The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-02-19
INSTITUTE AT MIFFLINvILLE,

room, composed of Beaver, Main and
Mifflin townships. The following
teachers were present: Beaver, Mr.. J.
S. John, and James Platte; absent,
Mr.. Lille, Fritz, Charles Blaker and
Miss Sutiff Main, Mr.. NJ. Geddes.
c. II York, Misses Watson, Elliott,
and Hassert; Miffln, Mr.. r. II. Hess,
S. B. Lutz, Misses c. q. Wayne, Jessie
Brown, c. ID Hess, Blanche Geddes
and M. Alice Aten.
Prof. Richardson from Berwick was
also present,
Institute called to order by chair
man r. H. Hess, Scripture read, 5th
chapter Of St. Matthew and prayer by
Rev. Boone. Song, "When My Ship
comes in," Essay, "The value of Mu-
sic in the school room by Miss c. l..
Hess. Singing in the school-room
proves to be a success on the part of
the pupils. Time used for singing is
not invaluable Singing at the close
of the day serves to drive away the
cares of the day, and brighten the pu
pills interest for the next days work.
The subject was furthermore dis
cussed by teachers and others, it
having been said that pupils will look
to the music hour with pleasure. At
times everything in the school seems
to go smoothly and then again there
are times when every thing goes topsy
turvey; at such times it would be well
for the teacher to start familiar selec-
ton in singing and leave the pupils
join in. "The rod aggravates the mind
but music soothes it b." Prof. Richard
son described the need of music in the
church; therefore its need is greatly
demanded in the school-room. How
will YOU teach music if you cannot
sing? If directors have any interest
in music they will certainly compen.
safe the teachers for teaching it. The
music Of the hand represents the tones
of the scale. What kind of selections
should be given2 Do not always give
songs neither always hymns, but that
which will best suit the occasion.
Recitation, "rhe New Church Organ,
by Miss Bella Yohe, Essay, "The study
of Language to beginners" by Miss
c. b. Wayne. Language lessons should
begin with conversational talks; during
Spring and Fall have pupils bring in
specimens of plants, the talks on these
to be used as lessons. Language les
sons should be taught in connection
with Natural History. What child
learns during the age of eight, he will
be able to retain. Supt. Johnston spoke
on the Importance Of Language Les
sons. Every lesson should be made a
Language Lesson. An illustration CIV
en-; if 2 apples cost IL cents, what will
apple cost; most pupils in reply
would say, 6 cents, whereas they should
-ay apple will cost 6 cents; which
lords will give thought or mean some
hing. -..
Supt. Johnston spoke on the impor
lnce of teachers taking and reading
educational papers and books Teach
ers should study at least one book and
paper this year, study it so as to make
it your own thought. The following
year new book should be taken up.
Adjourned until 1890 P. M.
Singing. "Robin Red Breast" by Pri-
mary school. Calling of the Roll.
Study of Language discussed by Prof.
Richardson, Never use have with saw;
some grammarians claim there is no po-
tential mod; but put the verbs in
other mods, yet some of our best au
thors claim there is potential mod.
Recitation, "The Apple by P. c.
Gladfelter. A discussion, "The pune
tual attendance of the teacher
opened by S B. Lutz If the teacher
is not punctual the pupil will not be,
the discussion responded to by various
teachers. Supt. Johnston spoke of the
need of having program in school,
arrange the program SO as to carry out
the plan, and yet get through, in the
specified time. Prof. Richardson then
spoke of using National Songs as
being good exercise, when the work
of the day has been completed, yet
the time for dismissal having not yet
arrived. Singing march Along" A
discussion, "The control of the pupil
without the rod" by Miss Blanche
Geddes. The teacher and the parents
should work together. Do not make
rules that the smallest child cannot un-
derstand.
A Dialogue "Tommie Tatters," by
Master, Mark and Abram Lehman. Ad-
dress by Supt Johnston. The teacher
should teach the pupil how to study.
The pupil should not be allowed to
waste his time. Give pupils clear
idea what is to be learned. Read and
re-read Have the pupils give the
thought, they should be trained how
to use Dictionary and books of ref
erence. The teacher should make the
lessons practical, he should also have
knowledge Of the laws and if his pa.