A black -boad demonstration of
short and eaty ways of solving
problems in ilt lterest, fractions, per-
centage and Partial payments was
given by Prof. Browning, who was
questioned 6t Mr.. Sanner, Mr..
Teats and Mr.. Jones. Mr.. Brown
ing seemed tt be prepared for all
questions propounded. A song
Lord, Raise the Peal of Glad
ness" by the choir after which,
upon motion of Prof. Il. A. Brown
ing seconded by Prof. Sanner the
chair appointed r. r. Sanner, 4.
A. Browning and Miss Lou A.
Tlayer, a committee to draft the
fol!exing resolutions:
ResDlved, That a vote of thanks
be rendered Rev. DR.. II. G. Alex
ander, Rev. G. W. Kepler and Rev.
W. L. Leisher for the able assist
ance they gave the Institute.
Res0lved. That the Institute also
extend most hearty vote Of thanks
to Mr. S. 7. Jones, cashier of the
Oakland bank, for the encouraging
address he delivered before the In
stitute, in which he so ably defended
the public schools against the dan
gers Of non-co-operation and pat
ronage by the citizens.
Resolved, That the thanks of the
Institute also be extended the Off
GERS of the Institute, for the able
and efficient manner in which they
discharged their arduous duties,
and the choir for the excellent
music rendered.
Resolved, That the School Board
is hereby requested to select and in
vite from among the citizens of
each election district at least one
Of said district whose
Office it shall be to attend and OBJ
serve the workings of the next
County Institute.
Resolved, That the Institute ex-
tends grateful thanks to our wor-
thy examine. and school board for
the books, ''Song Wave" which
they presented to the Institute and
from which the Institute derived
such incalsuiable good.
Resolved, BY this committee that
School Board be responsible to the
Normal Teachers tor a fixed salary
and that the Normal Students pay
their tuition to the said Board.
COMMITTEE.
Lou A. THAYBR, Sec'y.
The following named teachers at
l.